Hostage Radio

Sit down… and listen to one of my favorite bands of all time. The Swingin’ Utters have just released their 9th studio album and I think everyone should be paying attention to these guys. If you’ve heard of them then I’m sure you’re a fan and just as excited as I am. If you’ve never […]

Sit down… and listen to music from one of the most important cities in the late 80’s and early 90’s. During this time all the good music was either coming from Seattle or was inspired by bands from there. There is a lot more to this city than just Pearl Jam and Nirvana… enjoy!

Sit down… and let me explain something. When two bands love each other very much something special happens and they give birth to a Supergroup. Try to see if you can pick up on what bands got together to create these babies… I mean Supergroups. I promise there will be no Hollywood Vampires… enjoy!

Sit down… and listen to a band that is total East Bay Hardcore… or are they? AFI’s sound has had a massive change over the years most notably over the last 4 albums. I made the mistake of not sticking with them through all the changes. Listen with me as I rediscover how amazing these […]

Sit down… and listen to someone else’s music for a change. I was able to sit down with Simple Plan’s Seb Lefebvre at this summer’s Warped Tour. Based on our conversation I have put together a playlist of songs that meant something to him over the 2 decades the tour was active. Who knew that […]

Sit down… and listen to the perfect blend of punk rock and vintage rock n roll. Slip into your leather jacket, fire up your V8 roadster and comb that pomade through your hair. It’s time to listen to the coolest frontman in punk… Mike Ness!… Enjoy!

Sit down… and listen to the greatest Groove Metal band of all time. Vinnie Paul has just been reunited with her brother, Dimebag, in heaven. I would imagine things just got a lot louder up there. In celebration of their lives we will listen to a track from each of their albums including the ones […]

Sit down… and listen to the most talented band that puts no for into pleasing anyone. NOFX has offended everyone at this point and yet their music is so catchy you still can’t help but love ’em!… Enjoy!

Sit down… and listen to songs that will stir up emotion. This time we’re playing all love songs. If there is any love in your heart, these songs will draw it out and make you want to share it with the world!… Enjoy!

Sit down… and listen to beats from another era. I’ve heard that today’s youth doesn’t care about the roots of Hip-Hop. I think it’s just cause they haven’t heard the right tracks!… Enjoy!

Sit down… and listen to the greatest sounds to come out of Jamaica. First came Ska and later came Reggae, but do you know what came in between and bridged the gap of these two Jamaican styles of music?… Rocksteady! There is no better music to listen to while kicking off your summer weekend!… Enjoy!

Sit down… and listen to the greatest singer songwriter for the last 4 decades. We won’t just listen to Springsteen’s top 40 hits… we will dive much deeper than that. There is a reason they call him The Boss, and I’ll show you why!… Enjoy!

Sit down… and ask yourself… if Bruce Springsteen were a punk rocker, what kind of punk rocker would he be? I’ve got the answer for you along with a killer playlist! Street punk… punk rock for the working class!… enjoy!

Sit down… and listen to the amazing vocal talent of Brendan Kelly. You may know him from bands like Slapstick, The Broadways, and the Lawrence Arms. He may not have the biggest range, but his tone and style sets him apart from the rest. And let’s be honest… having a unique tone and style is […]

Sit down… and listen to the happiest music on the planet while still keeping your cool edge. Wanna turn that frown upside down? Well, crank up the volume and skank your brains out!… enjoy!

Sit down… and listen to the roots of great guitar playing. These guys really knew how to let the guitar do the talking for them. Old people can be boring and smelly, but old music can be fresh and exciting!… enjoy!

Sit down… and listen to the greatest modern punk rock band. Well, kind of…. We’ve got 11 tracks from the bands that came before Rancid and the side projects of its’ members throughout their career. This is a killer playlist!… enjoy!

Sit down… and listen as the very best of 90s Thrash and Groove Metal bands attack your ear drums. These eight bands bands had a way of getting your attention. One track from each band and you’ll know why they are the undisputed masters of metal!… enjoy!

Sit down… and listen to all your favorite punk rocker’s softer side. It seems like a trend these days to do an acoustic album. Do these albums still qualify as punk albums? Either way, they sure make for great music!… enjoy!

Sit down… and listen to the greatest females rock and roll has to offer! These talented woman will blow you away with their talent and work ethic. Happy National Woman’s month from your hostage taker… enjoy!