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Born in the midst of Covid upheaval Baltimore, Maryland’s noise-rock unit Mast Year have been making good use of their short time together.
Having put out their debut record, Knife, last year, the four-piece of Noel Mueller (guitar), Darin Tambascio (bass), Ben Price (drums) and Eric Rhodes (vocals), recently released their follow up Point of View on guitarist Noel’s Grimoire Records.
Drawing from a range of influences, Mast Year’s music is dark, grimy and often bleak, but as quickly becomes clear talking with Darin and Eric, there’s just as much humour among the band members as there is existential horror.
So what do Donald Crowhurst and porn fatigue have to do with Point of View? The answer lies within this interview.
Band photo by Ben Price
Closing track: “Teignmouth Electron” from Point of View (Grimoire Records, 2024)
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Having to deal with losing multiple band members and a global pandemic between albums might not be the most uncommon story for musicians over the past few years.
For Kenny Cook and Anciients, however, that’s just one part of the story of how the band went from releasing their second album, Voice of the Void, in 2016 to now, in 2024, being on the cusp of releasing their follow-up record Beyond the Reach of the Sun.
As Kenny discusses in our interview, even as the Canadian progressive-metal act was releasing Voice of the Void (and later winning a JUNO for it), events inside and outside the band were starting to turn everything upside down.
We get in to the whole story as well as discussing the album, looking back on the origins of the band, Kenny’s experiences with booking shows and tours, and plenty more besides.
Band photo by Shimon
Closing track: "Cloak of the Vast and Black" from Beyond the Reach of the Sun (Season of Mist, 2024)
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The musical story of singer, guitarist and songwriter David Judson Clemmons goes back to the late 80s and right up to the present day.
It includes playing with future Nu-Metal production whizz Ross Robinson and working with Michael Jackson recording engineer Brian Malouf.
It's a story that also features future Machine Head drummer Dave McLean and former Megadeath guitarist Chris Poland.
From Virginia, to LA to Berlin, Germany and from Ministers of Anger, to Damn The Machine, to JUD and an extensive solo career, there's plenty to cover — including David's plans for his next record.
We get into all of that, some of David's influences, stories from his time running an antique-furniture-restoration shop and plenty more.
Photo by Anne de Wolff
Closing track: "Dark Walk Home" from Tribe & Throne (Village Slut Records, 2020)
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Justin Pearson's first band, Struggle, was formed after a Suicidal Tendencies show on JP's 15th birthday. Within that year he already had his first experience of being on a label and touring.
Since then, JP has not only been part of a host of punk and outsider bands, (from The Locust and Dead Cross, to currently, Planet B, Deaf Club and Satanic Planet), but also an author, podcast host, publicist and record label owner.
In this conversation, we go all the way back to JP's early years in Phoenix, Arizona. We discuss his difficult (but ultimately rewarding) move to San Diego, his early debt to the local chollos, starting out with Struggle, the importance of dialers and "Book Your Own F****n' Life" for DIY bands in the 90s, how technology has changed the musical landscape, the practicalities of running his label Three One G, the inspiration of Dischord's Ian MacKaye, and more.
Photo credit: Becky DiGiglio
Closing track: "Biblical Loophole" DEAF CLUB feat. HIRS COLLECTIVE (Three One G, 2024)
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Portland, Oregon's Forty Feet Tall play rock n' roll... or is post-punk... or is it psych rock? Well, it's something of all these styles and probably more.
The four piece have been honing their sound for over a decade. With the current line-up of Cole Gann (vocals/guitar), Jack Sehres (guitar), Brett Marquette (bass/backup vocals) and Ian Kelley (drums) firmly cemented, the band's latest single "Isochronism" is hot off the presses and featuring a delightfully trippy video (directed by the band's very own Brett Marquette).
I catch up with the whole band to talk about the latest single, the making of and inspiration behind the video, history, lives shows, the wooing of drummer Ian Kelley and plenty more.
Having the guys all together on one call really gives a sense of the fun and camaraderie of the band. Check it out for yourself right here.
Band photo credit: Bella Petro
Isochronism photo credit: KC Weimann
Closing track: "Isochronism" (2024)
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Jon Ehlers (vocals, synths, samplers) and Atif Haq (drums) have been making music together as Bangladeafy for almost 15 years.
