Pop-Punk & Pizza

My Chemical Romance's unreleased album The Paper Kingdom was LEAKED?! (completely), plus Green Day at Superbowl, the Kurt Cobain mystery, & Britney Spears selling her music catalogue #mcr5 #paperkingdom #musicnews

I talked with One's Own Haven about which Green Day album they would eliminate (besides Father of All), an unexpected mishap on tour, their favorite show to play, their favorite pizza, what gear they want for Christmas, and more!  

Sofie interviewed Helmet at Riot Fest 2025!

I interviewed Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years at Riot Fest 2025!

I interviewed Shonen Knife at Riot Fest 2025!

I talked with All At Once about opening for Frank Iero & The Future Violents as their first live show they ever played, their new single, upcoming music, and more! Listen to All At Once: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7riZx...   / all-at-once   Website: https://www.weareallatonce.com/ Follow All At Once on socials: https://www.instagram.com/weareallato... https://www.tiktok.com/@weareallatonc...   / weareallatonce   Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizz... https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzap...   / poppunkpizzapod   Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ #poppunk #interview #podcast

HAUNTER talks about their upcoming EP, having their song played on SiriusXM, anime, ghost pepper pizza, and more! #poppunk #Music #podcast #interview #band #newmusic #haunter Listen to HAUNTER on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTz... Follow HAUNTER on socials: https://www.instagram.com/haunterisnt...   / haunterisntreal   https://www.tiktok.com/@haunterisntre...

I talked with Like Ghosts, an emo band from Texas on collaborating with Ryan Cabrera (who has written hits for Avril Lavigne) and with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens, favorite venues, local bands they would collab with, bands that influenced them, Warped Tour spelling their band name wrong, and more! Listen to Like Ghosts' collab w/ Ryan Cabrera "On the Way Down" (rock version): https://open.spotify.com/track/3BC9BX... Follow Like Ghosts on socials! https://www.instagram.com/likeghostsr... https://www.tiktok.com/@likeghostsroc...   / likeghostsrock   Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizz...   / poppunkpizzapod   https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzap... Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ PR/Contact: [email protected]

I talked with local Grammy Award-winning band The 1-800s about '10 Compressors'--their upcoming no-skip album, their unique 10-step process, fave pizza, and lots more! Catch them live at Cobra Lounge for their 10 Compressors release show July 5! Tickets: https://dice.fm/event/avmadq-the-1-800s-moon-rules-apply-clementine-5th-jul-cobra-lounge-chicago-tickets Listen to The 1-800s: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0oKUz8AXi2orn2Lxb0Lrem Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-1-800s/1637546982 Bandcamp: https://the1-800s.bandcamp.com/track/gawty-demo Listen to their new single "Starry Eye": https://music.apple.com/us/album/starry-eye-single/1801109681 https://open.spotify.com/track/0ORAJO8qX8lzVaF0UXKZxR Follow the 1-800s on socials: https://www.instagram.com/1.800s/?hl=en Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod https://www.tiktok.com/@UCZ-mXQCmswBW3SssIjZRXNg

I talked with the legendary and prolific heavy metal drummer Gene Hoglan (Death, Strapping Young Lad, Dethklok, Testament) about Dark Angel's comeback and 'Extinction Level Event', their upcoming album that will be their first release since 1991's 'Time Does Not Heal'. Listen to their first single off the album "Extinction Level Event" out now! https://open.spotify.com/track/0wIsy38GX8N3SPiwFynN2R  https://store.reversedrecords.com/products/extinction-level-event-single?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafx65mBZ2UZ62hAOk7UP_bUAsl8bHB7I09YJsN-Bc1xDn4RDIlD_j5mGopakQ_aem_FK8-C5-nNrpWCNbsHeKULA Tour Dates & more: https://reversedrecords.com/dark-angel-2/ Follow Dark Angel on socials: https://www.instagram.com/darkangelthrash/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/darkangelthrashofficial/ Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod  https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ Merch: https://my-store-ed9985.creator-spring.com/ #genehoglan #darkangel #deathband #testament #slayer #anthrax #heavymetal #drummer #interview #podcast

