Down The Music Hole

Weezer: Pinkerton Album Review

88.9 WSTB — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:49:28 -0400

Join us for another journey Down the Music Hole! As we take a step back in time, hosts Brandon K, Dylan B, and Max G take a look at Weezer's second studio album. Pinkerton, which came out September 24th 1996, was mainly written while Rivers Cuomo was attending Harvard University, documenting his disillusionment with the rockstar lifestyle. This album is turning 30 this year, and it was bassist Matt Sharp's last album with Weezer! So grab a cool drink, set up an umbrella, and get ready as we go on another trip down the music hole!

Gorillaz: The Mountain Album Review

88.9 WSTB — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Join us for another journey Down the Music Hole! Or should we say, climbing the mountain? On this special episode, Hosts Dylan and BK take an in-depth dive into Gorillaz: The Mountain. An East Asian culture-based album with elements of rock, hip-hop, tehco, and that signature Gorillaz sound! The Hosts also take a look at a music video released by the band featuring three songs off the album, titled "The Mountain, The Moon Cave, and The Sad God." So get your climbing gear ready as we take another journey down? up? Either way into the Music Hole!

Circadia Interview

88.9 WSTB — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:49:33 -0400

We had the local band Circadia in the studio on Friday, March 20th, and it was an amazing time! With the band talking about their history and impact on the local scene, along with three of their fully mixed songs being played, and 3 live acoustic covers of songs "Love Wins", "Awaken the Sleeping World", and "Hope for the Hollow"! So get ready for this "long" interview right here at 88.9's Down the Music Hole

Down The Music Hole (S2 E12)

88.9 WSTB — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0500

Join us for another episode of Down The Music Hole! On this episode, Hosts Dylan, Brandon, and Max discuss new local bands and their music, a new animated short film that was released as a long music video, Rob Zombie creating artwork that is neither film nor music, an upcoming idea that we will suffer for, and much more! So, get your climbing gear on and get ready to dive back into the music hole!

Top 89 2026

88.9 WSTB — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:05:45 -0500

A late release here from 88.9, our full audio of the top 5 songs from Top 89 with audio from Dylan and Brandon. Keep those dials tuned in and get ready to rock on for another year!

Down The Music Hole (S2 E11)

88.9 WSTB — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to Down The Music Hole for season 2, episode 10! Starting off 2026 strong, Brandon and Dylan are joined by the upcoming host and a new voice, Max. With a much awaited episode, focused almost entirely around the new release of the self titled album by Megadeth, the 3 will be talking about what was good and bad in each song. With the album being the last in Megadeth's 40+ year long career, this marks a major turning point for many fans of the metal genre, with Megadeth having it's own place in WSTB history as well. So get ready to shred, bundle up, and grab some hot chocolate as we take another trip Down The Music Hole!

DRYVN Band Interview

88.9 WSTB — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:58:08 -0500

If you missed out on Friday, January 23rd, we had local band DRYVN in for an interview with our Friday Request show host, Dylan! From new music, old friends, background into the band, and more! Tune in right here at Down the Music Hole!

Alt-Rock Report 1/8

88.9 WSTB — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:45:12 -0500

On this week's Alt-Rock Report, Gweneth Paltrow coming out about some of her past, Depeche Mode's newest concert documentary, a missing member of the Foo Fighters, and Pucifier coming out with more than just music! All of that and more here at 88.9's Alt-Rock Report

12/18 Alt-Rock Report

88.9 WSTB — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:53:10 -0500

On this Episode of the Alt-Rock Report: President (Band) speaking out about industry plant claims, 2026 Concert Dates, and more! Right here at 88.9's Alt-Rock Report.

Down The Music Hole (S2 E10)

88.9 WSTB — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:13:07 -0500

Welcome back on in for the tenth episode of the Down the Music Hole's second season. Moving on down into the festive month of December, your hosts Brandon K and Dylan B will be bringing you some exciting news about shows that are ending the year off from artists such as Rise Against and Cozen, all the way to what you can be looking forward to coming into the New Year. Keeping to that, they brought you some new bands to be on the lookout for as we wind down on 2025, and begin to start 2026, such as Wasted Society, Necro Prophecy, and others. So as you join them for one last Trip Down the Music Hole this year, stay warm by the fire, grab a cup of hot chocolate, or build a snowman, as we take yet another trip Down the Music Hole.

Recorded on 12/10/2025.

12-04 Alt-Rock Report

88.9 WSTB — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:49:39 -0500

On this week's alt-rock report, be on the lookout for: Scott Shriner's divorce, the Foo Fighters' upcoming charity benefit concert, an unreleased song from Scott Weiland, and some festival dates in the U.S. for King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard. All that and more here on 88.9's Alt-Rock Report!

