Laugh Now Die Later

Ep. 88 - Matt Trejo

(SMUT, CØNDITIØN, Hot Load)

THE LOAD IS HEADING TO JAPAN!

From booking backyard shows as a kid in West Covina to now going on a tour in Japan for the second time with a different band I sit down with Matt to talk about the good and the real ugly. Matt has had his fair share of life experiences, we talk about approaching a different stage in his life getting older, what his love for music has done for him, and so much more.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 87 - Richard De La Vega (More to Pride, Evil Wayz)

More to Pride is slowly but surely doing a comeback and they have gone through it all. Richie and I sit down in his home to talk about the minute all the members in More to Pride broke edge, why did the band broke up, the feeling of kids from Lynwood taking a trip to the East Coast on a tour with Mental, and Richie’s life after the breakup of the band.

Thank you everyone for listening.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 86 - Peet Weber (Biased Tapes).

Peet is a OG and a friend whom has put me on to a multitude of cool stuff. I was intrigued to meet Peet through his brand “Biased”, people throughout various scenes such as hardcore, powerviolence, rock Biased gear. Peet also produces and creates beats - some of his beats are included in Gulch’s debut EP and an interlude in Big Boy’s demo. This is the 2nd interview out of 2 intense interviews where we talk about overcoming his strange and difficult life, learning to grow as he looks back at his younger days, and so much more. A great interview nonetheless!

Available Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 85 - Chris Elder (Despise You, Pessimiser).

Chris and I have a 30 min interview covering topics such as gentrification, when Los Angeles was predominantly Mexican, skateboarding, and the beginning of Despise You.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 84 - Andrew Solis (Despise You, DeadBeat, Apparition, Beyond Pain, and Dead Stare Studios).

Andrew is a producer and songwriter who has been in multiple heavy-hitting Los Angeles hardcore and powerviolence bands. We talk about becoming a producer full time, how he joined Despise You, being in a bands for 10+ years and the story why he left Frostbite.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Ep. 83 - Ian Logan (Kommand, Hoax, LOCK, Aersols, Fugitive, and CØNDITIØN)

In celebration of Kommand’s new record “Death Age”, I sat down with the riff master Ian - the mastermind behind alot of the coolest hardcore punk bands. We talk about his youth in New Hampshire, almost becoming a professor, cool stories on the road with Hoax, and what the hell is dumpster diving.

Ep. 82 - Gina (Sheer, Grave School, Linda Susan, Human Garbage).

Live from the Corner of Midnight Hour Gina and I talk about so much in an hour. We dig deep into her life - the best and the worst of it, spirituality, and what it was like going to hardcore shows 10 years ago with less of a female attendee and so much more.

Thank you everyone for continuing to listen an absolute great interview.

Available Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

Ep. 81 - Adam Barnes (GAG)

Adam and I talk inside the GAG van before their set at Midnight Hour in the San Fernando Valley. We talk about what it was like growing up dirt poor, the “Tiki House” - a house in Olympia, Washington where a mom left her son and his straight friends to run the house, his time working at Chuck E Cheese, and what the hell the song “All this Shrimp” is about.

Ep. 79 - John McCarthy (M.U.T.T, Outlaw).

Live from the underneath the Zebulon - John and I talk about everything from zines, Pro Wrestling, hardcore and everything in between. We discuss why he left all behind to move to San Francisco and what the future hold for him!

Ep. 78 - Nick Jett (Terror, Piece By Piece). Nick and I sit down in his studio to talk about everything from his short time in Carry On, how “Primitive as Fuck” came to be, to now having a baby and looking back at his life.

Ep. 77 - Jesse Sanes (Hoax, Kommand, Liebestod)

Recorded in his basement somewhere in Los Angeles. Jesse is a stand up and very interesting guy, we cover a lot of topics from politics to some of Jesse’s personal’s struggles.

Ep. 75 - Anthony Anzaldo (Ceremony, Cold Cave, Homesick Festival, Ex Youth, etc)

Anthony and I sit down talk about the late Sammy Winston, stories of the early days of Ceremony, will Ceremony every break up, and much more.

Ep. 74 -Justin Nut “JNUT” (Dead Heat, Paranoiac, Human Garbage)

Justin Nut “JNut” is a talented guitarist who has been involved with many successful bands over the years. We talk about the growth, success, and history of Dead Heat, his time filling in for the Inland Empire’s Hardcore band “Runamuk”, and how he got into heavy music while being raised by an immigrant Chinese mother.

Ep. 72 - Tank (Rotting Out, SlowTrip, Expect the Worst)

Tank and I talk about what’s it like coming to LA and hustling different jobs at a young age. We also touch on coming from Punk and getting into Hardcore through Rotting Out, drug addiction, and the story that made him quit.

