On this episode of Hardcore Dropout, I talk with Mike Sugars from Psycho-Frame about their brutal new album Salvation Laughs in the Face of a Grieving Mother. We get into what it means to sign with Sharptone Records, how the band went from a side project to a full-time touring machine, and the deathcore influences that shaped their sound. If you’re into heavy riffs, dark lyrics, and bands leveling up fast, don’t miss this one.

On this episode I sit down with Tyson Evans from Crooked Teeth to talk about growing up on Jimmy Eat World, Green Day, and Blink-182 — and how those bands shaped the songs he writes now. We also discuss bands taking creative leaps and outgrowing their expectations. Tyson breaks down what it’s like writing with Nic Long (Blink 182, MGK) and how hardcore influenced him in ways you wouldn't immediately know just by listening to his music.

In this episode, I sit down with Keith Barney of Eighteen Visions and Throwdown to dig into his roots in the Orange County hardcore scene. We kick things off with a look back at his first band, Adamantium, before diving deep into the legacy of Until the Ink Runs Out—a defining album in the Eighteen Visions catalog. We talk about the band’s sound, their evolution over the years, and the wild ride of their career. Whether you’re a fan of metallic hardcore or just love hearing how scenes and sounds come together, this one’s packed with stories you won’t want to miss.