This Was The Scene Podcast

Mike Doyle
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This Was The Scene Podcast

The PODCAST about the Late 90s/Early 2000 Punk Scene with host, Mike Doyle from Lanemeyer.

  1. Ep. 253: REPOST Jejune w/ Joe Guevara

    2D AGO

    Ep. 253: REPOST Jejune w/ Joe Guevara

    This is a REPOST of Episode 203 with Joe from Jejune. Below is a recap of what we chatted about:  Being roommates with the President of Geffin Records Dropping out of Berklee Rama from Big Wheel Staying in touch with Jim from Jimmy Eat World Will they ever have a reunion show The split with Jimmy Eat World His band I wish I The Actuality of Thought video comp Changing their sound on the second record almost being kidnapped by Germans And a ton more Lastly I do explainer animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, noone understands what we do” then email me at mike@drive80.com ​Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

    1h 15m
  2. Ep. 252: Assorted Jelly Beans w/ Wylie Johnson

    MAR 7

    Ep. 252: Assorted Jelly Beans w/ Wylie Johnson

    Assorted Jelly Beans was a high-energy ska-punk band from Riverside, California, known for their fast-paced, raw sound blending ska, punk, and hardcore influences. Formed in the mid-'90s, they gained recognition through their association with Kung Fu Records, co-founded by Joe Escalante of The Vandals, and their self-titled 1996 debut album became a cult favorite among ska-punk fans. Their music, characterized by infectious horn-free ska rhythms, political lyrics, and breakneck tempos, helped solidify their place in the underground punk scene. Starting the band in their senior year Meeting the Vandals with a broken jaw Messing with other bands on tour Touring with Guttermouth The video for No Time Being on Tony Hawk’s Underground The Aquabats the reunion show in 2015 even though he hates the word “reunion” And a ton more Check out his new project Shock Brace. Bandcamp | Instagram Lastly I do explainer animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need to visually explain what we do in 60-90 seconds” then email me at mike@drive80.com ​Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

    1h 14m
  3. Ep. 251: Sparta w/ Jim Ward

    FEB 21

    Ep. 251: Sparta w/ Jim Ward

    Sparta is an American post-hardcore band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001 by former members of At the Drive-In, including Jim Ward. Known for their melodic yet aggressive sound, the band released influential albums like Wiretap Scars (2002) and Porcelain (2004), Threes (2006), Trust the River (2020), and their Self-Titled in 2020 blending intricate guitar work with emotionally charged lyrics. After multiple hiatuses and lineup changes, Sparta continues to create music, with Jim Ward remaining the core creative force.  I got Jim on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Recording in LA during the fires U2 changing his life Why they didn’t work with Ross Robinson again Porcelain Playing on talk shows Big Day Out Festival While Oceana Sleeps Taking Back Control Napolean Solo And a ton more Check out his Girls Sumer Camp called You Rock where During two weeks in July, campers will learn to play an instrument, form a band, write an original song, and perform live on stage. Along with music instruction, campers will participate in community-building workshops, enjoy live musical performances, and more! Lastly I do whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com ​Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

    56 min
  4. Ep. 250: Polar Bear Club w/ Jimmy Stadt

    JAN 31

    Ep. 250: Polar Bear Club w/ Jimmy Stadt

    Polar Bear Club was a post-hardcore/melodic punk band from upstate New York. They were active mostly from the mid-2000s to around 2015. Their sound was a mix of gruff, emotional vocals with melodic yet aggressive instrumentals. They released albums on Triple Crown Records, Bridge Nine Records and Rise Records. And toured with such bands as The Gaslight Anthem, Set Your Goals, Four Year Strong, Every Time I Die, The Bouncing Souls, Bad Religion, The Story So Far, Citizen, New Found Glory and Taking Back Sunday. I got Jimmy on the Skype and this is what we chat about: His band The Disaster 2 things that kickstarted them to tour Red Leader Records and Matt Rosenberg As ’Twere the Mirror Member changes Clash Battle Guilt Pride Bad tours His voice changing on the last record Audiotree How the band ended Will there be a reunion And a ton more Check out his new band Shy Tooth on Spotify and all the platforms Lastly I do whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com.

