From the vault of the Taking the Lead Media Podcast. Original release date: 06/19/2011. "Episode 21 is streaming now. Listen to the episode here or download it here. This show also happens to be the One Year Anniversary Show of this podcast. Twenty episodes ago I started this podcast in hopes to share some cool music with anyone who wanted to listen. Twenty episodes isn't exactly a whole lot, and I try to release them whenever I get the chance. But every one of those shows are full of awesome bands and songs I've come to discover, and in a way, rediscover in the past year. I'm hoping by listening to these episodes, you will find a new band or song you've never heard of before and then maybe share them with your friends and support the bands who release these songs. For me, it's all about supporting the local scene. And here's to hoping you feel the same way. This episode features seven new tracks from seven awesome bands. The opening song comes from Abandon the Raft, from San Diego, California. It's a new mix of the title track from the House of Gold EP, released in 2010. They have a new EP in the works and shows as well. Check out their facebook for details and for download links to their music. Also from San Diego are Eskera and Lands on Fire. Eskera released a new album in April titled, Ruido Debajo del Puente. It's really tight California punk/ska. Lands on Fire released a few new tunes late in December of last year and just recently posted it on their website for download. It's three new tunes set to be released for an upcoming record. Lands on Fire's last release was their self-titled album in 2008 on Fallen Angel Records. Also on the show is Elba, from Seattle, Washington. I saw these guys twice in the small town of La Grande, Oregon. They were great shows, small in attendance, but awesome performances. I'm glad they're still active and making music. Their new EP is titled, Diplodocus. From Chicago, Illinois, is Voice of Addiction with a track from their new record, Reduce, Reuse, Resist. It's really great punk rock from Chicago. Other punk music on the show comes from Abolitionist, a trio from Portland, Oregon. Their new record, It Used to Rain, is 10 songs of 80's and 90's influenced punk rock. And finally, a track from Thick Shakes, from Massachusetts. The song comes off of their new 7", Why Buy the Cow. It features three short tunes of noisy garage punk rock. Hope you enjoy the music on this show. Here's to many more episodes for this podcast. Huge thanks to all the bands and listeners. Go out and support local music! Hope everyone is having a wonderful Father's Day! Thank you again. And thanks for listening :-D" View original post HERE Playlist available HERE Playlist Abandon the Raft - House of Gold (House of Gold EP) [1:14] Elba - To the Coast (Diplodocus) [5:59] Eskera - Nuestra Lucha, Nuestra Gente (Ruido Debajo del Puente) [9:06] Voice of Addiction - September Remembered (Reduce, Reuse, Resist) [13:37] Abolitionist - Flaming Barricades (It Used to Rain) [16:52] Thick Shakes - Neighbor's Goods (Why buy the Cow) [20:38] Lands on Fire - Endless Line (single) [24:09] Social Media Website: www.takingtheleadmedia.com YouTube: Taking the Lead Media Instagram: https://instagram.com/takingtheleadmedia Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/thisisrumorcontrol/ Records Revolution: Exploring the Discography of GC Records Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttlmpodcast Tumblr: https://oneshotsideshow.tumblr.com
