72 – Hayley Cain returns to talk Modern Adult Kicks
Hayley Cain is the frontwoman for the now-Detroit-based band Hayley and the Crushers. Their latest record, Modern Adult Kicks, is a testament to the evolution of a band's sound, songwriting and production. New digs, new kicks, new riffs. Listen in!
69 – Penelope Houston talks Avengers, venues and the state of punk
Penelope Houston is the frontwoman of pivotal SF punk band The Avengers. We chatted for a bit before she took the stage at Alex's Bar to close out the night.
66 – Paul Roessler breaks down The Turning of the Bright World
Paul Roessler is the owner and producer of Kitten Robot Studios in Los Angeles, whose latest record, The Turning of the Bright World, marks his return from behind the soundboard since 2020 and a triumphant return to songwriting. His early work with the Screamers, Nina Hagen and 45 Grave codified his place in the punk lexicon and he has continued work with the likes of Josie Cotton, Hayley and the Crushers (Episode 63), and Crowjane, among others, who carry the spirit of punk into the future. Listen in!
57 – Photographer Adam Ziegenhals shoots from the fire pits of the LA punk scene
I spoke with LA photographer Zugunruhe, aka Adam Ziegenhals, about shooting in the LA punk scene, wild shows under the overpasses and dancing around bonfires. Be sure to follow his work on IG: @zugunruhe and a big thank you to dba256 for the hospitality!
45 – Brain Fragment share M.U.S.I.C
Brain Fragment return to talk about their forthcoming live experimental record, M.U.S.I.C, out Oct. 16th on all platforms
38 – Skylar Watkins, Sad Punk Press
Skylar Watkins is a music photographer and founder of Sad Punk Press, a quarterly print publication featuring multimedia works on music and culture in the digital age.
8 – Thee Azmatics
I met up with Jorge and Joseph of Thee Azmatics at dba256 in Pomona (thanks for letting us hang out). We talked music, day jobs and scenesters while The Ramones played on the speakers in tribute to the absent Jacob. Show up next time.
Sketched Sounds
This podcast is an expansion on my work in music journalism. Through casual conversation over coffee, or just out and about in the world, I get to know the artists and creators who keep this existence interesting.