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Chiqui from the historic NYHC band DMIZE joined the show for a radio interview and we talked the DMIZE return, Mets and Knicks, Crucial Chaos and WNYU, NYHC and much more.

Division of Mind out of Richmond, VA just dropped their second LP Exoterror, their first release since their self titled LP in 2019. Front man Lee joined the radio show for an interview and we talked Exoterror, Hard Stripes, his industrial side projects, The Warehouse, the radio and more. Lee picked out some songs for the radio version of this interview and you can hear those at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6PR7dJcfXpeaCNn8zPO8a2?si=iyvmDFP7QmGILm3y4Bcq8Q&pi=j6bazT-RT6q0s

ELIMINATORS are a straight edge band from the Bay Area who started in 2025 and have put out a demo and an EP. Ace Stallings (MAD, Break Away, RNGR Presents, Forum of Passion) fronts the band and he joined the radio show for an interview. We talked Eliminators, straight edge, RBS Fest, the importance of DIY in booking shows and honking history with Richmond VA hardcore. This is the interview portion of a one hour radio show done on 4/25/2026.

FLATLINE is a band that started in 2025 with all members under 20 years old. I had Daniel and Gabe on the show and we talked everything Flatline, 805 hardcore, the radio, moshing and much more. Check out their demo available on all streaming platforms.

Corrective Measure is a hardcore band from Maine that started back in 2015 and was active for awhile before returning with a new record and playing shows again in 2024. Vocalist Braden joined the radio show and we talked Maine HC, everything Corrective Measure and much more.

AFTERTHOUGHT is a band from Tampa Florida that put out a demo and an EP this year with Armageddon Records. They’ve played a ton of shows this year and have much planned for 2026. I had Danny, Dev and D’Angelo on the show and we talked Tampa, Tampa sports, Afterthought origin, the radio, California and much more.

Matteo who runs Naughty Pelican Media and plays in the Bay Area straight edge band Stand Tall joined the show and we talked Stand Tall, touring the US, Santa Cruz, the radio, Sublime and much more.

OVERTHROW is a band from Long Island, NY who was active in the mid to late 90s with a few shows over the years since. They recently put out a new record Setting the Price, and Mike and Chris joined the radio show to talk everything Overthrow, LIHC, Setting the Price and much more.

VTB is a band from Ventura, CA who just released a new EP People Died and Things Exploded. The whole band joined the show and we talked the new record, playing hardcore bills, rotting gold music video, no jumper and much more.

Wes from Death Threat joined the radio show for an interview and we talked For God and Government and Now Here Fast first ever vinyl pressings, late 90s Connecticut hardcore, tattooing, California, touring Europe with Agnostic Front & The Distillers and much more.

Disillusion is a band from Oxnard featuring members of Torena, Detach and Bare Minimum, releasing their initial EP in 2024 and been playing shows since. I had Angel and David on the show to talk Disillusion, the VCHC scene, Oasis and much more.

Guitarist Mike Shaw of Fatal Realm and Mindforce joined the radio show and we talked the Hudson Valley, 1 year of Fatal Realm, personal guitar background, Fatal Realm demo and much more.

ALLEGIANCE is a straight band from San Francisco and surrounding areas that spanned from 2002-2008. They were a hugeu part of the Rivalry Records era and toured the world and the US many times with bands like Ceremony and Down to Nothing. They played the RBS preshow at Gilman this past April . I had Duane and Ross from the band for a radio interview and we talked Allegiance origin, Rivalry Records, San Francisco, early 2000s hc, baseball and much more.

WRECKING UNIT is a new band from LA reviving the Lockin Out sound we all love. Kevin does vocals in the band and joined the show for radio interview. We talked Vegas, Wrecking Unit demo and origin, the radio and much more.

RECLUSE is a straight edge band from Japan. They’ve put out a demo, an EP and played tons of shows. Vocalist SHIN joined the radio show for an interview and we talked American/Japanese baseball, American/Japanese hardcore, everything RECLUSE and much more.

