
Host Ray Harkins dives deep with creators of independent culture from musicians, artists and other interesting people to find out what inspires them, how they came to be and many other unexpected places.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 769 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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Joey Chiaramonte (Koyo) joins the podcast this week for a conversation about identity, growth, and finding your place both on and off the stage. As the vocalist of Long Island's Koyo, Joey has helped lead one of the most exciting bands to emerge from... more
More than a decade after his first appearance on 100 Words or Less, Jay Weinberg returns to reflect on a career that has taken him from DIY hardcore basements to some of the world's biggest stages. Ray and Jay discuss the humbling process of ego deat... more
Daniel Danger has spent decades building worlds through both sound and image. As a member of The Saddest Landscape and one of the most recognizable artists in underground music, his work has become synonymous with melancholy, memory, and the architec... more
From growing up in the shadow of Western Pennsylvania industry to helping shape some of the most abrasive and intellectually confrontational music of the early 2000s hardcore underground, Nathan Martin has always existed in the space between resistan... more
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My favorite part of this podcast is the host Ray asks some questions that go much deeper into who the artist is as a person. This always rounds out the person and tends to lead to interesting answers that sheds light on the music they’re creating. It feels like so much more than someone just promoting their latest record. These episodes are more like two people having an honest conversation and one of those two people happens to be in a band I love and want to know more about and the other is de... more
Ray is the man and Taken rules!
Ray is infinitely better than RayJ
Listened to this podcast because I’m a fan of Ken’s work. So glad I tuned in! Got yourself a new listener. Looking forwards to the next!
Wow! This is incredible. For a 43 year old “punk and hardcore” kid to find this podcast years after it started is a real treat! The interviews are incredible and I love hearing what my musical heroes have to say. Thanks for this podcast, Ray!!!
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Long-form conversations with creators in independent music and culture, focusing on origin stories, DIY ethics, scene histories, and the practicalities of making art outside the mainstream. Guests range from punk and hardcore veterans to indie artists and designers, with episodes frequently revisiting early scenes, touring realities, business decisions, and the balance between art and life. The show often surfaces candid insights about community spaces, mentorship, and the evolving relationship between artists and the industry, making it a solid listen for listeners who crave depth, authenticity, and behind-the-scenes context from a wide spectrum of independent culture. A notable strength is the host's knack for pairing deeply informed ques... more
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