11-27 Alt rock Report

88.9 WSTB — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500

On this week's alt-rock report, look forward to: Kings of Leon opening for Zach Bryan, Ellish in 3D, Slipknot striking a deal, and the Goo Goo Dolls setting up in Las Vegas. All of that and more right here at 88.9's Alt-Roc Report!

11-20 Alt Rock Report

88.9 WSTB — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:34:03 -0500

New series coming your way with the Alt Rock Report! This is where you'll find weekly updates on smaller forms of music news, along with local concerts in your area. This week's news features a Limp Bizkit show being cancelled in Estonia, the completion of a police investigation regarding the death of an Oasis fan at one of their concerts, David Bowie and Jennuder Connelly's "Labyrinth" celebrating its 40th Anniversary, and more!

So get ready to get rocked out by the news right here at 88.9's Alt Rock report!

How we Feel and Ghostatic Interview

88.9 WSTB — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:08:26 -0500

Step into the studio with this special interview with local bands How We Feel and Ghostatic! Featuring new music and upcoming albums, show dates, and behind-the-scenes stories! So get your climbing gear ready for this special episode of Down the Music Hole!

Down The Music Hole (S2 E9)

88.9 WSTB — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:00:42 -0500

Welcome back for the ninth episode of Down The Music Hole! Throw on your climbing gear, as you get ready to dive the Music Hole with your hosts, Brandon K and Dylan B. Brandon and Dylan will be giving you their thoughts on some of the latest albums to come out from bands such as Helloween and Motorhead, but also bringing you news from bands such as Attic Ally, Northern Weather, and many others. As we are coming down into the winter months of 2025, Brandon and Dylan will be talking about a few of the final shows for some bands for the year of 2025, but also talking about what we can be looking forward to for 2026. So go ahead and grab a hot drink, kick back by the fire, and enjoy some of the discounted Halloween candy, as we go ahead and take yet another trip... Down The Music Hole.

Recorded on 11/10/2025.

Down the Music Hole (S2 E8)

88.9 WSTB — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:38:13 -0400

Welcome back for the eighth episode of Down the Music Hole's second season! Go ahead and gear up and join your hosts, Brandon and Dylan, as they take another trip Down the Music Hole, where Dylan and Brandon will be talking about the newest albums coming from Silverstein, Dance Gavin Dance, and Deftones, but also talk about some major news from bands like Megadeth. And as we are moving towards the end of 2025, they'll also be talking about some of the upcoming concerts to finish off this year, as well as what can be expected for the start of 2026! So go ahead and grab a slice of pumpkin pie, rake some leaves, or take a stroll, as we take another trip Down the Music Hole.

Recorded on 9/17/2025

The Hair Band Experience (Brew & BBQ Bash)

88.9 WSTB — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 23:43:59 -0400

From a recent interview at the Streetsboro Brew & BBQ Bash, where Dylan interviews "The Hair Band Experience" performing on the main stage of the event! So instead of your climbing gear, grab your BBQ and rock out on this bonus episode of Down the Music Hole!

Down the Music Hole (S2 E7)

88.9 WSTB — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:31:30 -0400

Climb down the music hole with special guest Beck as we talk about new music coming out, concerts happening from locally to globally, and the release of our new Saturday night metal show "Nocturnal Noise". All of that and more with your hosts B.K. and Dylan!

Recorded on 7-10-24

Attic Ally Band Interview

88.9 WSTB — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:49:18 -0400

Join Brandon in the studio during the 2025 Membership Drive, along with local artist Attic Ally's Guitarist Steven and their Drummer Paul as they talk all about whats going on with the band, and anything that listeners can be expecting in the near future.

Chil Band Interview

88.9 WSTB — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:36:00 -0400

Get ready to step into the studio with Dylan during the 2025 Membership drive as he gets ready to interview local artist Chil as their Drummer and Guitarist step into the studio, after their break of not making music for awhile.

Down The Music Hole (S2 E6)

88.9 WSTB — Fri, 09 May 2025 10:22:08 -0400

Welcome back, for the sixth episode of Down The Music Hole second season! Join on in as your hosts Brandon K and Dylan B, talk some new releases from bands such as Pierce the Veil, Silverstein and others! And as we move on into the middle of 2025, Brandon and Dylan will be talking about lots of upcoming concerts and events. As well as some big news from bands such as Drop to Zero, Dance Gavin Dance, and Weezer. So go on ahead and take a stroll, read a book, and most importantly, grab your Alternation caving gear as we take another trip with Dylan and Brandon, Down The Music Hole.

Down the Music Hole (S2 E5)

88.9 WSTB — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:19:54 -0500

Grab your Alternative Rock style Climbing Gear and get ready, because Dylan and Brandon are taking a deep dive Down The Music Hole! This episode talks about both local and big band concerts and shows happening very soon, charity events that will be taking place, music criticism and so much more! So get that safety harness on, and don't bang your head to the rock too hard as we take another trip Down the music hole!

