Welcome to the first episode of 2024. I have an 808 Punk scene themed episode, all local punk bands on this show, plus a new one from local punks (now based in Portland, Oregon), Generic. I also talk about my first time seeing National Product, Unit 101's demo tape, how I picked up a copy of El Enemigo's only album, and attending Smitz album releas…

From the Vault: Episode #14 of the Taking the Lead Media Podcast. Original release date: 02/2010 (It could have been 02/05/2011). I was about 6 months into doing this podcast and having all sorts of fun. Myspace was still a place I did all my correspondence through. I got in touch with every single one of these bands through Myspace with the excepe…

From the Vault: Episode #13 of the Taking the Lead Media Podcast. Original release date: 12/30/2010. Every year (since 2005) I compiled a list of 25 of my favorite albums. In 2010, this was the first time I shared the list with anyone, and on this episode, I play a track from 16 of those releases. The list includes a mix EP's, full albums, and even…

From the Vault: Episode #12 of the Taking the Lead Media Podcast. Original release date: 12/15/2010. More info on this episode HERE. On this episode: La Muneca Y Los Muertos - Electric Car (Estrella) [0:59] Mayflower - Deadication (Second Best Sunsets) [4:08] Dead Icons - Life of Uncertaintiy (Vultures EP) [7:52] Sound the Sky - Monsters (Fight or …

On August 05, 2023, SØØN played its final show at Aupuni Space. Other bands that played were Feeble, Aswang, and Ten Things (I Hate About You). The last time I got to see SØØN was at Feeble's album release show for Growing out of Touch, back in December 2019, which was also that last time I saw Feeble. It was a really fun show, I had a great time a…

On this episode I play tracks from bands that played on Day 2 of Indecision 30 and talk a little bit about the fest. The fest celebrates 30 years of Indecision Records, which happened earlier this year in July in Garden Grove, California. Playlist: Ursula - Eat the Hand (Regurgitate) [0:16] School Drugs - Gimme Doubg (Modern Medicine) [5:29} Skullc…

On this episode, I talk a little bit about Indecision 30, night 1, which happened in July this year in Garden Grove, California. And it was a great time. Most of the bands on this episode played the first night. I'll talk about night 2 on the next episode. Playlist: The Promise - What I Have (Believer) [0:16] Godcollider - Heel Burier (Godcollider)…

On this episode is a track by French hardcore band, Poisoned Gift. The band released its' latest EP, Rise and Collapse, last year on CD. It will get the vinyl treatment through Panda Claw Records. On this is episode is the track titled, Dirty Hands. SOCIAL MEDIA Website: www.takingtheleadmedia.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttlmpodcast Tumblr: ht…

Senses Fail's album, Life is Not a Waiting Room, turns 15 this year and they're going on tour and playing the album in it's entirety. Gonna check them out on the first day of tour. Pretty stoked about it. Can't wait to hear this song live. SOCIAL MEDIA Website: www.takingtheleadmedia.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttlmpodcast Tumblr: https://ones…

Perennial, art-punk trio from New England, have a new 7" coming out titled, The Leaves of Autumn Symmetry. It's a reimaging of 5 tracks from the bands debut, The Symmetry of Autumn Leaves. Two singles are out right now, Hippolyta! and Dissolver. SOCIAL MEDIA Website: www.takingtheleadmedia.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttlmpodcast Tumblr: https:…

On this episode is a track by 3-piece rockers, Traindodge from Oklahoma. The track is called Face Thieves, with another single also available for streaming titled, The New Low. The band's 8th album, The Alley Parade, will be released 09/22/2023, via Spartan Records. SOCIAL MEDIA Website: www.takingtheleadmedia.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttlmp…

On this show is a track from Facet, a trio from Oakland. The song is titled, Yoga, and is featured on the band's debut record, facet. It's set to be released this Friday, 08/11, via Hex Records.Von Taking the Lead Media

