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Last Call With New Found Glory

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:09:34 -0800

As seen on TheRadReport.com : New Found Glory recently released the full length album Radiosurgery. They stopped by the Mevio studios to play a few songs and answer this week's Last Call.

Interview with Boots Electric by Eddie DaRoza

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:50:55 -0800

As seen on TheRadReport.com: Boots Electric aka Jesse Hughes recently stopped by San Francisco to party, talk about his new album Honky Kong, and a little on life.

NOFX debut The Occupy Song at OccupySF

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:07:28 -0800

As seen on TheRadReport.com: Last night NOFX debuted their new protest hymn ‘The Occupy Song’ at OccupySF. Amongst police in riot gear, tents, protesters, cable cars, homeless people, tourists, and a giant bridge, Fat Mike and Melvin played the new song first to a small crowd at the Ferry Building and then leading a march up Market Street. The group congregated in the road near the Federal Reserve San Francisco building were they surrounded by tourists and police.

CMJ 2011: States Interview

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:36:35 -0700

As seen on TheRadReport.com :

The Nashville based band States, composed of Mindy White, Stephen Laurenson, and Bryan Laurenson, interview at CMJ 2011 in New York City.

States has recently released their debut full length album Room To Run.

More interviews, photos, and videos on theradreport.com

Blink-182 Concert Review - 10.5.11

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:12:31 -0700

Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, and Matt & Kim concert review from the Honda Civic Tour. More on TheRadReport.com .

Outside Lands 2011 Concert Review

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:39:55 -0700

Outside Lands concert review with guests Jackie Hollywood and Dorian Douglass.

More on theradreport.com .

Warped Tour 2011 Concert Review

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:28:47 -0700

How fun is the summer parking lot party known as the Warped Tour. We attended the Warped Tour at Mountain View, and here are a few of our thoughts. Have a feeling we'll be back when they come through California later in 2011.

More on theradreport.com .

The Expendables Interview at Warped Tour 2011

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:24:00 -0700

As a teenager in Santa Cruz we spent many nights watching The Expendables perform in living rooms at house parties around town. Almost a decade later Eddie DaRoza meets up with the guys at Warped Tour 2011, and had a quick chat with singer Geoff Weers.

More on theradreport.com .

Pepper interview at Warped Tour 2011

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:12:27 -0700

After a long day of music and drinking, at Warped Tour 2011, I sat down for a conversation with Yesod Williams of the Hawaiian band Pepper. In this interview we talk about their new album, upcoming tour plans, Motley Crue, and condoms.

More on theradreport.com .

The Kooks Concert Review (San Francisco - June 22nd 2011)

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:25:31 -0700

The Kooks performed some new songs off Junk of the Heart at a special show in San Francisco on June 22nd. I attended the concert, and shot a few pictures. Here are a few thoughts.

More on theradreport.com .

Motley Crue Concert Review - San Francisco (June 15, 2011)

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:30:40 -0700

Long live the Crue! Motley Crue is on the road with Poison and the New York Dolls. We caught the fourth show of the tour, when they stopped in San Francisco to play at the legendary Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. And here's a few thoughts.

More on theradreport.com .

Interview: The Sounds and 'Something To Die For'

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:19:20 -0700

Have you ever been to a concert by The Sounds? They're fun. Fun like only Swedish new wave indie rockers can do. Recently we met up with the band in San Fran for a show, and to party our asses off. We talked to guitarist Jesper Anderberg about their new album, Something To Do For, and a few other items on the agenda. Check it out.

More on theradreport.com .

Drunk Guy (Almost) at Coachella

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:12:00 -0700

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Behind The Hair: 30 Years of Music and Hair Spray

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:28:10 -0700

From mohawks to emo to corn rows to aquanet, here's a look at how music has influenced hair styles over the last 30 years.

Thanks for Michael Butler, Jackie & Martina, and Eddie DaRoza for contributing.

Check out the latest punk and indie music, news and videos on theradreport.com .

INTERVIEW: Joe Sib of California Calling

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:45:00 -0700

While most of us were gluing patches of our favorite bands to our jackets and backpacks, Joe Sib was hanging around with them. The West Coast disk jockey spent the better part of the '80s and '90s collecting stories about Joe Strummer and Joey Ramone and Tim Armstrong and just everybody else in the world of punk rock. California Joe has stitched together a collection of those stories, along with some photos and music, into an hour long show that is part comedy and part history. California Calling is what it's called, and we got a chance to talk about it right before the show.