Inpatient Band Interview

88.9 WSTB — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:45:06 -0500

On Friday, Jan 24th Dylan put Kyle and Miguel from local band Inpatient, into the hot seat! They talked about their debut, new music that's being produced, how they make their music sound unique, and even upcoming shows! So Sit back, grab something to snack on, and get ready to rock out right here with us at 88.9 WSTB!

Down The Music Hole (S2 E4)

88.9 WSTB — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:38:40 -0500

Welcome back, to the fourth episode of Down The Music Hole's second season, with you hosts Dylan, and Brandon! Join on in as they talk about what's been going on recently in this shorter episode to end off 2024. This episode includes some big news from The Red Hot Chilly Peppers, Silverstein, My Chemical Romance, Northern Weather, and more! And as we end of this year off this year Brandon, and Dylan will be talking about some of the upcoming concerts and tours for 2025! So go ahead and kick back with some hot chocolate, take a jog, or watch the ball drop as we take another trip, down the music hole.

First Snow Band Interview (TSO Tribute)

88.9/WSTB — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:01:00 -0500

On Friday November 22nd, our Friday Request show host Dylan interviewed Kevin, one of the guitarists for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra tribute band, "First Snow". The interview featured discussions about the bands history, favorite songs to perform, and their performance at the Streetsboro Performing Arts Center on December 7th, 2024!

Down The Music Hole (S2 E3)

88.9/WSTB — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:50:03 -0400

Welcome back to the third episode of Down The Music Hole's second season, with your hosts Brandon, and Dylan! Join on in as we talk about what has been going on in the music scene during August. This episode includes some news from Mud Whale, Weezer, Drop to Zero, and more! As fall begins to start Brandon, and Dylan will talk about the upcoming festivals, tours, and concerts! So go ahead and take a stroll, play a game, read a book, or walk your dog as we take another trip down the music hole.

Down The Music Hole (S2 E2)

88.9/WSTB — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:09:30 -0400

Welcome back to the second episode of season two for Down The Music Hole, with your hosts Dylan, and Brandon! Join in as we talk all about what has been going on in the music scene for June, and July. This episode will include news from Metallica, Dance Gavin Dance, Hot Mulligan and many more! As summer is coming to a close Brandon and Dylan, talk about all the upcoming concerts, festivals, tours, and more! So go ahead and kick back, lift some weights, take a walk, or swim as we take another, trip down the music hole.

Down The Music Hole (S2 E1)

88.9/WSTB — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:44:06 -0400

Welcome to a new season of Down The Music Hole with your hosts Dylan, and Brandon! Join in as we talk about what's been going on in the music scene for May. This episode includes news from Ice Nine Kills, Sum 41, My Chemical Romance, and more! As the summer months approach, Dylan and Brandon talk about a bunch of upcoming festivals, concerts, and tours! So go ahead and sit back, run, fly, or hit a boogie as we take another trip, down the music hole.

Down The Music Hole (S1 E8)

88.9/WSTB — Wed, 01 May 2024 13:16:23 -0400

Welcome back to another episode of "Down The Music Hole" with our two Music Directors, Tyler and Dylan, as we head into May! This week's episode includes new from The Devil Wears Prada, The Plot In You, Hot Mulligan and more! As we start heading into better weather, Tyler and Dylan talk about some of the upcoming festivals and discuss some of the upcoming tours! So come, sit down, run, jump or do some lunges as we delve into another trip, down the music hole.

Down the Music Hole (S1 E7)

88.9/WSTB — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to another episode of "Down The Music Hole" with our two Music Directors Tyler and Johnny as we start off 2024! This weeks episode includes album releases from Green Day, Neck Deep, and Glass Beach as well as singles from Northern Weather, Makari, Sunny Day Real Estate and many more! As we start the new year, Tyler and Johnny recap the hectic month January has been for the alt rock scene as well as the Top 89 countdown! So come in, run, jump, stand or sit and join Tyler and Johnny on another trip, down the music hole.

Down the Music Hole (S1 E6)

88.9/WSTB — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to another episode of "Down The Music Hole" with our two Music Directors Tyler and Johnny as we take our last trip around the scene for the 2023 year! This week's episode includes new singles from Green Day, Makari, Charmer, Northern Weather and many more! As we end this year off, Johnny and Tyler take us back on the year with their favorite releases, as well as some underappreciated ones as well! So come in, run, handstand or dance and join Tyler and Johnny on another trip, down the music hole.

