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Host Ray Harkins dives deep with creators of independent culture from musicians, artists and other interesting people to find out what inspires them, how they came to be and many other unexpected places.

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Host Ray Harkins dives deep with creators of independent culture from musicians, artists and other interesting people to find out what inspires them, how they came to be and many other unexpected places.

    Aaron Bruno from AWOLNation, The Barbarians of California and Insurgence

    Aaron Bruno from AWOLNation, The Barbarians of California and Insurgence

    Boy oh boy I am happy to bring you this conversation, not even a torrential downpour here in Southern California could prevent it. Thrilled to have Aaron Bruno from AWOLNation, Insurgence and his newest project, The Barbarians of California on the show. We chat about his life in the Valley outside of Los Angeles, the craziest places he's heard his music playing and why as a grown adult, he feels compelled to play in a hardcore band now. Enjoy this super sized conversation! 

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    • 1 hr 33 min
    Maha Shami from No Man

    Maha Shami from No Man

    In this highly engaging chat, we bring in Maha Shami from No Man who is the lead vocalist from the band. They are on the verge of releasing their new LP on Iodine Recordings called "Glitter and Spit" which is a barn burner. We discuss with Maha her upbringing in Texas, the unconventional ways her family supported the DC scene and her opposition to the occupation of Palestine (which is an important subject not only now, but always). Dig in and enjoy! 

    Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) 

    Weekly Recommendation Playlist

    Theme Song by Tapestry Gold

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    Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. 

    Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Jeff Jenkins from Codeseven

    Jeff Jenkins from Codeseven

    Codeseven is an absolutely incredible band that everyone should listen to and pay attention to, full stop. They released a new record called "Go Let It In" that knocked my socks off and continues to do so. It only made sense to bring Jeff Jenkins, the vocalist of the band, onto the podcast! We toured together many moons ago and has always been an incredibly thoughtful and introspective dude and this conversation showcases that. We discuss why him and Tom Delonge are right about aliens, self reflection and of course JNCO Jeans. Pull up your brains and dig in. 

    Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) 

    Weekly Recommendation Playlist

    Theme Song by Tapestry Gold

    Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube

    Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. 

    Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Lexi Reyngoudt from Spaced

    Lexi Reyngoudt from Spaced

    Excited to welcome on Lexi Reyngoudt, the vocalist for Buffalo hardcore band Spaced! They are about to drop their new LP on Revelation Records later this month so hop on it and pre-save/pre-order now! We chop it up about life in Buffalo, her love for K-Pop fandom and teaching. It's a wide ranging chat from a band you will be hearing more about in the future! 

    Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) 

    Weekly Recommendation Playlist

    Theme Song by Tapestry Gold

    Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube

    Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. 

    Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. 
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Steve Jennings from Spark of Life

    Steve Jennings from Spark of Life

    Spark of Life is a band that many of you most likely haven't been exposed to, that doesn't mean you shouldn't get to know Steve Jennings, the vocalist of said band. They started in the late 90's, signed a record deal in the 2000's with a Fat Wreck Chords imprint, toured the world with bands like Rise Against and Good Riddance but like all creative pursuits...life got in the way. Steve and his band mate Nicholas stayed friends and after a many year hiatus...are back and working with New Age Records. All that to say, Steve was a great discussion and I think emblematic of many of our experiences with bands/creative pursuits that don't pan out as we intended but take on an important life of their own. Steve and I discuss how amazing Strife is, the bands friendship with Rise Against and a whole lot more. 

    Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) 

    Weekly Recommendation Playlist

    Theme Song by Tapestry Gold

    Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube

    Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. 

    Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Will Killingsworth from Orchid & Bucket Full of Teeth

    Will Killingsworth from Orchid & Bucket Full of Teeth

    In these descriptions I try not to trip over hyperbolic language, but I am absolutely thrilled to have Will Killingsworth on the show today not only for his important record work at Dead Air Studios but also his musical output with bands like Orchid, Bucket Full of Teeth, Ampere and many more. He's a true lifer and someone who has focused on all of the principles that make up this DIY community and let it consume them. We are celebrating the fact that the entire Bucket Full of Teeth discography is now up on streaming services and LP courtesy of the fine folks at Iodine Recordings. Enjoy this conversation! 

    Listen to the Official Outbreak Podcast here (executive produced by yours truly) 

    Weekly Recommendation Playlist

    Theme Song by Tapestry Gold

    Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube

    Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. 

    Evil Greed is a highly curated merchandise provider from Berlin, Germany with fast, worldwide shipping and features stores from bands like Power Trip, Deafheaven, Nails, Russian Circles and so much more. Use  promo code 100WORDS for 10% off your first order today!   
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
414 Ratings

414 Ratings

JaredG728 ,

Amazing interviews

This is a great podcast. The interviewer is very well educated in the subject. Does his homework to make sure to ask accurate questions. The episode with Rama Mayo made me go back to all those amazing records he put out.

lifefromloam ,

This show is amazing

I’ve been listening to 100 Words or Less for several years now. It’s been so long hearing the show every week that Ray the host feels like a friend I’m catching up with each week rather than just the host of a show I listen to. I love the content of the interviews and the guests are varied and insightful. I will always recommend this show to any fan of independent music.

Ccmmhh ,

you should listen

Absolutely love all the new music this podcast brings into my world! Ray’s passion for independent music really shines here.

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