Aria Rad brings you the latest news on releases, shows, and more in this month’s Underground Noise. Do you have news on a upcoming release or tour? Email Aria

From The Stronghold talk with Trev about how they all met. How after so many years they decided to start this band together. Their songs, how to get out there and meet others in the community, and more.

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Massachusetts based author M. Jandreau, talks with Trev about being creative, the intricacies of storytelling, importance of feedback,  the difficulties of recording an audiobook and the struggles of imposter syndrome when being an independent artist. They talk about Jandreau's past work and his newest book, UPSTAIRS. Available now.

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ATTENTI0N: GOFUNDME for Matt’s Barber Shop, Boston MA

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Trev, Chris, and Jeff discuss local and a selected criteria music recommendations they found For February 2025. This month’s X-Factor criteria was Aliens.

If you want to see this list and our past archived list you can click here.

Mike and Tim of Damndest, talk about the how the project came to be, the instant chemistry between the two of them, the vibe that music gives off, and more.

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In lieu of a anniversary show Trev decided to do a quick recap of 2024 and what is to come in 2025.

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Miracle Blood has returned to the podcast to talk with Trev about their busy year of touring, their new record Hello Hell, Experiences in the past year, and more.

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December’s record for Struggling Artist Record Club was Hello Hell by Miracle Blood. Hear what the members of the club, Chris, and Trev have to say.

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Kevin and Kyle of Oh The Humanity! talk with Trev about the sound of the band, the longevity they have had as a band, their brand-new album Ground To Dust, and more.

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January News:

Jared HartNew EP - The Condor.

Oh The Humanity - Ground to Dust

Haunted Horses - Dweller

Squallie Greenthumb - Shuttle Bus Stories

The Callouts - Victory Lap

BILLY - Permanent Void

Fatboi Sharif & The Lasso - Teething (single)

Wyatt E. - Zamāru Ultu Qereb Ziqquratu Part 1

Featured Artist and song:

Faith To Fear Leash (single)

Myke and Pat of Massive Nightmares talk with Trev about the band, The writing process for Massive Nightmares, their self titled EP and more.

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Boston post punk / dark wave band, Gossip Collar talks with Trev about their sound, where the idea for the band came from and more.

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Trev and Jeff discuss their favorite albums from the turntable episodes of 2024 as well as their favorite albums that dropped in 2024.

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Thrashy Hardcore SkyTigers talks with Trev about 16 years of being a band and the evolution over the time. They discuss their sound, influence, and their latest record Injustice For All, out now on Sound Investment Records.

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The gang’s all here and they brought their friends. In Hell… Mia, Shotgun, and Crab of Your Friends In Hell talk with Trev about their latest singles, the dynamic of the band, playing shows, balance with songwriting, and a whole lot more. Be sure to check out Your Friends In Hell’s Latest music, NO HEROES and WHEN WE WERE ALIVE

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Bucky Fereke of Old Rochelle talks with Trev about the band, their album Pony Steps, art, and more.

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November’s record for Struggling Artist Record Club was Dream of Fire by Coffin Salesman. Here what the members of the club, Chris, and Trev have to say.

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Strap in for the longest episode to date. Squallie Greenthumb is back to talk about this year’s Miracle On Com Ave Compilation to benefit Child’s Play Charity. Trev and Squallie go tack by track, sampling, talking about the bands that are on it and about the comp in general. Be sure to head to the bandcamp page and snag it for a good cause.

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Blake of the Boston Post Punk band Mercy Ruin, talks with Trev about their sound and influences, etiquette at work, their album Worship, and a whole lot more.

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A new month brings a new list of recommendations for your ears! This month’s X-Factor’s criteria was Dogs

January will be our favorite albums of 2024, so reach out and tell us what your top 3 favorite albums of 2024 were via Instagram

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Ron of The Blanks and Our Brains hurt podcast talks with Trev about his new band, The Blanks. His old band, The Alements, being comfortable as well as uncomfortable on stage, helping others, and a whole lot more.

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Kiri of Early Riser talks with Trev about the band. Their new record Big Life. Mental Health, songwriting, and a whole lot more.

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October’s selection was Life Of Sin from The Bad Ups. This Episode features Dave, a member of the record club.

