Was the punk and emo wave in the late 1990s and early 2000s really, "The Last Scene"? There are many who consider it to be the last new thing given to us in rock music. On this episode director, Kyle Kilday,

Left to Right: AJ Khah, Jacques LaMore, and Kyle Dee. - Last month pop-punk phenoms, Makeout, announced two new members of the band. Oddly enough, both of them are from Chicago and have strong ties to the local scene. New lead vocalist/guitarist,

  - Photo: Alex Zarek - Craig Miller, frontman of Chicagoland pop punk band, Zombie Schoolboy, had several ear catching stories to share on this episode. Including stories from his years in, Danger Is My Middle Name.  -

Photo: Mer Kat Gold-Starck - Now that we punk'd our hearts out in the city at Riot Fest, it's time to Punk The Burbs! Punk The Burbs Fest 3 is this Friday and Saturday, September 20th and 21st, at Basecamp Pub & Eatery in Lisle, IL.

Photo by: Vin Crescenzo - Not only is Reed Wolcott the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for We Are The Union, he also works for the legendary ska/punk bands, Goldfinger, Five Iron Frenzy, and more. Reed had some great stories to tell.

When I think of bands who have successfully blended multiple styles of music into their songs, Ballyhoo!, is one of the first bands that come to my mind. In my opinion, Ballyhoo, is the perfect mix of punk, pop punk, ska, and reggae.

This episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza is all about catching up with an old music friend from the "Myspace" era of the scene. We originally met around 2005 when he was in a band called, The Moment, from Rockford, IL. Now, PJ Heckinger,

Josh Burke, the lead guitarist of alternative rock band, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, joins us on this episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza! Does Josh and the rest of RJA approve of eating pineapple on pizza? The answer to this burning question is revealed on this p...

After twelve long years, southern California ska punk legends, Buck-O-Nine, have released a new album! "FunDayMental" is now available everywhere via Cleopatra Records. Lead vocalist, Jon Pebsworth, comes onto the podcast to talk about how the album to...

After a three year hiatus, Big Daddy's Rhythm Shack, hosted by, Kev Wright, has returned to Bangarang Radio! Kev discusses his passion for vinyl records and Record Store Day 2019. Big Daddy's Rhythm Shack plans to release more episodes in the coming mo...