This Was The Scene Podcast

Forming in the suburbs of Atlanta while they were still in high school, Whippersnapper was originally called Corpus Spin. The band's five members, guitarists Mike and Jason, drummer Pat, vocalist Andy, and bassist Andy B., decided to adopt the current name fairly soon after the band's founding. Their first recording was a split 7" with Ronin -- soon they were hitting the ground running and touring with punk giants like Green Day, 88 Fingers Louie, and blink-182. Lobster Records issued their first two albums, America's Favorite Pastime (which was released in 1998 when the bandmembers were all 19) and 1999's The Long Walk. The first album featured pretty standard East Bay-influenced hardcore played with youthful energy -- but by the time The Long Walk was issued, the band had moved to L.A. and soaked up enough new influences to produce a more adventurous album that played with rhythm and lyrics, resulting in a more creative product. Appearances Wear Thin, Whippersnapper's first for Fueled by Ramen, appeared th

Latex Generation is a New York, USA punk rock band formed in the early 1990s. The name was inspired by a news report heard on the radio by bassist Tommy Rockstar that spoke of the current generation of teens and the threat of STDs, especially the AIDS epidemic. The band of young high-schoolers (at that time) agreed to the name "Latex Generation" instead of "Dead Cat Lickers". They are also referred to as "L8XG" or just "LG". They went on to release 2 full-length CDs, 3 7" records, a number of compilation album contributions and toured around the world. They are currently disbanded. I got Tommy on the Skype and here’s what we talked about: The difficulties of working for yourself How he started screen printing His Guns N Roses documentary The Peawack in Long Island Their logo Motherbox Records One Foot Records Going on their first tour The band Tilt The Tijuana story The Alien Story (you don’t want to miss this) And a ton more Check out their website - latexgeneration.com Check out his screen-printing busine

Lobster Records is an independent record label based in Santa Barbara, California. It was founded by Stevan Lubarsky in 1991. The label started with Bad Neighbor, a Montecito-based rock band, with a huge local following featuring Alan Duncan and Mark Bennett on guitars, Sean Murphy on drums, Todd Roll on Bass and Zak Remington on lead vocals. Former members include Lynn Strait on Bass (R.I.P Lynn) and Bobby Champagne on drums (R.I.P Bobby). Steve went on to develop Buck Wild, featuring Lagwagon guitarist Shawn Dewey, and has since released records from marquee pop-punk acts such as Yellowcard and Over It. They have also started a new label title Oort Records which has signed bands such as Faster Faster and Nottingham. I got Steve on Skype and this is what we talk about: Promoting concerts in College How he got the label name Book Your Own Fucking Life not being the best resource for him Losing the label to a shit deal Focussing on artwork and top producers for the brand Some Major Labels not knowing how to k

Piebald is an American alternative rock band who started as a hardcore band in Andover, Massachusetts, out of the same scene that produced Converge and Cave In. Originally a key Massachusetts post-hardcore band often seen touring with fellow DIY hardcore bands such as Jesuit, Reversal of Man, and Harvest during the mid to late 1990s, they later moved to the Boston suburb of Somerville and became a staple of the Greater Boston indie rock scene. A turning point in Piebald's career came when they recorded seven tracks, and put them on the CD that came to be known as Sometimes Friends Fight. Their musical sound had greatly matured, and Travis' lyrical ability was finally brought to the forefront of the band's music. Another two seven-inches later, Piebald was ready for another metamorphosis. In 2007 they called it a day, but have since played some shows since then. I got Travis on the Skype and this is what we talk about: Growing up knowing the guys from Cave in and Converge Starting off with a heavier sound H

"The Last Scene" will be the FIRST comprehensive chronicle of what many believe is the LAST underground, DIY music scene. One forged in VFW halls and community recreation centers across the United States in the late 1990s/Early 2000s. This is the story of the punk and emo kids who gave us the last "new" thing in rock music, during an era of change for the music industry and youth culture at large. Kyle Kilday's objective is to make a feature-length doc that covers about a 10-year period and I envision the narrative being organized chronologically into 3 distinct time-periods: 1997 - 2000 2001 - 2004 2005 - 2007 (with a "Where Are They Now," "What's It All Mean" coda...) I got Kyle on the phone and this is what we talk about" Getting into music because of piano The band Drexel Jimmy Eat World’s album Clarity Fred from Taking Back Sunday How he’s setting up the interviews The Kickstarter Dealing with music licensing And a ton more Go check out his website here - https://www.thelastscenedoc.com/ Click here to