During that time the duo has carved out a sound that's wholly their own. Why so particular? Well, there are a number of reasons you could point to, but you probably couldn't describe it better than Jon Ehlers could and that's what we've got right here in this episode of the podcast.
Bangladeafy have also just released album number six, Vulture (on Nefarious Industries) and we'll be talking about that too — the background to the album, the instrumentation and how the duo's approach has evolved over the years.
You want more? Of course there's more. Just come on in and hear it from the horse's mouth.
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Three Second Kiss are not a band to be rushed. When they’re ready, they’re ready. That said, sometimes unexpected events can throw a spanner in the works.
So it was with the Covid pandemic, when Sergio Carlini( Guitar), Massimo Mosca (Bass & Vocal) and Sacha Tilotta (Drums) found themselves ready to make an album, but unable to be together in one room.
Ultimately though, perseverance prevailed, the result being From Fire I Save The Flame (Overdrive Records), an album bristling with electrical sparks firing between the three members.
So what did happen in the time between the band’s previous record, Tastyville and their latest offering? Well, you can find out in the latest episode of the podcast.
You can also hear how the band ended up working with the late Steve Albini, alongside a whole host of other stories.
How many bands can you name that live next to a volcano? At least one: Three Second Kiss.
Closing track: “Letter From Hurtville” from From Fire I Save The Flame (Overdrive Records, 2024)
Photo courtesy of Maria Vittoria Trovato
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While having existed as a three-piece for around half a dozen years, the story of Birmingham's Mutes goes back further.
Back in 2014 singer, guitarist and chief-songwriter James put out his first eponymous EP as Mutes. Ten years later Mutes the band (comprising James, Craig Bainton on drums and Thomas Hewson on bass) have recently released the band’s fourth full-length album ...buried where you stand (No Sound Records).
Putting Mutes, and their latest album, in a neat box isn't so easy. You could call them alt-rock or maybe post-punk. I thought I heard Hüsker Du at times, maybe some Sonic Youth.
As James reveals in our interview for the latest episode of the podcast, a lot of different elements have found their way into the band's sound.
We talk about the latest album, James' childhood as a frequently-on-the-move "military brat", the practicalities of booking shows, the costs of recording an album and plenty more.
Check the band out online, follow them on the links below and if you feel so inclined (as I did), you can get yourself a CD copy of the album that comes complete with scanned booklet of James' original writings that would go on to be the latest album's lyrics. Pretty cool stuff.
Closing track: "Great White Nothing" from ...buried where you stand (No Sound Records, 2024)
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While some fans might know Gregory Jacobsen best for his funny cat paintings, this is only one small sliver of Gregory's art (visual and musical).
Avant-rock group Lovely Little Girls (the band Gregory has fronted for more than 20 years) is often a vehicle for some of the darker aspects of the vocalist and lyricist's psyche — and it's the band that we're largely focussed on today.
We discuss Lovely Little Girls' latest record Effusive Supreme (out last year on SKiN GRAFT Records) and how the band and Gregory's writing has evolved over the years.
There's time for delving into the stories behind some of the band's most colourful songs from past releases, songwriting, performing on stage, visuals and tales from the recording studio.
Gregory also tells the story of how he met and worked with Tommy Meehan (Squid Pisser), who talks about Gregory in episode 24 of the podcast — so here were are coming full circle.
Illustrations courtesy of Gregory Jacobsen
Closing track: "Incomplete" from Effusive Supreme (SKiN GRAFT Records, 2023)
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Canadian, extreme-metal unit APES just put out their second full-length record, Penitence, on Secret Swarm Records — with the band finding new ways to fulfil their mission statement of being heavy and relentless.
I caught up with drummer Gabriel D’Amours to discuss the latest record, the history of the band and how Gabriel keeps his life centred around music.
Band photo courtesy of Tom Morin
Closing track: "Shadow Walker" from Penitence (Secret Swarm Records, 2024)
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Tommy Meehan is a man on a mission to follow the DIY-music-making dream.
One of his more recent musical projects Squid Pisser just put out their latest, great, bizarre, head-spinning, glitch-punk-metal album Dreams of Puke (SKiN GRAFT Records).