    1h 28m
  5. Ep. 249: Codeseven w/ Jon Tuttle

    JAN 24

    Ep. 249: Codeseven w/ Jon Tuttle

    Codeseven was an influential post-hardcore band from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They started in the mid-1990s and evolved their sound significantly over time. Early in their career, they leaned heavily into metalcore, but as they progressed, their style shifted towards a more melodic, atmospheric post-hardcore sound, blending elements of rock and ambient music. Their album The Rescue (2002) is a standout, showcasing this evolution with its lush, experimental soundscapes. Codeseven disbanded in 2005 but reunited briefly for some shows in the early 2010s. They're often fondly remembered for their genre-defying creativity and emotional depth. I got Jon on the Skype and this is what we chat about: What it was like to tour recently Starting off with 2 singers Howard Stern critiquing their Boys of Summer cover Dave leaving the band Not wanting to headline Changing their sound Getting compared to Cave-In Mewithoutyou All The Best Dreams The Circa Survive tour in 2010 What brought on the new album And a ton more ​Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com.​ Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by clicking here.

    1h 10m
  6. Ep. 248: The Blood Brothers w/ Jordan Blilie

    JAN 17

    Ep. 248: The Blood Brothers w/ Jordan Blilie

    The Blood Brothers were an American post-hardcore band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1997. Known for their chaotic, high-energy sound and distinctive dual-vocal style, they blended elements of punk, screamo, and experimental rock. Their music often featured frenetic rhythms, abrasive guitars, and cryptic, provocative lyrics. The band released several albums during their career, including "Burn, Piano Island, Burn" (2003) and "Crimes" (2004), and “Young Machetes” (2006). They disbanded in 2007 but have reuinited in 2014 for a show and recently at the end of 2024 for a run of shows across the US. I got Jordan Blilie on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Best Friends Forever Fest The early 90s Seattle scene Deciding from the start to have 2 singers The Locust Working with Ross Robinson Adding more space to their songs on Crimes Mark being an amazing drummer The Henry Rollins Show And a ton more ​Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com.​ Get your Realtor Instagram Stickers by clicking here.

    1h 1m
  7. Ep. 247: Panic Division w/ Colton Holliday

    JAN 10

    Ep. 247: Panic Division w/ Colton Holliday

    Panic Division is an electronic rock band founded by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Colton Holliday in San Antonio, Texas. Known for blending electronic soundscapes with rock and pop influences, the band creates a polished, emotionally resonant sound. Their discography includes standout albums like Versus, Songs From the Glasshouse, and Touch, showcasing a mix of cinematic synths and introspective lyrics. Over the years, Panic Division has built a dedicated fan base with their innovative style and genre-defying approach to modern music. Big shot out to Sam Barker for the suggestion. While interviewing me for a project of his, he mentioned I should get Colton on. So I got him on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Loving Metal The Snapcase drum sound Showcasing for labels Having anxiety disorder Militia Group not knowing how to place their music in the scene The Man Alive Story Touring with The Stereo Guy chugging a beer through his eyeball story Not being able to sell merch when large bands are playing Not going to bed until 8 in the morning And a ton more Check out his album Touch and be on the lookout for his new album this year. PROMO: Shades Apart is playing a show January 25th, and will be celebrating 25 years of Eyewitness. Come witness this rare full album performance at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ. Click here for tickets. Lastly I do explainer animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need that” then email me at mike@drive80.com

    1h 14m
  8. Ep. 246: Further Seems Forever w/ Steve Kleisath

    12/06/2024

    Ep. 246: Further Seems Forever w/ Steve Kleisath

    Further Seems Forever is a kick ass f*****g band from Florida. They’ve put out 4 albums, The Moon is Down and Penny Black with Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional fame, How to start a fire with Jason Gleason, and Hide Nothing with Jon Bunch who was the singer of Sensefield. Thank you to Casey from Iodine Records for connecting me to Steve whom I got on the Skype and this is what we chat about Hide Nothing coming out on Iodine for it’s 20 yr anniversary Furnace Fest’s sound issues Shai Hulud Starting Further Seems Forever Playing the first Furnace Fest The album artwork for Moon is Down Jason entering the band The music video for Snowbirds and Townies The 2005 Skate and Surf debacle Being the Guiness book of World Record holder in the classic arcade game "Mario Bros." – scoring over 5 million points And a ton more Visit kleisath.com for a list of all of Steve’s music endeavors. You can pre-order Hide Nothing on Iodine Recordings website. Check out his Fanduel roster construction show on youtube on the one week season channel Lastly I started doing whiteboard animations so if your marketing department has said recently “Hey, we need a whiteboard animation” then email me at mike@drive80.com

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