This week I do a Q&A with my good buddy Tom Simon where I answer fan questions that they submitted on Instagram.  Check out Tom's company Zookies Cookies Click to -> buy my sketchbook Support the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon. Hire me to animate things for your company - drive80.com

Laura Ladisheff booked a ton of North Jersey shows in the 90s and also managed Humble Beginnings. She also helped my old bands Congress of Cow and Lanemeyer get on a ton of shows.  I thought her story would be awesome and I was correct. Here is what we chat about: Brian Granik The Weston show at the Boonton KOC Matt from Uprise Managing Humble Robotrips at Delvecchio's House How She helped Congress of Cow get Bruce the van Jeremy joining Humble Beginnings Jeff Kish from Dawson High/ Digger and Weston Beth and Elizabeth from Hot Topic Benson Jay Blanda’s Mom following my webcomic How I would only play another show if it was at Boonton legion hall And a ton more Go check out the organization she works for that helps Foster Kids at casaforchildren.org. Scroll down and click on the map to see where they are in your area. You can also CLICK HERE to see the video I animated which explains the organization. Click to -> buy my sketchbook Support the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon. Hire me to

Jim Cherry was one of the five original members of the band Strung Out, playing bass guitar. He was also part of the initial lineup of the band Pulley, playing guitar. After releasing three albums with Strung Out, Cherry left the band in 1999. Shortly after, he formed the punk rock band Zero Down he passed away on July 7, 2002. In the liner notes of their album Exile in Oblivion, Strung Out dedicates the song "Swan Dive" to Cherry. Pulley dedicated the album Matters to Cherry, as well as the song "Thanks". He is also mentioned in the NOFX song "Doornails" from their 2006 album, Wolves in Wolves' Clothing. After interviewing Johanna Hackett in Episode 64 I told her that I was looking to get more female perspectives from the scene and she introduced me to a few people. One of whom is Wendy Cherry who was married to Jim until he passed away. Before doing this interview I had no idea how much Jim contributed to both Strung Out and Pulley. This is a great interview because Wendy gives her perspective not only

Adam Goren was born in The Bronx on January 14, 1975, but grew up in Oreland, Pennsylvania. He played in several local bands as a youth. While Goren was still in school, a friend introduced him to music sequencers, and he began writing music with one in his spare time. In 1991, Goren joined the punk band Fracture, and he remained with them until 1995. Later he started performing shows as Atom and His Package, consisting of himself, a B.C. Rich guitar, and his QY700 music sequencer. In 1997 he released his first album, named The First CD, on Bloodlink Records. He released several more albums and EPs and has performed on several compilations and self-released EPs while touring internationally. I reached out to Adam thanks to Chris Gethard and this is what we talk about: His amazing website that still exists Chris Gethard Buying shitty albums the band Fracture How he found the Package Playing on the Chris Gethard show Playing Fest Who did his artwork The hate-mail he got And a ton more Check out his favorite

I Farm was a skate-punk rock band, later turned melodic hardcore/punk band with pop-punk & thrash elements. They started in Ithaca, NY and ended in Brooklyn, NY. I Farm was: Arun Farm, John Meredith, Josh Carothers, and also included: John Conklin, Jeremy Curtin, Phil Thy, & Jaime Villamarin. I Farm released material from the early 1990’s to 2006. I was introduced to Arun by Brian from Plow United (episode 41), he said he was down to chat, and this is what you’re going to learn in this episode: Working for Obama Binghamton, NY Growing the Ithica punk scene Being buddies with Plow United Touring with Anti Flag Propagandhi and The Queers Operation Cliff Clavin And a ton more Check out Josh’s band, Chilton - https://chilton444.bandcamp.com/ Check out my webcomic - dailyBred Hire me to design or animate your content - drive80.com If you’d like to support the podcast you can donate as little as $1 a month through Patreon.