Slackin' Idle new song "These Days" review & interview

Exclusive first listen/premiere of FieldHockey's new single "Common Trope". PLUS a review and interview! Listen to FieldHockey: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Fkx38Pp1N6rqnhiQ2rRWr https://music.apple.com/us/artist/fieldhockey/1496468939 Follow FieldHockey on socials: https://www.instagram.com/fieldhockeyband https://www.facebook.com/FieldHockeyBand?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.tiktok.com/@puckingincredible Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod #poppunk #posthardcore #newmusic

With Patience, a Chicago band with post-hardcore influence, talks about upcoming album Triptych, new single "It's Time", recording in their basement studio, their upcoming show with Orlock and Deep Tunnel Project in Chicago May 10, and more! Listen to With Patience: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aWHujwxmN2ELXvznr3Pz4?si=yPgr82xDTXqlS13TTZ4i2w&nd=1&dlsi=d46c9334770845e1 https://music.apple.com/mz/artist/with-patience/1713284451 https://withpatiencechicago.bandcamp.com/album/fitted-sheet-b-w-strawberry https://www.youtube.com/@withpatience.official Follow With Patience on socials!: https://www.instagram.com/withpatience.chicago/ https://www.facebook.com/withpatience.chicago https://www.threads.net/@withpatience.chicago Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials!: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ Official Merch: https://my-store-ed9985.creator-spring.com/

I talked with Luke, the singer/guitarist of The Sleights about their upcoming album This One's Gonna Hurt, collabing with Jen of The Bombpops on a song, his favorite songs to play live, favorite local venues and bands, and more! Pre-Order This One's Gonna Hurt out April 25: https://thesleights1.bandcamp.com/album/this-ones-gonna-hurt Listen to their new single "Day In The Life": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F3pgRWsG9w Listen to "Already Gone" ft. Jen Pop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCyW8G4GciA Listen to The Sleights: https://thesleights1.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4L2jdtSYk9KNFRj1jUo2id https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-sleights/956136416 https://radgirlfriendrecords.storenvy.com/ Follow The Sleights on socials!: https://www.instagram.com/thesleightsofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/SLEIGHTS719/?_rdr https://x.com/thesleights719 https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleights?ug_source=op.auth&ug_term=Linktr.ee&utm_source=awyc6vc625ejxp86&utm_campaign=tt4d_profile_link&_r=1 Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials!: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod poppunkpizzapod.com Merch: https://my-store-ed9985.creator-spring.com/

I talked with Josh, the owner of Controlled Chaos in Bolingbrook, about how he became a record store owner, music/bands he recommends, why going to a record store is better than buying online, almost joining Cheerleader Roadkill, his fave pizza places, and more!! Check out Controlled Chaos: https://www.controlledchaosvintage.com/ Listen to GCxAW: https://open.spotify.com/artist/53jyZZqqJJl4oHakGluMTw Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc ​https://www.threads.net/@poppunkpizzapod poppunkpizzapod.com

I chatted with Slackin' Idle about how they started out, whether the Warped Tour or WWWY lineup is better, the importance of social media in promoting music, the best pizza place in Canada, and more! #poppunk #newmusic #band Listen to Slackin' Idle: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4WvMkyGAAP1LdPaVOnd6S2  https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCSb1Ux45pWqWbaKv9ZADBQw  https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DJWKLGXX  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/slackin-idle/1772795254  https://www.iheart.com/artist/slackin-idle-44199321/?embed=true%22%20frameborder=%220%22%3E%3C/iframe%3E Follow Slackin' Idle on socials: https://www.instagram.com/slackin.idle https://www.tiktok.com/@slackin.idle More links: https://linktr.ee/Slackinidle?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabObyEdMGccEr1fCuKCCXK5igPBhHLUYaPIUpwI03Zj0xnwUc-_8_xslNk_aem_n7RE-04r3Eafjrccgh-YIw Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/  https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod  https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod  https://www.threads.net/@poppunkpizzapod 

