Today, while you attempt to ignore the overdraft fees and oncoming credit statements from another Black Friday of big ticket purchases and wine hangovers, I present the solace via my conversation with Matt from Now After Nothing. The new E.P. "Artificial Ambivalence" (available on streaming and physical media, including vinyl) is now available at h…

Samhain is upon us, an what better soundtrack (aside from the Ramones, The Misfits, and The Cramps) than a duo that harnesses Electro, New Wave, Vetch House, Post Punk, and Darkwave into the Punk spectrum like Vempire? It serves as the most saccharine of treats for you Halloween trickery as the undead are given agency over the living and the veil t…

TRIGGER WARNING!!! This episode deals with child abuse/S.A. and S.N.A.P. (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests). Luke Schmaltz and King Rat have been a staple of the Denver Punk Rock community for 30 years. He has been a staff writer for Modern Drunkard, a bar and club owner, and now... he is a novelist. "The Belcher (Overserved Underdog)" …

Rootless Coffee Presents: Dossier - Case #002: Cesar Soto, Guitarist of legendary musical icons Ministry, solo project Man The Mute, formerly of Texas Groove/Thrash Metal group Pissing Razors. Cesar discusses- Having grown up in a home alive with human and non-human entities: Discovering the early Thrash scene via his elder sibling: Facing personal…

3:33 A.M./TBOVVBT presents a silulcast event! Rootless Coffee Presents: Dossier - Case #001: Nick Emde of myriad musical acts (Destro, Clad In Shadows, Contra Cult, Shock Withdrawl, Hogwasch) discusses the metaphysical, the interdimensional, the extra-planetary, and the interior spiritual realms that linger just beyond natural sight. This case cove…

We return once more to alert the loyal listeners that I am, indeed, still here! We will be back in a few days with Nathaniel Shannon (Deadguy- Killing Music, The SAINT VITUS Book)! Please follow us at https://www.instagram.com/thebookofveryverybadthings And check out 3:33 A.M. Productions' newest show, the ShadowTalker Podcast, on Friday, September…

https://www.christopherleelewis.bandcamp.com https://www.sweet-cheetah-records.com I'd like to introduce, "They Haven't Figured Out What's Wrong With Me," my new album which reflects my deep sense of personal existentialism over the past few years. Does life have an inherent meaning? The ten songs are about grappling with internal conflicts and try…

Tonight we celebrate the forthcoming E.P. from Carrion Empire. Forged from the ashes and ore of the Pacific Northwest's most under-rated band, Murderbait. These masked men create existentially dark, literarily Gothic, musically dire post-sludge-doom-folk that will appeal to fans of Wovenhand, the Screaming Trees, Acid Bath, the Sisters of Mercy, Sl…

We have returned from Summer exile with a long awaited melding of minds. The Great Christopher lewis and Peter delve into the ultra personal, forgo the music and concentrate of what it means to be friends. No links. No Frills. All truth. Thank you for your patience.

Nathaniel and I hunker down to dissect the state of modern music, the paranormal, crypts UAPs, Art Bell, and life along the primrose path.This episode is offered unedited. https://saintvitusbar.myshopify.com https://nathanielshannon.com https://rootlesscoffee.com,

From the Saint Vitus Shop- SAINT VITUS BAR: THE FIRST TEN YEARS, AN ORAL AND VISUAL HISTORY, written and pieced together by esteemed photographer, director and Saint Vitus colleague Nathaniel Shannon, is a massive 350-page deep dive, collaged archive, exploring the first decade of Saint Vitus Bar. With over 100 contributors, The First Ten Years pre…

In the second and final part of our conversation, Carl breaks into post-apartheid South Africa, becomes a world citizen, finds a deeper understanding of the human experience, develops a audio curriculum rooted in Pythagoras, and plots his escape from a social construct that has no intrinsic value. https://beyonce.com https://ramdass.ord https://dep…

