56-Shi of Scarboro

On this episode of the podcast, I talked with Shi from New York punk band Scarboro. The conversation focused on the band’s new album, Hate Season, coming out April 17 on Sell the Heart  and WTF Records.We went through the record track by track, discussing the lyrical themes and musical direction behind each song. Shi explained the band’s songwriting approach and how the songs work together as a full release, rather than standalone tracks.We also talked about how Scarboro structures their live setlists, including how they think about pacing, energy, and flow during a set. Shi shared how those decisions affect the way the songs from Hate Season are presented live.The episode also covered the origins of the band, how Scarboro formed, early influences, and how their background in the New York punk scene continues to shape their sound today.