I chatted with local Chicago band Cheerleader Roadkill about their debut album 'Golf Course Intercourse' out now, how they met, their upcoming tour with The Jins, working with Bandit Booking, inspirations, jelly on pizza, and more! Listen to Cheerleader Roadkill: YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCsbxOUyMpAHm7EsLuE_h4HA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/16nIjFM97UOhihhYgQPJM1 Amazon Music: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B0C2C3C5SW/cheerleader-roadkill Follow Cheerleader Roadkill: https://www.instagram.com/cheerleaderroadkill/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571235299158# Upcoming Shows: https://linktr.ee/cheerleaderroadkill?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaBQRslCElA9MCz-gql1ULH0yNSbi-s3H4thqvvnmnfHjgsau-Ao8epGik_aem_d80Vk_-0kUQ611WA4qEHRA Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod https://www.threads.net/ @pop-punkpizzapodcast8793  https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod  

Ranking every My Chemical Romance album with Aidan Valentine of Superglue! Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/  https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod  https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod  https://www.threads.net/@poppunkpizzapod  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/poppunkpizzapodcast/membership Don't forget to Subscribe!! https://www.youtube.com/@pop-punkpizzapodcast8793  tags: #music #poppunk #punk #emo #alternative #alt #altmusic #alternativemusic #recordcollection #MCR #rockmusic #podcast

Ranking my top 5 favorite albums of 2024! Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/  https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod  https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod  https://www.threads.net/@poppunkpizzapod  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/poppunkpizzapodcast/membership  Don't forget to Subscribe!! https://www.youtube.com/@pop-punkpizzapodcast8793 tags: #music #poppunk #punk #emo #alternative #alt #altmusic #alternativemusic #recordcollection Marilyn Manson, Twenty One Pilots, Palaye Royale, Bring Me The Horizon, TOP, BMTH

Aidan Valentine and I talking about some of the pop-punk albums in his record collection! Pre-Save "Don't Go" here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/aid... Follow Aidan Valentine:   / aidanjvalentine   Follow Superglue:   / supergluetheband   Listen to Aidan Valentine: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3cTjo... Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials!   / poppunkpizzapod      / poppunkpizzapod     / poppunkpizzapod   https://www.threads.net/@poppunkpizzapod Vote for us for Best Music Podcast on Chicago Reader!: https://bestof.chicagoreader.com/musi... Don't forget to Subscribe!!    / @pop-punkpizzapodcast8793     #music #poppunk #punk #emo #alternative #alt #altmusic #alternativemusic #recordcollectio

I chatted with Aidan Valentine on his most recent singles and new music coming soon! #aidanvalentine Pre-Save "Don't Go" here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/aidanvalentine1/dont-go/  Follow Aidan Valentine: https://www.instagram.com/aidanjvalentine/ Follow Superglue: https://www.instagram.com/supergluetheband/ Listen to Aidan Valentine: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3cTjozhUIyltz34gPtAOyl Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod https://www.threads.net/@poppunkpizzapod Vote for us for Best Music Podcast on Chicago Reader!: https://bestof.chicagoreader.com/music-and-nightlife/best-music-podcast Don't forget to Subscribe!! https://www.youtube.com/@pop-punkpizzapodcast8793  #music #poppunk #punk #emo

