You will find discussions on all things music related in this show, no genre is off limits. Interviews, album reviews, giveaways, record collecting, tips and tricks, movies, and whatever we feel like doing. New episodes every Monday morning. You can find us on all social media platforms @noise_avocation
S1 E126 · Mon, February 24, 2025
This week we have Josh, Owner and Operator of Tampa's Armageddon Records. The label has put out bands such as Contention, Life Goes On, Concealer, Resentment, and many more. Josh is also a member of quite a few bands himself including Steadfast, The Arrival Note, Contention, and more. We talk about the label and some of the bands, Tampa Hardcore, and whatever else we feel like. Streaming Everywhere now. Noise Avocation | Armageddon Recs | YouTube | TikTok
S1 E125 · Mon, February 17, 2025
Are streaming services a blessing or a curse for music lovers and artists? In this episode of Noise Avocation Podcast, we break down the pros and cons of platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal. From convenience and massive libraries to sound quality issues and unfair artist payouts, we dive into how streaming is shaping the music industry.Recorded straight from the back of Noise & Toys independent record store, this episode brings a vinyl lover’s perspective to the digital age. Whether you’re a collector, casual listener, or artist, this discussion is for you! Instagram | YouTube | Patreon | Record Store
S1 E124 · Mon, February 10, 2025
With all the hype around the latest at the Grammy's we thought it would be fun to go over some of our favorite diss tracks of all time. There are a ton out there to be noted from legendary artists, these are our 10. Follow us everywhere at the links below. YouTube | Instagram | Apple | Patreon
S1 E123 · Mon, February 03, 2025
If you're looking for 15 heavy albums this is not the episode for it. In the record store we often get asked what are some essential records to have in a collection whether someone is just starting off or looking to expand their music these are great starting points. These are 15 records we think every collector should own who is looking to add some variety to their collection. Apple Podcasts | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon
S1 E122 · Mon, January 20, 2025
This week we have John and Hunter from Vigilante on the show to talk about their latest EP " Fear of Defeat " available now everywhere. John shares some great stories about the features on the album, Hunter gets a trip to San Francisco courtesy of the podcast. We get into the album, producers, art concept and a whole lot more. Check it out streaming everywhere now. Subscribe to our YouTube or Instagram for weekly updates, giveaways, record collecting tips, and more. Follow us and the band at the links, thanks for listening. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Patreon | Vigilante Purchase the new Vigilante EP Here
S1 E121 · Mon, January 13, 2025
Happy New Year! Welcome back or to the show if it is your first time. We have a lot planned for the upcoming year, some new fun and informational episodes about record collecting, saving cash as a collector, new interviews, merch, and whatever else we feel like! We appreciate your support, if you like the show follow us on Instagram , YouTube , Facebook, Patreon @noise_avocation everywhere.
S1 E120 · Mon, December 09, 2024
Its the end of the year! and we are wrapping things up like we usually do giving some of our favorite releases of the year that you should definitely check out if you haven't already. These are in no particular order except the top 3 favorites of both of ours are listed in order. A quick and informative video, check it out! The releases discussed in this video are all listed below. Let us know your favorite releases of the year in the comments section. Cold Cave - Passion Depression The Cure - Songs of a Lost World Freddie Gibbs - You Only Die 1nce Your Old Droog - Movie Lust Hag - S/T Dodsrit - Nocturnal Will Haywire - Conditioned For Demoilition Jack White - No Name Home Invasion - Enemy Darkthrone - It Beckons Us All Ripped To Shreds - Sanshi Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal Hulder - Verses In Oath Slimelord - Chytridiomycosis Relinquished Civerous - Maze Envy Job For A Cowboy - Moon Healer Shenseea - It Never Gets Late Here Marilyn Manson - One Assassination Under God Gallows Bound - Rotting Oak Kendrick Lamar - GNX Ryan Top 3 1. Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere 2. Common x Pete Rock - The Auditorium Vol 1 3. Contention - Artillery From Heaven Jeremy Top 3 1. Contention - Artillery From Heaven 2. Berthold City - Where Did We Go Wrong? 3. The Hope Conspiracy - Tools of Oppression
S1 E114 · Mon, December 02, 2024
This week we are joined by Eleanor who is the brains behind the machine that is Lust Hag. Eleanor is a one woman black metal project that absolutely shreds! Checkout the interview to hear a bit about her writing process, artwork, music, and much more. Follow us, Lust Hag, and Fiadh Productions at the links below. Noise Avocation | YouTube | LustHag | Fiadh Productions
Mon, November 25, 2024
This week Mike and Jason from Detroit Hardcore band "Poison Tongues" jump on the show to talk about their upcoming album "Beneath The Ice" and their recently released single "No Other Way" from the album. We get into upcoming shows, the album itself, some old show stories, godzilla, and more. Check it out on all streaming platforms today! Follow us and the band at the links below. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs and use promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Poison Tongues
Mon, November 18, 2024
Just a quick weekly release talking about a handful of upcoming things, Black Christmas Dec 28th in Detroit at The Majestic. A little talk pre fight, upcoming releases for record store day, reused songs, and some more. Stay tuned for weekly updates, our end of the year list, and other things.
Mon, November 04, 2024
Frontman of legendary NYHC group "Shutdown" comes on to talk about their first new music in 24 years. The band will be releasing a 6 song EP titled "By Your Side" along with some fresh new music videos too. We talk about the new music and what its like to still be in the scene after 20+ years, some old crazy show stories, victory records, hardcore, hip hop, and so much more. This was a huge honor to be able to sit and talk with Mark about his life and music, you don't want to miss this episode! Streaming on all platforms Pre Order the upcoming EP here, along with the re recorded "Still Against All Odds" album. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs, use promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Shutdown | Equal Vision Records
Mon, October 28, 2024
This week a huge guest joins us on the show. Vic Victor, vocalist and bassist of one of the biggest psychobilly bands out there. If you're familiar with the genre then you know the band, one of the hardest working touring bands out there and always an amazing show put on by these guys. Vic joins us to talk about their upcoming album "Higher Lows" and their upcoming European tour starting Nov 1. We also get into some show stories, recording, instruments, and a whole lot of other stuff, check it out on all streaming platforms today. Full video is on our YouTube channel and our Spotify page. Pre Order the new Koffin Kats Record on their website here. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs, use promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | TikTok | Koffin Kats
Mon, October 21, 2024
Awhile ago we had talked about putting together an episode around this, we have been busy with multiple interviews from great artists so we had to put it on the backburner for a minute but now its here. We go over a wide variety of different physical formats from Vinyl, Tapes, Reel To Reel, Mini Dics, and many more. There may even be some formats you have never seen or did not know existed. Check this episode out to hear all about it, the full video for the interview is on our YouTube channel and also on Spotify, audio is literally everywhere you can stream a podcast. Follow us at the links below for weekly updates, giveaways, new albums, and much more. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs and use promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Patreon | TikTok
Mon, October 14, 2024
We brought our friend Bill in the podcast studio to talk to us about the early days of the Hardcore scene in Alpena Michigan. He was in a band called Ingrain with some other local members and the bands music would still hold up in hardcore to this day. We will put the album on our YouTube Channel, along with hours of poorly recorded footage from some shows in the Alpena area in the late 90's. Full video of the interview is on our YouTube page and Spotify. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs. Use promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Blastbeats Vinyl
Mon, October 07, 2024
Ikaika is a hardcore band formed in Lahaina Hawaii during the tragic fires in 2023. Gavin shares with us his story about how the band formed out of a necessity with something to say for his home, family, and friends. Check this interview out today on all streaming platforms. Folllow us, the band, Still Proud Clothing & Others at the links below. New Episodes Every Monday, Follow us on Instagram & YouTube for weekly updates. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs. Use promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | Ikaika | Still Proud | Blastbeats Vinyl
Mon, September 30, 2024
