Pop-Punk & Pizza

Pop-Punk & Pizza


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joey CXP talks new EP Candy Crush | 265
August 24, 2024

I talked with joey CXP about his new EP out now called Candy Crush, the pop-punk scene in NJ, getting a master's degree in computer science, the term "emo", anime, pizza, and more! Listen to Candy Crush: https://www.joeycxp.com/music Follow joey CXP on s

Calling All Captains talk new EP "(e)motion sickness", Warped Tour & more! | episode 264
July 29, 2024

I talked with Calling All Captains about their new EP titled (e)motion sickness; their experience of Warped Tour and if they would want it to come back, working with Jaime of Pierce The Veil on their EP; who each member would be in a court of king, queen,

Broken Demeanor talk new EP, Cruel Universe & more! | episode 263
May 24, 2024

I talked with local Chicago band Broken Demeanor at Frato's Culinary Kitchen in Schaumburg about their new EP 'Where Is Home?', show memories, gear, inspirations, their ongoing rivalry with Cruel Universe (who will strike next?), and more!! Check out Brok

Northbound talks upcoming album 'Juniper' | episode 262
May 07, 2024

I talked with Jonathon of (originally Floridian, now LA-based) pop-punk band Northbound about his upcoming album Juniper (out July 12), upcoming release show, working with Smartpunk Records, and which

#261: Cruel Universe | horror hardcore
April 19, 2024

Cruel Universe, a punk band from the Chicago area talks new members; their new single "Coffin"; how their song "Local God" was a class assignment; kidnapping Damian from Broken Demeanor; who the medie

#260: NOFX tribute and new album coming soon from NJ hardcore band PISSED!
March 01, 2024

I talked with NJ punk/hardcore band PISSED! about their contribution to a NOFX tribute compilation (out 3/29) as well as a new album coming soon! Plus a collab with GWAR, Weird Al, Mr. Bungle, and Ice

#259: Definitely Maybe talks Snüzfest, upcoming music
February 09, 2024

I talked with members of Definitely Maybe about upcoming music, Snzfest, the color pink, and more!Listen to Definitely Maybe:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/484921enhGmhOm6s7bw7a7 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/definitely-mayb

#258: Gold Steps at Bottom Lounge
February 01, 2024

Before the show at Bottom Lounge, I talked with Betty, the singer of Gold Steps about their collab with MKNLY, how the band started, favorite pizza places in Wisconsin, and more!Check out "The Terminal by Gold Steps & MKNLY here: https://open.spotify

#257: MKNLY at Bottom Lounge
January 29, 2024

I talked with Benny Green, the lead singer of North Carolina band MKNLY, about playing his first live show on a US Navy ship, the meanings behind their songs, inspirations, and more!Listen to "The Terminal" by MKNLY and Gold Steps: https://open.spotify.c

#256: CAN I START MY OWN RECORD STORE? | Advice from a record store owner
January 21, 2024

I interviewed the owner of Hoarders Trading Post, a record store in St. Charles, IL, and got the inside scoop on what it's like to run a record store, where to start when record collecting, the differ