Ep. 282: Houston Calls Pt. 1 w/ Chitty

Ep. 282: Houston Calls Pt. 1 w/ Chitty

From This Was The Scene Podcast by Mike Doyle

June 5, 2026 · 1h 34m · Season 2 · Episode 282

About this episode

Mike Doyle interviews Chitty from Houston Calls about the band's history and music.

Support this over on Patreon Follow the instagram Formed in New Jersey in the late 1990s, Houston Calls blended pop punk energy with catchy melodies and heartfelt songwriting. The band quickly built a loyal following through relentless touring and a string of well-received releases. Their sound balanced upbeat hooks with lyrics that captured the uncertainty and excitement of young adulthood. Albums like A Collection of Short Stories and The End of an Error helped establish them as a favorite within the mid-2000s pop punk scene. Known for their polished musicianship and memorable choruses, Houston Calls shared stages with many of the genre's biggest acts during their run. Though no longer active, their music remains a nostalgic touchstone for fans of that era's melodic punk and emo-influenced sound. I got Chitty on the Zoom and this is what we chat about: Where "Chitty" came from Face First As Tall As Lions Changing the name to Houston Calls and then dropping some members Being on the latest Drive Thru RSD release this year Getting signed to Drive Thru but having the first release put out on Rushmore Records Recording with Ed Rose Having a hard time recording vocals for the first…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Doyle

Guest: Chitty

Topics covered

  • pop punk
  • music history
  • band formation
  • recording process
  • lyrical inspiration
  • nostalgia

Keywords

  • Houston Calls
  • Chitty
  • pop punk
  • Drive Thru Records
  • Ed Rose
  • music interview
  • band history
  • melodic punk
  • emo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Houston Calls, Drive Thru, Rushmore Records, Saves the Day

Books & works: A Collection of Short Stories, The End of an Error

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