Tommy joined me to talk about the band, the album and how it was put together — as well as the equally wonderful and bizarre artwork (by artist/ musician Gregory Jacobsen).
We talk about how Tommy ended up joining his childhood heroes GWAR, his record label Sweatband Records, the positives of mask wearing, various other musical projects he's been a part of over the years and plenty more.
For a man penning such delightfully grotesque gems as "Vaporize a Neighbor" and "Gack Action Gods" Tommy comes across as a total sweetheart underneath the scary masks.
Squid Pisser have North American and European live dates coming in 2024. Go check them out!
Band photo courtesy of dancefloormurder
Closing track: "Virus A******s" from Dreams of Puke (SKiN GRAFT Records, 2024)
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Indie-rock-pop group Oh, Rose released their debut EP That Do Now See in 2014.
With a ten-year-anniversary reissue coming out this Thursday on Antiquated Future Records, alongside "The Call", the latest single from their forthcoming album Dorothy, songwriter and vocalist Olivia Rose joins the show.
She talks about her musical background growing up in Asheville, North Carolina, moving to Olympia, Washington, some of the history of Oh, Rose, the personal story behind the "While My Father Sleeps" record, what it takes to make a record and more.
Catch Oh, Rose supporting Future Islands on tour in North America this September.
Photos courtesy of Giselle Gabrielle
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Thalia Zedek (Come, Live Skull), Jason Sanford (Neptune) and newest member, drummer/ saxophonist Ernie Kim, are E. With their great, latest record Living Waters released in April on Silver Rocket, the band is about to embark on a North American and European tour.
Thalia, Jason and Ernie discuss tours, recording, the making of and meaning in Living Waters, some of Thalia's other musical projects, why they make music and more. This interview originally appeared in a shorter web version for New Noise Magazine.
Band photos courtesy of Ben Stas
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Oakland, California's death-metal trio Necrot is a band that lives to be out on the road. Having recently released their powerful latest album, Lifeless Birth on Tankcrimes, the band is poised to set off on another North American tour.
Vocalist and bassist Luca Indrio discusses some of the trials and tribulations the band went through leading up to the making of the record and how the global pandemic ended up giving the band a much-needed pause that they otherwise wouldn’t have had.
The Necrot frontman also talks about his relocation from Italy to the US (and now his latest move to Mexico), touring, album art, songwriting, life, death, the importance of physical media and the state of the world today.
Check the band out at www.necrot.com or follow them on social media @necrot_official and see where you can catch the band live as they embark on their latest North American tour — kicking off on Wed. June 5 - Berkeley CA.
This interview originally appeared in a shorter print/ web version for New Noise Magazine.
(band photos courtesy of Chris Johnston)
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Joplan, Missouri's Gravehuffer play what I like to call "Psychedelic Heavy Metal Monster Music".
That's my best attempt at describing this unique and adventurous band, comprising vocalist Travis McKenzie, guitarist Ritchie Randall, bass player Mike Jilge and newest edition, drummer Wes McNeely.
Ritchie, Mike and Wes join the show to share their tales of life in a DIY band, booking tours, travelling the country, building relationships, strange crowds, dangerous roads, sponsorships, the importance of the merch table, various on-the-road hijinks, as well as some history of the band.
Given the band’s eclectic mix of styles, it shouldn’t be too surprising to hear the guys talking up everyone from Frank Zappa, to Godflesh to James Brown.
Check out the band’s most recent release, the live album Mile High Live (and also enjoy Travis McKenzie’s between-songs banter). The band’s last studio album …Depart From So Much Evil features a sprawling, multi-part, twenty-two-minute closing track, which I love, so it had to go in the episode at the end.
We also play a little game of "describe the hard to describe band". So if you want to hear their thoughts on Celtic Frost, Faith No More ... and more(!), come this way.
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Although Fabien W. Furter didn’t know it before our interview, both he and Steve Albini are significant to the genesis of this podcast.
Before starting Whatever Comes Next I decided that I’m going to write a book about DIY music making.
Part of my initial idea was to spend some time with several people involved in DIY music scenes around the world. When I was thinking of who would be great subjects for this project, Fabien was one of the first people I thought of.
As well as being a great admirer of his music (from both former band Wheelfall and current band Death W***e), I value Fabien’s experience as an independent-label owner (No Good To Anyone Productions). In all aspects he’s pure DIY and so exactly the right kind of person for me to talk to.
