About this episode

The episode features the reunited melodic punk group Whatever... discussing their musical influences and the records that inspired them to form a band.

Reunited Cleveland-based melodic punk group Whatever... remember the records that made them want to form a band. And, guess what? ... KISS records influenced three out of four members before punk music. Of course, more is discussed on Goldmine's Dollar Bin podcast with co-hosts Alan Brostoff (Dr. Disc) and Rev (singer of The Drowns). So, whether you are a punk rocker or a record collector, listen to the 'cast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Alan Brostoff, Rev

Topics covered

• melodic punk
• band formation
• music influences
• record collecting
• Cleveland music scene

Keywords

• melodic punk
• Cleveland
• KISS
• band influences
• record collecting
• Goldmine
• Dollar Bin

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Organizations: Whatever..., KISS, Goldmine, The Drowns

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