Your Life In America

Doomsday is a band from the Bay Area and one of the best live bands I have seen in awhile. They just put out a new EP on Creator Destructor which you can preorder at www.creator-destructor.com. Front man Carlos joined the show for a live radio interview on 10/12/2023 on KZAA LP 96.5 FM and we talked everything Doomsday, moving from Puerto Rico to the US, metal and HC, Iron Age and much more. The last 20 minutes of the show is a 20 minute rock block made by Carlos which you can also hear at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0D9eNrfbBxbTJxIw4WORui?si=15ada7e2dfd24d70

WIDE MAN is a band out of Denver, Colorado who have toured through the West Coast, put out a few releases in the past couple years. I got to see them in Oxnard in July 2023 and had the chance to meet Walker and he called in the radio station on 9/1/23 on KZAA 96.5 FM for an interview. We talked WIDE MAN, living in Denver, New Orleans Saints, the Rockies, WIDE MAN LP and much more. The last 20 minutes of the episode features a rock block made by Walker, which you can also listen to at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iwNo6vRG7uDDUTOGEalP4?si=qyCeVwcPTyyuJSMpg1IhFg

COMBUST is a band outta New York who put out the best hardcore record of 2022 and have played all over the world in the last few years. Front man Andrew Vacante joined YLIA for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 5/4/2023. We talked Combust origin and inspiration, Ceremony, moshing, current Combust stuff, Casino, Mets, baseball bets and much more. The last 20 minutes of the episode is a playlist made by Andrew, you can listen to the playlist at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7v12mEpZIrQAkXaT2BnroG?si=c4a46b607b18412f

HUMAN GARBAGE is a hardcore punk band from San Fernando Valley. Aldo the front man for HG and mind behind Criminalized, hit the radio station phone line for a live radio interview on KZAA 96.5 FM on 4/20/2023. We talked upcoming Human Garbage LPs, Dodgers, SFV, Criminalized, punk, the radio and much more. The end of the episode features a rock block made by Aldo, which you can also listen to by clicking the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jgw9j6ZiVEhtL8Vbr1nP8?si=f7f528559b96435c

Arden from Busted Head Racket out of Newcastle, Australia joined the show for a live radio interview on Saturday 6am in Australia and Friday 12/23/2022 on KZAA LP 96.5 FM in America.  This was the first international episode on YLIA and BHR rocks you can listen to their music wherever you stream music.  They also have 7 inches and tapes available for purchase online.  Arden and I talked Australian life, Australian music, the Newcastle music scene, her music background, the origin of BHR, musical influences and much much more.

Jacob Henderson, guitarist from the almighty BITTER END joined the show for a live radio interview on KZAA 96.5 FM on 8/25/2022.  We talked everything current with Bitter End, recent/upcoming shows, Cincinnati, Bitter End 805 shows, Mad Sense, Bitter End on a video game soundtrack, Bitter End/Have Heart/Cruel Hand/Shipwreck tour 2009, Jacob's top 5 Bitter End songs and much much more.  The end of this episode features a rock black made by Jacob that was played live on the radio before the interview.

The beginning of this episode features a new unreleased song from Sparing called "I Couldn't Agree Less" off their upcoming 12 inch EP No Room Left to Grow coming out on Sunday Drive Records.  Front man Zach Godwin joined the show for a live radio interview on 8/16/2022 on KZAA 96.5 FM.  We talked the new single, the upcoming Sparing record, North Carolina hardcore, emo/metalcore from early 2000's, the 90's, the origin of Sparing and much much more.  The end of the episode features a 15 minute rock block made by Zach.

Sound and Fury 2022 took place at Exposition Park in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday 7/30 and Sunday 7/31.  Tons of friends were there including my good friend Nick Bryden (In Time, Plausible Deniability, Creek Runs Black) and I had Nick join me for a special streaming episode of the show to talk about the weekend.  We talked about location, food/vendors, stage setup, top 3 lists from both days including overall performance, personal favorites and best crowd response.  The end of the episode features a 40 minute playlist of our favorite songs we saw live over the weekend.

