{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65a1c491d96efa00165175cf/6a4e80a8fe878dc8e2387024?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"60 Minutes or less - Episode 66 - Walter Schreifels (Quicksand / Gorilla Biscuits)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65a1c491d96efa00165175cf/1783529604893-6a8c17ea-2e7a-4b7b-91c3-5bf824cc9dbd.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to ’<strong><em>60 Minutes or less</em></strong>’ - a podcast from <a href=\"https://birthdaycakebreakfast.wordpress.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Birthday Cake For Breakfast</strong></a> - where for episode 66, it’s an honour to feature an interview with <strong>Walter Schreifels </strong>of <strong>Quicksand</strong>, <strong>Gorilla</strong> <strong>Biscuits</strong>, <strong>Youth of Today</strong>, <strong>Rival Schools</strong> and more!</p><p><br></p><p>A man of many iconic moments in hardcore - according to one <strong>YouTube</strong> comment, the man who “<em>legalised being handsome in hardcore</em>” - <strong>Walter</strong> <strong>Schreifels</strong> has been ripping it since the late 80s and continues to do so today.</p><p><br></p><p>With <strong>Quicksand</strong>, completed by bassist <strong>Sergio Vega</strong> and drummer <strong>Alan</strong> <strong>Cage</strong>, <strong>Schreifels</strong> has released four studio albums, with their latest - ‘<strong><em>Bring On The Psychics</em></strong>’ - arriving July 2026 via <strong>Equal Vision Records / Rude Records</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>I caught up with <strong>Walter</strong> over <strong>Zoom</strong> in May ahead of the release of their new album, where we spoke of the record, as well as <strong>The</strong> <strong>Smiths</strong>, <strong>Wetherspoons</strong>, 80s movies, his connection to hardcore and the literal youth of today. <strong>Walter</strong> was talking to me from the lobby of a hotel, so there’s the occasional dip in and out of signal, but you’ll soon get to grips with it.</p><p><br></p><p>If you like the episode, let us know - follow us on your favourite streaming platform and follow <strong>Birthday Cake For Breakfast</strong> on all the socials. Find us on the socials and everything else <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/birthdaycakeforbreakfast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>!</p>","author_name":"Andy Hughes"}