I talked with JoeyCXP again and Mary Jo Swank of Walk On Mars for the first time about their new collab single "RESUSCITATE"; plus things they wish were different about the pop-punk scene, what they've been listening to recently & more! Listen to "RESUSCITATE" here!: https://open.spotify.com/track/1irvqM3dFAzwiRl4GTy7oG Listen to Walk On Mars: https://open.spotify.com/artist/28YX4... website & other links: https://walkonmarsband.com/apps/bitli... YouTube:    / @walkonmarsband   Listen to JoeyCXP: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6qvez... website & other links: https://www.joeycxp.com/stream?fbclid... YouTube:    / @joeycxp     Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials!: https://linktr.ee/poppunkpizzapod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabeS7ISPYzBvZ1k4fUvzpfQG7F8BEcXTaP7b77lZBvIgtbjUQQZ5YlaAeY_aem_P_ojgYLOrtHjguXD_upQ7g 

Ranking my top 5 Halloween-themed covers by alternative/pop-punk bands! Happy Halloween!! Check out our merch store! https://my-store-ed9985.creator-spring.com/ Follow us on socials! https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/  https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fpoppunkpizzapod%2F  https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ Subscribe to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/poppunkpizzapodcast/membership Chris Motionless video/audio credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5imvOww22OI 

I talked with Aidan Valentine, the drummer of Wisconsin band Superglue, about his new solo project, new single "Deadbeat", his thoughts on Warped Tour coming back, and more! Listen to "Deadbeat" by Aidan Valentine: https://open.spotify.com/track/0GvPWt8eT7OzjBBg43aulX Follow Aidan on socials: https://www.instagram.com/aidanjvalentine/?hl=en Check out Superglue on socials: https://www.instagram.com/supergluetheband/?hl=en Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3X6hJIcYj7ltvjvV2vw0J0 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Superglueband?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaNnnlRsoQnIU4g6q6zETWWL2N6sqDFVo-FSFVp6CsRLIWHEj8jbUeRyPQ_aem_Ck0GSlS3i6MRW6iicfpjeg   Subscribe to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/poppunkpizzapodcast/membership Check out our merch! https://my-store-ed9985.creator-spring.com/  Website: poppunkpizzapod.com  Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter/X: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod  

I talked with joey CXP about his new EP out now called Candy Crush, the pop-punk scene in NJ, getting a master's degree in computer science, the term "emo", anime, pizza, and more! Listen to Candy Crush: https://www.joeycxp.com/music Follow joey CXP on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeycxp/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joey_cxp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeycxp Twitter/X: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fjoey_cxp joey CXP song featured in intro: "she drives me out of my mind" Want to support us? Get Pop-Punk & Pizza merch! https://my-store-ed9985.creator-spring.com/ Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/poppunkpizzapodcast Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod Twitter/X: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fpoppunkpizzapod #poppunk #interview #newmusic

I talked with Calling All Captains about their new EP titled (e)motion sickness; their experience of Warped Tour and if they would want it to come back, working with Jaime of Pierce The Veil on their EP; who each member would be in a court of king, queen, jester, and knight; and more! Listen to (e)motion sickness: https://callingallcaptainsstream.com/ep  Follow Calling All Captains on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callingallcaptains/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Callingallcaptainsband/  Twitter/X: https://x.com/CallingAllCptns?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@callingallcaptains?lang=en Find a Calling All Captains show near you! : https://callingallcaptainsband.com/tickets/    Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/  Twitter/X: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fpoppunkpizzapod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod    #poppunk #posthardcore #interview #callingallcaptains

I talked with local Chicago band Broken Demeanor at Frato's Culinary Kitchen in Schaumburg about their new EP 'Where Is Home?', show memories, gear, inspirations, their ongoing rivalry with Cruel Universe (who will strike next?), and more!! Check out Broken Demeanor's EP 'Where Is Home?' out now! https://open.spotify.com/album/1wiMKL6W9GpPrJXAQKY9LZ https://music.apple.com/us/artist/broken-demeanor/1529770767 Follow Broken Demeanor on socials: https://www.instagram.com/brokendemeanor/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@brokendemeanor?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   https://www.facebook.com/brokendemeanor?_rdr  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCukfNhMxZqfEe7SWL5b3uA Check out Frato's Culinary Kitchen: https://fratospizza.com/ https://www.instagram.com/FratosPizza/ https://www.facebook.com/FratosPizza https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FFratosPizza https://www.youtube.com/FratosPizza Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fpoppunkpizzapod  https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod  