All Ya Need Is Love... Songs!

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:28:57 -0800

The Beatles wanted you to hold hands and the Rolling Stones wanted you to spend the night together. The Bee Gees asked How Deep Is Your Love? while David Lee Roth told you Everybody Wants Some!.

Here's a quick conversation on love songs with video bloggers Michael Butler, Sarah Austin, Bekah Austin, and Eddie DaRoza .

Check out the latest punk and indie music, news and videos on theradreport.com .

Yo! Yo! Yo! White Rappers

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:46:12 -0800

Since the dawn of time there has been beats. And then there has been white people ruining those beats. Or have they? Let's talk white rapping!

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Band Fights! Feuds, Brawls, Battles and Beefs

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:15:40 -0800

Band fights are as rock and roll as groupies, lawn seats, and backstage passes. From Axl Rose and Vince Neil to Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls. A few video bloggers talk about their favorite fights in music history.

Featuring Eddie DaRoza of The Rad Report, Michael Butler the Rock and Roll Geek, and Jackie & Martina of Music Video Reform School.

Be sure to check out the latest punk, indie, an alternative videos, music, news, and commentary on theradreport.com.

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Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:55:00 -0800

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Interview with Mt. Desolation

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:15:25 -0800

Keane members Tim and Jesse have started a fantastic alt-country band called Mt. Desolation . The music takes a lot of inspiration from Jack Kerouac and his book Desolation Angels. We had a chance to talk to the guys about the band's origins and a couple stories behind the music.

Be sure to check out the latest punk, indie, and alternative news, videos, and music on theradreport.com.

Memorable Momements in Music Fashion

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:22:00 -0800

A group of video bloggers and musicians talk about their favorite, and not so favorite, moments in music fashion. Featuring Eddie DaRoza, Sarah Austin, Jackie & Martina, the Rock and Roll Geek, and Shinobi Ninja. Check out more on theradreport.com.

Interview: Brooklyn's own Shinobi Ninja

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:16:54 -0800

In fall 2010 the Brooklyn based band Shinobi Ninja spent a couple weeks on the West Coast, playin' shows and having fun. We chilled with them for a little bit one evening in San Francisco. Here's a quick chat for The Rad Report.

INTERVIEW: The Darlings at Warped Tour 2010

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:16:05 -0700

South Bay punk rock band The Darlings played the first leg of Warped Tour this summer. The Rad Report had a quick chat with the guys on the second day of the tour in Northern California.

INTERVIEW: Face To Face at Warped Tour 2010

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:11:12 -0700

Face To Face hit Warped Tour for their 5th summer in 2010. The California punk band was there the very first year in 1995. Eddie DaRoza of The Rad Report talks to them about the changes of the tour, and their first new album in a few years.

INTERVIEW: Hey Champ on Smirnoff Ice, Star, and Scary Boobies

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:57:05 -0700

Checking in with Hey Champ for a discussion on their new album 'Star', being nerdy, dolphin boobies, and Smirnoff Ice. Interview by Eddie DaRoza. More on theradreport.com.

Interview: Free Energy chillin, drinking wine, talking about music

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:17:15 -0700

Free Energy interview by Eddie DaRoza of The Rad Report in San Francisco. The guys are on tour in support of their debut release ' Stuck on Nothing '. Check out more on theradreport.com.

INTERVIEW: Enter Shikari at Warped Tour 2010

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:34:30 -0700

The Londoners Enter Shikari are pulling in some of the best crowds at Warped Tour 2010 this summer. Eddie DaRoza of The Rad Report sat down with the guys for a chat on Day Two of the punk rock music festival.

For more Warped Tour coverage and alternative, punk, and indie music news be sure to check out theradreport.com.

AM Taxi - An Interview with The Rad Report

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:05:26 -0700

EMI artists AM Taxi recently released their debut anthem packed album 'We Don't Stand A Chance.' The boys will be on Warped Tour 2010 all summer long, so we had a quick chat with them about their punk roots and their classic rock and roll anthems.

