Vinnie Fiorello is best known as the co-founder and former drummer of Less Than Jake, but his work extends well beyond the stage. He's also a co-founder of Fuel By Ramen and one of the driving forces behind the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas. In this conversation, we talk about how the museum came together, what goes into operating a project of that scale, and the challenges of preserving punk rock history in a meaningful way. Vinnie also shares his perspective on the museum's future and...
Jul 15
1 hr 4 min
Fred Muench of Bad Trip joins the podcast to talk about the formation of the band, the early days of touring, and sharing stages with Judge from The Lemonheads. We also get into releasing records through Wreck-age and how the band carved out its place in the punk and hardcore scene from 1987-1995. Fred also discusses his new project Slowrole, including the brand-new EP, the musical influences behind it, and the lyrical themes that shaped the release. We talk his songwriting, evolution, and st...
Jul 1
1 hr 11 min
On this episode, I speak with Brian Audley (Incendiary, Nite Sports), Anthony Race (Production Manager at Jones Beach), and Mike Musilli (Overthrow, No Echo) about some of their favorite albums to listen to during the spring and summer months. We get into the records they come back to every year, the albums that fit the season, and a few picks that might surprise you. There are a lot of great records covered in this episode.
Jun 24
1 hr 22 min
On this episode, I sat down with Creature, front man of New York hardcore band Rebelmatic, to discuss the band’s new album Sting the Devil, out now on Creep Records. We broke the record down track by track, discussing the lyrical themes, songwriting process, and how the band structured the songs to balance hardcore aggression with groove and rhythm. Creature also shared how the new material will shape Rebelmatic’s live set moving forward. Beyond the album, we talked about his musical roots, i...
Jun 17
1 hr 7 min
In this episode, I talked with Daniel Valentino about his path from the hardcore scene into the restaurant business on Long Island. He explains how those early years shaped his approach to work and how a series of jobs eventually led to his partial ownership in AMH Promo Corp. We also get into how he ended up at VauxHall in Huntington and what drew him to that project. Daniel breaks down what his day-to-day actually looks like running a restaurant—managing staff, dealing with issues as they c...
Jun 3
1 hr 9 min
Cole and Cruz from NJ hardcore band Pool Scum talk about their new EP, which dropped in the late winter, and the run of shows they’ve been on since. We get into how the band first came together, their connection with Ant $ from E-Town Concrete, and what that’s meant for them. They also talk about their cover of Madball’s “Pride (Times Are Changing)” picking up traction online, and how they reacted to it reaching a wider audience. Toward the end, we touch on what’s next, including the directio...
May 20
53 min
In this episode, Danielle Dombrowski talks about her background in photography and how it developed alongside her involvement in the hardcore scene. She shares stories about the bands she’s worked with and her experience contributing to album projects, where her images help shape a band’s visual identity. She explains what it’s like shooting hardcore shows in different venues, including how lighting can vary from dark, low-lit rooms to brighter spaces that change how she approaches a sh...
May 6
1 hr 40 min
In this episode, I talk with Drew Stone and Tristan D’Graves of Incendiary Device. The interview focuses on their upcoming album, New York City, due out Friday, May 1 on Creep Records. We go track by track through the record, discussing how each song was written and the lyrical ideas behind it. We also get into how the band puts together their set lists, what they’re trying to do live, and how that connects to the new material. Drew and Tristan talk about their history in their previous bands...
Apr 29
1 hr 46 min
On my podcast, Jame McElroy broke down the shift from Dirty Bourbon Clothing into Two Crow Collective, and how that transition shaped what the brand became. We also talked about how “PBS is Punk” came about, how it grew quickly, and how it helped raise money for PBS. The conversation also includes a day in the life of Two Crow, his favorite records, and what influences his work.
Apr 15
1 hr 1 min
On this episode of the podcast, I talked with Shi from New York punk band Scarboro. The conversation focused on the band’s new album, Hate Season, coming out April 17 on Sell the Heart and WTF Records. We went through the record track by track, discussing the lyrical themes and musical direction behind each song. Shi explained the band’s songwriting approach and how the songs work together as a full release, rather than standalone tracks. We also talked about how Scarboro structures the...
Apr 8
51 min
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