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Gob is a Canadian punk rock band formed in 1993 in Langley, British Columbia, known for their high-energy sound and catchy melodies. They gained mainstream success in the early 2000s with hits like “I Hear You Calling” and “Give Up the Grudge,” blending skate-punk vibes with alternative rock appeal. Gob's relentless touring and fun-loving attitude earned them a loyal fanbase and a lasting spot in Canada’s punk legacy.

There’s a part at the end where I’m trying to think of the band Sunny Day Real Estate did a split with and it’s Circa Survive which I should have known since I love me some Circa.=

• Weezer’s bass player’s wife
• His first band By A Thread
• Bigwig
• Texas is the Reason
• Going from Goth to Punk
• The Singer playing in Sum 41
• NHL 2002
• Recording with Mark Trombino
• Playing the final SUM 41 shows
• Sunny Day Real Estate
• And a ton more

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Useless ID is a punk rock band from Haifa, Israel, known for blending melodic hardcore with emotionally charged lyrics. Formed in 1994, they gained international attention after signing with Kung Fu Records and collaborating with bands like The Ataris and producing with Bill Stevenson of The Descendents. Over the years, Useless ID has built a loyal global fanbase through relentless touring and a discography that spans introspective punk anthems to politically driven tracks.

I got Yotam on the Skype and this is what we chat about:

• Seeing Kid Dynamite in a New Brunswick Basement show
• Kris Roe
• Moving away from the Fat Wreck drum beat
• Being on Kung Fu Records
• Sugarcult
• Doing mushrooms at a festival
• Sharing a tour bus with The Used
• Bill Stevenson punching him in the stomach
• Did they like being on Fat even though the label sound changed
• A tip from Tony Sly that he still uses to this day
• Why they’re not currently playing
• The Pixies story
• And a ton more

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American Steel is an influential punk rock band from Oakland, California, formed in 1995 by Rory Henderson and Ryan Massey. Known for blending melodic punk with elements of hardcore and folk influences, the group released notable albums like "Rogue's March" and "Jagged Thoughts" on Lookout! Records before moving to Fat Wreck Chords for later releases. After a hiatus in the early 2000s, during which members formed the band Communiqué, American Steel reunited in 2007 and continued to be recognized for their thoughtful lyrics and distinctive vocal harmonies. Their music is characterized by catchy hooks, energetic performances, and a sound that evolved from raw punk to more polished rock while maintaining their emotional intensity and political consciousness.

• Quitting drinking
• Tony Sly
• The band’s mission statement
• Getting on Lookout!
• Rogue’s March
• Getting kicked out
• Communique
• Getting on Fat
• Touring with the Lawrence Arms
• Toby from Red Scare Records
• Tips for giving merch sales to clubs when you're a band
• And a ton more

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