Weston is a band from Bethlehem. Annnnnd you can hear the intro I did about them in the Chuck Weston Interview. In this interview, I talk to Jesse Short about his days in the band and what his view looked like when he joined the band and rocked out on the bass.  I got him on the Skype and this is what we talk about: Completely mistaking him for Jeff Kish for the first 3 minutes of the interview Walter Krugg Phil from Digger Joining Weston Go Kart Records And a ton more Check out his latest projects - arDuvall and The Wampmlers Check out my webcomic - dailyBred Hire me to design or animate your content - drive80.com If you’d like to support the podcast you can donate as little as $1 a month through Patreon.

A Wilhelm Scream is a melodic hardcore band from New Bedford, Massachusetts formed in 1999. Many people have referenced Strung Out, Hot Water Music, Propagandhi, and Strike Anywhere as the band's similar artists. Their name is a reference to the Wilhelm scream, a famous stock sound effect that is mainly used in films. The band previously went by the names Koen, Adam's Crack, and Smackin' Isaiah, though the last was the only name to be used in any major releases. "The reason for the name changes from Koen to Smackin' Isaiah, then to A Wilhelm Scream was really a matter of them adding new members, and progressing/maturing as a band". I reached out to Nuno and this is what we talk about: His love of hockey Playing FEST His love of musicals Why Monday’s are always his day off All About Records Transitioning to A Wilhelm Scream Rob Dobi doing their artwork Nitro Records Keeping in touch with past members Lynn, Massachusetts And a ton more Check out my webcomic - dailyBred Hire me to design or animate your co

Beefcake were known for their sense of humor that showed up in both their lyrics and their performances (the lead singer was known to wear a diaper on stage). They were featured on 7" releases and compilations (including Fearless' Serial Killer compilation). They band issued their first full-length album, Rejected, on Fearless Records in the autumn of 1999. The Ataris are an American rock band from Anderson, Indiana. Formed in 1996, they have released five studio albums, with So Long, Astoria certified gold. In 2009, an album was announced to be entitled The Graveyard of the Atlantic although the album's status has been on indefinite ambiguity, with just two EPs released in 2010 and 2012 both with the same title as the awaited album. They are best known for their hit cover song, originally recorded by Don Henley, "The Boys of Summer". John Collura played in both of these bands, and this is what we talk about in today's interview: The album Welcome The Night Being a Broker before creating Beefcake Serial

Face First was a Ska Punk band that formed in Mendham, NJ when Jarret Seltzer met Tom Chitty Keiger. They played in the NJ Scene for a few years and eventually realized that ska sucks my ass and evolved into the sounds that was Houston Calls. From there they did a shit ton of touring, signed to Drive-Thru, and broke up in the mid-2000s. I got Jarrett on the phone and this is what we talk about: His Bagels Meeting “Chitty” Obsessions Starting Decibel Records Registering with CCM just to have health insurance Becoming Houston Calls Rushmore Records And a ton more Check out his bagel store - http://bagelsbyjarrett.com And http://customtourpasses.com Go give love to David Patino - http://davidpatino.com Do you have a cool story from the late 90s scene? Email it to me and I'll put it on my blog - thiswasthescene@gmail.com If you’d like to support the podcast you can donate as little as $1 a month through Patreon by going to thiswasthescene.com and click on the button at the top of the page that says Click HERE

The Youth Ahead was a 4 piece pop-punk band from Old Bridge, NJ. started in 1995 they stayed extremely active until their breakup in 2005. Some of the records they put out were The Order Years, The New Album, The Package EP, and For The Ones That Got Away. Steve LWL connecting us Our Dad’s not believing in our musical endeavors The Cheesequake Firehouse Shows John D from Bamboozle Not knowing who’s running their current website A possible mix up for not getting on certain labels Wanting Steve LWL to join the band Why remembering that time period is important And a ton more Check out Panic State Records Do you have a cool story from the late 90s scene? Email it to me and I'll put it on my blog - thiswasthescene@gmail.com If you’d like to support the podcast you can donate as little as $1 a month through Patreon by going to thiswasthescene.com and click on the button at the top of the page that says Click HERE FOR BONUS MATERIAL. As a Patron, you get access to bonus material that regular podcast subscribers d

