Joe and Kieffer from Tequila Mockingbird join us for a deep dive into the Michigan music scene, the evolution of emo and post-hardcore genres, and the stories behind influential bands and their impact on the scene. We explore the influence of video game soundtracks on music discovery, the vibrant DIY festival culture in Lansing, Michigan.

About Bardown Breakdown:

Power chords and crashing boards. Mikey, Tom, and Justin talk music, hockey, and anything else that gets in their way. Tom and Mikey are lifelong friends that grew up on Long Island during the glory days of alternative music where our local bands were As Tall As Lions, Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, The Sleeping, Envy on the Coast, you get the point. We spent many nights together at The Downtown, catching any pop-punk, indie, hardcore, or emo band that came through. This was not a phase, Mom! Fast forward 20 years and we are still just as passionate about the scene as we were during our girl jeans and youth XL band tees days. Tom and Mikey are diehard New York Islanders fans, but Justin (Bolts fan) likes to remind us that we are not an Isles podcast. As we got older we realized we can like more than one thing and running beside our love for music has always been our love for hockey. We have realized we are not alone in this thinking, actually there are many of us that love these two things! This podcast explores just how connected they are!

This episode features a lively discussion with Adam, Robbie, and Michael from Adam Guzman about their musical journey, the local scene's evolution, and memorable experiences with famous personalities. They share insights on recording, performing, and maintaining their passion for music into their late 30s.

About Bardown Breakdown:

Power chords and crashing boards. Mikey, Tom, and Justin talk music, hockey, and anything else that gets in their way. Tom and Mikey are lifelong friends that grew up on Long Island during the glory days of alternative music where our local bands were As Tall As Lions, Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, The Sleeping, Envy on the Coast, you get the point. We spent many nights together at The Downtown, catching any pop-punk, indie, hardcore, or emo band that came through. This was not a phase, Mom! Fast forward 20 years and we are still just as passionate about the scene as we were during our girl jeans and youth XL band tees days. Tom and Mikey are diehard New York Islanders fans, but Justin (Bolts fan) likes to remind us that we are not an Isles podcast. As we got older we realized we can like more than one thing and running beside our love for music has always been our love for hockey. We have realized we are not alone in this thinking, actually there are many of us that love these two things! This podcast explores just how connected they are!

Join us as we chat with Nick and Adam from Godseyes (Long Island hardcore) about their upcoming tour, recording process, influences, and the vibrant Long Island scene. Discover their journey, favorite venues, and insights into the hardcore community.

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What's in the episode:

-Long Island hardcore scene resurgence

-The making of Godseyes split and upcoming album

-Touring experiences and DIY venues in the scene

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Guest Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godseyesli/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1EvU1SrqQorGgNpLT7lUzl?si=FeAEpNMGQcqMCKR6AA7bkw

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About Bardown Breakdown:

Power chords and crashing boards. Mikey, Tom, and Justin talk music, hockey, and anything else that gets in their way. Tom and Mikey are lifelong friends that grew up on Long Island during the glory days of alternative music where our local bands were As Tall As Lions, Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, The Sleeping, Envy on the Coast, you get the point. We spent many nights together at The Downtown, catching any pop-punk, indie, hardcore, or emo band that came through. This was not a phase, Mom! Fast forward 20 years and we are still just as passionate about the scene as we were during our girl jeans and youth XL band tees days. Tom and Mikey are diehard New York Islanders fans, but Justin (Bolts fan) likes to remind us that we are not an Isles podcast. As we got older we realized we can like more than one thing and running beside our love for music has always been our love for hockey. We have realized we are not alone in this thinking, actually there are many of us that love these two things! This podcast explores just how connected they are!