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It's the one where David chats with Mattie Cuvilier (vocals) of Edmonton posicore band VIBES! They discuss the new EP 'Just So You Know' out now! The also talk about living with a positive outlook, investing in your local scene, and picking up those around you. It's also the episode where David decided to bring you some of his favourite Edmonton bands in FRESH SHEETS including: Arts Major, Darryl Saves Lives, Gucci Chain Letter, open eyes, lushclot, False Body, Old Wives, and Home Front. THEIR LINKS: INSTAGRAM BANDCAMP OUR LINKS: JOIN OUR FREE PATREON INSTAGRAM

It's the one where David chats with Hunter Martinez (vocals) of California hardcore band Human Issue. They discuss the new record 'In Flesh' out now on Smartpunk Records. They also talk about the art of music videos, album sequencing, life with multiple lead vocalists in the band, and some of the music that influenced him over the years. Also in this episode are some of your new favourite bands in FRESH SHEETS - including Wes Hoffman, popfree, Porcelain, Cause A Riot, and Public Opinion. THEIR LINKS: INSTAGRAM MERCH SMARTPUNK RECORDS OUR LINKS: JOIN OUR FREE PATREON INSTAGRAM

It's the one where David and Aaron hop in the time machine, and travel back to 2013. The punk and emo landscape was full of future greats, and bands of yesterday still holding it down. Also featured in this episode are your new favourite bands. Jon out FREE Patreon for bonus episodes, and to never miss out on any future episodes. Our Links: JOIN OUR FREE PATREON INSTAGRAM

It's the one where David and Aaron patch up their relationship for the good of the family. They bond over some of their favourite releases of 1996 (except for the one David screws up). Also featured in this episode are some of your new favourite bands; Gametime, Peacebreach, Rocketsuit Rogue, and Among Legends. Our Links: JOIN OUR FREE PATREON INSTAGRAM

It's the one where Aaron chats with Nick Rossi of New York pop punk band Double XP. With the release of their debut full length, 'All A Game', earlier in 2026, now was a good time to catch up with Nick and the band. THEIR LINKS: Instagram Website Our Links: JOIN OUR FREE PATREON INSTAGRAM

It's the one where Aaron chats with Kyle Devlin of Kansas City pop punk band, Gametime. With the upcoming release of their album 'The Fresh Start Effect', now is the time to catch up with Kyle and the band. THEIR LINKS: Instagram. Store Our Links: JOIN OUR FREE PATREON INSTAGRAM

it's the one where long time punk rock friend, Aaron Friesen returns! He's back to talk about his new project Feeble Attempt, and the record 'The Places That Change You'. He's not alone either, as he's joined by co-conspirator Frank Tsoukalas of Burn/Rebuild ad Much The Same. The boys talk the ins and outs of the new Feeble Attempt record, and how it all came together over distance. Go listen to the record wherever you stream music, and then come back and dive in. Follow Feeble Attempt on Instagram Our Links: JOIN OUR FREE PATREON INSTAGRAM

It's part 2 of the one where David plays some of his favourite releases from 2026. Punk rock, hardcore, emo and more! Get the full episode on our FREE Patreon. JOIN OUR FREE PATREON INSTAGRAM Tracklist: Red Arrow Highway - Amphetamines Start Today - Turn My Back Time X Heist - Carry the Flame Chopping Block - Phony Scarboro - Benzos and Coke Out of Line - True Hardship Family Man - Company of Portraits Bitter Branches - Basic Karate Youth Avoiders - Short Fuse chemical-x - going through the motions Gottlieb - Pipe Bomb

It's the one where David plays some of his favourite releases from 2026. Punk rock, hardcore, emo and more! Get the full episode on our FREE Patreon. JOIN OUR FREE PATREON INSTAGRAM Tracklisting: Human Issue - In Flesh SkyTigers - Coma Chameloen XCOMM - Hot Pursuit, One and Nothing Eyes Of Salt - No Greater Truth Feels Like Heaven - Snow Dunes Northcote - Holding Onto Nothing Softcult - Queen of Nothing Seahaven - February Flowers Basement - Longshot Capillary - Impermanence

It's the one where David interviews Scott Lynch of Indolent Records. They discuss Scott's introduction to punk rock, and his journey to running his own label. They also get into discussing the attention to detail put into each vinyl release on Indolent Records. Be sure to join our FREE Patreon and tune in for Scott's special appearance on Growing Up Punk: Radio, Radio. Sorry for the audio issues, we had plenty of technical issues getting this interview to happen. JOIN OUR FREE PATREON INSTAGRAM INDOLENT ON IG INDOLENT ON BANDCAMP

It's the one with (nearly) 2 hours of music all from the UK. From some of the first, to some of the latest, and everything in between. ***Join us on our brand new FREE Patreon. It will be the home of all of our upcoming Radio, Radio episodes to avoid episode removal from sites like Spotify. It's completely free, with an option of monthly support if you'd like, but all episodes will remain free.*** JOIN FOR FREE INSTAGRAM Tracklist: SOFT PLAY - Punk's Dead Buzzcocks - Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've) Wire - Ex Lion Tamer Elvis Costello & the Attractions - No Action Knives - Happiness The Chisel - Cry Your Eyes Out IDLES - Never Fight a Man With a Perm Biffy Clyro - Different People Trash Boat - Old Soul Higher Power - Absolute Bloom DYNAMITE - See Through You Ritual Error - Life As a Contact Sport Bruise Control - Left Behind Cold Years - 32 MODERN SHAKES - Ask the Dust Neck Deep - We Need More Bricks High Vis - Drop Me Out Frightened Rabbit - The Modern Leper Basement - Broken By Design English Teacher - The World's Biggest Paving Slab SPRINTS - Deceptacon The Meffs - Disorder (Wake Up) Delta Sleep - UNREAD TTNG - 26 Is Dancier Than 4 Tangled Hair - Yeah, It Does Look Like a Spider Bob Vylan - Hunger Games

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