Beans & Breakdowns

On this episode, I'm joined by Matti, drummer of Copenhagen hardcore band Reality Unfolds, to chat about Danish hardcore, coffee culture, booking shows, and more.

On this episode, I'm joined by a long-time friend and fellow south-easterner Elijah, vocalist in Spirit of Vengeance and God's Last Wish. We chat about coffee, food we miss, OG deathcore and scene bands, moshing in Canada, and upcoming plans.

On this episode, I'm joined by Neil, bassist for the Toronto band Eskrima, to chat about his love for Keurig, getting into the scene, stylish moshing, and the new Eskrima EP.

On this episode, I'm joined by Elvira, guitarist of Gothenburg hardcore band Side Step, to chat about her progression into hardcore, the local scene, eurocore vs hardcore, upcoming plans and more.

On this episode, I'm joined by Max Tremblay, singer of Chain Block and Plus Minus, as well as founder of Lifers Books. We chat about MTL Hardcore history, touring with Beneath the Massacre, taking books on the road, and more.

On this episode, I'm joined by Mark, vocalist of TIMEXHEIST, to chat in depth about his experience in coffee, climate change, straight edge, and upcoming TxH plans.

On this episode, I'm joined by Seb, drummer for Blind Witness, Great American Ghost, and TEETH, to chat about coffees on the road, playing fast double bass, drum gear, favorite drummers, and more.Coffee in this episode is Boyaca Community Blend from Even.Photo by @jgvisuals_

On this episode, I'm joined by Ben, bassist of Stateside to chat about his coffee tastes, playing the bass, releasing music on Pure Noise, playing Audiotree and more.

On this episode, I'm joined by Matt and Joe from Stab out of Maine. We chat about the Maine scene, growing up with music, favorite hardcore, writing adjacent music, and more.

On this episode, I'm joined by Cody Roberson, bassist for Tombstone and vocalist for Guillotine Code. We chat about his changing coffee tastes, love-hate for Atlanta sports franchises, the Southeastern scene, fronting a band, new Tombstone music, and more.During the episode, I was drinking Boyaca Community Blend from Cafe Even.

On this episode, I'm joined by Greg, bassist for Death Before Dishonor, to chat about Boston Hardcore, his favorite coffee experience, learning the bass, and more.During the episode, I was drinking Boyaca Bledn from Cafe Even.Photo by Tijs Van Leur @tijsvl.

On this episode, I'm joined by Olin May, vocalist of Can't Lose and guitarist of Street Power, as well as a slew of other Boston-area bands. We chat about growing up in his local scene, finding guitar, writing for solo projects, and other a bunch of other stuff.

On this episode, I'm joined by an old friend, Gage to chat about his new project, Summoned Skull, as well as catch up on what's been going on with his cross-country move and things with Excide.During the episode, I was drinking Oma from La Cabra.

On this episode, I'm joined by Fab and Carlo from the band SCARFOLD to chat about Italian coffee, Montreal anglophone history, touring Europe, new music, and iguanas.During the episode, I was drinking Colombia Nariño from Here We Go Coffee.Photo by @levelup_film

On this episode, I'm joined by Alex Erian, vocalist of the legendary Despised Icon, to chat about Montreal scene history, the beginnings of Deathcore, his background in music, Messorem Brewing, and much more.During the episode I was drinking Elder Chavez from Phil & Sebastien.

On this episode, I'm joined by Leo, bassist of Autoignition and vocalist of Inflict. We chat about the Buffalo scene, best wings, touring stories, new music, and other stuffPhoto by @kurtismossvisuals

On this episode I'm joined by Matt Dyer, sound engineer for Counterparts as well as guitarist for the band Losing Sight out of London, Ontario. We chat about Tim's vs Starbucks, road eating, getting into audio, woes of touring, and more!During the episode, I was drinking OMA from La Cabra.

It's Christmas time! A time to share laughter and memories with friends and loved ones. Or a time to hate on everything and drink the most cured coffee beverage Micha and I could muster. So enjoy this Holiday Special episode!