END ON END is a straight edge band that originated in Oklahoma and has since moved around but continues to release music and play shows.  They put out an EP earlier this year "People Like You' which is one of the best records of 2022.  Front man Sam joined the show for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 8/4/2022.  We talked Anxious, G.I. Bill, Sound and Fury, mosh, End on End origin and inspiration, death metal and much much more.  The end of this episode features a 20 minute playlist made by Sam.  Get End on End march and vinyl over at New Morality Zine.

CLIQUE is a new band coming out of San Fransisco and already have released an EP "Looters in Paradise" and played a handful of shows in California.  Front man Joven joined the show for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 7/28/2022.  We talked everything CLIQUE, the origin, the EP, upcoming shows/updates, other members and influences, Foos Gone Wild, mosh, Looters in Paradise lyrical content, the state of the world and much much more.  The end of this episode features a playlist comprised by the members of CLIQUE.

Broken Vow is a hardcore band coming out of New England and will be busy this summer playing Sound and Fury, and then embarking on their first full U.S. Tour with Orange County's Take It To Heart.  Tommy Harte the front man of Broken Vow joined the show for a LIVE radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 7/22/2022.  We talked New England hardcore, Broken Vow, soccer, Anxious, United Kingdom, skateboarding, moshing and much more.  The end of this episode features a 20 minute playlist made by Tommy.

I've been a fan of Youngblood Records bands and releases since I was in high school and I had the honor of having Sean O'Donnell join the show for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 7/14/2022.  We talked This Is Hardcore Fest, New and Upcoming Youngblood stuff, Philly HC, got some personal history from Sean, HC in the late 80s, early 90s and late 90s, the beginning of Youngblood, the art of YB, Lights Out and much much more.  The end of this episode features a Youngblood rock block playlist made by Sean and AmyXVXCarla.

GRILL GUY is one of the funniest content creators on the internet and I had the honor of having him live on the radio for an interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 6/23/2022.  We talked the origin of Grill Guy, softball, got some Grill Guy personal history, the world of content creators, sports and much much more.  Be sure to follow the man himself on IG @grillguy

Plausible Deniability is a powerviolence band out of Ventura County featuring members of In Time and Omega Point.  Nick (vocals), JP (Bass), Jay(guitar) and Stu(Drums) joined the show for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on Thursday 6/2/2022.  We talked everything PD, musical influences, noise, powerviolence, PD's differing musical backgrounds, impromptu Kersed cover, the PD demo and much more.  Check out their demo on BandCamp and come out to a show.

I had the honor of having world renowned hummus expert and World Hummus Authority founder JOHNNY HUMMUS on the show for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 5/26/2022.  Johnny made a 24 minute playlist that you can hear as soon the interview ends.  We talked New York, Orlando, tahini, chickpeas, hummus history, hummus haters, fake and disgraceful hummus, the reason behind the Johnny Hummus page, music and much much more. Be sure to follow the hummus god on IG @johnny_hummus

Matt Tyler the drummer Oakland's DISCOURAGE joined the show for a radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 5/19/2022.  This episode features the brand new DISCOURAGE LP "Disaster Fatigue" which just dropped on Patient Zero Records.  Matt gives us an update on Discourage stuff, 2nd pressing of their debut EP "Forlorn Hope", upcoming shows and more.  Then we get to hear the LP a few songs at a time and get some awesome behind the scenes info and commentary from Matt.  We talked the recording/writing process, lyrical content, guest spots, the overall theme of the record and much much more.

Conner and Mauricio of the 805's BARE MINIMUM joined the show for a live radio interview on 5/12/2022.  We talked 805 hardcore, everything Bare Minimum, the local scene and shows, Backtrack, got some personal history and much much more.