Check out more at theradreport.com

Interview: 30 Seconds to Mars on The Rad Report

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:04:29 -0700

Interview with Tomo from 30 Seconds to Mars

The Dirty Heads Interview by Eddie DaRoza

Fri, 07 May 2010 10:39:46 -0700

The Dirty Heads have been playing up and down the coast of California for years. We've had some great times partying at their club shows from Santa Cruz to San Diego. This time around they played a sold-out show, supporting Sublime W/ Rome, at the 3,000 seat Fox Theatre in Oakland.

We checked in with the band before their show and talked about the time we shared a good nut kicking, and writing college thesis essays.

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Frank Turner Interview by The Rad Report

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:24:45 -0700

Frank Turner is one of the most interesting and enjoyable musicians around right now. His latest album, Poetry of the Deed, is absolutely fantastic from top to bottom. (And the old stuff is pretty darn good to.) If you haven't had a listen it is highly recommended.

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Shooting the breeze with Hockey

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:39:30 -0700

We spent an evening with Hockey at the punk venue Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco. Before the show we met up with the guys for a quick convo on life, and things. Have a look.

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In Bed With Har Mar Superstar

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:45:12 -0800

I wonder how many people have been in Har Mar Superstar's bed? If the legend is true I'm guessing a lot. We met up with the eccentric artist at the Phoenix Hotel the morning after his show in San Francisco; to talk about his latest album, his vodka sponsor, when he lost his virginity, and why he's in love with unicorns. Check it out.

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The Light Inside V.V. Brown

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:41:51 -0800

V.V. Brown wrote a few songs on her debut album, Traveling Like The Light, about her break up with "one particular arsehole" . It's hard to imagine anyone being an arsehole to the lively and lovely V.V., but it did happen and out of the ashes came he wonderful music.

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The fire inside AFI: interview in Santa Cruz.

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:28:01 -0800

In 1996 AFI rolled through Santa Cruz, California and played a $6 show for 100 people at the Vets hall. It was my first punk show and cost me six bucks. Fourteen years later I told Jade and Hunter that story as we sat in their bus five blocks down the road from the venue they played way back when. This time through Santa Cruz they have two platinum albums under their belt and another gold doesn't look far off.

We caught up with AFI in Santa Cruz, Calif., and talked to them about their new album (Crash Love), their new music video (Beautiful Thieves), Hunter's shoes and the duality of A Fire Inside. Check it out.

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Dirt Nasty Interview - As Nasty As He Wants To Be

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:18:12 -0800

We danced the night away at the Dirt Nasty show and then sat down with the West Coast rapper for a one-on-one to discuss his new album and how he got his start in music. The new album, Nasty As I Want To Be , will drop this March and features guest spots from Mark Ronson, LMFAO, Too Short, and many more. Dirt says the album will have "the same themes as the first album - which is like comedy, Hollywood, point of view from an actor in Hollywood making fun of Hollywood but over more uptempo party sh-t."

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Interview with the Avalanche that is Wolfmother

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:38:01 -0800

A particular guitar hero once described a Wolfmother concert as "like an avalanche on your head." After spending the day with the band we can absolutely say that is the truth. A few nights ago we met up with the avant-retro rockers at their show in Oakland, Calif. My bell is still ringing. We chatted it up with bassist Ian Pares. Asked him a few questions about life. A few questions about music. Check it out.

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Backstage With The Almost

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:27:11 -0800

We caught up with alternative rock band The Almost at the Warfield in San Francisco when they cruised into town for their tour with The Used . We talked the new album ( Monster Monster ), the new music video ( Hands ), who's married and who cooks dinner. Check it out!

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Shwayze Let's It Beat: New Album, New Tour, Free Beers. Yes.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:12:50 -0800

The Rad Report chatted it up with Shwayze around a week or so before their new album ' Let It Beat' hit shelves. We talked a little about the new sound and the new tour - on the road with LMFAO for the Party Rock Tour. Plus a little about how the band came to be, and where's the best place to hit Shwayze up for free beers. I know the spot! Check it out.

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Dirty Penny - Young And Reckless And On The Rad Report

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:37:08 -0700

The Rad Report caught up with Santa Cruz rock band Dirty Penny at their CD release party for their second album Young & Reckless . We dive into their album, their tour with Vains of Jenna , and WTF happened to Spanky's nose. Backflips anyone?

Check out Dirty Penny on their website DirtyPennySucks.com.

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