I talked with Jonathon of (originally Floridian, now LA-based) pop-punk band Northbound about his upcoming album Juniper (out July 12), upcoming release show, working with Smartpunk Records, and which state has better pizza - Florida or California? FFO: The Starting Line, Alkaline Trio, Sum 41 #poppunk #interview #northbound

Cruel Universe, a punk band from the Chicago area talks new members; their new single "Coffin"; how their song "Local God" was a class assignment; kidnapping Damian from Broken Demeanor; who the medievally-clad guy is that introduces them at shows; plus a track-by-track explanation of the songs on their 'SPECTER' EP ...and more!! Basically everything you need to know about Cruel Universe is in this interview! Listen to Cruel Universe 's new single "Coffin": Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5yWTTB95EDzODLmFYNWd4J Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/coffin-single/1735180101 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0CXMTTJLX Follow Cruel Universe on socials: https://www.instagram.com/cruel_universe/ https://twitter.com/crueluniverse13?s=11  https://www.youtube.com/@crueluniverse Filmed at Woodgrain Pizzeria in Glen Ellyn! https://www.woodgrainpizzeria.com/ tags: chicago hardcore chicago hc interview local punk band

I talked with NJ punk/hardcore band PISSED! about their contribution to a NOFX tribute compilation (out 3/29) as well as a new album coming soon! Plus a collab with GWAR, Weird Al, Mr. Bungle, and Ice-T??? Who knows what the future holds! Pre-order The Lies That Bind here: https://diwhy-films-store.square.site/product/pissed-the-lies-that-bind-vinyl-record-preorder-/50?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false&fbclid=PAAaYIHHAdIHJZlcSjR-0Q7ft4aDNRFVrBpbkEM54sV5a8a8Cx77VgsxoWVB8_aem_AcIgJ5WMx_VEGgfCUERQU1CkpqmlNs8lLQxEkbVgZs1TPz-rdDwlmsKg5H_Pu-6rWdI Pre-order the NOFX tribute album, I Heard They Broke Up!!, here: https://coffincurserecords.bigcartel.com/category/nofx Listen to PISSED!: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nl4TMQ1QLA7YxB5UplPkd?si=-4N4TudfQiORo6_C6l1mfw&utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree&nd=1&dlsi=5787592852ff4f09 YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCA4jS7QbBqqDF3ijoxbKsnA Bandcamp: https://p1ssednj.bandcamp.com/ Follow PISSED! on socials! https://www.instagram.com/pissednj/ https://www.facebook.com/AREYOUPISSED/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfxIswTUNDNxGFCX0LUzqxw Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?lang=en https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod  

I talked with members of Definitely Maybe about upcoming music, Snüzfest, the color pink, and more! Listen to Definitely Maybe: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/484921enhGmhOm6s7bw7a7 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/definitely-maybe/1616734920 Pre-Save "I Don't Sleep at Night": https://ffm.to/presaveidsan See Definitely Maybe at Snüzfest: https://www.seetickets.us/event/snuzfest-w-devon-kay-and-the-solutions/581236 Follow Definitely Maybe on socials! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/definitelymaybeband/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@definitelymaybeband Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod

Before the show at Bottom Lounge, I talked with Betty, the singer of Gold Steps about their collab with MKNLY, how the band started, favorite pizza places in Wisconsin, and more! Check out "The Terminal by Gold Steps & MKNLY here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bzb1eS4a0e8h6sre7NDHJ Follow Gold Steps on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldstepsmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldstepsmke/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/goldstepsmusic Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod Support us: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser 