I went to Las Vegas recently and got to check out the Punk Rock Museum which opened recently. Damian from Fucked Up and the Turned Out a Punk Podcast guided our tour. I talk a little bit about that. All bands on this episode are local and formerly local bands of Hawaii, a couple inactive, but all dope. Happy Aloha Friday! Generic - Redline (Victim …

On this episode, I play select tracks from bands I saw play at this year's Sailor Jerry Festival. The next Sailor Jerry Fest is 06/15/2024. El Sancho - Tiebreaker (Heads Up!) [0:16] Generic - Pau Hana Song (Victim of Soceity) [9:28] The Minorities - Dissatisfied (Dissasitisfied) [13:05] Grapefruit - Mathematics (Easy Listening Apparatus) [14:45] Av…

Tweaked - Wrong Way (Breaking the Curse) [0:16] Ninjas with Syringes - Planet Carrier (Oceanographer) [6:08] Robot Eyes - I Don't Dress the Part (Arrêt) [8:48] Apathy Cycle - Rise (Apathy Cycle) [12:17] Much the Same - Haunted (Everything is Fine) [14:47] The Offsailors - Fork in the Road (One more then we go) [17:41] Glass Bones - I took the ride …

Playing local Hawaii bands on this episode. All of them reside/used to reside on Oahu. Happy Aloha Thursday to you! Playlist as is: 1. Feeble - Bozo Sushi (Growing out of Touch) [0:16] 2. Oceans Deep - Silver Bullet (Retrospective) [4:03] 3. National Product - Me & Me (Going Nowhere Fast) [6:36] 4. Mr. Orange Undercover - I'm Losing Her (Monday Nig…

Welcome to the 2nd episode of 2021! Today's episode, I play tunes from some choice purchases I made on March's Bandcamp Friday. I missed April's! The first one I missed since this whole thing started! Playlist below: 1. Another Damn Disappointment - Blinded (Relentless) [0:16] 2. Headless Horse - Hazards Threaten All You Have (Final Lexicon) [7:24]…

Welcome to the first episode of 2021! It's been a hot minute, but this is finally out! On this episode I talk about some of my favorite releases of 2020. A lot of bangers from a downer of a year. Thanks for listening! 1. PMX - Who are we to Pray (ctrl alt el) [0:16] 2. Old Cross - Vertebrae (Daggers) [6:18] 3. Savage Remains - You'll Float Too (The…

This is a Hawaiian Express Records themed show! And I have label head, Jason Miller, as a guest on the show. He also runs 808 Shows and co-runs The Sailor Jerry Festival with Josh86 (Black Square, 86 List, and The Pressure). The label turned 25 this year and I compiled a list of 25 questions for him. On this episode is a partial cut of our conversa…

On this episode is a No Time Records themed show! I picked up records from these California based label during the first Bandcamp Friday and haven't stopped since (maybe I missed one?) They got lots of tapes and lots of cool distro records too. No Time Records Songs on this episode: 1. Apathy Cycle - Premium Healthscare (Apathy Cycle) [0:16] 2. Kid…

This is the 10-year-birthday EPISODE. Hard to believe this podcast turned 10 this year! And WHAT A YEAR!! Hope you're all staying safe and healthy! Thanks to all the bands, musicians, record labels, and listeners...here's to 10 more! Cheers! Songs on this episode: 1. Journal - Unlorja (Unlorja) [0:16] 2. The Pettyfords - Only the Good Die Young (Do…

On this episode I have a guest! Fernando of No Villains Left joins me on the show. He plays trombone and sings in the band. It was a really fun chat. We get into all things ska music, a little bit of history in the Hawaii music scene and his first instrument...the clarinet! It's all good. Be sure to check out the bands' debut album, Bright Lights, …

