Radio: EXD 1373 - Sunday February 1, 2026

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This is episode 1373 of EXD and was put together by Andre Zadorozny, Bee Traverse, Christian Overall, Rob Ferraz, and Stephen Perry. On this episode:

• An interview with Kire Paputts about his film Junkie Run 
• A live recording and interview with Drift Current 
• New releases by Head Crack, Slutbomb, Apoptosi, Anal Trump, Direct Order 82, and Draumar 
• Japanese hardcore by Thirsty, Detour Ahead, Tone Deaf, Partoltime, and Face Clasher
• Crate digging exercise in the Erath Rapers, Hell Raisers comp
• A demo feature by Iron Crusaders

CRASS - General Bacardi (Crass/Small Wonder)  

Crate digging - Earth Rapers and Hell Raisers Comp (Bee) 

SEEIN’ RED - Earth First (Hippycore) 

PISSED HAPPY CHILDREN - Graveyard at Sea (Hippycore) 

JESTERS OF CHAOS - Nuclear Delicacies (Hippycore) 

PLEASANT VALLEY CHILDREN - Fuck, Kill, Destroy (Hippycore) 

SINS OF THE FLESH - Technology (Hippycore) 

New Releases and Teasers (Chris)

MR. RADICAL - Mr. Radical (Self-released)  

HOPE? - Mycelium (Agipunk / Desolate)  

HEAD CRACK - Mod X (Covulse)   

SLUTBOMB - Vortex (Self-released) 

APOPTOSI. - Tre Metri Sotto Terra (Agipunk)

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Junkie Run here

Junkie Run interview (Stephen) 

Up next an interview with Kire Paputts about his new film Junkie Run. A chase film set in Hamilton 

FORGOTTEN REBELS - Surfin’ on Heroin 

Interview with Kire Paputts 

TEENAGE HEAD - Disgusteen 

You can get tickets at Ticketweb

Japan set (Andre) 

THIRSTY - Nothing (Self-Released) 

DETOUR AHEAD - The Loom (Self-Released)  

TONE DEAF - Break Down The Wall (Self-Released)  

PATROLTIME - R.A.W. (Debauch Mood)

FACE CLASHER - Action (Grind Harvest) 

New Releases (Stephen) 

ANAL TRUMP - Roman Salute (Self-Released) 

LIPOSO + PA TU JETO - Estupor (Self-Released) 

DIRECT ORDER ‘82 - Swine Patrol (Refuse) 

DRAUMAR - Atomvinter II (Static Shock) 

ANTIPATRIA - Nazi (Fuerza Ingovernables) 

FOSGENE - Marnero (Decline humano) 

Download Drift Current interview here

Drift Current - 

Primal Note studio session 

We recorded this session on August 9th, 2025. Drift Current features Jay Dwyer, Ryan Mills, John Di Marco, and Ryan Elinsky, but we will get into that in the interview. 

DRIFT CURRENT - A Dangerous Place To Be (CIUT) 

Interview with Drift Current (CIUT) 

DRIFT CURRENT - Frayed and Strained (CIUT)

Interview with Drift Current (CIUT) 

DRIFT CURRENT - Can’t Wait Again (CIUT) 

Interview with Drift Current (CIUT)  

DRIFT CURRENT - Desolution Sound (CIUT) 

Interview with Drift Current (CIUT) 

DRIFT CURRENT - As we navigate the grey (CIUT) 

Interview with Drift Current (CIUT) 

DRIFT CURRENT - Fire / Darkness (CIUT) 

Interview with Drift Current (CIUT) 

DRIFT CURRENT - Analemma (CIUT)

Interview with Drift Current (CIUT) 

DRIFT CURRENT - We Move With The Moon (CIUT) 

Contact Drift Current at IG

Demo Feature 

IRON CRUSADERS from a hardcore band out of Montreal. They started last year and have played quite a few shows in the last year 

IRON CRUSADERS - Led Astray (Be About It) 

IRON CRUSADERS - Call It Quits (Be About It) 

IRON CRUSADERS - Drop The Act (Be About It) 

