Track Marks
Every Track Leaves Its Mark.
Music shapes us, defines us, and leaves a mark. Hosted by Foose and Ducky, Track Marks is a music and culture podcast digging into alternative, punk, emo, metal, and every scene in between. We’re bringing you a mix of: Discussions & Debates: Exploring the albums, shows, and moments that got us hooked...plus debates on scene history and culture. Artist Spotlights & Interviews: Conversations with rising bands and established scene icons. Album Reviews & Deep Dives: Unpacking classic records, new releases, and label history. Scene Culture: Talking show etiquette, DIY show swag (bracelets, rubber ducks, and trades), accessible events, and stories straight from the pit. Whether you're an elder emo, old school punk, or the next gen looking for your place in the alternative scene, tune in every episode.
Track Marks is...
Foose
Foose got overstimulated at HFStival '99 and never recovered. Musical résumé: one month of ska trumpet, bass on 1 prog metal demo surviving on a lone CD in a drawer. He hosts Track Marks, alongside his co-conspirstor Ducky. At shows he's on the barrier, in the pit, or hanging back vibing, depending on the company. His wife gamely attends shows for bands she's never heard of. Now the youngest wants to see Daisy Grenade live. The Scene survives.
Ducky
The personality hire. Artsy fartsy athlete and coach by day, pop-punk girlie who spreads joy by giving out ducks by night. She asks all the questions and is easily distracted.
Jef
A tech nerd who loves music, especially live music and never says no to a concert. Clicks buttons and stuff to help make a podcast happen.
Episodes
Malort & Savior
Malort & Savior talk about building a six-piece band around day jobs, families, and the realities of DIY music. They share how their songs take shape, from tracks like “S.I.M.P.” and “Love Mas” to more personal releases, and how they balance humor with sincerity. The conversation also explores th...
Cheer Up Dusty
Justin of Cheer Up Dusty joins Foose and Ducky to talk pop punk, Philly’s collaborative music scene, and the gateway moments that shaped his love of alternative music. From burned CDs and MySpace to dreams of Warped Tour. Justin shares the story behind the band’s name, building the lineup, tourin...
Crooked Teeth
Crooked Teeth is building a version of alternative rock with no guardrails. Tyson reveals how a Green Day obsession, DIY touring, and a love of massive hooks turned a vision into a project that’s opening for The Matches and has played with bands like Motion City Soundtrack. He breaks down the inf...
GLIMMERS
Maggie and Alex of GLIMMERS join Foose and Ducky to talk about turning last-minute shows, independent touring, and creative chaos into momentum. They share how the band grew from their solo project, how they choose the opportunities worth saying yes to, and what it takes to keep moving when every...
What Even Is Alternative? feat. FELICITY
What Even is Alternative? Track Marks digs into what “alternative” actually means now, from radio labels and genre buckets to DIY ethics, community, and whether success changes the meaning. The conversation starts with Ducky and Foose unpacking the term for themselves, then brings in Drew from Fe...