716: The Sound

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Welcome to 716: The Sound, a music podcast hosted by Chris Chavez that aims to shine a light on - and point a mic at - the wide range of amazing music in and around Western New York.

  1. Episode 52 - Kameron Plotner

    12/07/2025

    Episode 52 - Kameron Plotner

    This week, Kameron Plotner (a.k.a. Krapbasket) returns to the studio to talk about growing up without an imaginary friend, Lady Gaga, playing the cello, graduating to drums, jazz and pop punk, playing in multiple bands, Headbutt, and so much more.Also, Travis Allen stops by the studio to catch up and promote the upcoming second annual Project Xmas benefit show at Buffalo Ironworks. Closing track: Krapbasket - gas bubble

  2. Episode 51 - Eyes and Flys

    12/02/2025

    Episode 51 - Eyes and Flys

    On this episode, Patrick of Eyes and Flys joins Chris to talk about growing up in Buffalo, starting his first band, his love of recording, moving out to the West Coast, starting the Record Beach label, and so much more.

  3. Episode 50 - Robert Coffey

    11/29/2025

    Episode 50 - Robert Coffey

    This week, Robert Coffey visits the studio to talk about living all around the country, struggling as an actor, picking up the guitar, his love of writing, Larry Flynt and Geena Davis's garbage, video games, moving to Buffalo, joining The Sneers, and so much more. Closing track: The Sneers - F**k These F*****g Nazis

  4. This week, Matt Smith of 1120 Press, Thane of Shepherd Moon Studios, and Virus X visit the studio to talk about the upcoming documentary Zip Tied: The Virus X Story. They get into how the idea for the documentary came about, the early days of the band,

    11/01/2025

    This week, Matt Smith of 1120 Press, Thane of Shepherd Moon Studios, and Virus X visit the studio to talk about the upcoming documentary Zip Tied: The Virus X Story. They get into how the idea for the documentary came about, the early days of the band,

    This week, Matt Smith of 1120 Press, Thane of Shepherd Moon Studios, and Virus X visit the studio to talk about the upcoming documentary Zip Tied: The Virus X Story. They get into how the idea for the documentary came about, the early days of the band, Love Canal, punk music in Western New York, and so much more. Closing Track: Virus X - Way Too Fast

  5. Episode 48 - Vertigo Child

    10/25/2025

    Episode 48 - Vertigo Child

    This week, Vertigo Child visits the studio to talk about Elvis, quitting Tae Kwon Do to pursue music, starting a band with friends, going solo, moving to Nashville, forging a new path, betting on himself, and so much more.

  6. Episode 47 - A Conversation w Wylie Something and The D.O.T. (minus Wylie)

    10/12/2025

    Episode 47 - A Conversation w Wylie Something and The D.O.T. (minus Wylie)

    This week, Kameron and Bella of Wylie Something and the D.O.T. visit the studio to talk to Chris about music, meeting and playing with Wylie Something, the new 7-inch, and upcoming release show. Closing track: Wylie Something and the D.O.T. - Thick Air

  7. Episode 46 - CSaint

    09/13/2025

    Episode 46 - CSaint

    This week, CSaint visits the studio to talk about growing up listening to Busta Rhymes and playing Sonic, writing his first raps, the Hidden Village, blerd life, battle rap, EARF, and so much more. Closing track: CSaint - Life Be Workin Out

  8. Episode 45 - akloh and co

    09/06/2025

    Episode 45 - akloh and co

    This week, akloh is back with Travis Allen to announce the formation of akloh & co. They discuss the formation of the band, life changes, and learning to play with other musicians again as they gear up for the Ironworks show supporting Vertigo Child.

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Welcome to 716: The Sound, a music podcast hosted by Chris Chavez that aims to shine a light on - and point a mic at - the wide range of amazing music in and around Western New York.

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  • Creator
    Hardly Awesome Media
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2024 Hardly Awesome Media
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    716: The Sound