Show Notes
Episode 346 – Colie of Beauty School Dropout joins the show today! The band has been blowing up in a massive way and we talk all about the incredible opportunities they’ve had, as well as the legendary people they’ve gotten to work with. Touring with Blink-182, recording with Rob Cavallo (Green Day/My Chem etc), being on Versewire, the label run by Mark Hoppus and Pete Wentz, and so much more. The new album “READY TO EAT” is out now everywhere, go check it out! I'm excited to welcome SONGFINCH as a new sponsor of the show! If you need a custom written and recorded song for a loved one (or yourself!) they are fast, a great price, and do awesome work with hundreds of different writers to get the sound and vibe you want. They turned a song around for me in just a couple days even during the Christmas rush! And it's awesome! Get yours at songfinch.com/LSS and for a limited time get your song uploaded to Spotify (so you can listen to it everywhere) for free! Need high quality, ready to eat FRESH meals sent to your door? Yes you do, because you're busy and these meals from Factor are delicious! They have a TON of different options too. Head to Factormeals.com/LSS50 and save 50% (!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 385 – Fat Wreck Chords Special – A landmark conversation with Erin Kelly-Burkett of Fat Wreck Chords, Louis Posen of Hopeless Records, and Lagwagon’s Joey Cape! We dig into the huge news that Hopeless is partnering with Fat Wreck, clearing all unrecouped artist debt and giving every Fat band a clean slate, while keeping the label’s legacy and fan experience fully intact. Hear how this historic deal came together and what it means for the future of independent punk.
Episode 384 – Luke Bentham of The Dirty Nil returns to the show, seven years to the day since his last visit! We dig into their brand-new album The Lash, the process of writing and recording it, and a standout track “Rock N’ Roll Band.” Luke also shares a moving story from his travels in Rome and how a piece he saw at the Vatican stuck with him. The Dirty Nil are on tour now across Canada and overseas, go spin The Lash and catch them live!
Episode 383 – Ashrita Kumar of Pinkshift joins the show today! Ashrita opens up about channeling their activism, from speaking out on genocide, trans rights, and more, to finding their voice in music. We dive into their journey starting with piano, flute in school band, navigating family expectations, and finding their way to grunge and punk. We also chat about the band's new album Earthkeeper, out August 29th on Hopeless Records. Their fall headline tour kicks off in October, so grab your tickets now and don't miss the new record when it drops!
Episode 382 – Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace drops in for a grand return as co-frontman alongside Matt Walst, which makes for a truly unique story. We follow up on the last episode with Matt, diving into the reunion story, writing and recording their new album, and what it's like stepping back into the fold after over a decade away. Adam breaks down the band's early days in Ontario, writing their hit “I Hate Everything About You”, and what his return means for his other band Saint Asonia. Make sure to catch Three Days Grace on the road and blast Alienation when it lands August 22nd!
Episode 381 – Matt Walst of Three Days Grace joins the show to unpack his unique journey! From leading My Darkest Days, to stepping in as frontman for Three Days Grace when Adam Gontier departed, to welcoming Adam back and sharing vocal duties in what feels like a natural evolution. We dive into the creative process behind their upcoming album Alienation (dropping August 22nd), and working with top producers Zakk Cervini, Dan Lancaster, and Howard Benson. Catch them on the upcoming fall run with Breaking Benjamin, and don’t miss next week’s episode!