This week we have a very special guest on the show, Andrew Kline. Guitarist from Strife, Vocalist for Berthold City, and the man behind WAR Records who is home to bands such as Last Gasp, JUICE, Home Invasion, World I Hate, and many more. We talk the new Berthold City record, some Strife things, WAR Records, and more. Berthold City just put out their second full length record "Where Did We Go Wrong" if you have not heard it yet go check it out on all streaming platforms and if you're interested pick up a copy from the WAR Records Website . If you put "NOISE AVOCATION" in the notes quickly after purchase you will receive an extra gift (48 Hours Only After This Post) Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs. Use promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Berthold City | WAR Records | Blastbeats Vinyl
Mon, September 23, 2024
This week we brought on Sarah The Hardcore Therapist on the show to talk a bit about her journey to becoming The Hardcore Therapist, shows from the past and present, how music can be therapeutic when dealing with mental health. We also get asked a few questions from her about the podcast and how music has helped both of us. Tune in everywhere to hear it today, full video is on YouTube and Spotify, audio everywhere else you get your podcasts. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs. Use promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Follow us and others at the links below Noise Avocation | YouTube | Hardcore Therapist
Mon, September 16, 2024
This week we brought Fourth Dominion on the show to talk about their latest full length album "Diana's Song" released through Fiadh Productions. Fourth Dominion is a blend of Goth Rock, Post Punk, and a few other cool musical flares tossed into their as well. We talk about some of their most recent shows, upcoming plans for the band, inspiration on the album, and much more. Check it out on all streaming services today. Follow us and the band on YouTube, Instagram, etc at the links below. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs. Use promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Fourth Dominion | Fiadh Productions
Mon, September 09, 2024
This week Jay from MF Bayway hops on the show to talk to us about their latest record "World of Bayway Vol. 2", their most recent west coast tour, the band itself, upcoming music, hiphop, and so much more. Check out their music on all streaming platforms, you can buy copies of the album through DAZE Records or RTF Records . Show them some love and follow them on Instagram and us if you're not already. Full video is streaming on our YouTube Channel. Social Links are below. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs. Use promo code "Noise" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | YouTube | TikTok | Patreon | Bayway | JayWay
Mon, August 26, 2024
This week we are joined by the one and only Craig Holloway. If you listen to Detroit Hardcore in any capacity you know the name and if you don't know the name then you definitely know the artwork. The man behind the most iconic Cold As Life designs, he has done fliers and album covers for bands such as Agnostic Front, Negative Approach, Terror, Sworn Enemy, and on and on. Storyboard artist by day, hardcore legend by night. We get into some of his time in Cold As Life, the recent show at This is Hardcore Fest, Artwork he has done, his day job as a storyboard artist, upcoming plans, merch designs, movies, and so much more. Check it out on all streaming services today. Head to our Instagram to join the giveaway for 2 posters signed by Craig Holloway. Follow us, Craig, and Cold As Life at the links below. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs. Use promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Patreon | Craig Holloway | Cold As Life
Mon, August 19, 2024
This week we brought Luke from Madd Vintage on the show. Madd Vintage is a vintage band t-shirt store full of merch from all different styles and eras of music and clothing. Luke also sponsors the well known Hardlore Podcast. We talk about what got him into collecting and selling vintage tees, some of his high ticket items, and wantlist items, plans for the future and more. Check it out on all streaming platforms today and full video on Spotify and YouTube. Check out the Madd Vintage website and Instagram. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs, Use Promo Code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Follow us on all platforms from the links below. Checkout our brand new Patreon for bonus content and exclusive epiodes. Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Patreon
Mon, August 12, 2024
This week we are joined by Lear who is the Vocalist/Guitarist of Some Days Are Darker. A goth rock band with a splash of Depeche Mode, Sisters of Mercy, and your other favorite post punk/goth artists. We talk about the band, some of their latest music, upcoming shows, and much more. Check it out on all streaming platforms today, Find the full video on our YouTube Channel and subscribe to the page while you're at it. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs. Use our promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Follow us and others mentioned at the links below. Thanks for listening. Noise Avocation IG | TikTok | YouTube | Some Days Are Darker | Blastbeats Vinyl
Mon, August 05, 2024
This week we are joined by Heath, owner of Wax Mage Records and production manager for Gotta Groove Records in Ohio. Wax Mage is an independent label that has a wide variety of artists and puts out the best custom vinyl in the market. We talk about how Wax Mage started, a little insight into the process of making custom vinyl, some collaborations WM has done, preview of some of the custom vinyl, and more. Check it out on all streaming platforms today! Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs, use our promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Follow us and Wax Mage below, Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for full video episodes and weekly updates. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Wax Mage | Wax Mage Website
Mon, July 29, 2024
This week we brought Jonathan and Kevin on the show, 2/3 of the members of Urban Heat. A dark electro/proto-punk/synth wave style band with a touch of goth too. Their 2nd album "The Tower" is set to release on August 16th. We talk about the record and how it differs from the previous, the upcoming tour, making cologne, shooting a documentary, and much more. Check it out on all streaming platforms today. Donate to their fundraiser for the European Tour Here Checkout their website here Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs, use our promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Follow us and others from the episode below. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Urban Heat | Blastbeats Vinyl
Mon, July 29, 2024
Have you ever created a hypothetical scenario in your head just for fun? We decided to do that and create a scenario in which we are stranded on a desert island and could only bring 10 albums out of our collections with us on the island, which was a lot harder than what either of us expected to narrow down. Check out the full video on YouTube and subscribe to our channel for weekly episodes. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs, use our promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Follow us on Instagram @Noise_Avocation
Mon, July 22, 2024
This week we brought Rob on the show. Rob is a one man black metal band titled "Lammoth" who recently released his debut album "Tales of Treachery" through Fiadh Productions. It is an awesome record, black metal with an instrumental and melodic twist that still feels dark and heavy. Check the album out today on all streaming platforms. Checkout the full video of the interview on YouTube and subscribe to us if you like the podcast. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl and use our promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Follow us on Instagram , YouTube , Tiktok Lammoth IG | Fiadh Productions IG
Mon, July 15, 2024
We have made it to 100 Episodes! Thank you to everyone for your support along the way, whether you have listened to 1 or all of the episodes we appreciate all of you. Check out our YouTube channel for the full video interview with Cosmo & Bayly. They are part of Florida hardcore band "Contention" who just recently released their debut record "Artillery From Heaven" on DAZE Records. We get into the album, some crazy show stories, touring, and much more. Streaming on all platforms, follow us and the band below. Buy Artillery From Heaven Vinyl Here Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs Use our promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | YouTube | TikTok | Contention | Daze
Mon, July 01, 2024
This week we talk with Trevor and Aaron of We Will Rot. WWR is a Metalcore band out of the Ypsilanti, Michigan area with a killer sound! very reminiscent of early 2000's Trustkill, Ferret, Eulogy Records sound. They recently released a brand new EP called "The Decay of a Failed Creation". We talk about the EP, the formation of the band, a very early Knocked Loose show and more. Blastbeats Vinyl Website Use Promo Code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | We Will Rot | Blastbeats Vinyl
Mon, June 24, 2024
If you're streaming this on your phone, checkout the full video on YouTube to see the albums. So we all have been in a record store, picked up a record and looked at the artwork and have been curious, wowed, shocked, or reacted in some type of way and then you get home and put the record on and it is nothing like what you would have expected. This week we go over some of the albums that have mislead us over the years. Noise Avocation | YouTube
Mon, June 17, 2024
Checkout this episode on YouTube to watch the full video of the podcast and see our albums we talked about. This week we go over some of our favorite debut albums in all genres. We cover some hip-hop, metal, country, folk, and more! We tried to mix up the list with some less obvious choices for debut albums, checkout the artists mentioned in the show. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs. Use our promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Follow us on Instagram and check us out on YouTube and subscribe there as well, we will be releasing more video episodes soon.
