{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 273: Grade w\/ Greg Taylor","description":"Grade were a key part of Victory Records\u2019 late-90s surge, blending hardcore intensity with emotional depth and forward-leaning songwriting. Their music felt restless and urgent, pushing beyond genre lines without losing the raw energy that defined the scene. Releases like Under the Radar and Headfirst Straight to Hell helped bridge hardcore, post-hardcore, and early emo influences at a pivotal moment. Though their time was brief, Grade left a lasting imprint on the Victory era by proving heaviness and vulnerability could coexist. I got Greg on the Zoom and this is what we chat about Almost being a pro BMX rider Calling themselves Rebirth for a hot second Not being as big as some people thought Almost getting on Revelation Records Victory Records Under the Radar Inner band turmoil The A Year in the Past... Video The story behind the album cover Why Kyle won\u2019t talk about the band Kyle\u2019s current voice issues And a ton more Lastly I\u2019m opening my skills back up to graphic and video offerings to the following: Design support includes: \u2022 Branding and visual identity\u2022 Marketing and campaign design\u2022 Social, print, and digital assets    Video work includes: \u2022 Podcast video clips \u2022 Short-form content for Reels, Shorts, TikTok, and ads \u2022 Long-form edits for interviews, webinars, and YouTube \u2022 Sizzle reels and brand videos \u2022 Explainer and marketing video edits \u2022 Captioning, on-screen text, and light motion graphics If any of this lines up with something you need, email mike@drive80.com ","author_name":"This Was The Scene Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thiswasthescene.com","html":"