#602 The Business of Living
The Mike Herrera Podcast
The Business of Living Diving deeper into how things get done and more. Questions or comments? Leave a voicemail: 360-830-6660 X/Twitter: twitter.com/mikeherreraTD Facebook: facebook.com/mikeherreraTD Instagram: instagram.com/mikeherreraTD MXPX.com: UPCOMING MxPx SHOWS: Mar 27 -- 9:30 Club, Washington DC (w/ The Ataris) Mar 28 -- The NorVa, Norfolk, VA (w/ The Ataris) Mar 29 -- The Fillmore, Charlotte, NC Mar 30 -- Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, SC Apr 11 -- Mission Ballroom, Denver, CO (w/ Goldfinger, Zebrahead, Homegrown) Vans Warped Tour 2026: DC, Long Beach, Mexico City,...
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601 Rev on The Drowns
The Mike Herrera Podcast
Ep 601. Rev on The Drowns We talked about obsession, debt, making art for yourself, and the new Drowns album recorded with Bill Stevenson at The Blasting Room. Also: Zach Blair shreds on a track, Matt Hensley plays accordion, and Rev asks me why Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo is the AC/DC of punk rock. Listen/watch, link in bio #MxPx #MikeHerreraPodcast #TheDrowns #Rev #Episode601 #punkrock — Questions or comments? Leave a voicemail: 360-830-6660 X/Twitter: twitter.com/mikeherreraTD Facebook: facebook.com/mikeherreraTD Instagram: instagram.com/mikeherreraTD...
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#600 Yuri Ruley
The Mike Herrera Podcast
#600 Yuri Ruley on Drumming and more. Fixing our Hospitality Rider Van’s Warped Tour stories Yuri’s Pre and mid show mindset Early days of MxPx and going a band New MxPx Album Merch: mxpx.com Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MAR with The Ataris -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva -Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore -Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall APRIL Saturday April 11 - Denver, CO at Mission Ballroom w/Goldfinger, Zebrahead and Home Grown SEPT -Saturday...
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599 State of the Music Monday
The Mike Herrera Podcast
It's a full Music Monday episode. Submissions came in from all over — Spokane, Quebec City, Toronto, Arizona, Japan, and more. Each Artist gets a listen and a real reaction. Before the music, Mike explains the new submission process: post your music in the comments of the pinned Music Monday post in the Mike Herrera Podcast Facebook group. He also goes on a tangent about subscription services, TiVo, and the lost art of owning things — sparked by his kids discovering Tropic Thunder. Bands featured: The Pink Socks (Spokane, WA), XXsmiile (Quebec City), Suit Yourself, Surrender the...
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598 The Ever Passing Process
The Mike Herrera Podcast
Ep 598: The Ever Passing Process Also: Rich from Northeast Washington shows off his new Sterling by Music Man signature bass, and Mike floats Rich's idea of custom MxPx picks in the store. State of my world... Then JP from Michigan asks about the difference between recording with Steve Kravac and Jerry Finn. Mike breaks down the making of Life in General, Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo, and The Ever Passing Moment, from late-night sessions at Robert Lang Studios to the Chick Magnet last-take story at Westbeach Recorders in Hollywood. Plus: Dave Grohl beer bongs and how he...
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597 QUESTIONS on Singing, AI and the solo acoustic private show era
The Mike Herrera Podcast
QUESTIONS How hard do I sing live? MxPx and Goldfinger shows New and Old fans are the best Is AI drinking all our water? The Solo Acoustic era This week from the Mike Herrera Podcast Facebook Group and your voicemails. Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MAR with The Ataris -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva -Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore -Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall APRIL Saturday April 11 - Denver, CO at Mission Ballroom w/Goldfinger, Zebrahead and Home Grown...
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596 Tips for New (& not so new) Bands
The Mike Herrera Podcast
596 Tips for New (& not so new) Bands Real advice for those starting a new band, Naming some names, Sports talk, Recipe for Success, Songwriting, Band Updates Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MAR with The Ataris -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva -Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore -Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall APRIL Saturday April 11 - Denver, CO at Mission Ballroom w/Goldfinger, Zebrahead and Home Grown SEPT -Saturday September 5 - Milan, Italy at Punkadeka...
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595 Music Monday Bowl
The Mike Herrera Podcast
Music Monday Bowl 1. First Natural – Walking Several Miles 2. Belgravia DieNasty – New Track Submitted by Brock Jeffries 3. The Disorderlies – Get Up (Track starts around 0:40) 4. Your Honor – Red Dress (Chorus hits around 1:20) 5. NiTEWAKE – New Single Featuring Nick White (founding bassist of Attack Attack!) 6. Matchbook Romance – Something Worse Than The Night First new release in 20 years Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MAR with The Ataris -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA...