Mon, June 10, 2024
We have all had this happen, an album has a crazy amount of hype behind it, or maybe the previous album was incredible and you just could not wait for the follow up. But when you heard it, the album just sucked and was a huge letdown. This week we brought to you 10 albums each that were a letdown to us. A wide variety of things musically, checkout the post on Instagram and let us know some of your letdown albums in the comments. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl use our promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Blastbeats Vinyl
Mon, May 27, 2024
This week we are joined by TJ who is a familiar face in the Detroit music scene, having been in bands such as Smash Your Enemies, Bitter Peace A.D. xTyrantx, and more! He is back with a brand new group called "Escalation of Force" with a fresh sampler of songs out, check it out on all streaming services. We talk about the upcoming EP, upcoming plans for the band, boxing, and more. Check it out everywhere you get your podcasts, follow us and the band on Instagram at the links below. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl and use our promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order on the site. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Escalation of Force | Blastbeats Vinyl
Mon, May 20, 2024
This week we are joined by Beast! the man himself behind Detroit Hardcore band H8 Inc. Chances are if you're into hardcore you have heard the band or at the very least heart some of the stories. We get into some old show stories, the future of the band, the upcoming vinyl release of "Fraternal Order of Felons" and more. Check it out on all platforms today! Follow H8 Inc and others at the links below. Noise Avocation | YouTube | H8 Inc | Daze Records
Mon, May 13, 2024
This week we brought Ryan from the Ohio metal band "Yfel" who released their first full length album late last year "Beneath the Mountains Vigil" through Fiadh Productions. We get into the album and the cool concept behind it revolving around coal mining and workers rights, we talk about how the band linked up with Fiadh Productions, black metal, movies, and much more. Check out the episode on your favorite streaming service today. Follow us and others mentioned in the episode at the links below. Pickup a copy of the very limited record at Blastbeats Vinyl or the tape at Fiadh Productions Noise Avocation | YouTube | Yfel | Fiadh | Blastbeats Vinyl
Mon, May 06, 2024
This week we are joined by Dylan and Sean of the Michigan band Antighost. They are a high energy emo, pop punk style band with a real catchy sound and great songs! We get into talking about the band, the latest album, music videos, upcoming shows, and a whole lot more. Check out the episode now to hear everything, follow us and the band using the links in the episode description. Check out the new music video from Antighost for the song "Still Alive" here Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs, use our promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Antighost IG | Antighost Bandcamp |
Mon, April 29, 2024
This week we are joined by Casey and Carter of the Indianapolis Hardcore band "Crossfire". They recently released a demo that you can checkout on Bandcamp. Be sure to follow them on Instagram at the link below and check out their music too. We get into the demo, upcoming shows, the future of the band, and more. Check it out everywhere today. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Crossfire | Bandcamp | Blastbeats Vinyl
Mon, April 22, 2024
This week are joined by Damian who is the man behind the atmospheric black metal band "Robes of Snow". A great blend of black metal and soothing atmospheric sounds. We talk about the band, the many many instruments he plays, Fiadh Productions, and much more. Check out the episode everywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us and Robes of Snow at the links below. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl ! The best online one stop metal vinyl shop. Use promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Robes of Snow | RoS Bandcamp
Mon, April 15, 2024
This week we brought Pat who hosts the YouTube channel "Ground Zero Salem" on to talk about his channel, physical media collecting, anticipated releases, and just music in general. Pat runs an awesome channel with varying topics and a cool and knowledgeable guy in general. Check out the episode hear about it. Follow us and Pat on Instagram at the links below, and checkout his YouTube channel and his website that he sells various media on. Noise Avocation | NA YouTube | Ground Zero Salem | GZS YouTube | GZS Distro
Mon, April 08, 2024
This week we are joined by Alonso & Daniel, the two guitarists of death/doom metal band "Civerous" who just released their 2nd album and label debut on 20 Buck Spin Records, the album is titled "Maze Envy". You can check it out streaming everywhere and pick it up from your local record store or the 20 Buck Spin website. We get into the concept of the album, some of the gear used, touring, and much more. Tune in to hear all about it. Follow us, the band, the label, and more at the links below. Use our promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first purchase on Blastbeats Vinyl Noise Avocation | Civerous | 20 Buck Spin | Blastbeats Vinyl
Mon, April 01, 2024
This week we are joined by Dan and Jon of the Buffalo, NY Punk/Hardcore band "World on Fire". Check out the interview as we get into the details on the latest EP, the upcoming record from the band, touring, merch, Buffalo music scene, and much more! Follow us and the band on Instagram below. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl and use code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | World on Fire | WoF Bandcamp | Blastbeats Vinyl
Mon, March 25, 2024
This week we sat and talked with Ramona (Promona) about her booking agency "Black Iris Booking". If you are in the Detroit area or have been to a show in the Detroit area, there is a good chance that Black Iris put the show on. We get into the early days of Black Iris and how everything played out along the way. A ton of information to take in so enjoy! Follow us and Black Iris at the links below. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl for all your metal vinyl needs. Use promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Noise Avocation | Black Iris Booking | YouTube | Blastbeats Vinyl
Mon, March 18, 2024
This week we take the podcast to England in Leeds to chat with Xander from the band Slimelord who recently released their debut full length record on 20 Buck Spin "Chytridiomycosis Relinquished" with artwork done by the Art Wizard Brad Moore. This record will definitely make it to our top ten by the end of the year. Packed with layers of sounds and heavy riffs to create a slimy, swampy atmosphere of death metal. Check this album out today on all streaming platforms, pick it up at your local record store or from 20 Buck Spin website. As always checkout Blastbeats Vinyl and use our promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order. Follow us, and others mentioned at the links below on Instagram. Thanks for listening. Noise Avocation | Slimelord | 20 Buck Spin | Brad Moore | Blastbeats Vinyl
Mon, March 11, 2024
This week we are joined by the incredible artist Brad Moore. Brad is responsible for years and years of metal music album covers from Gatecreeper, Divine Empire, Slimelord, Worm, Sixty Watt Shaman, and on and on. This man has been putting in work in the industry for over 30 years and has an immediately recognizable style on his artwork. Tune into the episode to hear the concept behind some of his work, how he get into doing what he does, upcoming projects and much more. Check the episode post on Instagram for a slideshow of some of his album covers, and follow us and him at the links below. Thanks for listening. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Brad Moore | Brad's Website
Mon, March 04, 2024
This week we sat down and talked to guitarist of Boston hardcore band "Cold Case". Last year they put out 2 EP's "Beyond Recognition" and "There Will Be Blood" which you can find streaming everywhere. We talk about the band forming, inspiration for their lyrics, upcoming changes and plans for the band, and much more. Tune in to hear everything, thanks for listening! Follow us and the band on Instagram at the links below. Shop Blastbeats Vinyl and use our promo code "NOISE" for 10% off your first order Noise Avocation | Cold Case BHC | YouTube | Blastbeats Vinyl
Mon, February 26, 2024
This week we are joined by a couple Hardcore/Punk Rock legends. Mean Steve & Chubby Fresh of the one and only "One Life Crew". We talk about the band, shows, some wild stories, modern day life, and much more. A real pleasure to be able to sit and chat with these two guys, both very humble, real, down to earth people. Enjoy the episode and thanks for listening. Follow us and OLC on Instagram at the links below. Noise Avocation | One Life Crew | YouTube
Mon, February 19, 2024
This week we are joined by Dave, Tony, and Joe of the Ohio band "Last Gasp" who released their 2nd full length "Who wants to die tonight?" late last year on WAR records. If you have not heard the album yet you can check it out on all streaming platforms now. Tune in to the episode to hear about the band, the making of the album, the awesome artwork, and much more. Follow us and the band on Instagram at the links below. Thanks for listening! Noise Avocation | Last Gasp | War Records | YouTube
Mon, February 12, 2024
