Episode 140 - Mark Scondotto (Shutdown)

On this episode of the Hardcore Archive Podcast Josh and Greg interview Mark Scondotto (@markshutdown) from Shutdown (@shutdownnyhc).

Mark discusses his early life growing up in Brooklyn, and his introduction to hardcore punk through his older brothers. We cover the formation of Shutdown and the influence Mark's friend and classmate @justin.brannan (@indecisionnyhc guitar player, New York City Councilmember) had on the band's first songwriting efforts. Mark also talks about the important relationship he and the band had with Ray "Raybeez" Barbieri from Warzone, and how his mentorship helped the band gain a foothold in the New York hardcore scene and get signed to @victoryrecords.

The interview also covers a number of notable experiences Mark and the band had including touring Europe, playing the Raybeez memorial show, and the recording of the LP "Against All Odds." Mark also shares a surprising and hilarious story about how the band met the cast of Dawson's Creek while on tour in North Carolina, and @katieholmes' subsequent appearance at a Shutdown show.

Mark discusses Shutdown's reformation and the band's recent activities including their appearance this weekend at Off Limits Fest (@offlimitsmx) in Mexico City, their December appearance at Festival 100% Bogota Hardcore (@100hcbogota.festival) in Columbia, and their forthcoming record on @equalvision Records. Mark also shares how fatherhood has influenced the band members, his lyrics and their outlook on life.

This is one of the best episodes of the podcast to date. Do not miss this soon to be classic interview. After the credits we hear "Hour of Devistation" by @worldpurgehc. Catch Worldpurge at "Spreading the Hardcore Reality - Holiday Edition" at @californiabrewhaus in Rochester, NY on December 10th.

Follow Shutdown at @shutdownnyhc. For updates on the podcast follow @enterprisehardcore and @hardcorearchivepodcast.

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