Down The Music Hole (S1 E5)

88.9/WSTB — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to another episode of "Down The Music Hole" with our two Music Directors Tyler and Johnny as they get back into both the local and very active national scene. This week's episode includes single releases from A Sense of Purpose, Bring Me The Horizon, Dance Gavin Dance, Ice Nine Kills and many more! As well as We Came As Romans.... show cancellation?? So come in, sit down, jog, handstand or walk and join Tyler and Johnny on another trip, down the music hole.

Down The Music Hole (S1 E4)

88.9/WSTB — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:20:29 -0400

After a handful of months, our two music directors, Tyler and Johnny, welcome you all back to another episode of Down the Music Hole! Some highlights of todays episode consist of Dance Gavin Dance and their release of The Ghost of Billy Royalton, A Sense of Purpose and their upcoming release Save Me, Green Day's 30th anniversary of Dookie and... Inkcarceration??? So come, crowd on in and join Tyler and Johnny on another trip, down the music hole.

Northern Weather Band Interview (pt.2)

88.9/WSTB — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:06:18 -0400

Join Tyler as he interviews Northern Weather over Membership Drive with their Members Kevin (Drums), Alex (Guitar and Vocals) and Robert (Guitar and Back-up Vocals).

Down The Music Hole (S1 E3)

88.9/WSTB — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 10:57:14 -0400

Welcome back to another exciting trip down the Music Hole with Tyler and Johnny as they discuss the new Foo Fighters album "But Here We Are", The Vinyl release of "A Shade Of Melancholy" from Northern Weather, the vast new single releases and album releases to come this year and a discussion on what album is the most influential from the year 2000! So come, sit down, stand or run around with Tyler and Johnny, as they take another trip, down the music hole.

Cozen Band Interview

88.9/WSTB — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 08:37:11 -0400

Listen here as Tyler interviews Cozen over Membership Drive with their two of their members Shawn (Drums) and Josey (Guitar and Backup Vocals).

Down The Music Hole (S1 E2)

88.9/WSTB — Fri, 19 May 2023 06:00:28 -0400

Welcome back to another episode of "Down The Music Hole" with our two Music Directors Tyler and Johnny as they cover around the scene, both local and big! Some highlights of the episode include Hot Mulligan's new release "Why Would I Watch", the end of Sum 41, Enox at Knotfest, plenty of concerts and shows that have been taking over and talk about the albums and artists that brought their music taste to where it is now! So come in, sit down, stand, run or walk and join Tyler and Johnny on another trip, down the music hole.

Down The Music Hole (S1 E1)

88.9/WSTB — Fri, 05 May 2023 13:02:56 -0400

Join our two Alternation Music Directors, Tyler and Johnny as they sit down and talk about music and local, national, and worldwide bands. Some highlights they cover include touring, Hot Mulligan, A Sense of Purposes' van, and much more! Stay tuned for more as they will be uploading monthly!

Daniel Rylander Interview (pt.3)

88.9 WSTB — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 07:00:27 -0400

Here is Daniel Rylander with The Mailman at our 2022 Membership Drive!

Chil Band Interview (pt.2)

88.9/WSTB — Tue, 17 May 2022 13:23:14 -0400

Here is an Attic Session with DJ Fido featuring Chil in January 2019

Daniel Rylander Interview (pt.2)

88.9/WSTB — Tue, 17 May 2022 13:22:39 -0400

DJ Fido has attic session with Daniel Rylander in January 2019.

This feature Daniel playing the following:

Sink With Me - Daniel Rylander
Move - Daniel Rylander
Love You More - Daniel Rylander
Understanding - Daniel Rylander

Northern Weather Band Interview (pt.1)

88.9/WSTB — Mon, 16 May 2022 14:13:25 -0400

DJ Ritts interview drummer Kevin, and lead guitarist Garrett in 2022!

ST.J Band Interview

88.9/WSTB — Mon, 16 May 2022 14:12:12 -0400

Here is DJ Corey and DJ Roderick interviewing David Stump, band member of ST.J from 2021

Sabaton Band Interview

88.9/WSTB — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:48:54 -0400

Here is The Gray Goose interviewing bassist Par Sundstrom of Sabaton.

Daniel Rylander Interview (pt.1)

88.9/WSTB — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Here is DJ Zoom interviewing Daniel Rylander in November 2017.

Flight 619 Band Interview

88.9/WSTB — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:21:29 -0500

DJ Zoom interviews members of Flight 619 on February 2017.

I Fight Fail Band Interview

88.9 WSTB — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500

Listen to the Mailman interview I Fight Fail!

Drop to Zero Band Interview

88.9/WSTB — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500

DJ Zoom interviews members of Drop to Zero in May 2017.

Chil Band Interview (pt.1)

88.9/WSTB — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:10:42 -0500

In May 2017 DJ ZOOM interviewed members of Chil.