I talked with Benny Green, the lead singer of North Carolina band MKNLY, about playing his first live show on a US Navy ship, the meanings behind their songs, inspirations, and more! Listen to "The Terminal" by MKNLY and Gold Steps: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bzb1eS4a0e8h6sre7NDHJ Follow MKNLY on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mknlyofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mknlyncofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mknlyofficial?lang=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mknlyofficial@UCrqKYtQbGl9Ei5SIwqYt1BQ Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fpoppunkpizzapod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod Support us: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser

I interviewed the owner of Hoarders Trading Post, a record store in St. Charles, IL, and got the inside scoop on what it's like to run a record store, where to start when record collecting, the difference in sound between vinyl and CD, and more! Follow Hoarders Trading Post on socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Hoarders-Trading-Post-100024312652667/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoarderstradingpost/?hl=en Website: https://hoarderstradingpostil.com/ Support us! https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser  Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?lang=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppunkpizzapod 

In this episode, I talked with Taken Days, a California band who recently signed with SBÄM Records, about working with producer Cameron Webb (Weezer, Alkaline Trio, Megadeth...), their upcoming album titled Any Minute, which releases January 2024, covering songs, turtles, and more! Listen to "Over Zelle Us" and "Least of all You" from their upcoming album now! https://takendays.net/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0762S4JXT/taken-days Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/taken-days/1290370283 Bandcamp: https://takendays.bandcamp.com/album/every-second Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0L1cld4GE8IcfAw6TU1qIA Follow Taken Days on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takendays/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takendays/ Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor 

I talked with UNWELL, a recently formed band that infuses pop-punk with metalcore, about their new album out now "Trial and Error", touring with Alesana, the message behind their music, and more! Listen to Trial & Error! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2sTMelNHrKXdBVr2xvKh4t  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/unwell/1556149236  Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/unwell/trial-and-error/ALmv2c4hP3zVtwV Follow UNWELL on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unwellband/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unwellband Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/unwellband 

Spooky punk solo artist Maggot House and I talk about our favorite horror themed/spooky punk and pop-punk songs in this special Halloween episode! Plus we talk about Maggot House's new album out now: How to Talk to Extraterrestrials, and more! Listen to How to Talk to Extraterrestrials: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/12furD... Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/how-... Bandcamp: https://maggot-house.bandcamp.com/alb... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0BG... Follow Maggot House on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggot_house/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maggothouseband Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggothouse Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizz... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizza... Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?r...

Last weekend, I went to T1 Fest, a festival created to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes, at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago, and talked with Ray Carlisle of Teenage Bottlerocket about song titles, upcoming music, tours, and more! Listen to Teenage Bottlerocket: Bandcamp: https://teenagebottlerocket.bandcamp.com/album/so-dumb-so-stoked Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mGyXXKzoR5KAAh4Mkef2W Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/teenage-bottlerocket/56425059 Amazon Music: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B000QKMASE/teenage-bottlerocket Website: https://teenagebottlerocket.com/ See Teenage Bottlerocket on tour: https://www.teenagebottlerocket.com/tour-dates/ Learn more about T1 Fest: https://t1fest.com/about Follow T1 Fest on socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/T1Fest/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t1festofficial/ Follow Teenage Bottlerocket on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teenagebottlerocket/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teenagebottlerocketofficial/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/teenbottlerock Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

I talked with Nick Karcher (an artist from the same town as me!) about his new single "The Hard Bitter Truth" produced by Michael Bono (Avril Lavigne, YUNGBLUD), inspirations, getting started as an independent artist, and more! Listen to "The Hard Bitter Truth": https://ffm.to/thehardbittertruth Follow Nick Karcher on socials + more links: https://linktr.ee/itsnickkarcher Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: https://linktr.ee/poppunkpizzapod tags: #nickkarcher #poppunkandpizza #poppunk #podcast