Thomas Vanderpol plays drums in Enact and Dying For It, two bands that absolutely rip.  He joined the show for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 5/5/2022.  We talked Seinfeld, Go It Alone, Portland, upcoming Enact LP, War Records, Youth Crew, The Straight Edge and much more.

LAHC has always been a staple in American Hardcore and I had the privilege of having JR from Countime, Racial Profile and Hoodcore on the show for a radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 4/28/2022.  We talked LAHC, HOODCORE, Countime, Racial Profile, growing up skateboarding in Los Angeles, modern day punk/hc, Dodgers and much more.

Another week diving into another scene that is popping off right now as Mike from North Carolina's Rapid Fire joined the show for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 4/21/2022.  Rapid Fire just put out an EP on Safe Inside Records.  We talked everything Rapid Fire, North Carolina Hardcore, Long Island, NY, skateboarding, college, WWE and much more.  The end of this episode features a 27 minute playlist of all North Carolina hardcore, playlist made by Mike.

SCOPED EXPOSURE is giving back to the hardcore community with weekly podcasts, filming live shows, putting on fests and much more.  The Scoped platform offers everything you could want in documenting DIY and what is happening currently in hardcore.  Spencer joined the show for a live radio interview on 4/14/2022 on KZAA LP 96.5 FM.  We talked everything Scoped, the 5 year anniversary fest, Canadian hardcore, doing interviews, the dying circle pit and much much more.  The end of the episode features a playlist made by Spencer.

Denial of Life played one of the best live sets I've ever seen at the CFF in Oxnard on their Western tour March 2022.  Brenna, the powerful lead vocal force of the Tacoma, WA band, joined the show for a live radio interview on 4/7/2022, LIVE on KZAA LP 96.5 FM.  We talked DOL's upcoming first LP, their stolen van story, touring, Myspace punk, Tacoma and much more.  Brenna made a playlist that you can hear right after the interview is over featuring Earth Exit, Narrow Head, Type O Negative and Denial of Life.

I was lucky enough to have Gary Bennett the guitarist of Kill Your Idols and Sheer Terror join the show for a live radio interview on 3/31/2022.  We got the update on all the new Kill Your Idols stuff, split w/ Rule Them All, an update on Sheer Terror, the passing of Vinnie Value, 8 x 10 band photos, Paul Bearer, Cro Mags on MTV, NYU hardcore radio, epic NYHC stories, the power of Leeway and much more.  This episode ends with a 20 minute playlist made by Gary and an audio clip with all the bands and track names.

This is a special episode featuring a good friend, huge inspiration and one of the most amazing people I have ever met.  Holly joined the show to share her experience running the Javelina Jundred during Halloween weekend 2021.  We talked about her history with running, training and preparing for the race, the mental, physical and emotional levels during the race, the post race and the music that kept her going.  The end of the episode features a playlist made by Holly with some of her favorite race songs.   Backtrack- War Milk Music - Illegal and Free Turnstile- MYSTERY  Raw Brigade - El Tiempo Pasa Regulate - Force Tactics Outwest - Country Eyes Turnstile - Keep it Moving Fiddlehead - The Years  IDLES - Mr. Motivator Anderson .Paak - Saviers Road Bee Gees - Stayin Alive

Justus Proffit and I go back to the early 2000s, he's one of the greatest musicians of this decade in my opinion.  He called in the show for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 3/3/2022. We reminisced on some good times, epic shows in his garage, his progression as an artist, his influences, touched his discography, caught up on his new band Sacred Hearts and much more.

I got the chance to chop it up with Juan who plays guitar in LA straight edge band FIRESTARTER.  This band rules.  We talked their new split coming out soon, power violence & metal, Have Heart reunion, the straight edge, EAST LOS, everything Firestarter and much more.  This interview was done LIVE on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on Thursday 2/17/2022.