This week we got to chat with Brenden Therrien of "Over and Out Recordings". We talk about how he started his label, releases that he has done recently and some older releases too. You may recognize the name from the recent "Never Ending Game" release put out. Checkout the interview to hear about it. Follow us and Over and Out on Instagram at the links below, for purchases checkout Over and Out's Big Cartel also linked below. Thanks for listening. Noise Avocation | Over & Out | O&O BigCartel | YouTube
Mon, February 05, 2024
This week we are joined by Jeff from the castle metal band "Weald & Woe" also of "By Fire and Sword" you have heard us mention this band on our last few episodes talking about their latest album "For the good of the realm" which was out on Fiadh Productions in September last year. We talk about the band getting together, writing the album, inspirations, black metal, books, and more. Check out the episode to hear all the details. Follow us and the band on Instagram at the links below and share and tell your friends. Thanks for listening! Noise Avocation | Weald & Woe | By Fire and Sword | Jeff | YouTube
Mon, January 29, 2024
This week we are joined by Bariann who runs a label known as "Fiadh Productions". Fiadh releases mostly black metal and dungeon synth artists such as Weald & Woe, Yfel, By Fire and Sword and many many more. We talk about the charity work for animals she does with her label, recent releases, how the label started, tacos, bad french fries and much more! Tune in to hear the whole interview. Please follow us and Fiadh on Instagram at the links below, as well as donate or even just share the links to donate to Heartstone Sanctuary. Thanks for listening. Noise Avocation | Fiadh Prod. | Fiadh Bandcamp | Heartstone Sanctuary | Pirateship
Mon, January 22, 2024
This week we are joined by Julian & Bryant of Detroit Hardcore band "Dead Hang". We talk about their 2 E.P.s released last year, how the band started, their plans for the year ahead of them and even about Batman and some movies for awhile. Support them by checking out a show if you're able, picking up some merch, and following them on Instagram at the link below. Rate us on your favorite streaming service and share our episodes with your friends, thanks for listening as always. Noise Avocation | YouTube | Dead Hang IG
Mon, January 15, 2024
This week we got to sit down and talk with Mark from Denver Colorado band "Time X Heist" they are a newer band on the scene that has already played alongside some big artists such as Gorilla Biscuits, Madball, and more. We talk about their latest E.P. and split album they did, upcoming shows, songwriting, and much more. Check out the interview! Follow us and Time X Heist at the links below on Instagram, check out their music and tell your friends! Noise Avocation | Time X Heist | YouTube |
Mon, January 08, 2024
If you're a metal vinyl collector we're sure by now you have seen Blastbeats Vinyl come up on your Instagram page. The site is the best online one stop metal shop out today for all your metal vinyl needs. They take pride in what they do and deliver your records with extreme care. We had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Amit who alongside his wife Roni started Blastbeats Vinyl store. We talk about the first year he has had with the store, some of his best selling titles, his goals moving forward with the shop, and much more. Tune in today to hear the interview. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at the links below for weekly episode updates. Follow Blastbeats Vinyl on Instagram as well and check out their store at the link below. Noise Avocation | Blastbeats Vinyl IG | Blastbeats Store
Mon, January 01, 2024
We are back for the 1st of the year with a brand new episode. This week we got to sit down with Nick and Benny of Michigan Ska band "The Boy Detective" to talk about their new album "Art Theft" which was released today. We get into the album itself, the band, recording, and much more. Tune in to hear about it. Follow us and The Boy Detective on Instagram at the links below. Rate us on your favorite streaming service, and share the latest episode and album. Thanks for listening. Noise Avocation | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | The Boy Detective
Mon, December 18, 2023
This week we had the pleasure of getting to chat with Len Adams who fronted a staple band in the Detroit hardcore scene by the name of Earthmover. Len has also played with a few other bands over the years, Poison Tongues being another well known band in the area. We talk about the upcoming Black Christmas show put on by Black Iris Booking, some old stories from past shows, and much more. Tune in to hear the entire interview. Follow us and the new Earthmover Instagram page at the links below, along with Black Iris Booking. Noise Avocation | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | Earthmover | Black Iris |
Mon, December 11, 2023
This week we got to meet a new band that we did not know much about, until after this interview. Steve and Ryan are part of a band known as "The Happy Casualties" out of California. A cool blend of music based on the album, they dabble in many styles from garage rock, to blues, alternative and more. Follow them on Instagram at the link below. Follow us on Instagram for weekly episode updates and more below too, thanks for listening. Noise Avocation | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | Happy Casualties
Mon, December 04, 2023
This week we talk about some of our favorite releases throughout the year in 2023 across all genres. We had to set some type of limit so we narrowed it down to 25 but there could of easily been more, 2023 was a great year in music and we are looking forward to what 2024 brings! Rate us on your favorite streaming services, checkout the playlist for the episode on Spotify and follow us on Instagram below. Thanks for listening. Noise Avocation | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | Spotify Playlist
Mon, November 27, 2023
This week we chat it up with Steve Myers, who runs Heroes & Martyrs Records. You may of heard our interview with Suffer No Fools, Steve's label put out their recent 7" and has put out work from other bands such as No Warning, Ill Communication, and more. Check out the interview to hear how he started his label, things he has upcoming, and music in general. Follow Noise Avocation and Heroes & Martyrs on Instagram at the links below. Rate us on your favorite streaming service. Noise Avocation | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | Heroes & Martyrs
Mon, November 20, 2023
This week we sat down with Jimmy from the independent tape label "Top Floor Tapes" and talked about what brought him to start the label, things unique to his label, hardcore shows, and more! Tune in today to hear the latest episode. Follow us and Top Floor Tapes on Instagram at the links below and rate our show on your favorite streaming service. Noise Avocation | Ryan | Jeremy | Top Floor Tapes | TFT Store
Mon, November 13, 2023
This week we brought Wes Nihil back on the show along with Graig Harold who both played in Razorblade Hand Grenade together and just released a new EP together from a new group they formed by the name of "Gang Time" the EP was just recently put out November 3rd, you can stream it on all platforms. Tune into the episode to hear all about the project and what they have coming next. Follow us on Instagram for weekly updates, follow Gang Time, Wes, & Graig at the links below. Noise Avocation | Ryan | Jeremy | Gang Time | Wes Nihil | Graig Harold
Mon, November 06, 2023
This week we had the pleasure of getting to chat with Dwid Hellion most known for his band Integrity who have been paying dues in music for 30+ years. Being that Integrity is a little more well known we took this opportunity to discuss a little more on his other projects Vermapyre, and Psywarfare. Dwid had some incredibly creative stories about his journey in music and we talked a number of other topics such as black metal, the satanic panic, progression of music and more! Follow us on Instagram for weekly episode updates and follow Dwid and his projects at the links below. Noise Avocation | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | Integrity | Dwid Hellion
Mon, October 30, 2023
This week we are joined by our friend Nick Hartman of the art collective Chapel of Ghouls. Nick is an artist, film curator, independent film creator, skater, and an all around genuine person. Tune into the episode as we talk Chapel of Ghouls, Black Metal, Art, Films, Skateboarding, Mental health, Death and more. Follow us on Instagram for weekly episode updates, and follow Nick to checkout his art. Noise Avocation | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | ChapelofGhouls
Mon, October 23, 2023
This week we have a very special guest who we were thrilled to have the chance to sit down and chat with. Mike Score from All Out War! We have both been fans of AoW for 20 years and it was a pleasure to talk music, shows, records, the latest album from AoW "Celestial Rot" and the new album from End Reign "The Way of all Flesh is Decay" you can stream both albums everywhere and purchase them from your local record shops or from Relapse Records and Translation Loss Records. Tune in to hear all the details today. Follow us on Instagram for episode updates, follow Mike and AoW at the links below as well. Thanks for listening! Noise Avocation | Ryan | Jeremy | Mike | All Out War | End Reign
Mon, October 16, 2023
Check out this week on another episode of Record Store Talk to hear Jeremy's recap of the Cold As Life show and the story of how he got his nose broken during Death Threat. We also talk a bit about Record Store Day Black Friday and our thoughts on the list. Follow us on Instagram for weekly updates on our episodes and upcoming guests. Noise Avocation | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG |
Mon, October 09, 2023
This week we are joined by the colorful character of Rigby from the Ohio band "The Crutches" who hold the title of "Worlds Okayest Band" a style described as "Laziness meets Energy" We talk about how the band formed, some influences on their sound, touring, an upcoming album, and more. Tune in today to hear all the details, social media links for the podcast and for the band are found below. Follow both if you enjoy, thanks for listening. Noise Avocation | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | The Crutches | YouTube | New Video
Mon, October 02, 2023
This week we are joined by our friend Kirchoff to talk a bit about some history of the bands around our hometown he has been in, We talk about the Tom Savini special effects makeup school, his time living in London, touring, the current state of music, and more! Tune in today to hear all about it. Follow us and the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, and wherever else. Podcast IG | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | Episode Playlist
Mon, September 25, 2023
This week we carry on where we left off in our "Best of Metal" episode series with the best metal albums of 1984 and 1985. We talk Bathory, Destruction, Posessed, WASP, and many more great bands from these two years. Tune in to check it out. Follow us on Instagram and let us know your favorite albums from these two years. Podcast Social Accounts Noise Avocation | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | Playlist
Mon, September 18, 2023
This week we got to sit down and talk with Kyle and Tyler of Houghton Hardcore Band "Suffer No Fools" we talk about their upcoming album, how the band formed, the current state of shows around Michigan, and much more! Tune in to hear the interview now. Share and tell your friends! Follow us and the band on Instagram below. Noise Avocation | Ryan | Jeremy | Suffer No Fools
Fri, September 08, 2023
Today is the release day of the latest record from death metal veterans "Dying Fetus". We are both huge fans of the band and wanted to drop a quick surprise episode on a Friday giving our thoughts and impressions of the latest album, tune into the episode to hear what we thought of the album and go pick it up at your local record store and at Relapse Records today! Podcast Social Links Noise Avocation | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | Dying Fetus | Relapse Records
Mon, September 04, 2023
This week we chat with Andrew Thorp King, author of "Failure Rules" a book written for Entrepreneurs, Creatives, and Life experience in learning to accept failure and build from it. Andrew has journeyed into many different branches of business including finance banking, running a record label, owning a gym, clothing company etc. and shares his experiences in the book. Tune into the interview as we talk banking, running a record label, cigars, hardcore bands new and old, the punk rock museum and more. Podcast Social Links Podcast IG | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | Andrew Thorp King IG | Purchase Failure Rules | Failure Rules Playlist
Mon, August 28, 2023
Continuing on from the last episode, Jeremy and I go over what we feel were the best metal albums to come out in 1982-83. Lots of classics in here and groundbreaking records for metal itself. We talk Anvil, Iron Maiden, Mercyful Fate, Venom etc. Tune in and let us know on social media your favorite albums from these 2 years. Podcast Social Links Instagram | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG |
Mon, August 21, 2023
This week Jeremy and I start the first episode in a series we are going to be releasing of best metal albums from 2 year spans. We started this off in 1980-1981 which is where most Heavy Metal music started to really flourish, yea it can be debated back and forth when it really started but in the 80s is where it flourished so we decided to start there. Tune in to the episode to take a trip down memory lane of albums you are probably already familiar with and some that you may not be. Rate the episode on your favorite streaming service and follow us on all social platforms below. Instagram | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | Spotify Playlist
Mon, August 14, 2023
This week Tristan of Barrow Hoard Records visits the Record Store and Podcast studio. We had him sit in with us for the 2nd time to talk about music he has upcoming, guitars and equipment, getting his first record pressed up at Third Man Records in Detroit, making an album remotely with artists across the world, and much more! A great interview that you don't want to miss. . Noise Avocation | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | Elyvilon | Barrow Hoard Records |
Mon, August 07, 2023
This week we have a conversation about two of the most influential and popular hip-hop albums to ever be released. Wu-Tang Enter The 36 Chambers and Forever. Many people tend to lean toward 36 Chambers as their favorite record of the two and we wanted to discuss our point of view on the two records and why the two of us like one more than the other, even though we love both records. We talk Wu-Tang solo albums, their career longevity, the impact they all had on music, and much more. Podcast Social Links Instagram | YouTube | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | Spotify Playlist
Mon, July 31, 2023
We are joined by Austin, vocalist from the Lansing metalcore band Dropped At Birth. We talk about how their band started, their plans moving forward, upcoming E.P., and much more. Tune in to hear all the details and checkout Dropped at Birth on all streaming services. Follow us and the band on Instagram. Instagram | YouTube | Ryan Instagram | Jeremy Instagram Dropped At Birth
Sat, July 22, 2023
This week we sat down to chat with Domenic Romeo from the new band End Reign who just released their debut album on Relapse Records "The Way of all Flesh is Decay" Dom is no stranger to the scene and has played in numerous bands over the years such as Integrity, Pulling Teeth, and more. Tune into the episode to hear us talk about the record, how the band formed, releasing the record, and much more! Follow the podcast on all social platforms and rate us on your favorite streaming service. Links for End Reign, A389 Records, and purchase link on Relapse are listed below. Podcast Social Links Instagram | YouTube | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | End Reign | A389 Records | Purchase the album here
Mon, July 17, 2023
This week we just chat about multiple different things. The Weeknd, End Reign new album, Wayne Kramer, and about some of our favorite music books whether they're biographies, autobiographies, whatever it is. Tune in to hear the convo from the back of the record store. Podcast Social Accounts Instagram | YouTube | Spotify Playlist | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG |
Mon, July 10, 2023
This week we interview James Aloisio, Vocalist of North Carolina Hardcore band "Ends of Sanity" who just recently released their 2nd E.P. "Eligible To Die" which you can stream now on all major platforms. We talk about the record itself, how the band formed, touring, and much more! Tune in to hear the interview. Follow the podcast and us on Instagram. We're on Threads now too! Link in our IG Instagram | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | Spotify Playlist Ends of Sanity IG | Daze Records Bandcamp
Mon, July 03, 2023
This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Jordan Joyes from Appalachian Punk Bluegrass band Gallows Bound. Jordan has recently just released her first solo single "Passing Ships" off her upcoming solo album. Tune in to the interview as we chat about the single, production, mastering, writing and much more. We talk tour stories, some Gallows Bound and have a ton of fun reminiscing about old shows. Follow the podcast on Instagram and your favorite streaming service for weekly episode updates. Follow Jordan and Gallows Bound on Instagram as well and stream her new single everywhere! Noise Avocation Instagram | YouTube | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG Jordan Joyes | Gallows Bound
Mon, June 26, 2023
This week we had the pleasure of interviewing the guitarist of Belgium Alternative band "Subatomic Strangers" our first international interview! We talk about their band, the most recent record "Special Satellite" touring, an upcoming record and more! Please follow the podcast on Instagram and your favorite streaming service. Instagram | YouTube | Ryan Instagram | Jeremy Instagram | Subatomic Strangers
Mon, June 19, 2023
This week we talk about some of our most wanted records that we have been in search of for a long while. What some things are worth now and more. We also talk about The Beatles AI album that is coming out this year and what that might be like sound and sales wise. Follow us on Instagram for weekly updates, follow the show on your favorite streaming service to automatically have new episodes every Monday. Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Ryan Instagram | Jeremy Instagram
Mon, June 12, 2023
In this week's episode we just press record and see where it takes us. We talk all sorts of different topics from current ticket prices, best selling albums on Discogs, most expensive items last month on Discogs, things we've been listening to, upcoming releases and represses, Metallica, Taylor Swift, and much more. Please follow the podcast on your favorite streaming service to stay up to date on new release episodes, follow and share on Instagram and thank you for listening. Podcast Social Accounts Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Ryan Instagram | Jeremy Instagram Spotify Playlist