Carl G has been a staple in the Wilkes/Barre - Scranton, PA Hardcore and Electronic music scenes since the early 1990's. His contributions via creating and Djing, founding the legendary Homebase record store and venue, helping to found the Wilkes-Barre Fest (which morphed into the Positive Numbers Fest), throwing raves, and playing synth for An Alb…

The anglophile trio from Texas, Don't Get Lemon's own Austin Curtis and I discuss the merits of having some shame, the finding spiritual transcendence via performance, and being a pop star unto one's self. "Have Some Shame" drops on April 23, 2023 via A La Carte Records. https://dontgetlemon.bandcamp.com https://alacarterecords.com https://depop.co…

We have reunited with our good friend Lacy of the phenomenal Kicking and Clitter Critters to celebrate the release of their eponymous E.P. We dive into our mutual love of Kill Rock Stars/K Records/L7/early Hole, Film (Nic Cage Rage) and the deep and abiding affection we share for all things left of the dial. The EP is streaming now! https://clitter…

This is the visual component of our discussion with Dave from P.O.A.C. Tonight, legendary Hardcore/Punk vocalist Dave Ackerman (Tear It Up, Dead Nation, Pagan Rituals) and I celebrate the release of Culture Of Death, the lates album by Planet On A Chain on Revelation Records. This album embodies everything I love about Hardcore. The political IS pe…

Tonight, legendary Hardcore/Punk vocalist Dave Ackerman (Tear It Up, Dead Nation, Pagan Rituals) and I celebrate the release of Culture Of Death, the lates album by Planet On A Chain on Revelation Records. This album embodies everything I love about Hardcore. The political IS personal, the tempos are played at breakneck speed, the vocals are searin…

Tommy Walter is a certified journeyman in the world of music, having studied it in both a scholarly manner and as a devout fan. He parlayed his experience in classical and jazz into a career that began (professionally) along side E (Mark Oliver Everett), striking a deal with fledgeling heavyweight Dreamworks, and (eventually) receiving Gold and Pla…

Tommy Walter is a certified journeyman in the world of music, having studied it in both a scholarly manner and as a devout fan. He parlayed his experience in classical and jazz into a career that began (professionally) along side E (Mark Oliver Everett), striking a deal with fledgeling heavyweight Dreamworks, and (eventually) receiving Gold and Pla…

Welcome to the video document of my conversational collision with Discriminate Audio label head, artist behind the incredible Unborn Ghost... Author and biographer. Modern Drunkard and rational thinker. WE traverse the expanse of his creative output, mine the ore of his psyche, and rejoice in the libidinous chaos of life. From His Bio: https://bria…

Tonight we gather to celebrate DEMONS (out TODAY), the new album from Metallic Punk Industrialists NONEXISTER. Tonight we chat with songwriter, lyricists and vocal acrobat (his voice is sheer, unadulterated power) Nik Leuthold. From their Bio: Zürich-based industrial metal band NONEXISTER is set to release their debut album Demons on March 15. The …

Welcome to the audio document of my conversational collision with Discriminate Audio label head, artist behind the incredible Unborn Ghost... Author and biographer. Modern Drunkard and rational thinker. WE traverse the expanse of his creative output, mine the ore of his psyche, and rejoice in the libidinous chaos of life. From His Bio: https://bria…

We are back from my self imposed exile (via a rather aggressive viral blight), and we are bringing Dan from Broken Hearts Are Blue with us! BHAB began as a Midwest Emo group, infusing elements of indie rock along the way, their new album, "Meeting Themselves", is a full on evolution. In this episode that very switch is discussed, along with the joy…

Tonight, on a special Saturday episode, we speak with our old friend Dez of Lesser Care about the recently released digital EP "Face Turn", the teaser for upcoming album "Heel Turn". Having been in the can for 2 years, the record was fully self funded and released, produced, mixed, and engineered by the man with "God-like Ears" - Phillip Odom, and …