This episode starts with two unreleased tracks from California Hardcore band ILL COMMUNICATION.  The songs are "Father Son Iller Ghost" and "A Lesson in Survivability" which are being released on two tape compilations.  The second part of this episode features an interview with Andy DieHard the front man of IC and we get a sneak peek on their upcoming LP, an update on the band and much more.  As always, this interview was done live on the radio, KZAA LP 96.5 FM, Thursday 2/17/2022.

Front man Bren of Philly's CHEMICAL FIX joined the show for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 2/10/2022.  Chemical Fix dropped arguably the best record of 2021, and is one of my favorite bands doing it right now.  We talked everything Chemical Fix, lyrical break down of Our Shade Casts Far, Philly, influences, inspirations and much more.

Mike and Roxy of New Jersey HC band Kirkby Kiss joined the show for the second time, live on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 2/10/2022.  The episode starts with a new Kirkby Kiss song "Dead Flies" off their new record It's Gonna Cost You, out now on Bandcamp.  We caught up on recent live shows they've played, the process behind the new record, and what's coming in the near future.

STAND STILL is a band coming out of Long Island carrying the torch of the storied LIHC sound in 2022.  Front man Gerry Windus hit the radio station phone line for a live interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 2/3/2022.  We talked everything Stand Still, Long Island, the history of LIHC, A Practice in Patience EP and much more.  The end of this interview features a playlist made by Gerry.

Heavy is the Head is a new metallic hardcore band coming out of Virginia.  They released an EP last year and have a new 7 inch coming out on GGT records soon.  This episode features an unreleased song called Riches off that 7 inch.  Kendal, the front man for HITH joined the show for a live radio interview on 2/3/2022.

TORENA is a hardcore band coming out of OXNARD ripping as hard as anyone ever has.  The band consists of Julian (Guitar/Vox), Dante (Guitar), David (Drums) and Mika (Bass).  The whole crew mobbed up to the radio station for an in person interview LIVE on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on Thursday 1/27/2022.  We talked everything TORENA including the origin of the band and their new record Cerebellum Prison, some background on each member, the 805 scene and much more.  Listen to TORENA's new album streaming everywhere.

Ceramik is a band outta Simi Valley that started in 2020 and have been blazing their path ever since with hard tracks and epic live performances.  Front man Mark, and bassist Jeremy joined the show for a live radio interview on 1/13/2022 on KZAA LP 96.5 FM.  We talked Simi Valley, everything CERAMIK, skateboarding, working in the film industry, CEREMONY and much more.  Check out Ceramik's demo on bandcamp and stay tuned for their upcoming EP. 805 on top.

Fading Signal is my favorite band right now.  Front man Jordy of Fading Signal joined the show for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on Thursday 1/6/2022.  We talked everything Fading Signal, broke down their EPs, deep dive into Trash Talk, North Carolina, country music and much more.  The end of the episode features a playlist made by Jordan.

My good friend Matt joined the show to recap our Top 5 Records and Live Shows of 2021.  The show starts with a new Discourage track and some details and insight on the new Discourage record.

MASS LINE is a punk band out of the 805 formed earlier this year, and they rip so hard.  They just put out a demo on Bandcamp with a powerful message about revolution, organization and the working class.  Sage, Dario and Natalie called in the radio station for live interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 11/18/2021.  We talked everything Mass Line, lyrical breakdown of the demo, personal histories, punk shit and much more.  This was the last live YLIA show of 2021, California on top forever.

More to Pride is one of my all time favorite bands, this was a huge honor for me.  Richard De La Vega who sings for a new band called Evil Ways (members of Rotting Out) joined the show via the KZAA phone line for a live radio interview on 96.5 FM 11/11/2021.  We talked Evil Ways, Lynwood, coming out of Lynwood and into hardcore, touring with Mental, Chucky Edge & the GUNS UP van, breaking down This is Life, R&R Construction and much more.