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594 Legendary Replacements
The Mike Herrera Podcast
Huge Weekend complete! Tapping into the greatness of the MXPX community Bootlegs? Seattle Sports, professional sports, legendary trades and how it relates to band members coming and going. Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MARCH with The Ataris -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva -Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore -Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall APRIL Saturday April 11 - Denver, CO at Mission Ballroom w/Goldfinger, Zebrahead and Home Grown Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660...
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All About That Bass #593
The Mike Herrera Podcast
My first bass was Peavey T-40 and my latest bass guitar is the Orange Creamsicle. The Mike Herrera Artist Series StingRay is instantly recognizable — a bass shaped by decades on the road with MxPx. Mike Herrera brings his signature style to the classic StingRay with passive electronics, simplified controls, a color-matched headstock, and a custom Pokinatcha pickguard. Available now! Switching from playing with my fingers to a flat pick revealed! MxPx shows coming up MXPX vs. Tumbledown Album Prep. - A Comparison. Did we make it? Was there a time where we knew I wouldn’t have to work...
info_outlineWe got another action packed Music Monday for you this week!
1. Steven Rovery – American Television
Song: You Are Not Alone (Title Track)
EP: Upcoming release on Smartpunk
Note: “Good song. Good video. Do it again.” — Mike
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ncU9DQcFa8
2. Dan Heller – Suspect The Vice
Band: Punk band from Milwaukee, WI
Song: Pressure
Album: Suspect The Vice – released Sept 12 via Boulevard Trash Records
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnYaEbqTits
3. Moses Flores – Lester Special
Song: Problems
Note: Listen from 1:10–2:10 for best feel
Location: Austin, TX
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6wA2vdrdTU
4. Shawn Whitesell – Bitter Row
Submission: Sharing band Unfinished Grounds (Portugal)
Song: Sometimes
Album: Memories From Tomorrow
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAAT6_vzo_8
5. Brandon Purvis – Dorian Creech Is Dead
Song: Life Is Pain, Highness…
Note: Solo project; writing/recording and releasing to avoid leaving songs on a hard drive. Possible return to live shows soon.
Location: Owosso, Michigan
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogYlDbcyPOw&list=OLAK5uy_nh34u0mRaaRPGBIk83g6g6H2t9Os9u5bo
6. Manuel Bhg
Song: DA JUICE (feat. Drew)
Released: 9/19/25
Vibe: OG Pop Punk with a modern twist
Location: Southern California
Note: Big fan of the show; resubmitted
Link: https://youtu.be/n9RgJPzB1ms?si=mWlpeBFHY0nASN6C
7. Common Perry
Song: Whole Lotta Nothing
Location: Orange County, CA
Released: Oct 21, 2025
Producers: Nate Perry & Ryan Kienle
IG/TikTok: @commonperry
Link: https://youtu.be/MkwDHXJtG_8?si=fow9Jrde-d1p1-Ht
8. Forgotten Unknowns
Song: Newest release (submitted by management… reluctantly)
Note: Followers doubled from 1 to 2
Link: https://youtu.be/Wdqa0GZWhn8?si=GEjXxZzx4QyN7gCg
9. Alexis Berg – Astillas Del Mismo Palo
Song: Ella
Location: Crespo, Entre Rios, Argentina
Personal Note: Bought an MXPX album by chance in 1998 and it stayed with them for life.
Link: https://youtu.be/QBaBoPxQl1Q?si=JrD-mIBNgqPWBt8X
10. Aaron Reynolds
Song: I Need to Keep You
Album: FINDING GOOD (out Nov 7)
Location: Atlanta, GA
FFO: Oasis, Elliott Smith, Matchbox 20, Third Eye Blind
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nwMy8rvHUk
11. Chris Miller – Toby Danger
Song: The Thanksgiving Song
Band: Comedy rock; multi-genre with punk roots
Location: Akron, OH
Note: Also plays in Fear The Lions
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaDMO2enKGA&feature=youtu.be
12. Joe Marquez – Lychee Camp
Song: Latest single/video
Location: Tampa, FL
Note: Name pronounced “MAR KEZ”; band pronounced “lee-chee”
Link: https://youtu.be/qcO_qH4V2OY?si=IxcrHS0j-Hlu0xoL
DEC 6
2026
JAN with The Suicide Machines
-Friday January 9 - Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
-Saturday January 10 - Seattle, WA at the Showbox SOLD OUT!!!!!
-Friday January 23 - Santa Cruz, CA at the Catalyst
-Saturday January 24 - San Francisco,CA at the Fillmore
MAR
-Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club
-Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva
-Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore
-Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall
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