You may know Brian from his many bands and from his Ancient Artifax IG. Brian has a brand new book out on Radio Raheem, and we talk about it all on the debut episode of One Chapter in the Book!

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This is a previously unheard interview with Eric Stringer conducted in 2022. Eric was bassist in The Leaving Trains circa 1986-1992 in several different lineups of the band.

This week we look back with Lynn Perko-Truell, dummer for The Wrecks, The Dicks, Sister Double Happiness and multi-instrumentalist in Imperial Teen.

Pell Mell “Swoon” From Kids in the Hall - Brain Candy Original Soundtrack, 1996

Pell Mell performing “Blacktop” at a Rhino Records instore in 1995

“Pound Cake” From the Rhino Records instore, 1995.

“Nothing Lies Still Long” by Pell Mell from Interstate, 1995 DGC

“Salvo” by Pell Mell from 1997’s Star City on Matador

Thanks to David Spalding for the interview and Bob Beerman for the material.

Jon-Lars was bassist on "Rhyming Guitars" & "It was a Live Cassette" era Pell Mell. We get the lowdown from Jon-Lars on early shows & recordings, the 1982 US tour, the move to San Francisco and more!

Most of you know The Subhumans, but if you've never heard some of Ron Allan's other bands such as Corsage, Shanghai Dog, and The Scramblers, then strap in!

Drummer/percussionist Danny Frankel has deep ties to SST, playing with everyone from Watt, Chris D, Vitus Mataré and John Rosewall, Josh Haden, Mario Lalli and tons more.

Chris was drummer in the Flesh Eaters circa 1982-83, and we get into it all with Wahlly!

Milwaukee musician and writer Sahan Jayasuriya is our guest this week, talking about his incredible first book, "Don't Say Please, The Oral History of Die Kreuzen" and more!

Punk rock writer Chris Walter talking DIY publishing, Winnipeg Hardcore, SNFU, why Facebook sucks, and more!

In Chapter 5, we talk to Toxic Shock store/label owner Bill Sassenberger about his memoir "Toxic Shock: Assassin of Mediocrity, A Story of Love, Loss and Loud Music".

Richard J. Parfitt is probably best known as guitarist/vocalist in the band 60ft Dolls, but he's also a gifted writer. We spoke about his debut novel, Stray Dogs (2023, Third Man Books), his career in music, and many other topics.

Regular Mojack listeners know Michael T. Fournier for his 33 1/3 book on The Minutemen's Double Nickels on the Dime, his writing for Razorcake, or for being one half of Cape Cod's #1 band, Plaza. Michael has a new novel called The Impasse, out now on St. Rooster Books. We talked writing, The Impasse, book tours, Plaza, Black Flag, Baseball zines, and more!

Chris "Whitey" Sims was bassist, vocalist, and songwriter in the Leaving Trains during one of their most chaotic and turbulent periods, so all aboard, because the Kids Wanna Know!

Jason Farrell, guitarist in Swiz, is here to talk skating, the DC scene he came up in, and of course, Swiz and the incredible new book documenting the band's legacy, out now on Akashic Books!

Our guest for Backtracks Volume 10 is ALL road warrior and member of multiple bands, including Goodbye Harry and Neutral Boy, Mike The Pike!

Robert Fitzgerald is the author of the excellent book "Hardcore Punk in the Age of Reagan, A Lyrical Lashing of an American Presidency", a deep dive analysis on the punk movement's reaction to the Reagan era.

The first volume of the SSTree features Brian Weitz, aka Geologist, a founding member of Animal Collective, and recently, the SST adjacent Motherfuckers JMB & Co.

Brian recently released his debut solo album, “Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights?” on Drag City. We talk about that and more in this debut episode.

“Visa Weekend” from the 1989 No Reality 7” featuring Paul on guitar, Tony Cicero on drums and Stephen Egerton on bass.

“Falling Down the Stairs” from the No Reality single.

“Sensory Overload”, an unreleased version from the Third Wave sessions.

“Neck Deep” from 1990’s “Tool Box” album, Nemesis Records. Paul on guitar and vocals, Tony Cicero on drums, Dave Gomez bass.

“What You Deserve” from “Tool Box”, 1990.

“Granite Master” by Left Insane from the split with Haywire, 1989 New Beginning Records.

“Anastasia” from “Tool Box”.

“Challenger” by Narcoleptic Airforce featuring Paul on guitar.

“Co Deep End” by Narcoleptic Airforce.

Jeff Wagner is a writer, podcaster, and metal ambassador, who has just written the definitive book on Voivod. We talk about all of that and more in Chapter 10 of One Chapter in the Book!

Jim Wilson is a musician I've long admired, as guitarist/vocalist in the band Mother Superior and as a member of the final lineup of Rollins Band, as well as his solo career and other projects.

You, me, and the PJD! Ed Gregor joins to talk about the Palisades Juvenile Delinquents, SWA, No Use For a Name, Hedgehog, Dusted Angel, and so much more!

Keep scrolling to see some of the things discussed in the interview with Matthew.

Matthew’s book “Zerox Machine”, 2024 Reaktion Books. Buy it here!

Bernie Wandel was the bassist on the Henry Rollins album "Hot Animal Machine" and has a long history in the DC music scene.