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The Hardcore Archive Podcast
Hosted by The Hardcore Ardchive Podcast · EN
When I first got into hardcore I witnessed some pretty wild events. There were fights with skinheads, suburban dudes acting as "crews," countless stage dives, a full scale riot, black eyes, a broken nose, and a broken window at a gig in a second story loft courtesy of a guitar amp. There was also the time we all had to wait it out because someone pulled a gun out in the parking lot. This all transpired within my first two years in the scene. Needless to say I was hooked. This podcast will serve as not only a memory of all of those events, but also a look into the future.
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Episode 156 - Frenzy & Nailgun
Mar 2, 202400:24:39Tap to summarizeEpisode 156 features a conversation Josh had recently with Jake Gambatese. Jake is a part of the bands Frenzy, Nailgun, and Hosta. We talked briefly about Jake's introduction to underground music. We also talked about everything his bands are currently up to, including a show Josh is booking for Nailgun in Rochester in April. Following the credits you can hear the song "Eternal Fire" by Hell Awaits from Australia. Follow Hell Awaits on Instagram at @HellAwaitsHC. Follow Frenzy on Instagram at @FrenzyCleHC. For updates on the podcast follow @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore on Instagram.
Transcribe →Episode 149 - Sunflo'er
Dec 29, 2023Tap to summarizeOn episode 149 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast, Greg and Josh are joined by all the hilarious and laid back guys in Sunflo'er. Sunflo'er is a mathcore band from Potsdam, NY with a chaotic sound that will appeal to fans of Every Time I Die, Converge, Circle Takes the Square, and Dangers. The guys from Sunflo'er bring us up to speed on how the developed their unique style of hardcore, the bands that influenced their interest in hardcore, punk, and metal, and how to keep a DIY hardcore scene thriving in a small town. We also hear tour stories, and notable highlights from the band's 13 year history. We also hear about the writing and recording of their newest EP, "Come What May" which is currently available on major music streaming platforms and through @DarkTrailRecords. Visit the Sunflo'er Bandcamp to listen to their music and buy merch: sunfloer.bandcamp.com Follow Sunflo'er on Instagram at @SunfloerNY. For updates on the podcast follow @EnterpriseHardcore and @HardcoreArchivePodcast on Instagram.
Transcribe →Episode 148 - Joe Krewko (Edict, Bury Your Dead, Blood Has Been Shed, As The Sun Sets)
Dec 21, 202301:20:54Tap to summarizeEpisode 148 features a conversation Josh recently had with Joe Krewko. If you have been involved in the hardcore scene in the last 25 years, you are likely familiar with Joe's body of work. We talked about the many noteworthy bands Joe has been a part of, including As The Sun Sets, Blood Has Been Shed, Bury Your Dead, and She Rides. The reason we wanted to have Joe on now though was to talk about his current band Edict. We talked about everything the band has been up to since their inception, including the EP they recently released through Unbeaten Records and their upcoming shows. The conversation also centers around the topic of recovery. You can find ordering information for the record, as well as all other Edict info at the links below. Stick around after the episode to hear the song “Neck Dissection” from Edict's new EP “In Defense of Labor.” For updates on the band follow their Instagram account at @edict666 and Unbeaten Records at @unbeaten_records. https://merchnow.com/collections/unbeaten-records https://www.edict666.com For updates on the podcast follow: @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore
Transcribe →Episode 136 - Nino Nunziante (Summer Slam)
Aug 19, 202301:29:24Tap to summarizeEpisode 136 features a conversation Josh recently had with Nino Nunziante. Nino grew up in the Boston scene in the mid to late 90s before eventually moving to San Diego. We talk about Nino's experiences witnessing the different scenes in San Dieo and Boston. Nino is also the booker for Summer Slam in San Diego. We talked about the fest, putting it together, and the lineup details. If you are in San Diego on August 19, you should be at this show. For tickets and general information, visit the link: thefirm1904.com
Transcribe →Episode 131 - Grave Heist
Jul 1, 202300:58:52Tap to summarizeThis episode features a conversation Josh had in early June with Dan, Ethan, and Zach from Grave Heist. Grave Heist are a new band from downstate NY that released a five song EP a few weeks back that Josh absolutely loved. We talk about their previous bands, the formation of Grave Heist, what they have planned, as well what they are up to in the Hudson Valley Scene. Stick around after the interview to hear the song "Seventh Circle" from Grave Heist. Follow us on Instagram: @hardcorearchivepodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore
Transcribe →Episode 128 - Moses Rockwell
May 31, 202300:55:05Tap to summarizeEpisode 128 features a conversation Josh had with Moses Rockwell on May 25. Moses is a rapper from Rochester, NY. We talk about how Moses got into hip hop and what motivated him to start rapping and producing at a pretty young age. We also discussed the album Moses released last year "Until You Run Out of Cake." Moses Rockwell will be performing in Rochester on Friday June 2nd with Subsoil and Keets. Stick around after the episode to hear the song "Kruk Mullet" from Regular Henry (Moses Rockwell and Plain Old Mike). https://linktr.ee/mosesrockwell Follow us on Instagram: @hardcorearchivepodcast, @EnterpriseHardcore
Transcribe →Episode 122 - Andrew "Thorp" King (Thorp Records, Failure Rules!)