In this episode, I talked with Jake Bédel of New Jersey band Free The Witness about their new member Mike LaRose, upcoming album Youth of Tomorrow produced by of Pete Steinkopf of The Bouncing Souls, opening for Descendents and Sum 41, playing the Punk in Drublic festival, and more! PRE-SAVE "Soldier Soldier" (out Oct. 2nd)- the 2nd single off their upcoming album! https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/freethewitness/soldier-soldier?utm_source=SendGrid&utm_medium=Email+&utm_campaign=website Listen to "Youth of Tomorrow" out now! https://open.spotify.com/track/3oVL7mb1BmDmA5IVPfabHo?si=d19f357ad85f4f01 Listen to Free The Witness: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/320FBN60rLKRag50ziiZUw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/free-the-witness/1449964705 Bandcamp: https://freethewitness.bandcamp.com/ Follow Free The Witness on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeTheWitnessOfficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethewitness/ Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fpoppunkpizzapod Listen to Pop-Punk & Pizza! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DWx2A28brBKhn959MJ3dY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-punk-pizza/id1438073969 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/70cc9370-9251-401f-9b75-f8a6348639e9/pop-punk-pizza Everywhere else: https://tr.ee/bV8GefETYT

In this episode, I talk with Tightwire, a band from Minneapolis MN about writing short songs, throwing stale hotdogs into the audience, their new album 'Head Full of Snakes', Paul's top-rated bathroom, and more! Listen to 'Head Full of Snakes' by Tightwire: https://orcd.co/HeadFullOfSnakes Follow Tightwire on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tightwirempls/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tightwireMPLS/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tightwirempls Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tightwirempls Website: https://tightwirempls.com/home Support this podcast! Donorbox: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ-mXQCmswBW3SssIjZRXNg  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod    

Festival season is among us, and with Riot Fest quickly approaching, here are 15 tips to help you prepare. Riot Fest FAQ: https://riotfest.org/chicago/faq/ Map (scroll all the way to bottom): https://riotfest.org/chicago/tickets/ Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod All links: https://linktr.ee/poppunkpizzapod Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ Support us! Any amount helps! https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser

I talked with Keith Gensure, the vocalist of Pennsylvania band Pine Creek Academy, about their new EP Rewind, their last time going to Warped Tour, being in Kulick and touring with Sleeping With Sirens, and more! Follow Pine Creek Academy on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinecreekacademy/?fbclid=IwAR0HUfizQOaFs-RWkkd8LT8PVGoxrgPCNs9pFFvchEMISRvQAJjvztI2Dlo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088518980666 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Pinecreekacademy?fbclid=IwAR2r8w5F29byGppvi-mXJ9VrzLDU_Map0gBZqe2UBqKWP1wMLaYBqy3qV40 Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod 

I had a great time talking with alternative/pop-punk/emo band Detour North at Zazzo's Pizza in Westmont, IL about their upcoming "It's History, It's Poetry" anniversary show at Beat Kitchen on Sept 2, what they've been up to since the band ended, their favorite memories of being in the band, and lots more! Detour North are awesome guys! Get tix to their one-night-only anniversary show now! https://www.ticketweb.com/event/detou... And thank you to Zazzo's for great pizza, for letting us film, and for being thoughtful to not interrupt while we were filming, We appreciate it! Follow Detour North on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detournorth... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/detournorth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detournorth?lang=en Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizz... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizza... Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?r... Support us! https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-f...

