On The Scene with Martini

OTSwM #46 - Vinnie Caruana of I Am The Avalanche & The Movielife

Vinnie Caruana may easily be one of the most influential figures in the underground scene. Constantly challenging his past work, being in so many successful projects, and staying true to his love for the scene is what stands him out from others. Vinnie & I talk about I Am The Avalanche's new record "THE HORROR SHOW, being in so many different projects, differing processes band to band and much more! Thank you Gary, of Sound Acres, as always for sponsoring this episode! If you, your band, or anyone you know wants to step up their sound than Gary is your guy. Go to Sound Acres links below for all information or contact me directly! Episode now out on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify! Click Vinnie’s links below: Vinnie's Personal IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vinniecaruana/?hl=en⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/vinniecaruana/?hl=en⁠] I Am The Avalanche - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamtheavalanchenyc/?hl=en⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iamtheavalanchenyc/?hl=en⁠] Sound Acres - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.soundacres.com/soundacres⁠ [https://www.soundacres.com/soundacres⁠] All of my socials can be found through the link below ↴ On The Scene with Martini - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/martinihxc⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/martinihxc⁠⁠]

OTSwM #45 - Michael Bingham of Spiritual Cramp

Michael is he the nicest guy in the RUDEST band? Perhaps.Do [http://Perhaps.Do] they play Rude music? At times. Did they put out one of the best records of 2025? Absolutely! Talking to Michael was a treat, we cover why Spiritual Cramp brands as RUDE, his guilty pleasure, working with indie legend @sharonvanhalen, are they from the UK or US & more! Thank you to Dan from A Day In the Life Records for sponsoring this episode. Make sure to check out his shop when you’re in the Lancaster, PA area. Episode now out on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify! Click Michael’s links below: Spiritual Cramp - https://linktr.ee/SpiritualCrampTV?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnPGDJOrxAIjS7Y0Ob-5NvbLdjggNbswyP619JC-6eskIGT5WaGRU_CF09VLs_aem_YWdncwCTZrMLUQHhTXcc0S3LQo8r&brid=YWdncwFolIBHez4qMsM0veoIwRnF [https://linktr.ee/SpiritualCrampTV?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnPGDJOrxAIjS7Y0Ob-5NvbLdjggNbswyP619JC-6eskIGT5WaGRU_CF09VLs_aem_YWdncwCTZrMLUQHhTXcc0S3LQo8r&brid=YWdncwFolIBHez4qMsM0veoIwRnF]⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/braidofficial/] A Day In the Life Records - https://www.adayintheliferecords.com/ [https://www.adayintheliferecords.com/] All of my socials can be found through the link below ↴ On The Scene with Martini - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/martinihxc]https://linktr.ee/martinihxc⁠ [https://linktr.ee/martinihxc⁠]

OTSwM #44 - Jason Jenkins of Grael

Sorry for the delay but finally had time to upload this one. Jason’s first published, and maybe last?, interview as frontman of Grael is here! Grael is not one on the spotlight, the Long Island hardcore power house made a statement last year playing some of the biggest shows in hxc. Jason showcases and displays his true purpose/ passion of being in the scene. Not only is he a frontman but Jason also runs a publishing company in which he puts out visual based books/ zines. Jason and I talk about creative control/ artwork, being supported by many from the beginning, how important it is for him to be in the Long Island scene & more! Episode now out on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify! Click Jason’s links below: Grael - ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/braidofficial/]https://www.instagram.com/graelhc/ [https://www.instagram.com/graelhc/] Blurden Press - https://www.instagram.com/blurdenpress/ [https://www.instagram.com/blurdenpress/] All of my socials can be found through the link below ↴ On The Scene with Martini - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/martinihxc]https://linktr.ee/martinihxc⁠ [https://linktr.ee/martinihxc⁠]

OTSwM #43 - Bob Nanna of Braid & Hey Mercedes

Bob Nanna wrote one of the most perfect albums, Frame & Canvas, over 25 years ago and we can't stop talking about it. Sitting down with Bob was a treat! After having some scheduling issues we finally made time to give you all this hour long episode talking about Bob's college experience, writing new music as an older band, how Braid came back, upcoming shows, his new act as a frontman of a Smiths tribute band & more! Whether you love Braid, Hey Mercedes or just love music like we do then this one is for you. I personally saw Braid a few years ago at an local venue with my buddy , Tellus 360, and we still talk about how sonically perfect they are. I hope to be able to catch them next time they hit the road again! Episode now out on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify! Thank you Gary, of Sound Acres, as always for sponsoring this episode! If you, your band, or anyone you know wants to step up their sound than Gary is your guy. Go to Sound Acres links below for all information or contact me directly! Click Bob’s links below: Braid - ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/braidofficial/]https://www.instagram.com/braidofficial/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/braidofficial/⁠] Hey Mercedes - ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/heymercedes2025/]https://www.instagram.com/heymercedes2025/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/heymercedes2025/⁠] Bob's The Smiths Tribute Band - ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thebombthatwillbringustogether/]https://www.instagram.com/thebombthatwillbringustogether/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thebombthatwillbringustogether/⁠] Sound Acres - ⁠⁠ [Sound Acres - ⁠https://www.soundacres.com/soundacres⁠]https://www.soundacres.com/soundacres⁠⁠ [https://www.soundacres.com/soundacres⁠⁠] All of my socials can be found through the link below ↴ On The Scene with Martini - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/martinihxc]https://linktr.ee/martinihxc⁠ [https://linktr.ee/martinihxc⁠]

OTSwM #42 - Geert van der Velde of Shai Hulud & The Black Atlantic

Shai Hulud has arguably one of the most complicated histories in the realm of hardcore music. Tune in to the episode as we unfold Shai Hulud’s history but importantly unwrap Geert’s long history, as one of the most active/ longest touring frontman. Along with music Geert is also a huge chess player as well as an entrepreneur. With recent news The Black Atlantic, Geert’s indie/ alternative act, announced an EU tour for the first time in years! Geert’s story is undeniably strong, true example of determination and grit, going from a fan to the man running the shows and ultimately being one of the most recognized pieces of Shai Hulud. Episode now out on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify! Click Geert’s links below: Shai Hulud - https://linktr.ee/ShaiHulud?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnzIySIh7eVuj2FM1sQIcnwgBJ5bF88ZnBRyRyFXUW00XhDRRPfUyq2dLNDc_aem_Ayt3zXJuAnFElTN01TciOA [https://linktr.ee/ShaiHulud?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnzIySIh7eVuj2FM1sQIcnwgBJ5bF88ZnBRyRyFXUW00XhDRRPfUyq2dLNDc_aem_Ayt3zXJuAnFElTN01TciOA] The Black Atlantic - https://www.instagram.com/the.black.atlantic/ [https://www.instagram.com/the.black.atlantic/] All of my socials can be found through the link below ↴ On The Scene with Martini - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/martinihxc [https://linktr.ee/martinihxc]