From the vault interviews: Matt Skiba talks surfing, bikes, and Alkaline Trio

The first installment (right in time for Halloween season) is Matt Skiba ( Alkaline Trio/ blink-182). There are three video clips below,- two where Skiba talks about his love for surfing and motorcycles that was recorded on his bus prior to a show in Houston. The last video ( very dark quality) is from Warped Tour where I interviewed Skiba on the bus, and includes which includes interesting information about the never-made “American Scream” video, and the one song the band would never cover.

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#blink30- The top 30 blink-182 songs to celebrate 30 years of crappy punk rock

Well, I guess this is growing up. Legendary pop-punk band blink-182 will mark 30 years as a band in 2022. While fans are feeling the nostalgia from a truly important legacy that went from “crappy punk rock” to one of the biggest, and most influential bands in the world, what better time to count down the top 30 blink songs of all time? Throughout this post there will also be rare photos, and links to past interviews I’ve done with the band. Let’s celebrate a band that has meant so much to many.

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MUSIC: The top 10 albums of 2021

As 2021 comes to an end, here are the 10 albums of the year that features diverse genres from hard core , indie, hip-hop and alternative.

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MUSIC: The 13 best Alkaline Trio songs

There are certain bands and songs that just hit differently depending on the time of year. As fall weather hits, and autumn and Halloween approaches, it is always a good time to re-visit Alkaline Trio’s discography. Below are the 13 (appropriate number considering the band’s aesthetic) best Alk3 songs.

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