IRON CRUSADERS - In The Trenches (Be About It) 

IRON CRUSADERS - T.B.Y.S. (Be About It) 

Ska outro 

THE OPERATORS 780 - Playing with Fire (Longshot Music)

Radio - Sunday June 5th, 2022

On tonight’s Equalizing-X-Distort, we have a third scene report installment by Graeme McKinnon on Edmonton. We have a set on punk from Alaska done on a dare for Chris by Andre. We have a surf inspired punk set with some KRAFTWERK tribute thrown in. And a lot of new releases (Bosque Rojo, Orrendo Subotnik, Dehumanisaatio, and Castigo). And another demo feature out of Montreal with Jose as the singer. The band is called A.T.E.R. Download the show here.

SWAB - Fun No More (Hardcore Victim)  

OUTDATE - Worth Nothing (Angry Voice / Riot Bike) 

SYNDROME 81 - Que Dalle (Derrik Hunter / Backwash / Emergence)

MISGUIDED - State of War (Reality / Mad at the World) 

TEAR THEM DOWN - Bomb City (Plunk) 

New Releases

BOSQUE ROJO - Solastalgia (Discos Enfermos) 

SUKOB - Zastave I Konfeti (Doomtown) 

ORRENDO SUBOTNIK - Viscide (Self-Released)  

A.B. KRÄK - Droppsmitta i ditt ansikte (Grisablod)  

WARKRUSHER - Darkness on the Streets (Coitus)

Surf punk

THE ROUTES - The Robots (Topsy Turvy) 

45 GRAVE - Surf Bat (Enigma)

THE CRAMPS - Surfin’ Dead (Illegal)

D.I. - Hang Ten in East Berlin (Reject)

FORGOTTEN REBELS - Surfing on Heroin (Star)

Anchorage, Alaska Set 

CLIFF AND IVY - Bloody Ghost (House of Extreme Darkness) 

FACEHUGGER - Cast Iron Idiot (Self-Released) 

SKATE DEATH - Spare Change (Bullhead) 

CARNAGE S.S - Horrific Tragedy (Self-Released) 

OLD HOUNDS - Bloom (Self-Released) 

NOISE ANNOYS - Born to Shop (KO) 

CHIXDIGGIT - Mila, Caroline and Me (Delmonica) 

TOTAL LOVE - Sort You Out (Self-Released)

THE SHITGIVEITS - Inflation Bomb (Self-Released)

Scene Report - Edmonton - round 3 

With the battle of Alberta settled and Champion City moves on in the playoffs it’s time to revisit Graeme MacKinnon’s feature on Edmonton’s punk scene with some more killer bands. 

BLINDSIDE - We Stand As One (Self-Released)

WHIZ KIDS - Gorilla Whiz Kid 

THE FRANKLINS - Hi-Skool Hi-Jinx (Reluctant)

HIGH JINKS - Not Perfect 

More new releases 

CRUNK - Participate (Break the Records)  

DEHUMANISAATIO - Uusi uljas maailma (Self-Released) 

CASTIGO - Tatarigami (Self-Released)  

S.H.I.T. - Eraser III (La Vida Es Un Mus / Iron Lung) 
ABSOLUT - Burn in Hell (Self-Released) 

Demo Feature

Our co-host, Jose Podrido, started a band in Montreal called A.T.E.R. They are a punk metal crust band with hints of Tragedy in their sound. You can find their demo on bandcamp. 

A.T.E.R. - Pesadilla Podrida (Self-Released)
A.T.E.R. - Genocidio (Self-Released)
A.T.E.R. - Vidas Perdidas (Self-Released)
A.T.E.R. - Mentes Violentas (Self-Released)

Radio - Sunday March 20th, 2022

DOGMA - Witch Hunt (The Mob) (PILS) 

On tonight’s show we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Celtic punk from around the Globe. Chris interviews Dizz, the Co-owner of PILS SESSIONS/PILS RECORDS (Gatineau, QC). Grant Coates programs a set from Hamilton’s first wave. Andre Zadorzny programs a set around punk merch and some of his favourite shirt designs. More new releases on the way from Bombardement, Destripados, Kial, Sweat, Peace Decay, and Necro Heads. And tonight’s abbreviated demo feature is Eléctrika from Mexico City. Download the show here. 