I've been putting off this episode for the longest time. Happy to finally release it! It is a No Pants Records themed show! Ran by head honcho Matt Danger, the main squeeze of Ninjas with Syringes, the label features an eclectic list of bands from all over. Matt was also kind enough to do a Q & A for me, and he went above and beyond! Please check i…

This episodes One Shot is titled, Victimized, by the band Resent. It comes off the band's debut LP, Crosshairs. The album is co-released by: Dry Cough Records: https://www.drycoughrecords.com/ Nerve Altar: https://nervealtar.storenvy.com/ Rope or Guillotine: https://ropeorguillotine.limitedrun.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA Website: www.takingtheleadmedia.com T…

On this episode is a track from Enemy of My Enemy, a 4-piece punk rock and roll band from Santa Cruz, California. They released their self-titled record last year. Today's one-shot is the song, Head in the Sand, off of, Enemy of My Enemy Enemy of My Enemy Bandcamp: https://enemyofmyenemy.bandcamp.com/ Snubbed Records: http://snubbedrecords.com/ SOC…

On this episode, I play tunes released from Small Mammal Records from the last couple years. Some really solid releases with a majority of them being from artists based in Akron, Ohio. Check out Small Mammal Records here: Official Website - http://smallmammalrecords.limitedrun.com/ YouTube - HERE 1. Posture - Potential Energy (Exoskeletons) [0:16] …

Whoa, 20 years of Indie Vision Music? Crazy. On this show, I play some favorites released through IVM. Playlist below: 1. Hangnail - Friendly Advice (Live 2002) [0:16] 2. Light the Way - Hope (Dad Gang) [6:12] 3. Makeshift3 - Hiyada Martian3 (I'm Your Biggest Fan Vol.2) [12:20] 4. Heart Like War - From Here On Out (Thoughts on This) [15:38] 5. Crai…

GC Records celebrated 20 years last year with a 1 day event. Back in February they released their 20th anniversary LP featuring live tracks from the show. Also on the show, I play tracks from all the new releases from last year. Playlist for today's episode: 1. The Rifleman - This is Anarchy (Don't Laugh, This is Serious) [0:16] 2. Lipstick Pickups…

The song is Ragged Town by the band Second Player Score, a 3 piece nerd rock band based in Vancouver, Washington. It comes off the album, Glorified. Website: https://www.secondplayerscore.com/ YouTube: Second Player ScorePodcast: Second Player Speaks SOCIAL MEDIA Website: www.takingtheleadmedia.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttlmpodcast Tumblr: h…

On this episode is a track from Slave Hands, sludge/doom metal 3 piece from Finland. The song is Malignant Filth Vessel off of their latest LP, No More Feelings. Check it out through Dry Cough Records. It's co-released w/Gate of Deliria, Minor Obscure, and Sewer Prison. Slave Hands on BANDCAMP - https://slavehands.bandcamp.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA Website…

Back on the podcast is guest and friend of the show, Tom, of 18th & Addison. A lot has happened since Tom was on the podcast, almost 2 years ago. And a lot has happened since I last spoke with Tom, just a few weeks ago for this episode (!!!). But we catch up for a bit, talk about the bands new EP, Old Blues / Modern Love, their signing with Wiretap…

It's a Snubbed Records themed show! Most of the band's on this episode will be playing Snubbed Fest this weekend. Check it out. Playlist below: 1. The Alements - Kill them with Fire (Best Foot Forward) [0:16] 2. The Handsome Scoundrels - Off the Map (Ooh La La) [5:39] 3. The Subtastics - 8-Bitter (BetaMales) [9:05] 4. Ninety Six Ghosts - Across the…

Some punk rock on this episode. Songs and bands on this episode are as follows: 1. Statues on Fire - Time Stand Still (Living in Darkness [0:16] 2. Adrenalized - Engravings In Stone (Operation Exodus) [5:19] 3. Give You Nothing - Reflections (Give You Nothing) [10:40] 4. Ghost Police - To Myself (Out to Dry) [12:58] 5. The Latter Day Skanks - Don't…

