What Lies Ahead Podcast
Podcast hosted by Chris Ruffini, lead singer of the Long Island Hardcore band, Overthrow. I explore everything related to the music scene through the eyes of bands, promoters, and record labels.
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What Lies Ahead Playlist on Spotify (bands on the podcast):
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Episodes
60 episodes
60- Cole and Cruz of Pool Scum
Cole and Cruz from NJ hardcore band Pool Scum talk about their new EP, which dropped in the late winter, and the run of shows they’ve been on since. We get into how the band first came together, their connection with Ant $ from E-Town Concrete,...
59-Danielle Dombrowski- Photographer
In this episode, Danielle Dombrowski talks about her background in photography and how it developed alongside her involvement in the hardcore scene. She shares stories about the bands she’s worked with and her experience contributing to album p...
58-Drew Stone and Tristan D'Graves of Incendiary Device
In this episode, I talk with Drew Stone and Tristan D’Graves of Incendiary Device. The interview focuses on their upcoming album, New York City, due out Friday, May 1 on Creep Records. We go track by track through the record, discussin...
57-Jame McElroy of Two Crow Collective
On my podcast, Jame McElroy broke down the shift from Dirty Bourbon Clothing into Two Crow Collective
56-Shi of Scarboro
On this episode of the podcast, I talked with Shi from New York punk band Scarboro. The conversation focused on the band’s new album, Hate Season, coming out April 17 on Sell the Heart and WTF Records.We went through the r...
55-John Mchale of Breakeven Booking (Miami)
John McHale, founder of Breakeven Booking in Miami, joined the podcast to share insights from his work in live event booking and promotion. He discussed how he partners with venues, collaborates with booking agencies, and organizes shows from i...
54-Frankie D of Silence Equals Death/MintyFreshPresents NJ
On this episode I speak with Frankie D of Silence Equals Death, where we talked about his roots in hardcore, including playing drums in the ’90s with Backslap. Frank shared how being asked to fill in on drums for Kings Never Die on a Euro...
53- Ricky Singh of Flatspot Records/Matinee Sound/Backtrack
On this episode, I’m joined by Ricky Singh, co-owner of Flatspot Records. We talk about his musical background, growing up on Long Island, and forming Backtrack, including their releases and touring. We also get into his time working at Roadrun...
52- Joey Zampella of Life Of Agony
In this episode, I spoke with Joey Zampella of Life of Agony about several key aspects of the band’s past and present. We discussed how the band approaches their set list, including the balance between longtime staples and other songs, and how ...
51- Natalie O'Keeffe of Family Dinner
In this episode, I sit down with Natalie O’Keeffe, lead singer of Long Island band Family Dinner. We talk about how she got into singing, how the band structures their setlist, and what the writing process has been like for their new album.&nbs...
50- Josh Grabelle of Trustkill Records
In this episode, I speak with Josh Grabelle, founder of Trustkill Records, to talk about the history of the label and the role it played in hardcore and metalcore. Josh shares stories from the early days, signing bands, and running a label thro...
49-Arthur Shepherd of Mind Over Matter/Errortype:11/Beinn/Instruction
In this interview, Arty Shepherd walks through the key points of his career, starting with his beginnings in Long Island Hardcore and the formation of Mind Over Matter. He talks about playing with Walter Schreifels in Worlds Fa...
48-Bobby and Mike of The Warped Weeble Wobbles
On this episode, I speak with Bobby and Mike from The Warped Weeble Wobbles to talk about how the band started and their place within the 1990s Long Island Hardcore scene. They walk us through the early days, their friends/bands, and t...
47- Releases of 2025 with Brian Audley, Anthony Race, Mike Musilli
On this episode, we’re joined by Brian Audley of Incendiary and Nite Sports, Anthony Race, a production manager at the Brooklyn Paramount and other venues, and Mike Musilli, a columnist for No Echo and bassist for Overthrow.The ...
46-Chris of In Effect and Holly of Outsider Magazine/Bring The Noise Radio
On this episode I speak with Chris Wynn of In Effect Magazine and Holly Berchielli of Outsider Magazine. We get into the history behind their zines—how each of them got started, what motivated them to document the scene, and t...
45-Morty and Sam of NYC Shootout
On this episode, I speak with Morty and Sam of NYC Shootout to talk about how the band came together and the making of their new album KNUCKLEHED ANTHEMZ, out now on DAZE.We go through the record song by son...
44-Chris Enriquez of On The Might Of Princes/Spotlights/Orange 9MM/New Noise Magazine
On this episode, I talk with Chris Enriquez, a drummer known for his work with On The Might Of Princes, Spotlights, BEINN, and Orange 9MM. Beyond the stage, Chris is also the Marketing Director at
43-A Long Island Hardcore discussion with Anthony Race and Mike Musilli
On this episode, I sit down with Mike Musilli and Anthony Race for an in-depth conversation about the Long Island Hardcore scene — from its beginnings in the 1990s all the way to the sounds shaping it today. We break down each decade, talking a...
42-Mark Frandsen of TimeXHeist
On this episode, I sit down with Mark Frandsen, vocalist of the Denver hardcore band TimeXHeist. We dive into the Denver Hardcore scene, Mark’s history booking shows, the band’s touring stories, and their writing process — plus what’s next for ...
41-James Longspaugh of Life Taken
In this episode, I speak with James Longspaugh of the Long Island Hardcore band, Life Taken. We discuss his history with hardcore, the formation of the band, and their new EP coming out on October 31, 2025 on 51st State Records and Hardkn...
40- Tommy Corrigan of Silent Majority/Capital/Blood Red
On this episode I speak with Tommy Corrigan of Silent Majority. We discuss his history with Long Island Hardcore, how Silent Majority formed, their reunion shows, and how they structure their setlist. We also discuss the forma...
38-Chris Wrenn of Bridge 9 Records
On this episode I speak with Chris Wrenn of Bridge 9 Records. He discusses how the label started, growing up in the northeast, and how he infused the Boston community into developing his label.We also talk about his new book, Fenway Punk...