by thiswasthescene@gmail.com | Oct 16, 2026 | Blog, Cali, Emo
Episode 293: Anakin w/ Jonathan Wessel Follow my InstagramSponsor the Podcast!Give me money on my Patreon Anakin is a San Diego alternative rock band formed in 2010, blending heavy guitars, spacey synths, and catchy melodies. Drawing inspiration from Weezer, HUM,...
by thiswasthescene@gmail.com | Sep 11, 2026 | Cali, Podcast, Punk
Episode 291: No Motiv w/ Roger Camero Follow my InstagramJoin my Street Team!Give me money on my Patreon No Motiv is a punk rock band from Oxnard, California, that emerged from the Southern California scene in the mid-1990s. Known for blending melodic punk,...
by thiswasthescene@gmail.com | May 1, 2026 | Cali, Podcast, Punk
Episode 281: The Mimsies w/ Casey Castille Follow my Instagram here The Mimsies were an underground band associated with the late 1990s and early 2000s DIY music scene. Their sound combined straightforward melodic elements with a raw, unpolished style typical of...
by thiswasthescene@gmail.com | Apr 17, 2026 | Cali, Podcast, Punk
Episode 280: The Bombpops w/ Jen Razavi Follow my Instagram here The The Bombpops are a San Diego punk band known for blending fast, melodic riffs with emotionally honest lyrics. Fronted by Jen Razavi and Poli van Dam, their dual vocals give their songs a raw,...
by thiswasthescene@gmail.com | Feb 27, 2026 | Cali, Podcast, Punk
Episode 277: Tsunami Bomb w/ Dominic Davi Click here to sign up for Patreon B-Sides Formed in late 90s Northern California, Tsunami Bomb stood out immediately, blending sharp lyrics, melodic hooks, keyboards as a true lead instrument, and dual female vocals into a...
by thiswasthescene@gmail.com | Jan 23, 2026 | Cali, Emo, Podcast, Punk
Episode 274: Over It w/ Peter Munters Over It were a pop-punk outfit that emerged in 1998 from Alexandria, Virginia and later planted roots in Orange County, California. With high-energy hooks and relentless touring through the early 2000s, they carved out a place for...