On this episode, I'm joined by Dom and Yan, the hosts of Brutality Podcast, to chat about Quebec coffee, the scene, repairing the Hardcore/Deathcore bridge, content creation, and more.

On this episode, I'm joined by Leo, audio engineer from the Cleveland area known for his multitrack mixes on YouTube. We chat the Cleveland scene, being in the audio game, local coffee, and much more.

On this episode, I'm joined by Grayson, guitarist og GAG and Norma Jean to tsalk about cursed cold brew, christ core, writing for multiple bands, touring, and upcoming plans.During the episode I was drinking a low-caf coffee from Anatolia.

On this episode, I'm joined by Kane, vocalist of Vomit Forth, to chat about his favorite coffee, Cafe Bustelo, Connecticut scene, getting into heavy music, Christ-core, and upcoming thing for Vomit Forth. During the episode, I was drinking El Padregal from EVEN.Episode Links:https://evencoffee.ca/https://vomitforth.com/https://thecomingstriferecords.bandcamp.com/album/tcs-131-i-have-a-loaded-gun-and-its-aimed-at-gods-head

On this episode, I'm joined by Mike, drummer of Fury of Five, to chat about volcano coffee, different processes, NJ music lore, playing different genres, and new Fury of Five album.During the episode I was drinking Daniel Sanchez from Subtext.Episode Links:https://www.subtext.coffee/https://www.furyoffive.com/https://impureconception.bandcamp.com/album/erosion-of-vitalityhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Scott, founder of Maggot Stomp records to talk lots of coffee, hardcore, running a label, real death metal, and sports stuff.During the episode I was drinking Haro Ganet from Traffic.

On this episode, I'm joined by Zach Dean, guitarist and vocalist of the death metal band Messora, and newly of Hierarchy, to chat about his coffee background, first concerts, finding metal, and upcoming projects.During the episode I was drinking Lizardo Herrera from La Cabra.Episode Links:https://lacabra.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqC3vkhNriBuC840EwgG12_yZSBgOy_un7ye2m9-nzO_f5FxVaUhttps://messora.bandcamp.com/album/burnhttps://www.instagram.com/messoraband/?hl=enhttps://linktr.ee/hierarchymtlhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Wes, guitarist of Death Threat to chat about his dislike of coffee, CT hardcore, early bands, joining Death Threat, and Burning Hearts Tattoo Co. During the episode I was drinking El Paraiso from Balance Coffee Roasters.Episode Links:https://www.instagram.com/burningheartstattoo/?hl=enhttps://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/https://www.instagram.com/deaththreatofficial/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joint by Kyle Bull, guitarist for a number of bands from the Eerie, PA area and also know for his content on YouTube in the music gear community. We chat coffee, the Eerie scene, good and band gear, and the resergence of the straight-edge hardcore band xrepresentx.During the episode I was drinking Daniel Hernandez from Enjoy Coffee.Episode Links:https://enjoycoffeeroasters.com/Follow xrepresentx:https://www.instagram.com/xrepresentx814/?hl=enFollow Kyle:linktr.ee/thrashdamon

On this episode I'm joined by John Russell from Last Retch to chat about third wave coffee, craft brewing, Hamilton scene, and real death metal shit.During the episode I was drinking Chachagui from Bolt Coffee