Mon, June 05, 2023
This week we are joined by Alex & Justin of the bands "Hellmouth" and "Love Interest" We talk about their first upcoming show in over 7 years with Hellmouth, the new release of the Love Interest EP out Friday June 2nd, we talk records, touring, and music in general don't miss out on this great episode. Pre Order the upcoming Love Interest EP on Bandcamp Podcast Social Links Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Ryan Instagram | Jeremy Instagram Spotify Playlist Hellmouth Instagram | Love Interest Instagram
Mon, May 29, 2023
On this week's episode Jeremy and I discuss Artificial Intelligence and the effect that it may have or has had on music. We discuss some scenarios that could play out if AI was a main driving force in music, who would own the rights to the music, would the average listener care if they were listening to an AI generated song? Check out the episode to hear our thoughts on the topic. As always like, share, and follow the podcast on social media and your favorite streaming platform to stay up to date on all episodes. Podcast Social Links Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Ryan Instagram | Jeremy Instagram
Mon, May 22, 2023
This week we give you a handful of artists who we feel had a perfect run of albums in their career. It had to be from an artist who released 4 or more albums and post humous albums did not apply, simply studio albums only. There are obviously more artists with perfect run than just what we listed but we wanted to serve you up with a variety. Comment on our Instagram what some of your perfect runs are. Follow the show on your favorite streaming platform and share it on social media. Thank you for listening. Podcast Social Links Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Ryan Instagram | Jeremy Instagram Artists mentioned in the episode. The Smiths The Police Madball Warzone Death Billie Holiday Aesop Rock 2Pac
Mon, May 15, 2023
This week we had the pleasure of talking with Stu Bangas! We were both really looking forward to this interview. Tune in while we talk about Stu's career, how he got into making beats, influences, wrestling, and more! Stu Bangas: Instagram | YouTube | Patreon | Facebook | Young Bangas | Store Noise Avocation: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Ryan IG | Jeremy IG | Playlist
Mon, May 01, 2023
Most people have probably seen the movie "High Fidelity" and if you have not then check it out. This week we take a few of the Top 5 lists from the movie and incorporate them into our own episode where we give our Top 5 favorite albums to listen to on Monday, Top 5 Live Albums, and Top 5 songs about death. We also give a little recap of Record Store Day 2023 from Saturday at our store and how that went and some of the releases that we liked to see be put out. Please like, rate, follow us on social media, and share our stuff around. Thank you for listening. Podcast Social Accounts Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Spotify Playlist noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram | Jeremy Instagram
Mon, April 24, 2023
This week we talk it up with Wes Nihil. We talk about his latest project "Wicked Life of Crime" produced by Stu Bangas, an upcoming project with NYHC Legend Danny Diablo, some wild tour stories, Razor Blade Hand Grenade stories and much more. Don't miss out on the awesome interview. Follow our podcast social accounts for episode updates and more, follow Wes Nihil and checkout his music streaming everywhere. Podcast Social Accounts Instagram | Facebook | YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram | Jeremy Instagram Wes Nihil Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Wes Nihil Sampler Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3758vf0W4srYC89Dvnxflm?si=wWgnCVCTTbidNvzkBzrNWQ&dd=1
Mon, April 17, 2023
This week we go over how marketing and money behind bands can go on to manipulate sales numbers for their albums, number placement on billboards and how it has caused many other bands to be pushed to the side due to the amount of money that goes into some big named bands releases. We use Metallica and Overkill as a main example for the episode, Metallica recently released their 12th studio album "72 Seasons" on April 14th and Overkill released their 20th studio album "Scorched" on the same date, but the sales were astronomically different between the two bands and among Metallica and their contemporaries. Tune in to possibly learn some things about how sales numbers are figured and what makes bands like Metallica be able to sell over 135 million records in their career. Podcast Social Accounts Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Mon, April 10, 2023
This week we are joined by Frozen Soul guitarist Michael Munday. We talk about their upcoming record "Glacial Domination" being released via Century Media Records on May 19th, stream the singles everywhere, catch them on tour, and pre order your copy of the album and pick up some merch here , or pick it up at your local record store on release date. We talk about guitar equipment, movies, video games, recording, and more! Morbid Angel Donation Link RIP Fred Livingston Jr. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan IG Jeremy IG Frozen Soul IG Michael IG Spotify Playlist for the episode
Mon, April 03, 2023
In this week's episode we chat with Dan Sluka from Michigan Hardcore band Coalition. We revisit some of the glory days of Coalition with Dan, some insight into the recording of their albums, shows that they've played and so much more. Checkout Coalition's music on their bandcamp , you can stream "Breaking Point" on Spotify and Apple Music. Don't miss this great interview on a relic of Michigan Hardcore. Please follow the show, rate, share with your friends etc. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram Coalition Instagram Dan Instagram
Mon, March 27, 2023
In this week's episode we get together with Carl & Tanner from the bands Majesties, Obsequiae, Antiverse, and Inexorum. By now you've probably heard the debut album "Vast Reaches Unclaimed" from Melodic Death Metal band "Majesties" out via 20 Buck Spin Records. If you haven't heard it yet head do yourself a favor and check it out on all streaming platforms and pick your copy up here. Tune into the interview as we go over things about the debut album, creative process in writing, influence, melodeath, the other projects from Tanner & Carl and much more. Podcast Social Accounts Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram Majesties 20 Buck Spin Intro Track - "Ceres in Emerald Streams" - Obsequiae Music Included - "Across the Neverwhen" - Majesties
Mon, March 20, 2023
This week on the show we have two very special guests from Upstate Records with us. Mario & Kim join us as we talk about how their label came to fruition, some of the challenges they faced starting up the label building it from the ground up, what type of services their label offers, what makes them stand out from other labels and much more. We also preview a track off the new EP from their artist "Fury of Five" with the song "Revenge Doesn't Sleep" Pick up the new physical copies at the website here Podcast Social Links Facebook Instagram Email: noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram Checkout the Playlist for the episode on Spotify here Upstate Records Instagram To submit your band to the label please email info@upstaterecordsny.com
Mon, March 13, 2023
Join us on this week's episode with our very special guest Killbot!!! many of you probably have seen a Killbot video on YouTube, and if you haven't then head over to his channel in the link below and check him out! He covers a wide variety of topics in regard to music and is absolutely great. We talk about his start into YouTube, Collecting physical media, Concert stories, Ticket prices, Gwar, and much much more. You don't want to miss out on this great interview. Podcast Social Accounts Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Jeremy Killbot Instagram YouTube
Mon, March 06, 2023
Tune in to this week's episode with our friend John as a guest star on the podcast. We talk plenty about jazz, mostly Blue Note jazz in particular, how the company started, some of its earliest work and more. John shares with us some great stories about him meeting Miles Davis and Wynton Marsalis. Also, how he got into jazz and some of his and all of our favorites in the genre. We talk about the unfortunate passing of Wayne Shorter and his many contributions to music, his legacy, his musical catalog and influence and much more. We also get into some of the previous and current Tone Poet and Classic Series releases from Blue Note Records and the Acoustic Sounds Series from Verve. Enjoy! Like, Share, and Follow on social media accounts below. Podcast Social Accounts Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Jeremy John IG - @shunpikin_it_old_skool
Mon, February 27, 2023
This week we go over some of the banned album covers that are out there, and some of the ones that created controversy due to content on the cover. Some of these albums have hidden meanings and we get into a little bit of those also. Yes we know that we did not include The Beatles "Butcher Cover" but we kind of figured most people knew of it. We go over some new releases to check out and a couple upcoming projects to look into in the near future listed below. Podcast Social Accounts Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram New Releases Ty Farris - No Cosign Just Cocaine 5 Majesties - Vast Reaches Unclaimed Codefendants - This is the crime wave Illmatic - Watching the world burn Rome Streetz - Wasn't Built in a Day Hellripper - Warlocks Grim and Withered Hags
