Growing Up Punk

It's the one where David chats with Mattie Cuvilier (vocals) of Edmonton posicore band VIBES!They discuss the new EP 'Just So You Know' out now!The also talk about living with a positive outlook, investing in your local scene, and picking up those around you.It's also the episode where David decided to bring you some of his favourite Edmonton bands in FRESH SHEETS including: Arts Major, Darryl Saves Lives, Gucci Chain Letter, open eyes, lushclot, False Body, Old Wives, and Home Front.THEIR LINKS:INSTAGRAMBANDCAMPOUR LINKS:JOIN OUR FREE PATREONINSTAGRAM

It's the one where David chats with Hunter Martinez (vocals) of California hardcore band Human Issue.They discuss the new record 'In Flesh' out now on Smartpunk Records.They also talk about the art of music videos, album sequencing, life with multiple lead vocalists in the band, and some of the music that influenced him over the years.Also in this episode are some of your new favourite bands in FRESH SHEETS - including Wes Hoffman, popfree, Porcelain, Cause A Riot, and Public Opinion.THEIR LINKS:INSTAGRAMMERCHSMARTPUNK RECORDSOUR LINKS:JOIN OUR FREE PATREONINSTAGRAM

It's the one where David and Aaron hop in the time machine, and travel back to 2013.The punk and emo landscape was full of future greats, and bands of yesterday still holding it down.Also featured in this episode are your new favourite bands.Jon out FREE Patreon for bonus episodes, and to never miss out on any future episodes.Our Links:JOIN OUR FREE PATREONINSTAGRAM

It's the one where David and Aaron patch up their relationship for the good of the family. They bond over some of their favourite releases of 1996 (except for the one David screws up).Also featured in this episode are some of your new favourite bands; Gametime, Peacebreach, Rocketsuit Rogue, and Among Legends.Our Links:JOIN OUR FREE PATREONINSTAGRAM

It's the one where Aaron chats with Nick Rossi of New York pop punk band Double XP.With the release of their debut full length, 'All A Game', earlier in 2026, now was a good time to catch up with Nick and the band.THEIR LINKS:InstagramWebsiteOur Links:JOIN OUR FREE PATREONINSTAGRAM

It's the one where Aaron chats with Kyle Devlin of Kansas City pop punk band, Gametime.With the upcoming release of their album 'The Fresh Start Effect', now is the time to catch up with Kyle and the band.THEIR LINKS:Instagram.StoreOur Links:JOIN OUR FREE PATREONINSTAGRAM

it's the one where long time punk rock friend, Aaron Friesen returns!He's back to talk about his new project Feeble Attempt, and the record 'The Places That Change You'.He's not alone either, as he's joined by co-conspirator Frank Tsoukalas of Burn/Rebuild ad Much The Same.The boys talk the ins and outs of the new Feeble Attempt record, and how it all came together over distance.Go listen to the record wherever you stream music, and then come back and dive in.Follow Feeble Attempt on InstagramOur Links:JOIN OUR FREE PATREONINSTAGRAM

It's part 2 of the one where David plays some of his favourite releases from 2026. Punk rock, hardcore, emo and more!Get the full episode on our FREE Patreon.JOIN OUR FREE PATREONINSTAGRAMTracklist:Red Arrow Highway - AmphetaminesStart Today - Turn My BackTime X Heist - Carry the FlameChopping Block - PhonyScarboro - Benzos and CokeOut of Line - True HardshipFamily Man - Company of PortraitsBitter Branches - Basic KarateYouth Avoiders - Short Fusechemical-x - going through the motionsGottlieb - Pipe Bomb

It's the one where David plays some of his favourite releases from 2026. Punk rock, hardcore, emo and more!Get the full episode on our FREE Patreon.JOIN OUR FREE PATREONINSTAGRAMTracklisting:Human Issue - In FleshSkyTigers - Coma ChameloenXCOMM - Hot Pursuit, One and NothingEyes Of Salt - No Greater TruthFeels Like Heaven - Snow DunesNorthcote - Holding Onto NothingSoftcult - Queen of NothingSeahaven - February FlowersBasement - LongshotCapillary - Impermanence

It's the one where David interviews Scott Lynch of Indolent Records.They discuss Scott's introduction to punk rock, and his journey to running his own label.They also get into discussing the attention to detail put into each vinyl release on Indolent Records.Be sure to join our FREE Patreon and tune in for Scott's special appearance on Growing Up Punk: Radio, Radio.Sorry for the audio issues, we had plenty of technical issues getting this interview to happen.JOIN OUR FREE PATREONINSTAGRAMINDOLENT ON IGINDOLENT ON BANDCAMP