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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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...
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This week -The Hiester - What would you want if it could be anything? I may have gotten this all wrong! -Connecting with people through your favorite bands and songs -My first bass - Peavy T-40 from Charleston Pawn for $175 USD. My mom paid for half. Stranger Things Finale Talk and more Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 2026 JAN with The Ataris -Friday January 23 - Santa Cruz, CA at the Catalyst -Saturday January 24 - San Francisco,CA at the Fillmore MAR with The Ataris -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The...
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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 ended up counting off The Next Big Thing.
Recording Stories from Life in General, Buffalo and The Ever Passing Moment
Correction. story about epm studio is Conway studios not El Dorado. That was where BEAA was recorded with the late Dave Jerden.
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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
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Saturday April 11 - Denver, CO at Mission Ballroom w/Goldfinger, Zebrahead and Home Grown
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-Saturday September 5 - Milan, Italy at Punkadeka Festival
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