SOULLESS is a band from Connecticut releasing a demo in 2024 and consistently played shows since then. Vocalist Mike joined the radio show for an interview and we talked NY sports, Soulless origin, upcoming releases and shows, his time on Seton Hall radio and much more.

Normal Village is a band from Leeds, UK who just put out a new single and are playing tons of shows. Some of the band members joined the radio show and we talked everything Normal Village, football (soccer), radio, America and much more. The band’s requested radio rock block can be heard at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2qsGw7V1SmNvt7hxJ7yrJ2?si=XhzCJURKRuCsSboZlcg96w&pi=5wj7qMioTue0D

No Grave is a band from Ohio that formed around 2020-21 and has released an LP and has some new music coming soon. Guitarist Rich Thurston joined the radio show to talk everything No Grave, his time playing Terror, early 90s metalcore, Boston sports and much more.

SWINGBACK is a band from Oxnard that started a years ago and has a few releases out. Leo and Chris joined the radio show for an interview and we talked anime, swingback, new music and much more.

Caged View is a band out of the Bay Area with a new record coming out soon on GGT Records. Pat and Duane joined the radio show and we talked everything Caged View, the new record, Oakland A’s and much more. The band made a radio rock block you can listen to at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4E2wlm4WAhirtv6Bw2bHqy?si=O_57UUnMQkmiXIApiygmUA&pi=h2gzs-s-QU25e

Saviour Complex joins YLIA for the second time in line with the release of their new 7 “ Penance & Loathing out now on Extinction Burst Records. I caught up with the band about the new record, upcoming shows and more. Pre order the two sided 7 inch At Extinction Burst Records.

Will Henderson does Power Core Fanzine out of San Francisco and he also fronts Opposing Force and plays in Adherence, From One Hell, Invocation and a few more bands. Will hit the YLIA line for a radio interview and we talked SF, Bay Area HC, Power Core, Vegan Straight Edge and more. Will’s radio rock block can be heard at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1grlOeCdGHYGOWkeUf3Wl3?si=Oacwf0K2Qp-0LtUHqFHueQ&pi=g4VEcaIMT9ujV

XL BULLY is a band from New Jersey. They’ve put out two releases and have been playing shows all over the East Coast. Key and Morty joined the radio show and we talked New Jersey, American soccer, XL Bully and much more.

SLUMPED is a band from San Francisco who just put out an LP “Last Day on Earth” and have been around since 2019. Front man and guitarist Nate joined the show and we talked San Francisco, The Hives, Last Day On Earth, and much more.

IMPRIZON is a band from Las Vegas that started in late 2021 and have released a demo and played a bunch of shows. Their vocalist Anthony joined the radio show and we talked everything Imprizon, LVHC, the radio, California and much more.

NEGATIVE FORCE is a band from New Jersey, they just put out a new promo and have an EP “Demolition” to check out. They have also played tons of shows since forming in 2022. Negative Force frontman Ricky joined the radio show for an interview and we talked NJHC, Negative Force 2025 plans, hardcore and much more.

Marshal from The Warriors joined the radio show on 12/28/2024 to talk War is Hell re-release, current Warriors stuff, Tehachapi, Dodgers, Showcase Theatre and everything else The Warriors.

Kat is a master of photography and art. She’s worked with artists like Janalle Monae and Jimmy Eat World, and she runs the Sound and Fury media team. She tours with bands working as a photographer and also does graphic design. She joined the show and we talked Dodger parade, photographing hardcore, shooting big festivals, Ma$e, Oakland A’s, Packers and much more. Check out Kat’s radio playlist at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0TJZygrlwe0C4vfvS3dI6h?si=ITJNOL04SJ2GXIL7LlBCTA&pi=u-NDPJMvAxQkqx

Gina Almaguer plays in Sheer, Human Garbage, Grave School and also has a solo project called Linda Susan. She joined the radio show for a live interview and we talked her history with music, learning and playing different instruments, Grave School, Dodgers and much more. Check out Gina's playlist she made for the radio at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5PxJzQooFFIi4U9MZJkRtG?si=09e20d04c0a2443d

PUNITIVE DAMAGE is a hardcore punk band from Vancouver BC. They just released an EP “Hate Training” on Convulse Records. I had the whole band on the show live from their Southeast tour and we talked Hate Training, Vancouver, Go It Alone, touring, band origin and more.