I share tracks from some of my favorite releases of 2018. Heavier stuff than the last episode. 1. Sulaco - Disguise (The Prize) [0:16] 2. Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean (I Carry My Awareness of Defeat like a Banner of Victory) [8:20] 3. Tyrannosaur - Creep Paralysis (Tyrannosaur) [16:21] 4. Outright - Lessons Earned (Holler) [22:07] 5. Vaulted …

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I play tracks from some of my favorite records of 2018. PLAYLIST: 1. The Gutz - Bro Culture (Femina Vipera) [0:16] 2. October Bird of Death - Vices (Assemble) [6:00] 3. The Hi Fi Ninja - Tattered and Torn (Tattered and Torn) [8:56] 4. exhalants - Latex (exhalants) [13:42] 5. Space Camp - Righteous Dollar Bills (Inevitable Demise) [19:04] SOCIAL MED…

On this episode I have guest, John Sava. His projects include, Enemy of the Sun, Amish Electric Chair, and Red Season. Links to these projects: Enemy of the Sun Amish Electric Chair Red Season Playlist 1.Enemy of the Sun - Subterranean (Darker Days EP) [0:16] 2.Red Season - Ancient Travelers [4:37] 3.Enemy of the Sun - It's All or Nothing (Darker D…

On this episode I talk about the upcoming GC Records 20 year anniversary show. Details about the show are HERE I also play tracks by bands performing at the show. Tracklist below: 1. Gasoline Kills - Memo1 (Give Up Chorus): 3:04 (Making the CD) 2. The Dirty Little Bettys - Lounge Singer (Backyard Carnival): 18:19 3. Kill the Scientist - Computer (m…

On this episode are guests, Chad and Chelsey, of Perennial, the 3-piece avant-garde rock band, based in Connecticut. We get into top 5 favorite albums, our personal "island" albums, LP2, shows and movies. I ask the tough questions in this interview! And it was a blast! Check out Perennial on BANDCAMP and HOWLING FREQUENCY Songs on this episode are …

On this episode are tunes by Stolas (Thief & the Hourglass, off of, Losing Wings), Beau Navire (Thumbreaker, off of, Life Moves), Conveyer (New Low, off of, No Future), Life Sentence (Under Siege, off of, Marked for Death), and Yotsuya Kaidan (Flight over a transparent city, off of, Tiny Comet). SOCIAL MEDIA Website: www.takingtheleadmedia.com Twit…

From the Vault: Episode #11 of the Taking the Lead Media Podcast. Original release date: 11/18/2010. On this episode: 1. Ninjaspy - Circle Pity (Pi Nature) 2. Eken is Dead - Condition (amendment) 3. Prize Country - Slick Your Hair Back (split w/Traindoge) 4. Abandon the Raft - Pendulum (Concept Paradox) 5. Pacifica - We Consider Everything (The Pro…

On this episode, Emily Whitehurst of Survival Guide, joins me on the show. You may know her from past projects such as Tsunami Bomb and The Action Design. This conversation was recorded back in May and I'm glad to finally release it. We touch base on her latest album, Live and Alone, future work and projects, tour plans, music formats and streaming…

On this episode are tunes by Mara (Infectious Hate, off of, No Free World), Journal (Unlorja, off of, Unlorja), Helm (Dust, off of, Void of Light), Outer Heaven (That Which Was Taken, off of, Diabolus Vobiscum), and Skinharvest (SICK). SOCIAL MEDIA Website: www.takingtheleadmedia.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttlmpodcast Tumblr: https://oneshots…

We have a Ska themed show and a guest too! On the episode is Taylor Morden, director of an upcoming documentary on the popularity of ska music titled, Pick It Up! Ska in the 90's. We touch base on his music background, the film and campaign, and all things Ska. Check out the Kickstarter campaign HERE Visit the official website of the film HERE Musi…