
Show Notes
Episode 345 – Mikaila Delgado of pop punk band Yours Truly joins the show today! From her younger years getting into alternative music, touring in her teens, starting Yours Truly with guitarist Teddie, the sudden success of their hit single “High Hopes”, releasing their debut full-length record during lockdown, and everything since; we get into her journey through life and music in this very honest conversation. The first single from their sophomore record will be out soon, so keep your eyes out for that - you won’t want to miss it! 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!