On this episode, I'm joined by Vince from Scorching Tomb to chat about his favorite coffee, tattooing, his background in metal, Ossuary LP, and the upcoming Montreal show with Despised Icon.During the episode, I was drinking Buena Vista from Detour.Episode Links:https://detourcoffee.com/https://messorem.co/en/https://scorchingtomb.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Gideon, vocalist of Fear of Loss, to chat about his favorite coffee, getting into heavy music, the San Antonio scene, Waves of Pain EP, and upcoming plans.During the episode I was drinking Black Honey Geisha from Cantook.Photo by @helloimozoEpisode Links:https://cantookcafe.com/https://www.estatecoffeecompany.com/https://www.instagram.com/fearoflosshc/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Paul Klein, drummer of Suburban Scum and The Banner to chat about barbering, coffee, favorite drummers, and playing shows with his new projects.During the episode I was drinking LAAYYOO from Circuit Coffee.Photo by Liana Camra (@lianacamra).Episode Links:https://www.circuitcoffee.co/https://thebannernj.bandcamp.com/https://flatspotrecords.bandcamp.com/album/fsr20-ultimate-annihilationhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined once again by Micha, QC Manager for La Cabra in Brooklyn and vocalist of the band GASSED to catch up a bit on what he's been up to, as well as discuss the FYA 2026 lineup.During the episode I was drinking Finca Tamana from Tim Wendelboe.Photo by @miguel73_bkny.Episode Links:https://timwendelboe.no/https://us.lacabra.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqENXaRIXlEzOGbWRagHr12GhA92RyaZ_2A3Q0ts-eT0zfpoew0&showBanner=false&lastClicked=1757622882160https://gassedny.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2025-2https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by the guys in Blood Tithe to chat about coffee favorites, asshole coffee shops, starting the band, the Massachusetts scene, and new music!During the episode, I was drinking Sublime from TRAFFIC.Photo by Mia_P_photography.Episode Links:https://www.trafficcoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodtithema/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Killian, vocalist for the band Gnasher, to chat about his love of specialty coffee, moving from Michigan to South Carolina, leaning Jim Root leads on guitar, writing metalcore, and his upcoming first US tour.During the episode, I was drinking Las Lajas from Cantook.Photo by Kayla (@thetruth_is_outchere).Episode Links:https://cantookcafe.com/https://september.coffee/https://gnashernoise.bandcamp.com/album/to-guard-what-remainshttps://girlwithaknife.bandcamp.com/track/the-lines-on-my-hands-say-otherwisehttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Phill and Ty to chat about coffee taste, favourite Ontario bands, starting a YouTube channel, and what's in store for Bandecdotes.During the episode, I was drinking Tabi from Balance.Episode Links:https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/https://www.youtube.com/@Bandecdoteshttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Chanel, vocalist of Wisdom & War to chat about probiotic water, barbering, great venues, Latino culture, and Wisdom & War's upcoming plans. During the episode, I was drinking Dimtu Teri from Pilot.Photo by @kristixmanEpisode Links:https://pilotcoffeeroasters.com/https://www.instagram.com/truepennybarberco/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/wisdomandwarma/?hl=enTICKETS TO UNBEATEN FEST: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/300062AC04802B7Ahttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Destiny, founder of Be About It and bassist of Iron Crusaders to chat about Red Bull, fancy coffees, a summer full of shows, launching a label, and the upcoming Be About It fest.During the episode I was drinking Vanilla Marshmallow Cupcakes from COLORFULL.Episode Links:https://colorfullcoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/ironcrusaders514/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beaboutitzine/?hl=enTICKETS - https://beaboutitzine.bigcartel.com/product/be-about-it-festhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Kiki, vocalist of Dear Evangeline, to chat about coffee, early music influences, Brampton hate, Other Side Ep, and opening for Kittie.During the episode, I was drinking Finca Chilamante from Ditchfield.Photo by @felipexrmzEpisode Links:https://www.mulberrycoffeehouse.com/https://www.ditchfield.ca/https://dear-evangeline.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Joe Hardcore McKay, vocalist of Shattered Realm and founder of This Is Hardcore Fest to chat about coffee nostalgia, armour fighting, new line-up of Shattered Realm, past TIHC memories, and the 19th year of This Is Hardcore.During the episode, I was drinking Secret Sauce from Escape.Episode Links:https://escape.cafe/https://www.instagram.com/shatteredrealm/?hl=enhttps://www.thisishardcorefest.com/https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Skyler, vocalist of CELL, to chat about coffee, OKC food, early deathcore favorites, and the new LP from CELL.During the episode I was drinking Bloom from Yamabiko Coffee Roasters.Episode Links:https://yamabikocoffeeroasters.com/https://www.instagram.com/cellmetal_/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Beattie, God of Bass and former bassist of Hatebreed to chat about CTHC Coffee, opening liquor stores, CT pizza, and his new project with past bandmates. During the episode I was drinking Humure from Dispatch.Episode Links:https://www.thegodofbass.com/product/cthc-perseverance-brew-coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/cthc_coffee/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/godofbass/?hl=enhttps://dispatchcoffee.ca/

