All the way from Minneapolis, Minnesota...this week we are joined by Parker and Sam from Unturned. The fine folks from Unturned just delivered the album of the year in September (Dreams of Being on Television) through No Sleep Records, and are planning shows/a tour around the release. Make sure you catch them on the road in a city near you soon! Follow @nonsensepod @wmsny @unturnedtheband on IG for more!

EPISODE 61: ft. Unturned

Colin VanDenberghe

This week we connect with Colin Vandenberghe, the lead singer of Promise Game, to talk about PG’s new EP “Horizon”. With What Makes Sense performing alongside Promise Game 8/14 in New Hampshire, we had A LOT to cover, which made for a must-listen episode. Intro: “Rear Window” by What Makes Sense, Outro: “Steamroller” by Promise Game. Follow @promisegame @wmsny @nonsensepod on Instagram for more!

EPISODE 60: ft. Colin Vandenberghe (Promise Game)

Take a dive into the ocean with the coolest Tortuga around, TJ Redding. TJ is the lead singer of the transcendental musical outfit, Mighty Tortuga. In this episode we discuss music as a 24/7 job, cheap ways to make a lot of money, and their new single “Forgive and Forget” - streaming everywhere you get your favorite music. Intro: “Rear Window” by What Makes Sense. Outro: “Forgive and Forget” by Mighty Tortuga. Follow @mightytortuga @nonsensepod @wmsny for more!

EPISODE 59: ft. TJ Redding (Mighty Tortuga)

Chris Russo

Chris Russo, the leader singer of New Jersey-based pop rock band Highwind, joins us this week, hot off of a healthy show circuit and new release “Sugar”. In this episode we discuss vinyls and physical copies, why Baby Metal sucks, and what music means to Chris. Follow @highwindnj on IG for more. Follow @wmsny and @nonsensepod on IG for more details on upcoming shows for What Makes Sense.

EPISODE 58: ft. Chris Russo (Highwind)

George Powell

Our first Episode of 2022! To ring in the new season, we’ve brought on dear friend and social media guru George Powell. When George isn’t behind the kit for Poeta, he’s busy interviewing the sickest bands in the scene for The Limelight Podcast and breaking his back carrying scene music TikTok. In this episode we go into what music means to George, why you can’t buy menthols in Canada, and what bands should be on your radar. Intro: “Rear Window” by What Makes Sense. Outro: “Anxious Racing” by Poeta.

EPISODE 57: ft. George Powell (Poeta/ The Limelight Podcast)

Come take a skydive with us as we chat with Kevin McCord of New England-based Band We Demand Parachutes. In this episode we chat about what is behind the WDP name and why jumping out of a plane with two parachutes is often better than jumping out with none. All jokes aside, this is a great episode to get into to learn more about being a mostly DIY band while still yielding success. Episode intro “Rear Window” by What Makes Sense. Outro: “Ketamine” by We Demand Parachutes. Follow @nonsensepod @wmsny @wedemandparachutes for more!

EPISODE 56: ft. We Demand Parachutes

We’re back! In our first-post-hiatus episode, Xavier Morency and Vincent Morency of Montreal-based band Second Harbour join us this week to chop it up. Being that they are brothers, Xavier and Vincent have a unique approach to writing and recording their music. Both are talented multi-instruments who can pick up another instrument at a live show with ease. Believe me when I say—this is your new favorite band. Intro song “Rear Window” by What Makes Sense. Song of the Week: “Drifter” by The Maguas. Outro: “Vibrant” by Second Harbour.

EPISODE 55: ft. Second Harbour

Andy (Drums) and Ben (Vocals) of California-based band, Loose Ends, join the podcast this week to talk about their new single “Love in Heartache”. “Love in Heartache” is the first single released off of their upcoming album “Tell God You Were Framed”, which tells the story of leaving the material world for the astral unknown. Andy and Ben, both former members of legendary pop punk group, Kid Liberty, open up their hearts and minds in this interview and share what inspires them as musicians. Intro song: “That’s What She Said” by Kid Liberty. Song of the Week: “Sidelines” by Midfield. Outro: “Love in Heartache” by Loose Ends. Follow @nonsensepod @wmsny @looseendsca for more

EPISODE 54: ft. Loose Ends

Kemble Walters of AEGES joins us this week as our first rock-leaning act we’ve had on the podcast. In this episode we discuss his brush with Rick Rubin, boutique pedals, music production, and finding just the right amount of fuzz. Song of the week: “Back With The Gang” by Sam Coffey and The Iron Lungs. Outro: “Colors” by AEGES. Follow @nonsensepod @aegesband for more!

EPISODE 53: ft. AEGES

Canada’s favorite sons, Oakrest join us this week to talk about their trajectory over the past year. Their hit single “Nothing Serious” just surpassed 10,000 streams on Spotify — something well over due for a band that kicks as much ass as they do. In this episode we discuss shady bookers, highs and lows of touring, and what’s on the horizon for Oakrest. Intro song: “Long Thoughts” by Oakrest. Song of the Week: “Shapeshifter” by Back Garden Light. Outro: “Nothing Serious” by Oakrest. Follow @nonsensepod @oakrestband @backgardenlight.

EPISODE 52: ft. Oakrest

NONSENSE is a bi-weekly alternative, pop punk, punk, and hardcore music podcast hosted by Aaron from What Makes Sense. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @nonsensepod for more.

