The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine!
The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine!
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Welcome to The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine – your ultimate destination for everything music! Dive deep into the world of music production, backstage stories, and creative insights with our exclusive content. We bring you engaging conversations with a diverse range of talents, including musicians, lighting and stage designers, sound engineers, and other creatives in the music industry. almostfamousmagazine.com
Our channel features in-depth interviews with top artists such as Tony Scalzo of Fastball, Nic Collins, Ben McKelvey, Tim Howar, Steve ”Smiley” Barnard, Rob Ruckus, Kate Clover, Gizz Lazlo, Scott Mayo, Kris Dollimore, Lightnin Woodcock, Sharif Dumani, Yolanda Charles, Jim McDermott, Gary O’Toole, Dave Kerzner, Salim Nourallah, Dean Friedman, Jonas Reingold, Sub-Radio, Lilith Clockwork, Clit-45, The Baboon Show, Skwert Gunn of Public Serpents, FIDLAR, The Toasters, Jack McBannon, and many more.
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The podcast focuses on diverse content including music production, artist journeys, creative processes, and backstage stories. Notable episode examples include explorations of Nic Collins' band 'The Effect' and their songwriting techniques, Tim Howar's journey in theater and music, and the influences behind the punk rock sound of Rob Ruckus and his projects.
Welcome to The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine – your ultimate destination for everything music! Dive deep into the world of music production, backstage stories, and creative insights with our exclusive content. We bring you engaging conversations with a diverse range of talents, including musicians, lighting and stage designers, sound engineers, and other creatives in the music industry. almostfamousmagazine.com
Our channel features in-depth interviews with top artists such as Tony Scalzo of Fastball, Nic Collins, Ben McKelvey, Tim Howar, Steve ”Smiley” Barnard, Rob Ruckus, Kate Clover, Gizz Lazlo, Scott Mayo, Kris Dollimore, Lightnin Woodcock, Sharif Dumani, Yolanda Charles, Jim McDermott, Gary O’Toole, Dave Kerzner, Salim Nourallah, Dean Friedman, Jonas Reingold, Sub-Radio, Lilith Clockwork, Clit-45, The Baboon Show, Skwert Gunn of Public Serpents, FIDLAR, The Toasters, Jack McBannon, and many more.
Join us as we explore the stories behind the music, the technical aspects of live performances, and the creative processes that bring unforgettable shows to life. Subscribe now to Almost Famous Magazine and stay updated with the latest in the music world!
In this episode of The Hang! host Scott Saldinger sits down with the legendary Chicago-based punk rock band Horace Pinker — Scott Eastman, Bryan Jones, and Greg Mihich — for a deep dive into their 30-year journey through the global punk scene. From their early days in Tempe, Arizona, to international tours with NOFX, Green Day, Fugazi, and The Offspring, Horace Pinker has carved out a legacy defined by raw energy, melodic intelligence, and DIY resilience.
The conversation opens with the band reflecting on their origins and evolution — including how they took an unplanned break at the height of their popularity and how that pause ultimately led to creative rebirth. In true punk fashion, they accidentally released an EP during the pandemic when Bryan uploaded songs to DistroKid and forgot about the release date — a happy accident that reignited their momentum and led to their newest full-length album, Now in the Future, out now on People of Punk Rock Records.
Listeners get an inside look at the songwriting process, from gritty, fast-paced anthems to more melodic and introspective tracks like “Fear of Heights” and “Three Against Me.” The band discusses working with producers like Dan Precision (Rise Against, 88 Fingers Louie), sequencing songs to create emotional flow, and how important it is to listen to albums front to back — a lost art in today’s streaming world. They also share stories about recording at Sonic Iguana Studios, past collaborations, and unforgettable moments touring across Asia, Europe, and North America — all booked in the early days of MySpace.
Beyond the music, Scott, Bryan, and Greg get candid about their influences — from Dag Nasty, Naked Raygun, and Pegboy to Deftones and Bob Mould — and the timeless community spirit of punk rock. The band’s humor, honesty, and camaraderie shine throughout, underscoring why they’ve remained a respected staple in the punk scene for over three decades.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Horace Pinker, this episode captures everything that makes punk rock meaningful: grit, friendship, melody, and staying true to your voice. Don’t shuffle this one — spin Now in the Future from start to finish, support independent artists, and keep punk alive.
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