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It's the one where David plays a bunch of new music, recapping the first half of 2025. It's not an official return of the DISCOVERED series, more like a 'hey, I was in the neighbourhood and though I'd pop by' sort of return. Featuring music from: Midnight Peg (photo credit Shannon Johnston), saturdays at your place, Jools, Belgravia, Little Low, Squint, downworld, Petey USA, Moving Mountains, Higher Power, Mint Club, Her Head's On Fire, Tired Radio, Feeble Attempt, You Vandal, and Brightr. OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David chats with George Stroumboulopoulos. Strombo is known for his time as a VJ and music journalist, on Much Music in the late 90s and early 2000s. He was the host of alternative/punk/metal staples like The New Music, Loud, and The Punk Show. After his time at Much Music he went on to host various political, and current event talk shows like The Hour; sitting down with some of the world's biggest voices. On this episode David and George talk extensively about George's journey in and through punk rock; including his initial discovery of the sub culture and getting to interview some of the genre's biggest names. Strombo's Links Instagram YouTube No Dad Records OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David and Mike Assatly (guitar & vocals) of Unseemlier play a bunch of music. Unseemlier is a self-described 'Heavy Emo/Soft Punk' band from Boston whose new album 'I Have A Screw Loose Somewhere' is now available on Sell The Heart Records. Mike picked a bunch of songs from bands like Hot Water Music, Lifetime, and Small Brown Bike and David picked songs that he thought matched up well. It's an uproariously good time. THEIR LINKS: Instagram Bandcamp Sell The Heart Store OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David makes a mixtape, and shares it with you. The thoughts behind it, and the journey making it. 60 minutes of 90s indie and punk. OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David hangs with Roger LeBlanc (vocals/guitar) of G.U.S.H. They discuss their love of grunge, and listen to a bunch of grunge/grunge adjacent songs. Recommended if you like good music that might make you feel like shit. THEIR LINKS: Instagram Bandcamp OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David chats with Eric (vocals) and Nick (bass) of King Thief. This episode also features music from Stateside, You Vandal, Debt Neglector, Glare, Scowl, BE STILL, Pet Symmetry, Midnight Peg, and Vargouille. Their Links: Instagram Merch OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the on where David interviews Roger Camero (guitar) of The Warriors. They discuss the journey that is their new record, Burn Yourself Alive coming out on Pure Noise Records. The six years between their last release, Monomyth, was anything but easy. But, all of those ups and downs have been captured on Burn Yourself Alive, and Roger is here to share some of those stories. They also have a brief chat about the re-issue of War Is Hell. This episode also features music from New League Record, Tiny Voices, Downward, Killing Daisies, Choke, and Combust. Their Links: Instagram Merch Burn Yourself Alive OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David plays a selection of songs from his 7" collection (mostly...sometimes e breaks the rules). There's new stuff, there's old stuff, and there's stuff in between. Hell, there's even some non-punk and hardcore stuff. Shout out Indolent Records, Set The Fire Records AU, Sell The Heart Records, Iodine Recordings, and more! OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David chats with Brendan Schulze (vocals) of Australian hardcore band, ALL IN, as well as the man behind Set The Fire Records AU. They talk about Brendan's growing up in the punk and hardcore scene, starting his first band, touring Australia, and his journey through getting clean. They also discuss the band, and some of what Set The Fire Records AU has going on. This episode also features some new music, and some old music. TRACKLIST: Sharp Tongues - Eyes Wide Open Chopping Block - Never Understand prom - Private Room Berthold City - Against The Odds Eyes of Salt - Refuse To Engage No Hope - Shrouded Gorilla Biscuits - Start Today Frenzal Rhomb - Run Pennywise - Society ALL IN - A New Page ALL IN - No Triggers No Trolls ALL IN - Hope Is a Verb ALL IN LINKS: Instagram Bandcamp SET THE FIRE RECORDS AU LINKS: Instagram Bandcamp OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David shares some of his favourite new punk/hardcore/emo releases from the month of June, 2024. Also featured in this episode are interviews with Tracy and Mark of Cross Dog, as well as Josh of Bring on the Storm. Playlists: APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY Their Links: CROSS DOG BRING ON THE STORM Our Links: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David shares some of his favourite releases from the month of May, 2024. This is a jam packed episode with 32 songs, and two interviews (Johnny Baseball, and OK Buddy). PLAYLIST Apple Music Spotify  OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David is joined by Andy Frachere (vocals) of Ill Communication. Andy picked a bunch of songs, and David buddied them up with songs of his choosing. It's a hardcore kid's dream! OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David and Aaron break down some of their favourite punk, hardcore, and emo releases of the month of April, 2024. Bassy (bass) of Between You & Me also hops on to chat about their new EP 'Shit Yeah!'. PLAYLISTS Spotify Apple Music BETWEEN YOU & ME Instagram PUNK ROCK RADAR  OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's another pairings episode, but this time we are calling it BUDDIED UP! Mark Johnston, of Knelt Before, joins David to play a bunch of songs, and talk about them. Mark picked his songs, and David buddied them up with his songs. KNELT BEFORE INSTAGRAM BANDCAMP OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

It's the one where David shares some of his favourite punk, hardcore, and emo releases of the last month. He is also joined by Connor Erickson (guitar & vocals) of Barely Civil, and Adam Nigh (bass & vocals) of Too Bad Eugene to discuss their new records. LINKS: Barely Civil: Instagram Merch Too Bad Eugene: Instagram Merch Playlists: Spotify Apple Music OUR LINKS: GRAB SOME MERCH TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK