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SideOneDummy Records was founded in 1995 by Joe Sib and Bill Armstrong, who combined their separate labels, SideOne Records and Dummy Recordings, into one independent operation. Over the years, the label helped introduce bands like Flogging Molly, The Gaslight Anthem, and Gogol Bordello to wider audiences. Its catalog also includes releases from PUP and Jeff Rosenstock, reflecting its strong connection to punk and alternative music. sideonedummy.com Before building the label, Sib made his own mark on the scene as the frontman of Wax and later 22 Jacks. He eventually brought that same energy into stand-up comedy, drawing on stories about growing up in California, playing in bands, and becoming a father. 
I got Joe on the Zoom and this is what we chat about:
His band Wax
What he looked for in signing a band
Managing the Bosstones
Getting into Stand Up
Starting the label
His YouTube channel where puts out weekly videos of him telling stories about his past
Did The Wax Spike Jonze video help with signing bands
Putting out the Warped Tour comps on Side One
Jon Fucking Cheese
Was the road easier when the label started making money
Gaslight Anthem
And a ton more
Joe's website
Joe's Youtube Channel

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Anakin is a San Diego alternative rock band formed in 2010, blending heavy guitars, spacey synths, and catchy melodies. Drawing inspiration from Weezer, HUM, Failure, Nirvana, and the Rentals, their sound brings together '90s alternative rock and dreamy, atmospheric textures. Their debut album, Random Accessed Memories, arrived in 2012, followed by Celestial Frequency Shifter through No Sleep Records in 2015. With fuzzy riffs and a fascination with outer space, Anakin makes music that feels both familiar and otherworldly.
Were they ever a live band
Taking a long to to write each song
The 3 amps they used to make their guitar sound
were they expected to tour?
Did they actually have members
Justin from Motion City Soundtrack guest appearance on a song
The Beach Boys covers
How they ended the band
Getting trolled on Reddit
And a ton more
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If you love music, there's a really cool new game called Verse Versus you should check out. A buddy of mine launched his first card game where he stripped away the melody and gave you just the lyrics to see if you can figure out the song, and it's a lot harder than you think. Check them out at verse-versus.com and see how well you really know your music.
Johnny Booth is a Long Island-based hardcore band known for blending crushing heaviness with technical precision and chaotic energy. Formed in 2008, the band combines elements of hardcore, metalcore, and mathcore with explosive vocals and unpredictable song structures. Their 2023 album Moments Elsewhere helped push them to a wider audience and earned praise for balancing aggression with melody and atmosphere. Johnny Booth has built a reputation as one of the heavier underground bands worth watching, especially for fans of intense, high-energy live music.
The creative process with the art and lyrics
Being an LLC
Taking their time to put things out
Space Dolphins
Being intentional with all aspects of the band
Melissa Cross
Sustaining his voice
Dillinger Escape Plan
Eating shit at Furnace Fest
And a ton more
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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, post-hardcore, and emotionally charged songwriting, the band built a loyal following through energetic records and relentless touring. They released several albums through Vagrant Records, including And the Sadness Prevails…, Diagram for Healing, and Daylight Breaking. Over the years, No Motiv has remained a cult favorite among fans of the late-'90s and early-2000s punk and emo scenes.
I got Roger on the Zoom and this is what we chat about:
How long we've been trying to make this interview happen
Him being a huge No Motiv fan before joining the band
Ventura Warped Tour
Vagrant Records
First tour was with Good Riddance
What did Vagrant blowing up do for the band
Did the band ever break up
Being in Not Another Teen Movie
Warped Tour
Siren Records
The chaos of the Ignorance is Bliss tour
And a ton more
Check out his band Hard Chiller with Joey from From Indian Lakes Episode 266 of this podcast.

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The Copyrights are a punk rock band from Carbondale, Illinois, known for their fast, melodic sound and sharp, hook-heavy songwriting. Formed in 2002, the band draws heavily from the classic pop-punk tradition of bands like Screeching Weasel, The Queers, and Dillinger Four. Over the years, they've released a steady run of albums packed with short, energetic songs that balance humor, frustration, and everyday life. They've built a loyal following through years of touring and appearances at punk festivals like The Fest in Gainesville. More than two decades in, The Copyrights remain a dependable part of the DIY punk scene, delivering catchy punk rock without trying to reinvent the wheel.
Us being on the same bill together in a school in Illinois
Meeting Ian MacKaye when he was 12
Story of the Year
Red Scare Records
fucking up on stage
What's up with No Idea Records
Dear Landlord
All American Rejects
Fest with Brendan Kelly singing Slapstick
And a ton more
Catch them at Fest this year.