New Punk 

BOMBARDEMENT - L’Oeil Electrique (Symphony of Destruction / Destructure)  

KARA - Glod (Iron Man)  

DESTRIPADOS - Eat ‘N Shut Up (Symphony of Destruction)  

HOPE? - Impending Doom (Symphony of Destruction)  

KIAL ? - Gen de Violencia (Anack Distribution / Ruido Total Discos / Dirty Slap / Tutti Pazzi / Missing the Point / Coolax) 

St Patrick’s Day fete

THE CLOVERHEARTS - Drinking Songs (Self-Released) 

THE MAHONES - Medley - a) The Connaught Man's Ramble's b) Christmas Eve Reels c) Johnny's On Fire (True North / Whiskey Devil) 

THE FEELGOOD MCLOUDS - Last Hurray (Wolverine)

FINEGAN’S HELL - Work is the Curse of the Drinking Class (Self-Released)

BLACK WATER COUNTY - Comedies and Tragedies (BWC) 

 

Scene Report - Grant Coates Hamilton Classics 

SIMPLY SAUCER - Here Come the Cyborgs, Part 1 (Mole Sound / Sonic Unyon)

TEENAGE HEAD - Top Down (Epic)

DREAM DATES - Heart Attack Rhythm (Ugly Pop / Zurich Chainsaw Massacre) 

SLANDER - It's Over (North Shore)

FORGOTTEN REBELS - Hello Hello (I'm Back Again) (Star)

The Merch I Know and The Bands That Provide Them 

GORILLA BISCUITS - Sittin Round at Home (Revelation)

INTEGRITY - Systems Overload (Victory)

FLOORPUNCH - Always (Six Feet Under)

INSTEP - Regret (Self-Released)

BOOTLICKER - Hunting (Neon Waste / Static Shock)

Another set of New releases

SWEAT - Hard Grudge (Pirates Press) 

CHAIN WHIP - Fresh Paint and Philanthropy (Neon Taste)

EXTINCT GOVERNMENT - Self Interest (Street Influence) 

PEACE DECAY - Snake (Beach Impediment) 

NECRO HEADS - Mindless (Kill Enemy)

Interview with Dizz Hupé from PILS about the how these sessions work. Check out PILS.... 

 

COLLAPSED - Recurrent Saga (PILS)

AD VITAM - La Peste (PILS)

FRACTURED - In Gods Name (PILS)

CIGGIE & THE DARTS - The Moon is High (PILS)

SOLITUDE - Nations Under Dust (PILS)

DYSRUPTIVE - Hit Rock Bottom (PILS)

UNWANTED NOISE - Warriors (PILS)

DOGMA - Question Their Power (PILS)

CIGGIE TARBOX - I’m Fucked (PILS)

Demo Feature 

Eléctrika are a new band from Mexico City and their demo can be found on bandcamp.

 

ELÉCTRIKA - Agonía (Discos Enfermos) 

ELÉCTRIKA - No Hay Final (Discos Enfermos)

Radio - Sunday January 23rd, 2022

Tonight one last look at 2021 with my top 10 eps (LEPER, GHOULIES, MALADIA, and STRONG BOYS), then Chris and I have sets of material released in 2022 (LA MILAGROSA, THATCHER’S SNATCH, THE DICKSONS, and THE DROWNS) and an oldies set (SID VICIOUS, THE ROTTERS, and PRETTY BOY FLOYD AND THE GEMS. And in tonight’s demo feature is a new band from Toronto called DIOXIDE with an interview with Bri. Download the show here. 