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Jamie of Loser’s Circle has returned to the podcast to promote the Seventh Annual Tunes For Tots charity show. It takes place on December 7th at the Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plains. Doors at 3PM. Also be sure to check out Jamie’s other band, Mass Spy at Ralph’s Rock Diner in Worcester MA on Dec. 14th

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Trev and Jeff talk music recommendations for you! This month they didn’t have their crap together so it is Wild Card picks for February 2026.

Thom of The Roland High Life, talks with Trev about the genesis of the band, going on hiatus and returning. Comic books, songwriting, ADHD and more.

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Trev, Chris, and Jeff bring you music recommendations on the first Friday of every month!

To see the master list for this month and previous months click the link!

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Jacob and Emily of The Caliginous Chronicles, talk with Trev about the podcast, writing, voice work, and more.

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September’s selection was Songs about Dudes Vol. 2 From Taken By Vultures

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Dan of Already Dead has return to the show to talk with Trev about the evolution of the band, their new record, Something Like War, Plans for touring and more.

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Music News for October 2024:

RELEASES:

Time & Place - Liar and a Cheat (Single)

Busy Weather - Look Up! (LP, Vinyl)

Megan From Work - Girl Suit (LP)

Billy - Voices (Single)

Early Riser - Big Life (LP, Vinyl)

The Cheap Cassettes - They’ll Never Forgive You For Pop (LP, Vinyl)

Chat Pile - Cool World (LP, Vinyl)

SQUALLIE GREENTHUMB RELEASES:

The Dead Take The Orange Line

The Last Vampire

Sometimes They Come Back

Stand-out Track of the Month:

Gossip Collar - Spinning Silk For Parasites (LP) oct 31st

Paul, owner of Wicked Grooves Music & Vinyl, talks with Trev about owning a small business, Growing up listening to music in Kentucky. His love for horror and metal, and more. Be sure to head to Wicked Grooves in Whitinsville Massachusetts in October to be entered in the horror raffle.

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Megan from work talks with Trev about their Journey through music, Their new album, Girl Suit. Being in Hell Beach, and stories that inspire their song-writing.

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Music Recommendations for you all! Chris Chavez is back! To see the list for this month and previous months click the link!

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Mike and Tim of Damndest have returned to the podcast to talk about their debut LP, What Did We Expect. They discuss the last year of writing and recording music, talk about the A.I. in music, making music videos, and more.

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Travis from The Bad Ups has returned to show to talk about the band’s new album, Life Of Sin, available now for streaming and on vinyl. Along the way Travis and Trev discuss dancehall reggae, the songs on the new record, evolution of a band’s message, touring, and more.

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August’s selection was Ungeheuer from Doping the Void.

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Dr. Disc of GOLDMINE MAGAZINE talks with Trev about records! They talk about their love for music, the hunger for needing to hear new music constantly, as well as GOLDMINE MAGAZINE, and more. Listen to the episode for details on how you can win a autographed Frank Turner record from the good Doctor.

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News for September 2024:

Scotty Saints & The True Believers - Can’t Deny It

Coma Hole - Nevermind

Kids On Fire

Megan From Work - The PIMS

Linnea’s Garden - No Vision

The Cheap Cassettes - Bad Xerox

OK BELLA

Jennifer Tefft and the Strange

The Jukebox Romantics

The Bad Ups - Life of Sin

STAND OUT TRACK OF THE MONTH: Astral Bitch - HAUNTING YOU

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Musician Sammy Kay, talks with Trev about the current state of the economy, the sound of Asbury Park, New Jersey, The Kilograms, and his new solo record July 1960, and more.

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Trev reads an email from a listener who has been having a hard time. Trev discusses his own struggles as of late.

Ben and John of GeekSploration and Gateleapers have returned to the show to talk about their kickstarter campaign for their comic book Space Oddities #3 . They talk about the process, the idea, get caught up with Trev, and talk about being in a band back in their 20s.

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Trev and Jeff are joined by Matt Alive of Our Brains Hurt Podcast and the band Savage Remains, to talk about recommendations for you.

Check out the Spreadsheet with all our recommendations for the year: Turntable Spreadsheet

Aria Rad brings you the latest news on releases, shows, and more in this month’s Underground Noise. Do you have news on a upcoming release or tour? Email Aria

July’s selection for Struggling Artist Record Club was Middle-Out by Middle-Out. released on Punkerton Records. Trev is alone this month and talks at great lengths about how he discovered Middle-Out. He reads some quick reviews and then the longest review ever from Member Dave.