Jay Vics grew up in Vernon, NJ and attended his first local show in 1997, and that very night was when he decided he needed to get involved with this wonderful community of people who seemed to not give a shit what others think about them. This, in fact, was the jersey scene. Over the next several years, he went to countless shows, joined the band RedRover, went on tour, recorded twice, and passed out countless flyers. In 2009, he created the North Jersey Pop Punk 1994-2002 group on Facebook and invited everyone he could from that time period. The group now has over 1500 members and is a wonderful source of information from the time period. I got him on the phone and here’s what we talk about Antonio from the Dharma Boys The North Jersey Pop Punk FB Group Dillinger Four show on Lake Hopatcong Smacking Isaah Rob Heiner’s Bachelor party Brian Fallon His love affair with Rob Heiner And a ton more Do you have a cool story from the late 90s scene? Email it to me and I'll put it on my blog - thiswasthescene@gma

Element 101 hailed from New Jersey and molded their own brandish scale of punk rock, reminiscent of Elvis Costello, the Go-Go's, All, and the Descendents. They issued their debut Future Plans Undecided in spring 2000. Stereo Girl followed in early 2001. By the time Element 101 prepped for their third album, they'd reach a new musical level. More Than Motion, which was released in fall 2002, showcased a new found confidence from the band as well as a melodically tight sound. I luckily found their Instagram account and went down the rabbit hole to get in touch with Crissie and she was stoked to chat.  Below is what we talk about: Hitting a cow with their van Tooth and Nail Records Being a harpist Sound Exchange Recording at the Blasting Room Old Wives and Action Reaction Possibilities of a new song And a ton more Do you have a cool story from the late 90s scene? Email it to me and I'll put it on my blog - thiswasthescene@gmail.com GET 15% OFF MERCH THIS WEEKEND  (code - wayne) Donate laptops here - hello@wel

Coolidge Records is an Independent Punk Rock label that Brett and Jack love.   Their bands range from all kinds: Plow United, The Rusty Nails, Coolidge 50, Homage, Lancaster County Prison, Speedwell, Gladys, Soccer, Squatweiler, Deerheart, and so many more.   Go check out his Tea Shop if you're in Pittsburgh, PA!   I got Jack Ball on the phone and this is what we talked about: Growing up in Wyckoff Interviewing Ian McKaye Using MTV’s mailing labels to get press Plow United What it was like having multiple bands on the label Working for Sanctuary Records in Raleigh, NC Danny from Jill owing Jack some songs And a ton more Do you have a cool story from the late 90s scene? Email it to me and I'll put it on my blog - thiswasthescene@gmail.com Click to check out the Wayne Firehouse Shirt Check out my new website! -->>> thiswasthescene.com If you’d like to support the podcast you can donate as little as $1 a month through Patreon by going to thiswasthescene.com and click on the button at the top of the page

Neil Sabatino contributed a ton to the NJ scene by doing the following: Booking shows at The Palace in Bound Brook in 1998 and then also doing stuff at Hamilton Street, Bloomfield Ave Cafe both when they first opened. He played in the bands Little Green Men, Stick Figure Suicide, Pencey Prep (with Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance on Eyeball Records), and then Fairmont. Neil helped put out a bunch of stuff with Reinforcement Records from 1999-2004, and did a zine from 1998-1999 called "When I'm On Fire I Burn & Yell Things Like Ouch and Help I'm On Fire". All this was a pre-cursor to starting the label Mint 400 Records, signing over 95 bands, putting out over 250 releases in the last 12 years, producing dozens of albums, still booking up to 5 shows a month and starting The North Jersey Indie Rock Festival.  I got him on the phone and this is what we talked about: Ryan Sellick Recording in a cabin Still running a record label Dave Weston’s solo album Booking shows at the Palace Nada Surf Getting kicked ou

Tom Martin is a Pennsylvania legend known for his time in Third Year Freshmen and Throttle Jockey with Brian from Plow United. I’ve talked about Tom on so many episodes that I just had to get him on here. And it was completely worth it. If you get a chance to look up his newer stuff on Spotify because it’s really fucking good. I added Summer Legs to my personal playlist and can’t get that damn song out of my head. I got Tom on the phone and this is what we talked about Hair Metal Recording super weird music as a teenager Lollapalooza Calling the Villanova Radio show on Saturday nights Going to the halloween party at Arik from Creep Records house Meeting Weston for the first time How he became Crazy Tom Martin Keeping food in his wallet The Good Riddance Show Tom Big Wig’s last show with Felix Frump Forming Throttle Jockey Playing with Anal Cunt The Flash Paper story Chris Gethard And a SHIT ton more Submit your cool story here. TODAY'S SPONSOR jvi mobile marketing has been in business since 2012. Founded b