Mar 31, 202301:14:10Tap to summarizeEpisode 122 features a conversation that Josh had with Andrew "Thorp" King on March 9th. Many of our listeners will be familiar with the tremendous output that Andy has had with Thorp Records and Sailor's Grave Records over the last two decades. We talked quite a bit about Andy's time in the hardcore scene on this episode. The main reason we brought Andy on the podcast now was to talk about his recently released book "Failure Rules." Andy discussed with Josh how he put the book together. While covering the five rules of failure in his book, Andy keeps things interesting by connecting these rules to pop culture icons as well as many people from the hardcore community. After the credit we feature "Survive" by Purple Mind (@purplemindhc), and the "Shameful Seams" by Worldpurge (@worldpurgehc). More information about Andrew and the book can be found at the link below. https://www.andrewthorpking.com FAILURE RULES!: The 5 Rules of Failure for Entrepreneurs, Creatives, and Authentics https://a.co/d/2sEVb3b Follow Andy on Instagram @andrewthorpking Follow us on Instagram @hardcorearchivepodcast @EnterpriseHardcore
Transcribe →Episode 120 - Andy Messer (Fugitive, Barricade)
Mar 20, 202301:35:19Tap to summarizeEpisode 120 features a conversation that Josh had with Andy Messer recorded on February 19. The interview covers bands that Andy has been in over the last two decades. These bands are: ANS, Stymie, Occult Detective Club, Razorbumps, Fugitive, and Barricade. Fugitive recently played LDB Fest in Louisville, KY and have a new record coming out in April on 20 Buck Spin called Maniac. Barricade also have a record coming out in May on Dirt Cult Records. That is one of Josh's favorite releases of the year so far. We're including links to both records below. Andy is our first guest from Texas on the podcast. Knowing that we are located in Rochester, Andy came to the show prepared to talk about some of his favorite bands from Rochester and Syracuse. After the credits, you will hear two songs. The first song is from Barricade and it's called Apocalypse Joyride. The second song is from a band from Denver called Time Heist. The song is called Remember When and it's off "The Odds Against Tomorrow EP." You can pre-order their record through Crimewave Records until March 19th. Visit their social media for information on how to order the record internationally. Pre-order "Apocalypse Joyride" from Barricade.https://dirt-cult-records.myshopify.com/products/barricade-apocalypse-joyride-12-ep Pre-order "Maniac" from Fugitive.https://www.20buckspin.com/products/fugitive-maniac-12-ep Pre-order "The Odds Against Tomorow" from Time Heist.https://crimewaverecords.com Follow us on Instagram @hardcorearchivepodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore
Transcribe →Episode 114- Andy Williams (The Funeral, Eternal Youth)
Feb 3, 202301:09:18Tap to summarizeThis episode features a conversation Josh had with Andy Williams. In the late 90s and early 2000s, Andy played in a number of bands in the Syracuse region. Some of these bands include Eternal Youth, Darker Day Tomorrow, The Funeral, and We The People. We also talked about Andy's time growing up in Connecticut and eventually finding hardcore music there. A few of the other topics we touched on are fanzines, the connection between Rochester and Syracuse, and Andy talks about his time living in New York City for the last several years. This episode also features a song by a band from Salt Lake City called Absolved. The song is called The Helm and it's off their EP "At The Close."
Transcribe →Episode 112 - Randy Carncross (Thirsty, Project Grizzly)
Jan 17, 202301:28:16Tap to summarizeI've known Randy Carncross for over 25 years. In the late 90s I would go to shows in Buffalo a few times per month. Randy was at every one of those shows. In the early 2000s, Randy played bass for Project Grizzly. In 2003, Randy relocated to Japan for what was initially supposed to be one year. Randy has now lived in Japan for close to twenty years. We talked about his experiences in Buffalo and Japan, including his current band Thirsty. We also talk about how Randy turned a hobby of craft beer into a career in Japan. Stick around at the end of the episode to hear the song "Be Happy" from Thirsty.
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