Our first episode with our new co-host, Zoe! Zoe and I talk with Ryan and Jonas of Killium, @killiumofficial a band originally from Indiana, about their upcoming album to be released in October, their pre-album EP they're working on, and their previously unannounced headlining show at Schubas Tavern (in Chicago) with Broken Demeanor and The Fundamental Kink in August! Plus lots more, including Ryan's crowd-favorite double-necked guitar Get updates about upcoming shows and learn more about Killium: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killiumoffi... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KilliumOffic... Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@killiumofficial Listen to Killium's new single "Dirty Rotten" + more links! https://linktr.ee/killium Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizz... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?l... Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ All links: https://linktr.ee/poppunkpizzapod

The Bollweevils are releasing their first album in over 14 years! "Essential" is out May 5 via Red Scare. I talked with Daryl, the frontman, about the creation of the album, how being a doctor inspires his songwriting, his favorite songs on the record, the worst excuse for pizza he's ever had, and more!! Listen to The Bollweevils! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7yNus0PrBf0aWh5FPhpIdR Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-bollweevils/85291490 Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod Please support our podcast! https://donorbox.org/org_admin/forms/414964  For info on sponsorships, please email [email protected]

For you fellow heavy music lovers, we're starting a new Heavy Edition series!! For the 1st episode of this series, I had the chance to talk with No Shelter, a local metalcore band in the Chicago area about their new song Run Your Rivers Red (out now!) and upcoming debut EP! We also talked about their inspirations, how they met, and more! Listen to "Run Your Rivers Red" by No Shelter on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/track/4SmwKOqgH9ENOoOXwk65e3?si=f269c745035d404d Follow No Shelter on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosheltermusic/ TikTok: https://tr.ee/kOPpk9s6ku Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?lang=en If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza, please email [email protected] tags: #poppunk #podcast #musicpodcast #punk #hardcore #metalcore #metal #heavymetal #punkrock #screamo #interview #newmusic #newsong #newpunkmusic #newpunk #newband #runyourriversred #noshelter #pizza #slipknot #bandinterview

I talked with Years Down about their upcoming album called December State of Mind, the meaning behind it, their third single release of the year, "big S.A.D.", their very different cover of Justin Bieber's "Stay", a possible upcoming EP of covers, and more! Years Down is coming to the midwest for the first time ever for their Spring Midwest Tour. Bands that will be joining them will be announced soon - follow Years Down on socials to stay updated! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yearsdownband/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YearsDownBand/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YearsDown Website: https://yearsdownband.com/ Listen to Years Down on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Mhyyej3a1sjKEKNv4nCax Listen on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/years-down/1555817782 Listen on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B08XND8CDD/years-down Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?lang=en Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/ Support our podcast! https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser Sponsor an episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza! Contact [email protected] for more info

I got a chance to talk with LoudFoxCult @loudfoxcult9052 , a trio of friends from Michigan, about their influences, their new EP "Cult Classic", getting to work with Sam Mathys - the drummer of Early Eyes and former drummer of Remo Drive, and more! FFO: Remo Drive, Tiny Moving Parts, Real Friends, Mom Jeans If you like alternative, midwest emo, math rock, pop-punk, and/or fun jams, this band is a mix of all these things. Cool guys and cool music - Highly recommend. Listen to LoudFoxCult's EP Cult Classic out now! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qY6fkaQ1BDrxHSxtyYxRF Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/loudfoxcult/1457032823 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/loudfoxcultband Follow LoudFoxCult on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudfoxcult/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/loudfoxcult?lang=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudfoxcult Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod Sponsor an episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza! Contact [email protected] for more info Support this podcast: https://donorbox.org/pop-punk-pizza-fundraiser

North Carolina-based Come Clean talks about their upcoming album "134", what the numbers mean to them, their favorite songs to perform live, their influences, and of course, their favorite kind of pizza! Stay tuned for Come Clean's debut album "134" out April 14th! In the meantime, check out Come Clean's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/07XU4KmInbziPoRl8w6dqF Listen on other streaming platforms: https://linktr.ee/comecleannc Follow Come Clean on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comecleannc/?hl=en&__coig_restricted=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comecleannc Follow Pop-Punk & Pizza on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppunkpizzapod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppunkpizzapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/poppunkpizzapod?lang=en Support Pop-Punk & Pizza: https://donorbox.org/org_admin/forms/414964 Sponsor an episode and we'll promote your band, product, brand, etc! Contact: [email protected] for more info