Ep. 71 - Kenny (Major Pain)
Kenny and I sit in the sand in Long Beach and talk about his life leading up to Major Pain. He speaks on being raised by a single mom, being brown in Orange County, and the meaning behind most of his songs. We tackle the difference between being raised in a Spanish speaking Latino household and just being brown. Kenny is one of the kindest and smartest individuals I have met.

Ep. 70 Tony (Generación Suicida)

Tony and I bond over growing up in South Central - the bad and the beautiful. We talk about race riots, how punks from South Central and Boyle Heights would not get along back in the day, and much more.

Recorded at Under the Radar Records 11/6/22. For South Central Hardcore and Punk.

Ep.69 - Jeremy (Fury)

We talk about what it means to be in love, hardcore kids looking down at punks, what his one wish would be and much more.

Ep.68 - Alex (Regional Justice Center, Video Prick, CodeXRed)

One of the coolest and nicest people out there. Alex and I talk about growing up half white and half Guatemalan, his very intimate introduction to hardcore and whole lot of music.

Ep. 67 - GUZIE (Human Garbage, Nomads, Minority Unit).

The San Fernando Valley’s Gilbert Guzman a.k.a “Guzie” gives an inside look on having a rough upbringing. We talk about starting bands early on in his life, being involved with Minority Unit, quitting music to join a Firefighter academy, and so much more.

Ep. 66 - Darby (Video Prick, Lysol, Nudes, Control Test)

I did not know of Darby until Video Prick’s stop In the Valley. I was shocked and impressed by their performance. I interviewed him right after the set in the back of Midnight Hour. 20 minute conversation you do not want to miss.

EP. 65 - Alfredo (Soul Search, Fury, Forced Order, Red Death). Alfredo is a silent mastermind behind multiple legendary Southern California hardcore bands.We talk about growing up in the Inland Empire, Soul Search being his first band, his favourite sneaker and so much more.

Ep. 64 - Big Boy

Brandon Flores of Big Boy. We talk about depression, eating McDonalds everyday for 3 years, learning to accept happiness and so much more.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. HAPPINESS IS COMING!

Ep. 63 - Sex Prisoner. Tucson Arizona Powerviolence. Funniest and coolest dudes, had the pleasure to talk one of my top 3 bands as a kid.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 62 - Spencer Pollard (Trash Talk, Infest, Dogman Toys).

We talk about his gateway into punk, becoming a dad, life in Bakersfield, and the state of punk today. Spencer is a quiet mastermind and I learned a lot from this episode.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

Ep. 61 - Max (Photographic Memory/Milatirie Gun).

One of my personal favorites. We talk about his success as a song writer, producer, and musician. Max guides us through his wild journey of life and shares crazy stories on how he got to where he is today.

Ep. 60 - Bobby Hundreds

This episode Bobby and I talk about what it means to be a “hardcore kid”, how shows were during his youth compared to now, how he managed to keep the brand running for almost 20 years, and what it’s like falling into “alternative culture” while being raised by immigrant parents.

Ep. 58 - Ryan (Section H8, Law of Power, Human Garbage, NOMADS). Ryan is the quiet mastermind who is part of a lot of important Los Angeles hardcore bands. This is his first time on a podcast so we covered his music history starting from early childhood. An interesting and kind man whom I’m glad I had the chance to have him on this podcast.

Ep. 57 - Braxton Marcellous (Zulu, Wise, Shred Bundy, Apsara, etc). Brax is a good friend of mine so this is one of the more personal and raw episodes we have. We talk about severe racism at school and shows, being from the Inland Empire trying to put out music, and personal stories.

Ep. 56 - Greg and Alex are two skinheads/teachers from Whittier. We talk about the current state of punk and hardcore, breaking edge, what is a skinhead, and much more.

Ep.55 - Ben Cook (Young GUV, No Warning, Fucked Up). We speak on Ben being in a cast the first year of his life, taking a trip to Cuba in Middle School, and No Warning’s early years. Probably the best episode on my behalf is now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 54 - Greenwitch is a LGBTQ death metal band from the San Fernando Valley who just got signed to Maggot Stomp. We speak on Homophobia, friendship, Midnight Hour, and much more.

Ep. 53 - Sergio Amalfitano from ACXDC and owner of The Midnight Hour. We speak on opening his own record store/venue, drugs, hard work ethic, the multiple breakups of Acxdc, homophobia, and much more. Anti-Christ Demoncore!