2MINUTE MINOR - Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood (Coffee and Hardcore) 

 

Stephe’s Top 10 eps for 2021 

10. REAKSI - Tidak Menyerah (La Vida Es Un Mus) 

9. 45 ADAPTERS - Shabby (Pirates Press)

8. UNSANITARY NAPKIN - Speak Up For Women, You Don't Speak For Me (Self-Released)

7. RUIN BY DESIGN - Mend (Self-Released)

6. THE CHISEL - Come See Me (Beach Impediment / La Vida Es Un Mus)

5. KOHTI TUHOA - Juokse kovempaa (La Vida Es Un Mus) 

4. STRONG BOYS - UB2FU (Static Shock)

3. MALADIA - Sacred Fires (La Vida Es Un Mus)

2. GHOULIES - The Wig (Goodbye Boozy / Under the Gun)

1. LEPER - V.D. (Kink)

Chris Early 2022 

LA MILAGROSA - Pánico (Iron Lung) 

BÖRN - Norn (Iron Lung) 

COMUNIONE - Salvati (Iron Lung) 

THATCHER’S SNATCH - Wapping Dispute (Hardcore Victim) 

DISGARCHE - Un Engranaje Más (Self-Released) 

ANTIBODIES - Surplus (Sewercide) 

WADGE - Politically Defect (Self-Released) 

MISSING LINK - Punker Than Thou (Self-Released) 

THE ENFORCERS - Cold Steel (Self-Released) 

REMARK - Missing Link (Self-Released) 

Chris: Synth punk/weird punk/egg punk 

OI BOYS - Mon Dernier Dieu (Les Disques De La Face Cachée / Hidden Bay / Dans Le Vide / MALOKA / Kanal Hysterik / Amour Entre Chien Et Loup / Neutral / Dans Le Vide / Dirty Slap) 

PRISON AFFAIR - Black Caiman (Erste Theke Tonträger) 

HOMEFRONT - Seaguls (La Vida Es Un Mus) 

MONONEGATIVES - One Way (No Front Teeth / Big Neck) 

DRAMACHINE - Nighttime Misery (Erste Theke Tonträger) 

More new for ‘22 

THE DICKSONS - Police Riot (Bollocks / Broken Noise)

DOGFLESH - Mad Punx & Psycho Skins 

MAD MULLIGANS - Gentrified (Rotten Bastard) 

THE DROWNS - Guidelines of Control (Pirates Press) 

GUTTERBLOOD - Paper Kites (Self-Released) 

 

BROKEN BONES - Money Pleasure and Pain (RFB Recordings / Heavy Metal)
DISCHARGE - Hype Overload (Sanctuary) 

ENGLISH DOGS - A Tomb of Travellers Past (Combat Core) 

CELTIC FROST - The Usurper (Bonzai / Noise) 

SACRILEGE - Shadow From Mordor (Children of the Revolution) 

Oldies 

CRASS - Who's Side Are You On (Self-Released)

FORGOTTEN REBELS - In Love With The System (Star)

SID VICIOUS - Chatterbox (Jungle)

THE ROTTERS - Sit On My Face Stevie Nicks (Rotten)

PRETTY BOY FLOYD AND THE GEMS - Rough, Tough, Pretty Too (Montreco)

ALBERTO Y LOST TRIOS PARANOIAS - Fuck You (Logo)

THE PORK DUKES - Telephone Masturbator (Wood)

THE DREAM DATES - Moans on the Phone (Ugly Pop / Squelchtone)

Demo Feature 

Dioxide are a new band from Toronto. They play raw punk influenced by Discharge, early Finnish hardcore and dark UK82. Distorted guitar and bass compliment the aggressive vocal. The drums keep a consistent dbeat reminding the listener of early Discharge. Formed in 2020 this is their first release; recorded live off the floor in their rehearsal space. Currently available for stream or download via the band’s bandcamp. Dioxide are Bri - Vocals, Tyler - Bass, Stevie - Guitar and Corey - Drums. Chris interviews Bri from Dioxide. You can find this recording on bandcamp.

DIOXIDE - Intro (Self-Released)

DIOXIDE - Agony (Self-Released)

DIOXIDE - Born in Disease (Self-Released)

DIOXIDE - Dark Never Ending (Self-Released)

DIOXIDE - Century (Self-Released)

DIOXIDE - Sole Guarantee (Self-Released)

DIOXIDE - Skin (Self-Released)

DIOXIDE - Cold Wind (Self-Released)