Pop-Punk & Pizza

Now that we punk’d our hearts out in the city at Riot Fest, it’s time to Punk The Burbs! Punk The Burbs Fest 3 is this Friday and Saturday, September 20th and 21st, at Basecamp Pub & Eatery in Lisle, IL. I had the chance to talk to the fest organizers, Caitlin Edwards (Bumsy & […] The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #82: Punk The Burbs Fest 3 appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

Not only is Reed Wolcott the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for We Are The Union, he also works for the legendary ska/punk bands, Goldfinger, Five Iron Frenzy, and more. Reed had some great stories to tell. I hope you enjoy them! Music featured on this episode: “Stability” Lightweights: https://lightweightschi.bandcamp.com “Daydreams” Television Supervision: https://youtu.be/ubFa2ltK9Ws “Traffic” […] The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #81: Reed Wolcott of We Are The Union appeared first on...

When I think of bands who have successfully blended multiple styles of music into their songs, Ballyhoo!, is one of the first bands that come to my mind. In my opinion, Ballyhoo, is the perfect mix of punk, pop punk, ska, and reggae. It was an honor to have an in depth conversation with their […] The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #80: Howi Spangler of Ballyhoo! Part 1 appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

This episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza is all about catching up with an old music friend from the “Myspace” era of the scene. We originally met around 2005 when he was in a band called, The Moment, from Rockford, IL. Now, PJ Heckinger, is the lead vocalist of Northwest Pacific punk band, Head Honcho! MUSIC […] The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #79: PJ Heckinger of Head Honcho appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

Josh Burke, the lead guitarist of alternative rock band, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, joins us on this episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza! Does Josh and the rest of RJA approve of eating pineapple on pizza? The answer to this burning question is revealed on this podcast! Hosted by, Jacques LaMore. The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #78: Josh Burke of Red Jumpsuit Apparatus appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

After twelve long years, southern California ska punk legends, Buck-O-Nine, have released a new album! “FunDayMental” is now available everywhere via Cleopatra Records. Lead vocalist, Jon Pebsworth, comes onto the podcast to talk about how the album took shape. Visit buckonine.com to listen to the new album, view their upcoming shows, and more! The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #77: Jon Pebsworth of Buck-O-Nine appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

My friend, Andrew Robert Palmer, returns to discuss what our favorite band’s side projects are. Also, a live performance from, Andy! He’s performing at the International Pop Overthrow Fest in Chicago on Wednesday, April 17th at LiveWire Lounge. Visit: www.arprock.com for more info! The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #76: Andrew Robert Palmer appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup joins Jacques LaMore on this episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast! Topics include: Rob Felicetti joining Bowling For Soup, Jaret’s newest music project, Jaret & Kelly, and much more! Also, we hear new songs from Never Better, Drew Neely and the Heroes, DeadBeat at Dawn, and The Backseat Pandas. […] The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #75: Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

On this month’s episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast, we celebrate 20 years of Allister with vocalist and guitarist, Tim Rogner. Featuring music from Blood People, Mallrat Poolboy, Parker, and Dave Gomez. Hosted by, Jacques LaMore. The post Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast #74: Tim Rogner of Allister appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

Alex & Xack of skate punk revivalist band, The Linden Method, have returned to, Pop-Punk & Pizza! It’s been almost two years since their first visit. The band teases they have some special cover songs to be released March 1st. Sign up for The Linden Method e-mail list at tlmband.com to hear the songs before they’re released! The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #73: Alex & Xack of The Linden Method appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

Kevin Andrew of Guardrail joins the podcast to discuss each band that is playing Snuzfest 2019 at Schubas in Chicago, this Sunday, January 13th! Lineup includes: Guardrail, The Blamed, Makena, Tiny Kingdoms, The Linden Method, The Flips, A Better Hand, Erabella, Butchered, and Action/Adventure. Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast is proud to be hosting once again […] The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #72: Snuzfest 2019 appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

Parker is a Chicago band rooted in the energy and spirit of punk and rock and roll, while embracing the melodic side of modern music. This episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza not only includes an interview with the group but features a special acoustic performance of their songs, “Forever You and Me” and “Never Growing […] The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #71: Parker appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

On this episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza, exciting news from Green Day’s frontman, Billie Joe Armstrong and a sneak peek into Goldfinger’s upcoming Christmas EP! Speaking of Christmas music, we also take a listen to, “December”, a new holiday track by, MxPx. Plus, music from Action/Adventure, Arcane Ghosts, Backseat Pandas, and Parker! Hosted by, Jacques […] The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #70: Green Day – New Songs In The Works! appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

Unfortunately, there will NOT be a new episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast this week due to being sick this past weekend. However, I did want to share some exciting news with you this week. I’m proud to announce I’ve been asked to host Snuz Fest (like Snooze) once again this January in Chicago! Thank you […] The post Snuz Fest 2019 Announced! appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

If The Offspring and Rise Against formed a band together, it would probably sound like, Invictus, from Chicago. Lead vocalist and guitarist, Chris Pawl, and drummer, Erik Enberg, of Invictus are our special guests on this episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza! Hosted by, Jacques LaMore. The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #69: Chris & Erik of Invictus appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

Chicago’s, The Flips, are known for diving deep into their personal experiences with mental health in their songs. Their new EP, “Exactly Where I should Be”, being released Fri. Nov. 30th, 2018, continue’s to share real life experiences with mental health issues that some of the members have gone through. Lead vocalist and guitarist, Nick […] The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #68: Nick & Dustin of The Flips appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

When The Sun Sets, based out of Elgin, IL, stops by to talk about how they’re writing songs to raise awareness about suicide prevention and give us a special acoustic performance. Also, we spin First and Forever’s debut single, “Chicago”. Hosted by, Jacques LaMore. The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #67: When The Sun Sets appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

Gary Mastriano, the saxiest saxophone player of New Jersey based ska band, Backyard Superheroes, makes his triumphant return to Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast! Backyard Superheroes’s new album, “Never Give Up, Never Surrender.”, is out now and available on all major digital platforms. Also on this episode, music from Chicagoland based pop-punk band, When The Sun […] The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #66: Gary Mastriano of Backyard Superheroes appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

In case you haven’t heard, South Carolina’s beloved post-punk band, Brigades, are back! Things are little different this time around though, as lead vocalist, Darren Young, explains to Jacques in this episode of Pop-Punk & Pizza. Brigades new EP, “True Blue”, is now available everywhere and have a short 9-day US tour starting Nov. 9th. […] The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #65: Darren Young of Brigades appeared first on Bangarang Radio.

Eddy Larson of Eddy & The Arsons tells us what it was like growing up on the south side of Chicago in the 80’s and 90s, his run in with the law, and more! Hosted by, Jacques LaMore. The post Pop-Punk & Pizza #64: Eddy Larson of Eddy & The Arsons appeared first on Bangarang Radio.