Breakneck Flow is band from Eugene, Oregon that formed in 2018. They have wrote, recorded, mixed, mastered and released an LP and EP since then. They have played tons of shows and toured the West Coast. I had three of the members on the radio for an interview and we talked Eugene, hc in Oregon, video games, the radio and everything Breakneck Flow.

CUTDOWN is a band from New Jersey who just put out a new record “To the Grave” on Scheme Records. I had Cutdown vocalist Avery on the show and we talked Sopranos, Dave Blunts, West Coast Tour, fast hardcore, Cutdown origin and more.

KONSPIRACY is a new band having just played their second show and put out a demo. This band is playing a sound for fans of Unified Right and hardcore punk that doesn't sound perfect. They also have linked with Enthusiasm for Ruin Zine to put out their demo on tape for EFR 001. I had the whole band call in live from their gig at Rapid Skateshop in Simi Valley, CA.

I had Adam from CMI back on the show to catch up with him about how crazy the band has taken off since our first interview a little over a year ago. We talked working out on the road, touring the world, being a punk band, Cubs and much more. Adam made a playlist for the radio which you can listen to below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ZN9Vi91YYxhVQM9n4SCPJ?si=4acebb0460454bce

Sound and Fury 2024 took place at Exposition Park in Los Angeles on July 13th and 14th, and also a featured an entire week leading up shows and events. I had Tony Bertolino (Bent Blue) join me on the show to talk about this year's Sound and Fury.

No Guard is a a band from Springfield, Illinois. Since their start in 2023 they have put out a demo and an EP and they have played shows all over the midwest and east coast. I had Bee the No Guard bassist on the show and we talked Springfield hardcore, building a scene in a small town, No Guard, skinhead culture and much more. The radio playlist Bee made can be heard at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HX2rIzjHgmilhbnqUMGsH?si=3579ad0cafc54311

Watch Your Fall is a new band from Ventura County who has already played over 15 shows and put out an EP in less than a year. I had front man Adam on the show and we talked metalcore, Burden of Being EP, food, gaming, WYF and much more.

Flyover Fest is a hardcore fest that has been running for awhile in Tulsa, Oklahoma. You might recognize it as Promcore which was the name it operated under for many years. This year the fest returns to Tulsa, bigger than ever, and with an insanely stacked lineup. James Carroll who is one of the two minds behind the fest joined YLIA to talk about this year's fest and much more.

End of Dayz is a band from Seattle, WA and they just put out one of the best records of 2024. I had the whole band on the radio to talk about Searching for a Way Out, NWHC, moshing, gaming, End of Dayz and much more. The band made a rock block for the radio which you can listen to at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/200XDWK0XVYr6ZhFoU5aQf?si=f754e5e381c142d0

APEX PREDATOR is a band from Federal Way, Washington with members from Odd Man Out, GAG and Crawl Space. They just put out their debut LP "Jesus Wept" on LDB Records and I had their vocalist Casey on the call in the show. We talked food, movies, moshing, Federal Way, Apex Predator and more. Casey made a rock block for the radio show which can be heard at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5cQszf2AoFO4XFiOHicBmF?si=7b699d1366394149

Jeff Caffey sings in the band Odd Man Out. He also currently plays drums in Change and GAG, and periodically plays in Raw Brigade. Jeff is a legend and one of the coolest and nicest people I have ever interviewed. We talked Seattle, Odd Man Out, straight edge, his band resume, exercise, hardcore and much more. Jeff made a playlist for the radio which you can hear at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61kTIqUgjKhYikKGItziGz?si=4c123521791d49e9

COLLATERAL is band coming out of South Florida, releasing their demo in 2023 and a seven inch in February 2024. They have played all over the US already and I had guitarist Tobby on the radio show for an interview on 5/18/2024. We talked South Florida, Miami Heat, Collateral origin, demo and We Still Know, Collateral lyrics and much more. Tobby made a rock block for the radio which you can listen to at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4y3qzZFq7sQTv5JV9Wd95h?si=e679b256a9c947ed