Mon, February 20, 2023
In this week’s episode we get into some of our favorite rap feuds and diss tracks and the stories behind them. Some of the funny lines within the diss tracks and how some of them escalated past what they should have. We talk a bit about the recent unfortunate passing of Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul and their impact on hip hop. Please share our episodes around and tell your musically interested friends. Follow us on social media below. Podcast Social Accounts Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Mon, February 13, 2023
Join us in this week's episode along with Joe and Bill of Detroit hardcore/hip-hop band Illmatic. We debut the unreleased song "Supreme" with feature from Detroit hip-hop artist "Guilty Simpson". We get into a whole bunch of details regarding the upcoming album "Watching The World Burn" out everywhere February 24th, we talk about the influences on the hip-hop and hardcore side side of things, get into past projects from members of the band, upcoming plans for more shows and songs from Illmatic and much much more don't miss out on this great interview. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram Illmatic Album Preorder and Ticket Discount Links https://www.ticketweb.com/event/illmatic-invoking-gods-fleshwound-dead-the-sanctuary-detroit-tickets/12832185 (ticket order link) https://www.upstaterecordsny.com/illmatic (album pre order link)
Mon, February 06, 2023
In this week’s episode we talk about artists who only put out one album. We all have an artist we love that their band broke up too soon or they passed away too early and weren’t able to put out more than one album. Jeremy and I go over some of our favorite one album wonders, check it out! Podcast Social Accounts Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram Episode 29 Sampler Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/43wqRZmkOvXLSOwNOn28kM?si=VXgbKarETDmgIQVrN2uK9A
Mon, January 30, 2023
This week we interview our friend Tristan of Barrow Hoard Records. We get into details about his various projects released by himself and other bands on the label, we discuss his musical inspirations and tastes and much more. Don't miss out on this great interview. Check out the new single from "Barrowking" "Granite Throne" on all streaming platforms. As always like, and follow the podcast for weekly updates on episodes and upcoming content. Podcast Social Tags Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram Tristan & Barrow Hoard Records Elyvilon Barrow Hoard Records https://barrowhoardrecords.bandcamp.com/
Mon, January 23, 2023
Join us in this weeks episode of Noise Avocation as we talk about the current state of vinyl sales in the industry and NOFX announcing their final tour and the end of their career as a band. We talk about the independent success of NOFX and what got them to the point they're at now, some stories involving the band, the success of Fat Wreck Chords and much more. As always please like, share, follow, tell your friends etc. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Mon, January 16, 2023
In this week's episode Jeremy and I give our take on the latest album from the godfather of all things punk rock Iggy Pop with album "Every Loser" released January 6th 2023. We dive into the tracks, guest features, how it compares to his earlier solo work and much more. We also talk a bit about the recent unfortunate passing of Lisa Marie Presley and of Jeff Beck. Please like, share, comment, subscribe etc. etc. Tell your musically inclined friends about the show. If you have a band and you're looking to get your music out there feel free to reach out to us on any media platform. Thank you for listening. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram Intro Music by Illmatic from the upcoming album "Watching The World Burn" Singles are streaming on all services https://upstaterecords.bandcamp.com/album/illmatic-watching-the-world-burn
Mon, January 09, 2023
It is the first episode of the year and we're happy to be back to doing what we love, bringing you the latest and greatest music. This week we have an early inside look into the new album from death metal pioneers Obituary, returning with their latest album "Dying of Everything" We talk a bit about the unfortunate passing of Gangsta Boo of Three Six Mafia and we also introduce a new band Inanimus with their latest album and play you a couple tracks from the album. Mentioned in the episode was a playlist of Gangsta Boo material to check out and below is that list. -We Ain't Playin -Where dem dollaz at? -Nasty Trick -M-Town Representatives -Mask 2 My Face Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram Barrow Hoard Records & Inanimus Bandcamp https://barrowhoardrecords.bandcamp.com/music https://inanimus.bandcamp.com/
Mon, December 19, 2022
In this weeks episode we give you a list of 20 essential hip-hop albums. If hypothetically someone had never heard hip-hop before or wanted to get into it but had no idea where to start, this is what we would consider the blueprint for the genre. So tune in to hear our take on it as we wrap up the end of the year with this episode. As always like, share, follow, and rate the podcast. Happy Holidays from Noise Avocation. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Mon, December 12, 2022
In this week's episode, Jeremy and I go over what we believe makes a good record store. We get into what we like to see in a record store and what we don't like to see, the elements that make up a good store, and even shout out some of our favorite stores around Michigan that we have been to. As always like, share, and follow on whatever social media you use. We appreciate you listening in. A special shout-out to Satellite Records in Kalamazoo MI, if you’re in the area check them out. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Mon, December 05, 2022
In this weeks episode Jeremy and I go over some of our favorite releases to come out this year. A lot of great metal, hip-hop and other genres released music this year and this is some of what we thought was the best. We talk a bit about each of the releases with some history of the band, how their sound has developed, their artwork and much more. As always like, share, rate, follow etc. Tell your friends who are into music too! Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram Best of List Immolation - Acts of God Obituary- Cause of Death Live Infection Devil Master - Ecstasies of Never Ending Night Maceration - It Never Ends Animals as Leaders - Parrhesia Jack White - Fear of The Dawn Sumerlands - Dreamkiller Ghost - Impera Marlowe - Marlowe 3 Czarface - Czarmageddon Benny The Butcher - Tana Talk 4 Ty Farris - Fluorescent Mud Apollo Brown - This Must be the place The Interrupters - In The Wild Terror - Pain into Power Black Thought & Danger Mouse - Cheat Codes Lorna Shore - Pain Remains Vinnie Paz - Tortured in the name of gods unconditional love Municipal Waste - Electrified Brain Bloodbath - Survival of the Sickest Stormruler - Sacred rites & black magick Worm - Bluenothing
Mon, November 28, 2022
In this weeks episode we wrap up our final installment on the short series of Black Metal episodes we have been releasing. We talk about some of the crimes, stage performances, and just the general craziness that revolved around the black metal scene in the early days. We talk Melodic vs LoFi black metal and we wrap up the episode with a hilarious game of "Ikea or Black Metal?" As always like and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Rate us on your podcast apps and tell your musically interested friends! Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram Gaahl Interview https://youtu.be/32iX5lbVDto Gorgoroth Poland Show https://youtu.be/D5J4jcCr9Og
Mon, November 21, 2022
Join us on this weeks episode where we build off of the previous with another set of black metal bands for you to check out. Below will be the bands in order listed for anybody looking to get into them. We talk about each of these bands a bit and their sound, location, stage imagery and much more. As always like, share, and follow our social media and tell your music loving friends. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram -Dark Funeral -Thulcandra -1349 -Kekht Arakh -Devil Master -Moonlight Sorcery -Carpathian Forest -Numenorean -Daeva -Wolves in the Throne Room -Stormkeep -Stormruler -Agalloch -Behemoth -Watain -Summon -Grima -Ninkharsag -Belphegor
Tue, November 15, 2022
In this weeks episode Jeremy and I have crafted together a Black Metal starter pack of 15 of the essential albums within the genre. We start to kick off the change of season with our favorite of seasonal music. We go over bands like Darkthrone, Bathory, Dissection, Emperor and more. Below is the list of albums in order mentioned in the episode. As always please like and share the show and let your musically interested friends know too. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram Venom - Black Metal Mayhem - De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas Darkthrone - A Blaze in The Northern Sky Darkthrone - Under A Funeral Moon Darkthrone - Transylvanian Hunger Immortal - At the Heart of Winter Burzum - Filosofem Rotting Christ - Passage to Arcturo Bathory - Self Titled Bathory - The Return of Darkness and Evil Emperor - In the Nightside Eclipse Gorgoroth - Pentagram Dimmu Borgir - Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia Cradle of Filth - Principle of Evil Made Flesh Dissection - Storm of the Lights Bane
Mon, November 07, 2022