Internal Affairs and Carry On are two of my favorite bands of all time.  Corey Williams joined the show via the KZAA phone line for a live radio interview on 96.5 FM, 11/4/2021.  We talked what California things he misses most, the No Way Out IA discography coming out soon on Safe Inside Records, IA reunion possibilities, Casa De La Raza memories (Cruel Hand sun poisoning, Bold & Tragedy), growing up in Moorpark, Stage Potato/No Good Game in HC, Showcase Theatre, lyrical breakdowns and much more.  The end of this interview features 2 songs from a band called Fight Back Mountain out of At. Louis and 2 songs from a band called SELF SABOTAGE outta SFV.  No Way Out Discography preorders 11/17.

Chris Weinblad owner of Trip Machine Laboratories and front man of Atlas Shrugged  joined the show for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 10/28/2021.  Trip Machine has been a longstanding record label in hardcore going back to 1994.  We talked Yankees, NYHC 80s/90s, the Hudson Valley, everything Trip Machine, Atlas Shrugged and so much more.  After the interview you can hear a playlist of Trip Machine releases.

Front man Tony of San Diego's BENT BLUE hit the radio station phone line for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM, 10/21/2021.  We talked everything BENT BLUE, Fiddlehead live experience, Showcase Theatre, early 2000s hardcore, the IE, skateboarding and so much more.  You can hear the Bent Blue demo right after the interview along with some jams on a playlist made by Tony.  Sound clip before the block has all song names and bands.

Front man Josh Jurk of New Jersey's SCHOOL DRUGS joined the show for a live radio interview, Thursday 9/23/2021 on KZAA LP 96.5 FM.  We talked tight street punk clothes, Hurricane Ida & Chili's, epic past flyers of New Jersey shows, School Drugs origin, addiction and much more.

GRAVE INTENT is a new band outta the 805 with a full length and a new EP already available for listening.  Curt and Jacob joined the show for a live radio interview, Thursday 9/23/2021 on KZAA LP 96.5 FM.  We talked everything Grave Intent, stay tuned for their upcoming stuff.

The power was out at the radio station so I did an interview with Brian Audley guitarist of INCENDIARY in the dark running the mixing board and computers off a generator.  Brian joined the show LIVE via the KZAA phone live from Brooklyn, NY.  We talked the cluster of Hurricane Ida being stuck at the airport and cancelling Chicago show, Long Island Hardcore, some history and background on Brian, the importance of small record shops and venues and everything cool af you would want to know about INCENDIARY.

Steve Myers, owner of Heroes & Martyrs Records, joined the show via the KZAA phone line for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 9/2/2021.  We talked No Warning self titled 7 inch reissue, Jay Peta and Mindforce, the origin of Martyr Records, metamorphosis of Modern Life Is War, In Control, coming back to running a label and much more.  The end of this interview features an 18 minute playlist made by Steve with a sound clip intro giving all tracks and band names.

This episode starts with a brand new unreleased Jade Dust track off their upcoming EP.  Rudi Jung the front man of JADE DUST out of Portland, OR hit the KZAA LP 96.5 FM phone line for a live radio interview on 8/19/2021.  We talked everything JADE DUST, Casa De La Raza shows in the past, booking shows in the 805, bici centro, the mistreatment of the homeless population and much more.

ANXIOUS front man Grady Allen hit the KZAA phone line for LIVE radio interview on 8/19/2021.  We got an update on all the new Anxious stuff over the past year, we talked New Shapes video and making paper boats, AHC VOL 5 track, Call From You video and puzzle and much more.  Anxious is one of my favorite bands ever.

My good friend MORETHANME came through the studio for a LIVE interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM, friday the 13th special edition.  The beginning of the show features a new song from Mic Bless and the rest of the show features an interview w/ MORETHANME, unreleased tracks of his upcoming projects, his new single w/ Mic Bless and MORETHANME spits some bars over some beats toward the end of the interview.