On this episode I'm joined by Pancho, founder of Ruidosa Art Collective and RIPxChicago, as well as guitarist for Los Skin, Crashout and Sentenced 2 Life.During the episode I was drinking Karol and Diego from JUNGLE.Episode Links:https://junglelivraisoncafe.com/https://linktr.ee/ruidosaartcollectivehttps://www.instagram.com/ripxchicago/https://www.instagram.com/rippancho/?hl=en@crashout_hc@sentenced2lifehc@losskinchi

On this episode, I'm joined by Nicolai, guitarist of the band Lifesick, to chat about his favorite coffee, Danish baked goods, crafting tones with the HM2 pedal, the hardcore scene in Denmark, moshing, and upcoming plans.During the episode I was drinking Danche from La Cabra.Episode Links:https://us.lacabra.com/https://lifesickhc.bandcamp.com/album/loved-by-none-hated-by-allhttps://lifesick.dk/https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by one of my close friends, Jose Carlos, or Joey, to chat about his favorite coffee, his intro to hardcore, moving from Mexico to Canada, singing in a band after 15 years, and upcoming plans for Drive By.During the episode we were drinking Tabi from Balance Coffee Roasters.Episode Links:https://www.instagram.com/balancetorrefacteur/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/camoxbarber/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/drivebylocos/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Colin of KongStyle and Ahad of Gutsbust to chat about Atlanta's scene, legendary venues, dark coffee, being an old head, and their new split EP.During the episode, I was drinking The Morning Light from Overwinter.Episode Links:⁠https://overwinter.coffee/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kongstyle_hc/?hl=en⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gutbustatl/?hl=en⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/⁠

On this episode, I'm joined by Micha, QC Manager for La Cabra in New York to chat about his coffee journey, favorite hardcore, Ottawa, and wine,During the episode I was drinking Hacienda La Papaya from La Cabra.Photo by @thomasanphotoEpisode Links:https://us.lacabra.com/https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Brendan from Obsidian Tongue to chat about his favorite coffee, Maine culture, growing up with metal, the Massachusetts scene, and Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn LP. During the episode, I was drinking Decaf from Balance Torrefacteur.Episode Links:https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/https://obsidiantongue.bandcamp.com/album/eclipsing-worlds-of-scornhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Jay, vocalist of Bayway, to chat bout his coffee order, New Jersey love, hip hop and hardcore parallels, his approach to recording, and upcoming Bayway stuff.During the episode, I was drinking Catalan from Pilot.Episode Links:https://pilotcoffeeroasters.com/https://www.instagram.com/baywaynj/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Camilo, vocalist and guitarist of Blood Wraith to chat about his coffee preference, cooking for bands, his background in metal, and Half of It, the newest Blood Wraith EP.Photo Credit: analogdigitalobsucrityDuring the episode, I was drinking Sebastian Ramirez from Escape Coffee Roasters.Episode Links:https://escape.cafe/https://www.instagram.com/blood.wraith/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

On this episode, I'm joined by Zach, bassist of Pain of Truth, to chat about Brooklyn coffee, cold brew, how he was introduced to hardcore, the CTHC scene, joining POT, and the new split and tour with Sunami.During the episode, I was drinking Myanmar from Rogue Wave.Episode Links:https://roguewavecoffee.ca/https://www.devocion.com/https://painoftruthhc.com/https://rainofsalvation.bandcamp.com/album/in-times-of-desperationhttps://bridge9.bandcamp.com/album/amongst-the-flockhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/