Joining us this week is Alexy and Mickey of Bronx, NY-based alternative band Autumn Revival. AR just recently released one hell of a single called “What It Something That I Said?”, which is the first glimpse they have provided their fans with into their upcoming EP. In this episode we discuss the new single, playing shows in New York City, Presidente Beer, and some of our favorite up and coming bands. Song of the week: “Meant For Misery” by Settle Your Scores. Outro: “Was It Something That I Said”. Follow: @Autumn_Revival and @NonsensePod for more!

EPISODE 51: ft. Autumn Revival

The BIG 5-0! EPISODE 50 is here and this week we are joined by Tyler and TJ of the CT-based power pop band, The Sparkle And Fade. You may recognize them from being featured as our “Song of the Week” several episodes back. In this episode we discuss their DIY ethos, their favorite piece of gear, and how strange of year it was to be in band last year. Song of the Week: “National Treasure” by 20 SomeThing. Outro: “Up In The Air” by The Sparkle And Fade. Follow @nonsensepod and @the.sparkle.and.fade on Instagram for more

EPISODE 50: ft. The Sparkle and Fade

We welcome on this week Kurt Zikaras, lead singer/guitarist of Connecticut-based punk band, American Thrills. In this episode, Kurt shares with us what he has learned in his many years of being a part of various musical acts. American Thrills has an impressive but thus far short history after starting in 2020–there is much to come on their horizon considering their stacked line up. The band recently released their second EP “Old Things”, now streaming on all platforms. Their song “Discount Casket” (recently featured in Brooklyn Vegan) can be heard at the end of the episode. Song of the week: “Let Me Go” by Go For Gold. Outro: “Discount Casket” by American Thrills. Follow @AmericanThrillsband and @nonsensepod on Instagram for more.

EPISODE 49: ft. Kurt Zikaras (American Thrills)

Tyson Evans a.k.a. Crooked Teeth joins us this week to talk about his new single “Light Me Up”(ft. talker). Crooked Teeth is an ever evolving project — an amalgamation of music genres blended in the best way possible. We talk about combining genres, Featured X, A&amp;W Root Beer, and Green Day Pillows. Featured song of the week: “No Memes” by A New Hope @anewhopeuk. Outro: “Beg” by Crooked Teeth @crookedteethrock. Follow @nonsensepod for more.

EPISODE 48: ft. Crooked Teeth

Brompton Jackson and Blake Evaristo of Action/Adventure join the podcast this week fresh off of signing to Pure Noise Records! Action/Adventure just released their first single/music video on Pure Noise, “Poser”, which can be heard at the episode. The guys share their hidden (and not so hidden) talents, favorite music venues, and memories from the road. Song of the week: “Nothing Serious” by Oakrest @oakrestband. Outro: “Poser” by Action/Adventure. Follow: @actadvband @nonsensepod for more.

EPISODE 47: ft. Action/Adventure

Cody Ritchie

Cody Ritchie of Goalkeeper joins us this week to discuss their new single “Black and Blue (Reimagined)” — out everywhere 4/9. “Black and Blue (Reimagined)” is a new take on their hit single “Black and Blue”, released late last year. Also joining the podcast this week is Bobo, the cross-eyed cat that has inspired some of Goalkeeper’s greatest hits. Song of the week: “Divine Connection” by Real Talk. Outro: “Black and Blue” by Goalkeeper.

EPISODE 46: ft. Cody Ritchie (Goalkeeper)

Matt Vernon

Matt Vernon joins us this week all the way from the sunny beaches of San Diego, California. Originally from New Jersey, Matt shares his amazing story of two different musical identities converging into the musician he is today. We talk reviving VFW hall concerts, Warped Tour, our favorite compression ratios, and why winter on the East coast fucking sucks. Featured song of the week: “Not The Enemy” by The Sparkle and Fade. Intro: “Groundhog Day” by What Makes Sense. Outro: “259 Park Dr.” by Alive &amp; Well. Follow: @the.sparkle.and.fade, @aliveandwellca, @nonsensepod

EPISODE 45: ft. Matt Vernon (Alive & Well)

Gabe Pietrafesa of Young Culture joins us this week with a cast around his arm after a skateboarding accident. This week we talk Young Culture’s signing to Equal Vision Records, their new self-titled album, the Wade Boggs challenge, sitting on your nuts, and a whole lot more. Intro: “Groundhog Day” by What Makes Sense. Outro: “Holiday In Vegas” by Young Culture. Follow @youngcultureny @nonsensepod @wmsny

EPISODE 44: ft. Gabe Pietrafesa (Young Culture)

Jacques LaMore

The legendary Jacques LaMore of the Pop Punk &amp; Pizza Podcast joins us this week in a special podcast crossover episode. Jacques talks about his podcast and the amazing line up of artists he has coming up (Fat Mike from NOFX, ever heard of him?). We also discuss his Green Day tribute band called “St. Jimmy”, and his career as a radio DJ. Intro: “Groundhog Day” by What Makes Sense. Outro: “St. Jimmy” by Green Day. Follow @poppunkpizzapod and @nonsensepod

EPISODE 43: ft. Jacques LaMore (Pop Punk & Pizza Podcast)

We are excited to bring to you two very special guests who have been making waves in the pop punk scene recently; Simon and Alex of Incase We Crash. We discussed everything from buying vintage guitars to where you can find the best poutine in Canada. Sidenote: Tim Hortons? Slaps. Intro: “Groundhog Day” by What Makes Sense. Outro: “Soul Paint” by Incase We Crash. Follow for more: @incasewecrash @nonsensepod

EPISODE 42: ft. Incase We Crash

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