For the second time in YLIA history the almighty BASHA brought their whole crew into the studio for a LIVE radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on 8/12/2021.  We talked their new lineup and new members, pandemic stuff, first show back on July 4th and BASHA future plans.  Be sure to listen to their full length record "Over It" streaming everywhere and be on the lookout for their next local show.

New Jersey hardcore punk band Kirkby Kiss hit the KZAA LP 96.5 FM for a LIVE radio interview on 8/12/2021.  We talked origin of the band, putting out DIY music, their new EP and much more.  Check the link below for their interview on No Echo going deeper into their new EP.  At the end of the interview you can hear the Listen Closely EP in its entirety.  https://www.noecho.net/features/kirkby-kiss

Become One bassist Mike Musilli formerly in Crime In Stereo, writer for No Echo, LIHC native, joined the show via the phone line for a LIVE radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM. Become One has a new EP coming out Friday 8/6 on New Morality Zine. We talked Become One history, inside look at the new EP and a little more.

OUTWEST is a band out of Ventura County and they put out an EP this year that makes my heart feel better every time I listen to it.  Front man Ryan stopped by the studio for a LIVE radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM on July 29th.  We talked upcoming stuff for OUTWEST, how the band started, musical influences from pop to punk, 4th grade Judas Priest cover and a deep look into the OUTWEST 2 EP.  This was an honor, this band's music means a lot to me and Ryan is a very talented and awesome person.

Roger Camero (No Motiv, RETALIATE, The Warriors, Ill Communication & more) joined the show for a LIVE radio interview, Thursday July 22nd on KZAA LP 96.5 FM.  We talked new Ill Communication and Foreign Pain LPs, Angels baseball, classic 805 venues and shows, Warriors Monomyth, and an overview of music production, specifically punk and hardcore.  The end of the interview features a 20 minute playlist made by Roger with a sound clip introducing all the tracks and artists.

Joe "Episode 1" Rivas joined the show via the KZAA Phone Line for a LIVE radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM Thursday 7/15/2021.  We talked Out of Trust, Nardcore history and beyond, recording the In Control demo, classic 805 shows and much more.  The episode intro also features a special guest call-in from Ryan of One Step Closer talking about all the awesome new OSC stuff happening right now. The end of the episode features a playlist made by Joe with a new Out of Trust song, a remixed Dag Nasty song and more.

REGULATE front man Sebastian joined the show via the KZAA phone line for a LIVE radio interview on July 1st, 2021.  We talked anticipation for the Dead Heat record release show on 7/3, history of Long Island, acting, where 48 comes from, Years of Rage and much much more. REG48

Santa Barbara native Allan Viscarra who shreds guitar for POWER ALONE stopped by the studio for the first in person interview in over a year.  We did an interview LIVE on KZAA LP 96.5 FM inside the historical landmark Casa De La Raza.  We talked past Casa shows, current state of hardcore, family and teaching life, Power Alone and much more.  After the interview there is a playlist made by Allan that will play through uninterrupted, with a sound clip at the beginning stating all the bands and track names.

MEAN JESUS is a new melodic hardcore band coming outta Virginia.  Keith and John called in the show via the KZAA Phone Line on Thursday June 10th, 2021 for a live radio interview on KZAA LP 96.5 FM.  We talked Virginia, 90s melodic hc, resurgence of melodic hc and a ton of stuff about Mean Jesus.  Their Survive EP is a banger, if you like Lifetime or Kid Dynamite then you'll love these guys.  They have a 7 inch coming out soon on GGT Records.

Zack Nelson joined the show via the KZAA phone line for a live radio interview on May 27th, 2021.  Zack is the front man for RETALIATE, played in the legendary IN CONTROL and hosts the 185 Miles South podcast.  We talked Nardcore, hardcore, Santa Barbara’s punk/hc history, Dodgers/Padres and much more.  This show was done LIVE on KZAA LP 96.5 FM and the last 28 minutes feature a playlist made by Zack.