Thu, 28 May 2015
A little bit older, a little bit wiser Edgeland is back with another episode guaranteed to brainwash you into X'ing up. This week on the podcast Bill makes a plea to a broken up band to play a reunion show, everyone else is doing it, get on board. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Chris Wrenn of Bridge 9 records. Chris talks about the humble beginnings of Bridge 9, how Sully's Brand kept the label alive, and the unique experiences the endeavors have brought him. In the non edge column Mike Mowery of Outerloop Management returns to talk about Phyte Records, his transition into management, and the importance of mentoring young bands. A great episode to close out the month of May.
Direct download: 82_Edgeland_82__Chris_Wrenn__Mike_Mowery_1.mp3
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Thu, 21 May 2015
As the world turns we all get a bit older, and not even Edgeland host Bill Conway can escape it. This week on the podcast Bill goes over what he wants for his 31st birthday. So get out your fucking checkbook. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Tom Whalen of Washed Up Records and one of the hosts of Stu and Tom's Podcast. Tom talks about the challenges of running a record label in Australia, his past moonlighting as a DJ, and travelling while tall. In the non edge column Bill talks with Aaron Turner of Isis, Old Man Gloom, Sumac and Hydra Head Records about how nothing is happening in Santa Fe, his move to Boston, and what might be the lost art of album layouts. Tell all of your friends to give it a listen, or else.
Direct download: 81_Edgeland_81__Tom_Whalen__Aaron_Turner_1.mp3
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Thu, 14 May 2015
Each day we march closer and closer to death, but at least we have podcasts to distract us from our fate for a few hours a week. This week on the show it is the first ever all international guest episode and Edgeland goes down under to Australia. To begin the show Bill talks about what might be the biggest contribution to hardcore that came from Australia. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Stu Manuell of Stu & Tom's Podcast about the worst band name ever, veganism, and the world of podcasting. In the non edge column Bill talks with tattooer Brett Eberhard about early Australian hardcore, skateboarding, how he got into tattooing. Give it a listen and learn a bit.
Direct download: 80_Edgeland_80__Stu_Manuell__Brett_Eberhard.mp3
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Thu, 7 May 2015
April showers bring May episodes of Edgeland. This week Bill completes the epic countdown of Minor Threat songs from least best to best. Feel free to disagree, but just know you are in fact very wrong. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Ed Saincome of Zero Progress, Pure, and he is also one of the guys behind the punk satire site The Hard times. Ed talks about suburban angst, the Zero Progress heel turn, and Judge at Gilman. In the non edge column Bill talks with returning guest Eric D, the owner and proprietor of Meth Syndicate, about his recent move to Los Angeles, stand up comedy, and pursuing your dreams. Tell everyone you know to download immediately.
Direct download: 79_Edgeland_79__Ed_Saincome__Eric_D_1.mp3
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Thu, 30 April 2015
Goodbye April and hello May. Spring is springing and Edgeland is back again to cloud your judgment with straight edge militancy. This week Bill continues his countdown of Minor Threat songs from least best to best. Feel free to disagree, but guess what? You are wrong. In the interview portion of the show Bill talks with Colin Young of Twitching Tongues. Colin talks about early experiences with booze, improv comedy, and the origins of Twitching Tongues. In the non edge column Bill talks with Andrew Saba formerly of Bad Seed and Harms Way, but currently of Nails. Andrew talks about the Pennsylvania music scene, his introduction to the edge, and what could have been if he never found hardcore. Enjoy and tell all your friends.
Direct download: 78_Edgeland_78__Colin_Young__Andrew_Saba_2.mp3
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