We are back, and debuting on our new night and time. Right now, we'd like to introduce the purveyor of Midwestern Sorrow, the emcee responsible for mingling the essences of emotional Hardcore, Native Tongues and Golden Age Hip Hop, the one and only Tino. Tino is a fiercely independent, stridently DIY artist that drops his own merch, creates his own…

We are back, and debuting on our new night and time. Right now, we'd like to introduce the purveyor of Midwestern Sorrow, the emcee responsible for mingling the essences of emotional Hardcore, Native Tongues and Golden Age Hip Hop, the one and only Tino. Tino is a fiercely independent, stridently DIY artist that drops his own merch, creates his own…

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https://thisisenoughpodcast.com enough. is a podcast centering on surviving abuse, harassment, and assault in the music scene. That is the header and mission statement at the top of the podcast's website. Rich Gill and Kendra Sheetz, at no small risk to their own mental well being, sit down to unpack the stories of the brave people that choose to t…

Ed Hamell of Hamell on Trial has been the first name in Punk informed "Anti-Folk" for over 30 years. In the 1990's he signed with Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records, which garnered more fans and accolades, but "Bring The Kids" is a perfect example of why Hamell still stirs the hearts and minds of his staunchly loyal fanbase. It is a statement of…

Welcome back! I hope you all enjoyed your Candlemass/Christmas/Hannukah/Kwanza/Festivus! We have broken our fast with the great Vadge Moore. Vadge is an icon of Punk libidinousness and bacchanalia, having survived the highs and lows of that lifestyle and lived to craft his new novel "My Life After The Dwarves: More Sex, Drugs, Debauchery, And The D…

Welcome back! I hope you all enjoyed your Candlemass/Christmas/Hannukah/Kwanza/Festivus! We have broken our fast with the great Vadge Moore. Vadge is an icon of Punk libidinousness and bacchanalia, having survived the highs and lows of that lifestyle and lived to craft his new novel "My Life After The Dwarves: More Sex, Drugs, Debauchery, And The D…

Tonight, my friends Joseph and Benjamin of the great Palm Ghosts celebrate the release of Sweet Cheetah Records 1, "I Love You, Burn In Hell". We get spiritual, we get political, we get emotional... It's the Book, after all. The tale of how this recording came to be, the struggles of being an indie artist, all of that is washed over in light of goo…

Tonight, my friends Joseph and Benjamin of the great Palm Ghosts celebrate the release of Sweet Cheetah Records 1, "I Love You, Burn In Hell". We get spiritual, we get political, we get emotional... It's the Book, after all. The tale of how this recording came to be, the struggles of being an indie artist, all of that is washed over in light of goo…

Tonight, we celebrate the forthcoming release of Koalra's newest LP, Disasterclass. We are Joined by Phil and Nico, who take a journey with us across the landscape of human emotional experience. This is a record that marries noisy punk post-hardcore, post-punk, indie rock, and dream pop. This is an experience that you don't want to miss. https://ko…

Tonight, we celebrate the forthcoming release of Koalra's newest LP, Disasterclass. We are Joined by Phil and Nico, who take a journey with us across the landscape of human emotional experience. This is a record that marries noisy punk post-hardcore, post-punk, indie rock, and dream pop. This is an experience that you don't want to miss. https://ko…

The audio only version of our episode with the mighty Blag The Impaler of The Dwarves. We broach the topics of 90's indie labels, politics, how the Dwarves honestly should have broken bigger, fear and lust, the environment, the duality of a man called Blag, and so much more. https://thedwarves.com, https://thedwarves.merchtable.com all music used b…

Tonight we are blessed to be in the presence of true Rock and Roll excess and grandeur with the great Blag of the mighty Dwarves. We dive into politics, their phenomenal new record "Concept Album", the 90's indie label lie, the lasting legacy of the Dwarves, his love of Vadge Moore, and fear. https://thedwarves.com, https://thedwarves.merchtable.co…

Video Version of our interview with Photographer Benedetto Manzella.

