Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told

HOT MILK IS HERE! Yes, some people find the name a bit uncomfortable but there is no denying this new-ish group delivers absolute BANGERS...

BROUGHT TO YOU BY Open Your Ears Records - OYERECS.COM - The best new punk indie label! MASSIVE WEEK ! And not just because Mike's favorite band is putting out a new album! Yes we talk about THAT album, and some other bangers from last week as well. We also did this LIVE ON TWITCH! If you missed it, make sure you follow the Twitch account (twitch.tv/shanetold) because we will be doing more and more of these! So come over and interact with me and Mike as we talk new music .... and shit...

Episode 325 – Ryan Savitski of One Step Close joins Shane - in person - on their US tour. A super honest and candid talk, we discuss his childhood growing up in his local hardcore scene, claiming Straight Edge and how important it is to him and the band, their methods of writing and recording, and the future of the band...

Shane is back! So we make up for his absence last week, and talk about recent albums by artists: fromjoy, King Yosef, Vamachara, Storm Seeker, Currents, Drain, Unearth, Dropout Kings, Jeromes Dream, Enforcer, Vintersea, Atmosphere, Ed Sheeran and more! We’ve got a Top 7 with some really great records this week, and as always, check out the full list at Mike’s Instagram, @slappyslam! OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety...

OYE RECS IS BACK .... with more very tasty treats, this time of the Pop-Punk variety. ANOTHER ONE DOWN! is a newer band you're going to want to check out. Their lead single "Betray a Friend" is out now and it's catchy as hell. The deluxe edition of their debut album is up for preorder now and drops May 26th! GET THIS ROOKIE CARD EVERYONE! oyerecs.com

Episode 324 – Marcus Vik of Invent Animate joins the show! We get into how he got to join the band after leaving his old project Aviana, writing and recording the new album, and the inspiration and meaning behind the lyrics. We also talk about the what it’s like to live on a different continent than the rest of his band, since he is from (and lives in) Sweden when the rest of the members live In Texas...

Last week was a good one with a new (and AOTY contending) Enter Shikari album, and strong releases from Brand of Sacrifice, Picturesque, Red Hook, and more. Another Top 7 releases to watch out for this week, and as always, get the full list at Mike’s Instagram, @slappyslam!

Episode 323 – Blake and Brompton of Pop-Punkers Action/Adventure join the show today! From their come up in the bustling Chicago scene, to writing their EP during COVID, to their viral hit “Barricades”, and touring with many different acts now all while working their day jobs from the road, we get into their journey as a band...

We are coming off a BIG week, BIG tour announcements and we get into last week's releases from Waterparks, Jesus Piece, Metallica, 93FEETOFSMOKE and more. A Top 7 records to watch out for this week, and as always, get the full list at Mike’s Instagram, @slappyslam!

Episode 322 – This week on the show Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More gives us an inside look at life on tour, straight from their tour bus. We get into the bands humble beginnings and Jonny's switch from drums to lead vocals, building the wild contraptions that bring so much life and energy to their shows, his unique vocal techniques and caring for his voice on the road, their writing process - and much more...