# Choke Artist Talkin shit // band interviews // listening to records // ~\*making memories\*~ All revolving around NJ label Choke Artist $$$ DIY is a prison, join us won't you? Page: Feed: --- ## [S2E3 Kill Lincoln (SKA EPISODE)](https://share.transistor.fm/s/382a3cf7) _2025-10-08 · Joe Scala_ Ska isn't dead f\*\*ker! Sat down with my pals in the band Kill Lincoln on the eve of the Best of the Worst's Album release show at Pino's in Highland Park. They've been a ska band since 2010 and have seen a lot of ups and downs with the scene. If you like ska/punk you should absolutely check Mike from Kill Lincoln's label out Bad Time Records. It's got a ton of new and relevant ska punk bands. This… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/382a3cf7/a3c27f31.mp3) ## [S2E2: Kaitlyn (my fiancé)](https://share.transistor.fm/s/a25e0ca8) _2025-09-17 · Joe Scala_ Uh oh - this week's guest is my fiancé! Kaitlyn helps a lot with behind the scenes stuff at Choke Artist: graphic design, logistics, and most importantly talking me off the ledge when I want to throw in the towel. She's my #1 supporter and this was a nice flirtatious and fun chat we had. We get into some nitty gritty behind the scenes stuff on Choke Artist fest and recap some fun stories from… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/a25e0ca8/6ab4e601.mp3) ## [S2E1: Shaye (Lambgoat)](https://share.transistor.fm/s/e25c97d9) _2025-09-03 · Joe Scala_ WOW. It’s been a while but welcome to Season 2 of the pod. I’m excited to do this again and burn any remaining bridges I may have had. My guest today is my buddy Shaye- he’s a music journalist who writes for Lambgoat.com . He also used to intern for me and helped out a ton with label operations. We talk about heavy music, gatekeepers, the state of music journalism, and more. It was a fun episode… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/e25c97d9/7a29b7e4.mp3) ## [Episode 62: Math Rock Time Tour ft. Standards, Floral, & Cloutchaser](https://share.transistor.fm/s/4065b33e) _2025-06-28 · Choke Artist Podcast_ Standards, Floral, & Cloutchaser are embarking on a two week math rock tour in the Midwest, South & East Coast. We sat down a bit to chat and squash our internet beef. Come see us on tour xo [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/4065b33e/cc28e627.mp3) ## [Episode 61: pulses. & With Sails Ahead](https://share.transistor.fm/s/62fc3287) _2021-12-09 · Choke Artist Podcast_ pulses. & With Sails Ahead are two “progressive”-post hardcore bands from VA and NJ respectively. I got a chance to sit down with them right before a weekender tour together. In this episode we talk about dumbass swancore redditors, phony networking, how COVID forced us all to unplug for a bit, scene clout pyramid schemes and more. Bandcamp: pulses. / With Sails Ahead Spotify: pulses. / With Sails… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/62fc3287/dfacabc6.mp3) ## [Episode 60: Rally Point](https://share.transistor.fm/s/af1bf3bc) _2021-11-18 · Choke Artist Podcast_ Rally Point is an indie/math rock band from Philly. This podcast was recorded right after an impromptu show in my backyard. The band’s original show had been cancelled due to a possible Covid exposure. We talk about their experiences in DIY, share some hell gig stories, talk about booking tours and more. Check out their last EP “Transitional at Best” on bandcamp [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/af1bf3bc/528857d3.mp3) ## [Episode 59: Mddy James (Ogbert the Nerd)](https://share.transistor.fm/s/2473e543) _2021-10-14 · Choke Artist Podcast_ My pal Mddy comes through to talk Ogbert, DIY, 5th wave emo, sending emails, publicists, and much more. Check out the last Ogbert LP "I Don't Hate You" here Also our bands our playing a show together at the Knitting Factory in BK, come through xo [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/2473e543/7f0083c0.mp3) ## [Episode 58: Marcos Mena (Standards)](https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b56d2e7) _2021-09-09 · Choke Artist Podcast_ Marcos Mena is the guitarist of LA based “fruit-rock” band Standards. After a couple of years of extensive touring and loads of online content, the band has etched a name for themselves as a super fun and colorful instrumental band. If you know Marcos you know that he’s a super driven person. It was great to pick his brain about the music industry and what he’s done so far with his projects. Also… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/4b56d2e7/8a4da8f1.mp3) ## [Episode 57: Vanessa Valadez](https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e5fa3cf) _2021-08-26 · Choke Artist Podcast_ Vanessa is a friend I've made through touring to Chicago in bands. She is the guitarist of the band Crowning, freelances illustration/photography, and runs a DIY space in Chicago called "Empty Bliss". In this episode we talk about getting older in DIY, the pitfalls of freelancing, the recording process for our bands and a lot more. Listen to Crowning Pre-order new Choke Artist comp [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/9e5fa3cf/fc56c766.mp3) ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7shx2Kzg6kzY) _2021-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Episode 56: Kurt Travis](https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6926a88) _2021-04-07 · Choke Artist Podcast_ Kurt Travis is a singer/songwriter, primarily known for his work in the bands Royal Coda , A Lot Like Birds, and Dance Gavin Dance. We talk a bit about what he’s been up to with his new company Big Wave, how the pandemic has affected his livelihood, and shoot the shit about some album’s he’s been a part of. We also get into the pros and cons of being such a highly respected/influential musician.… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/e6926a88/5574c851.mp3)