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 noelle@lamoremediallc.com

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 noelle@lamoremediallc.com 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 noelle@lamoremediallc.com for more info