Tonight Benedetto and I traverse the inception of his life in photography, his first exposure to metal and Hardcore, Neurosis as the through line to all things music, life in a port town, and the love of Amen Ra. https://instagram.com/soundframesphoto https://instagram.com/thebookofveryverybadthings All music used by permission. Theme by Gown. "Mar…

The Revelation Records yellow and black R within a star has been the hallmark of quality and credibility within the Hardcore scene. It's of little surprise that a group with Calling Hours' pedigree (and Popeye's golden voice) would find a home there. In this special Audio Only episode, Popeye and I wade into the currents off memory, the impetus of …

We continue to celebrate the new Shadyside album "Higher Plans". Austin and Vinnie help us do so. https://mindovermatterrecords.com https://mindovermatterrcords.bandcamp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-book-of-very-very-bad-things/exclusive-contentAutor: neurot17- Peter Tanski for 3:33 Studios Ltd

Higher Plans is the first Shadyside record in 18 years, and by gawd was it worth the wait. At a short but sweet five track run time, the Ohio unit exercise 2 decades of demons and atrophy. Chip, Wendell, and Michael join Peter to map the band’s formation, recorded material, performances, and inner dynamics. We explore the necessity of personal spac…

Hello all and welcome to Season 3 of the show! We return with some format changes, a new team member, and some industry heavyweights! Producer and engineer (Jerry Cantrell), Grammy Nominated Mr. Paul Fig (of Amen and Blue Bird) and Christopher Lewis (of The Kinison) have dropped their second album together, and it is an indie rock masterpiece. All …

This is the final chapter of Book II! Thank you all for your support. Book III Begins this Samhain! To celebrate the release of his book Encyclopedia Obscurum, as well as the reissue of Timescale Zero's "Welcome to the Kali Yuga" via Damien Moyal's Lore Fanzine, I give you Adel Souto. Herein lies a longform summoning of our nether selves, called up…

Tonight we celebrate the triumphant return of one of our all time favorite bands, The Julies! Chris Newark and I dive into where they've been for over 2 decades, how this album came into the universe, family, love, children, gun control, mortality... We explore, ponder, and pontificate together for your listening delectation. https://thejulies.band…

Tonight I mine the virtues and sonic glory of the spiritual essence of Rock and Roll with one of it's greatest practitioners, Chuck French. Chuck along with the most fierce psychadelia laced Punks known to man, Git Some, have returned from an elongated slumber with their most realized work yet, New Blood. This conversation barely scratches the surf…

Dave Clifford is the thinking man's musician. Having served time in bands of such import as Red Sparrowes, The VSS, and Sub Pop alum Pleasure Forever, he has seen every angle of independent music and lived to speak of it. Pleasure Forever have issued their first collection of new material in over 20 years with the incomparable "Distal", an EP so Go…

Hello all ye Friends and compatriots! Welcome to an episode that I had never imagined I'd reach. 100. To celebrate, we decided to have a freewheeling conversation with Tara Van Flower. What we'd gotten was a rare interview with Mike VanPortfleet, who had forsworn interviews, AND an acoustic performance of "Where Has All The Time Gone"! We'd also go…

Hello all ye Friends and compatriots! Welcome to an episode that I had never imagined I'd reach. 100. To celebrate, we decided to have a freewheeling conversation with Tara Van Flower. What we'd gotten was a rare interview with Mike VanPortfleet, who had forsworn interviews, AND an acoustic performance of "Where Has All The Time Gone"! We'd also go…

No. 2.0... Go! The second 90 minutes of my conversation with Jack of Soft Riot, in which, we further traverse the multitudinous aspects os music culture, childhood touchstones, the word "Post", and other ponderous pontifications. https://softriot.com https://softriot.bandcamp.com https://linktr.ee/BookOfVeryVeryBadThings Support this podcast at — h…