Seltzer is a band from San Jose, CA and features members of Gulch, Big Boy, Dare and Eightfold Path. They have played a handful shows after releasing their debut EP Chromatic in 2023. Reise, guitarist and main writer for Seltzer joined YLIA for a radio interview on 5/4/2024. We talked the Selzter origin, San Jose, NBA, Chromatic EP, the Seltzer sound, California and much more. Reise's playlist that was played on the radio can be heard at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3j0p4exjXSqHpOCrQKoBQe?si=b6afdacbdb9c4d42

FIELD OF FLAMES is a straight edge band from San Jose, CA. In the last few years the Bay Area hardcore scene has blown up and is recognized internationally, but Field of Flames has been doing since putting out their demo in 2017. I had vocalist Justin Martinez on the radio with me for an interview on 4/27/24 and we talked San Jose Sharks, Blood for Blood, FOF origin, straight edge and much more. Justin made a rock block that can be heard at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ym2hw3dDaUWfk0LGub1Dl?si=cu-2K6trT4afbFvXam_CbA&pi=u-DGcX4ZcgR7K9

KHASM is a band from Las Vegas who is pulling off a sound unlike most of what you hear coming out in hardcore right now. I had guitarist Jett on the show for a radio interview and we talked Las Vegas, LVHC, food, Khasm and much more. Khasm has a new record coming out in the near future and they are actively playing shows. Check out the rock block Jett made for the radio at the link below and listen to Khasm on all streaming platforms. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4y3qzZFq7sQTv5JV9Wd95h?si=cf8a9227ff47401b

HEREDITARY is a band outta San Diego that is actively playing shows and has put out 2 killer EPs already. I had guitarist Nate Delgallego join the radio show and we talked everything Hereditary, San Diego hardcore, Forever Ending Records, Nate's solo project and more. Check out the link below for the rock block Nate made for the show. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/488AFhTabO6fdGTMd9FvOq?si=310e7a68a8784c02

Approaching the launch of YLIA on a new radio station I had my friend Nick (PD, In Time, Enthusiasm for Ruin Zine) on as apart of my final demo for KCSB radio. I had the whole band on air with me in June 2022 so I caught up with Nick about what's been up. The beginning of the episode features two new unreleased songs from Plausible Deniability and there are some songs picked by Nick on the back end of the episode. We caught up on PD shows and upcoming music, bikes, fast music in 2024 and more.

Saviour Complex is a band from Moorpark, CA who just released a LP "Chance Your Arm" on Extinction Burst records. They have been a band since 2021 and have long roots in the Ventura County hardcore scene. Dylan, Spencer and Frankie joined the show for a live radio interview on 12/11/2023 on KZAA LP 96.5 FM. We talked the writing, recording and everything on the new LP, origin of Saviour Complex, personal music history of each member, starting Saviour Complex after years of playing hardcore and much more.

Squint is a band out of St Louis, MO that formed in late 2021 and have put out two EPs, toured and had a very busy 2023. Front man Brennan joined the show for a live radio interview on KZAA 96.5 FM on Monday 11/27/2023. We talked St. Louis, Provel cheese, the current St Louis HC scene, Squint origin, Squint LP and 2024 plans and much more. The end of the show features a 20 minute rock block made by Brennan that can also be heard at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2eh3YHJ4aDUpNI6yqwdEmn?si=c9d87197c2404084

The Runts are punk band from Northeast Los Angeles that have been around since the early 2000's and reformed a few years ago. Since their return they have played tons of shows including Sound and Fury 23 and a rooftop, put out some new music and are currently playing a string of final shows before playing last official shows at the Lodge Room in February 2024. The Runts vocalist Nick called in the radio station for a live interview on 11/2/23 on KZAA 96.5 FM and we talked The Runts origin, history and current stuff, final shows, playing punk and hardcore shows, LA's infamous backyard punk world and much more. You can also check out the playlist Nick made for radio at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lLaa1tYwvZ13CjPQ2SmYw?si=088ac3ac7ce64d37