Matthew Cole from Knumears
From 100 Words Or Less: The Podcast by Ray Harkins
May 13, 2026 · 1h 11m · Episode 709
About this episode
Matthew Cole discusses his journey with Knumears, reflecting on his upbringing in Southern California and the evolution of his music.
From the suburbs of Rancho Cucamonga to the deeply personal world of Knumears, Matthew Cole joins the show to talk about the path that shaped both his life and music. We get into growing up in Southern California during the 2000s DIY era, discovering bands like Born Against, and how punk and emo became an outlet while navigating suburban isolation and the Inland Empire/OC show circuit. Matthew also talks about balancing life as a carpenter while building Knumears from the ground up, the realities of modern DIY touring, and the slow evolution of the band’s sound and identity over the years. Steve Evetts The GoFundMe Weekly Recommendation Playlist brought to you by Evil Greed Apple Music Spotify Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Rockabilia sells you officially licensed Merch from ALL your favorite bands (and your Dad's favorite band, your siblings etc...). Use the promo code 100WORDSORLESS for 10% off your order. Get 10% off your Evil Greed order by using the code NEWWAVE (for a limited time only) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
People in this episode
Host: Ray Harkins
Guest: Matthew Cole
Topics covered
- music
- DIY culture
- punk
- emo
- suburban life
- touring
Keywords
- Knumears
- Matthew Cole
- punk
- emo
- DIY touring
- suburban isolation
- music evolution
Sponsors
Rockabilia, Evil Greed
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Knumears, Born Against, Steve Evetts, Apple Music, Spotify
Places: Rancho Cucamonga, Southern California, Inland Empire, OC
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