Ep 52 - Brian Ortiz (Xibalba, Tzompantli). Brian is a guitarist and songwriter raised in Pomona. We speak on his childhood, the formation of Xibalba, struggling with anxiety, the significance of Tzompantli, and more.

Ep. 51 - Scott Vogel of Terror and Buried Alive featuring our good friend Dallas. We speak on Scott’s youth, how hardcore got him through the rough times, and starting Terror at the age of 30.

Ep. 50 - Alejandro mejor conocido como “Hola Soy Keto” es un archivista/camarógrafo de Puebla Mexico viviendo en Los Ángeles. Hablamos de su tiempo en organizando shows en Mexico, su vida en los estado unidos, quemando discos depara poder escuchar hardcore, humilidad, y mucho más.

Disponible ahora en Spotify y Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 49 - Dan Weinraub
(Downpresser/Minus/Section H8). Dan has been the frontman of Downpresser for 16 years and more recently has been playing bass for Section H8. We speak on Hardcore in the early 2000’s, the meaning behind some songs, current mental health, and more.

Ep. 48 - Chuy Hartman

Chuy is a unique artist known for his hand painted art capturing the energy, rawness, and intensity of live shows. We speak on his upbringing, younger sister Sofia Hartman impacting his life, hard work, discipline, and the beauty of Hardcore.

Happy Birthday Sofía Hartman.

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818 Chocolate Pro Skateboarder. De La Raza para La Raza

Guitarist of Candy, Ekulu, Temper and Lost Souls. We speak on growing up in Richmond, parents taking him to clubs at a young age, straight edge, love for guitar based music and much more.

100% en Español con Carlos. Hablamos de su infancia en Colombia, introducción al hardcore, empezando Raw Brigade sin poder hablar ingles y mucho más.

Morality Dictates.

DELAWARE STRAIGHT EDGE. One of my personal favourites, Tyler Mully speaks on his ups and downs and how Year of the Knife was created. Thank you all for tuning in this is a good one.

Whittier hardcore.

The story of The Beautiful Ones.

#39 - Alex “2TONE” is a graffiti writer and one of the creative masterminds behind BornxRaised. This episode is a special one and relatable to people who are lost on what direction to go in life. I could relate as someone who I see as my definition of success who once was in my place.

This is a conversation with Alex “2Tone”.

#38 - JE$$E ACEVEDO⁣
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“You got a million dollar smile and you don’t even know it.”⁣
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@jsejse⁣

The one and only.

Los Angeles straight edge.

Oi!

Watts, Los Angeles.

The one and only Finn Mckenty.

Santa Cruz hardcore.

10 years of Frostbite.

Afro-latino straight edge.

The mastermind behind FRAUD and Bloodhound.

Pull your fucking card.

The one and only Edward Colver.

Bad Ass Loveable Dudes

Chelsea from Jawstruck speaks on hardcore influences and growing up in the bay area.

By Huntington Park Hardcore, for Huntington Park Hardcore.

A conversation between old and young rockers.

The one and only MADHOUSE.

Kie speaks on growing up in Mid City, finding inspiration in photography, and being a father.

Dead City sits down with us to talk about band origins as a street punk crew, being from LA, and having a DIY attitude.

N8NOFACE sits down with us to talk about growing up in Arizona, sobriety, and being a synth punk.

Camerafoo (Dog House Fotos, TLALOC Studios) talks growing up in South Central and finding inspiration through photography.

Yogi (NOMADS, Dead Heat) speaks on growing up in the hood, drumming, and being a Christian.

Ruben Preciado (Torquer Zine, Now What) speaks on growing up punk, taking pictures, and doing whatever the fuck you want.

Kat Moss (SCOWL) shares band origins, hardcore influences, and favorite Trader Joe’s items.

Los Angeles party rockers SMUT sit down to talk shit and what being punk in LA is all about.

Ian (B.A.L.D, Sweet Soul) talks tattooing, straightedge, and surviving quarantine.

Aldo (Section H8, Human Garbage) shares stories and life wisdom.

Kai sits down with us to share crazy stories, living in New York, and being a punk in Los Angeles.

Benji shares personal stories of growing up in San Pedro and playing in Rotting Out.

Nick and Donny from WISE share band history and staying creative during quarantine.

Nate (Xibalba, SOS Bookings) talks life stories and wisdom For The Children.

DIY tattoo artist and punk rocker Daniel shares some stories during this homie check-in.

Mexi (Section H8, NOMADS, Furious Styles) and Chris (Section H8, Runamuk) talk about life and drop some wisdom for the children.

Compton local speaks on community issues, finding purpose through Hardcore, and more.

Highland Park link up with Bay Area’s finest.

A fine autumn evening in Chinatown with Daniel Gutierrez.