In this weeks episode we talk about some of the most recent releases in metal, hip hop, and other genres. We talk a bit about the new Darkthrone album and start to get in to some icy tunes for the change of weather here in Michigan. We talk more about 20 Buck Spin Label and their roster and much more. Below is the list of albums we talked about during the episode if anyone wants to check them out. As always like follow and share on IG, Facebook etc. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram Daeva - Through Sheer Will and Black Magic Moonlight Sorcery - Piercing Through The Frozen Eternity Worm - Bluenothing Stormruler - Sacred Rites & Black Magic Faceless Burial - At the foothills of deliration Sumerlands - Dreamkiller Devil Master - Ecstasies of never ending night Bloodbath - Survival of the sickest Westside Gunn - 10 Rome Streetz - Kiss the ring Ty Farris - Florescent Mud Bronze Nazareth - If you're worried you should be Marlowe - Marlowe 3 Trombone Shorty - Lifted Open Mike Eagle - Component System with the auto reverse Roc Marciano & Alchemist - Elephant Man's Bones
Mon, October 31, 2022
In this episode we cover a few different topics. Briefly about some Blues music and the origins and what it takes to create the sound. We go over bands we have been listening to currently or recently found that are new or new to us. How authenticity in musical content is important to the songwriting. Tools we use to finding new music and much more. As always like and share the episodes and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube etc. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Mon, October 24, 2022
In this week's episode Jeremy and I go over a bunch of the most popular songs to be released, that are actually covers of other artists songs. Some things made more popular by the artist that covered it than the original. There were actually quite a few on the list that surprised us when we put together this episode that we didn't know were covers either, As always like, follow and share on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube etc. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Mon, October 17, 2022
In this week's episode we go over the pioneering punk bands that helped influence the sound and style of bands like The Ramones. Sex Pistols, The Dead Boys etc. We break down some details about The Stooges, MC5, Velvet Underground and more. As always like and share the episode and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube etc for updates. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Mon, October 10, 2022
On this weeks episode we go over some of the best and our personal favorite hip-hop debut albums. Dating back to the 80's for releases we cover a pretty broad range of different artists and probably still left out a ton. We talk about some of the biggest record labels in the 90's like Def Jam and Tommy Boy, Wu-Tang Solo albums, some rap beefs and more! We give a shoutout to Drink Champs and My Expert Opinion podcasts for supplying some of the best hip-hop interviews around, and Get on Down company for supplying some of the best hip hop records around. As always like and share the content on IG the link is below and stay tuned for more content, Thank you everyone listening. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Mon, October 03, 2022
We put together a Jazz "starter pack" of albums that we thought would set someone who is looking to get into Jazz in the right direction of where to start. There are a ton of different options and a lot of variations of Jazz, we prefer the Hard Bop style like Art Blakey, Lee Morgan etc. We will probably put together a few more of these for other genres of music also. Below is the list in the order we listed it in the show for reference, hopefully we were able to set some curious listeners in the right direction. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram Miles Davis - Kind of Blue John Coltrane - Blue Train/A Love Supreme Art Blakey - Moanin Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus Lee Morgan - The Sidewinder Cannonball Adderley - Somethin' Else Chet Baker - Chet Baker Sings Billie Holiday - Lady in Satin Wayne Shorter - Speak no evil Ella Fitzgerald - Cole Porter Songbook Thanks for listening! Follow us on IG and share the episodes! www.instagram.com/noise_avocation
Mon, September 26, 2022
Jeremy and I go over some of our favorite movie soundtracks. From compilations to original scores we discuss our choices with each other and talk a bit about the movies themselves. Head over to our Instagram to let us know your favorite movie soundtracks. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Mon, September 19, 2022
Join us as we go through details about various different Vinyl Subscription services. From ones we have used personally or that we know people who have. We go through services like Vinyl Me Please, Third Man Vault, Gimme Metal and more! Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Thu, September 15, 2022
Join Jeremy and I as we go through the newly released RSD Black Friday list and give our thoughts and comments on the upcoming releases and the quality of the choices for the list. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube etc. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Mon, September 12, 2022
Join us for Episode 9 of Noise Avocation Podcast. We bring in our friend Jameson to talk with us about his upcoming projects as a new producer and things that influenced him to start making beats in general. We talk some of our favorite beats and songs, the producers that made them, hip hop groups and much more. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube etc. for episode updates and other things. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Fri, September 09, 2022
We go over our personal worst to best of The Ramones studio albums. Our favorites ended up being way different than each others which made for a good conversation. We drop some Ramones facts that you may or may not have known already and talk about a few key points in their career. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Mon, September 05, 2022
Join us for episode 7 where we break down some of our favorite supergroups across all genres. We talk groups from Cream, Czarface, Bloodbath and more. Then to make the episode more exciting we cooked up our own fantasy supergroups of multiple genres. Metal, Punk, Jazz, Hip-Hop and a custom group that is open to anybody living or dead to be placed into, which ended up making some pretty awesome groups. Please Follow and share our Instagram, Facebook, YouTube etc Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Sun, August 28, 2022
Join us on this weeks episode as we debate our favorite albums between The Cure and Carcass. We talk why these albums are better to us individually and how they helped or hurt their career. How the sound of the bands changed from these albums and things they helped influence as well. If there are artists you're curious to hear us talk about or any music related topic please reach out to our IG which I will place links for below in this description. I realized that I kept shortening "Symphonies of Sickness" by Carcass to just Symphonies, just to clear that up for anyone. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Mon, August 15, 2022
Join us this week as Jeremy and I talk about Record Store Day, record delays, factors involved in the pressing delays and the varying prices in records. We talk about how RSD is heading more and more toward a cash grab and away from its original purpose of helping to promote independent record stores. Also, the many things that are causing the crazy long wait times to get new things pressed up. How common albums with already millions in quantity already in existence are being given top priority in being pressed about smaller artists trying to get their new music to be heard. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube etc. for show updates Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Sat, August 06, 2022
Join us on episode 4 where Jeremy and I break down 5 albums each that had an impact on our lives in one way or another. We go through things we discovered 20+ years ago of many different genres and discuss how and why they had an impact on us at the time in our lives, and what type of music these discoveries led us to. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Sun, July 31, 2022
Join us as we talk about one of the greatest bands you've never heard of, The Replacements. We break down the progression of the career of the band and get into some hilarious stories about their stage antics, and how it seemed at points that they intentionally sabotaged their own career. There is a ton of details listed into this episode and it was a lot of fun to get into all these faults and fails that made up The Replacements. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Mon, July 25, 2022
Join us as we give a quick review of Jack White's newly released album "Entering Heaven Alive" and talk about his previous album as well as things he has done for records and music in general. Such as his record label Third Man Records, and the impact they have had on the resurgence of physical media. We also discuss Daru Jones a little and some of Jack's other companion musicians. Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
Fri, July 22, 2022
Our first episode. Just a quick intro to the podcast, ourselves, and what were going to be doing in this podcast. We talk briefly about Sa-Roc and how she sort of gave us the idea to put this podcast together being an unknown artist who more people should appreciate. (apologies for any audio issues, its a learning process bear with us) Podcast Social Links Instagram Facebook YouTube noiseavocation@gmail.com Ryan Instagram Jeremy Instagram
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