Add to that, I think he has great taste in music (not to mention Wheelfall’s 2015 album Glasrew Point being a fantastic musical statement that I never tire of).
But what about Steve Albini?
Well, another part of my book idea was that I would add a personal dimension to the book. As well as gathering insights from the various subjects, there would be a thread running through the book of my own personal creative journey. Specifically to go to Chicago and record with Albini.
Sadly, that last part can’t ever happen now, following his sudden death last week.
But perhaps now more than ever, with Albini no longer being with us, it’s time for all those who he inspired to follow the example he set and pursue their own DIY musical projects with honestly, authenticity and commitment.
I guess I have no excuse now. So up up and away we go.
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Neezy Dynamite is one half of bubblegum-doom duo FOX MEDICINE — a band with their own unique sound (and a taste for the caps lock).
What is bubblegum doom, you ask? Well, if you’ve already heard the band, you don’t ask (you already know) and if you haven’t, I’ll let Neezy put it in her own words.
In any case, the band is something different and a lot of that can be put down to Neezy, with FOX MEDICINE being an extension of her colourful personality.
As well as being a great guest, Neezy has a hand in all aspects of the band and a wealth of insight into the life of a DIY music maker.
So come along and learn about life in the underground-music trenches from Portland, Oregon’s finest.
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[A shorter print version of this interview first appeared online at New Noise Magazine - you can read it here]
Although a minor spelling adjustment has helped LA-punk-rockers CNTS avoid falling foul of online algorithms, it makes little difference when referring to the band out loud. Therefore, welcome to the sweariest episode yet of Whatever Comes Next.
So hold onto your hats — and if you need to, clutch your pearls.
Matt Cronk is the frontman of said CNTS and boy, has he been through some tough times in recent years. We go in depth on the major car accident that had all kinds of physical ramifications, ultimately leading to a botched surgery and a severed vocal cord.
Through a certain amount of luck, Matt found a way to get his voice back far quicker than anyone could have reasonably hoped. It certainly would have been a complicated conversation if he’d had to sign everything (and not very practical for this audio version of the interview).
On that note, as you may be aware, these episodes are now going up in video form on YouTube. You can watch the video version of this interview by clicking here.
Despite Matt’s recent trials and tribulations this was one of the most fun interviews I’ve ever done. I took a punt right at the start that Matt would have a dark sense of humour (not much of a punt, I’ve heard his music!) and it seems like he had fun too.
Thoughts & Prayers is out now on Ipecac. If you haven’t listened to the album yet, do so. It’s a dirty-punk-rock treat. Below is a little sample and probably my favourite song on the album. It’s possibly my favourite song of the year so far in fact.
And if you’re wondering about the bizarre video, hey, we talk about that too, plus a whole lot more…
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ATER is an extreme metal group from Chile, combining a love of Meshuggah with other elements like black metal to create a unique sound. Their latest record Somber is out now.
I spoke with founder, bassist, vocalist, producer and sole constant of the band Fernando “Feroz” Bühring to learn more about this crushing sound that he’s created with the band.
I’ve had a lot of fun listening to the record and I had a lot of fun talking with Fernando.
Go check out Somber on streaming platforms, their music videos on YouTube and follow the band on Instagram @ATER_dark
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Dolly Dagger is an antipodean abroad (we get around). Based in LA, Dolly and her band are carving out their own little space in the indie-rock landscape of LA.
Anyone who’s spent a minute checking out Dolly’s Instagram (@dollydagger_xo) will immediately see the commitment to engage with fans and really create a community around the band and the music.
Out last week, “Tower” is the latest single, featuring some great lead guitar and drumming alongside the star of the show: Dolly’s powerful singing.
Check out “Tower” and Dolly’s other tracks on Spotify. I find the music pretty irresistibly catchy. Apparently Paramore has been a pretty big influence, but I don’t know that band so well, so I’ll have to take her word for it.
Whatever the sources of inspiration, Dolly Dagger makes a cool mix of alternative rock and catchy pop hooks.
Aside from talking about the music, Dolly have plenty of experience with navigating the music world as an independent artist. We dived right into that.
It was an enjoyable and illuminating conversation for me. I hope you enjoy it.
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