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As The Story Grows

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Casey Crawford of Virginity

June 28, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Chapter 514 - "I Gotta Hear What It Sounds Like" ...as read by Casey Crawford of Virginity Today we welcome Casey Crawford from Virginity to the podcast! The new Virginity record, Bad Jazz, is out today on Smart Punk Records! Casey talks about the influence of Blink 182 on his guitar playing, how he transitioned from comedy to music, making music that is fun, how That Thing You Do inspired the album and more.  https://virginityisrad.bandcamp.com/ https://smartpunkshop.com/collections/smar...

Aaron Stone of My Epic

June 26, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Chapter 513 - "A Clean Palate" ...as read by Aaron Stone of My Epic Today we welcome back to the podcast Aaron Stone from My Epic! My Epic will release their incredible new record, Loriella, this Friday, June 28th, on Tooth and Nail Records! Aaron talks about signing with Tooth and Nail and the process of waiting to announce their signing, and then we dive into the writing process, lyrical approach, recording, and hopes for Loriella.  https://toothandnailrecords.store/collections/my-epic ...

Jay Maas

June 21, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Chapter 512 - "One Who Let's Love In" ...as read by Jay Maas Today we welcome Jay Maas to the podcast! Jay plays guitar for Love Letter and their debut record, Everyone Wants Something Beautiful, is out next Friday on Iodine Records! Jay talks about how playing in a metalcore band shaped him as a guitarist, how computer science and recording intersect, how Death Of A Nation transitioned into Love Letter, the story behind the album cover, his YouTube channel and more.  https://www.jaymaas.c...

Karl Middleton of Earthtone9

June 19, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Chapter 511 - "On The Same Page" ...as read by Karl Middleton of Earthtone9 Today we welcome Earthtone9 frontman Karl Middleton to the podcast. Earthtone9 will release In Resonance Nexus this Friday, June 21st on Candlelight Records! Karl dives deep into his musical influences, talks about the band’s break neck pace at the start of the career, their sound before and after the hiatus, why it took so long to release this album, and more. https://earthtone9.bigcartel.com/ https://candlelight...

Reece Young

June 14, 2024 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Chapter 510 - "Introducing Reece Young" ...as read by Reece Young Today we welcome UNFD artist Reece Young to the podcast! Reece has released a handful of singles with an ep coming later this year. Reece talks about growing in New Jersey, deciding to be a solo artist, the plan with UNFD, finding his fanbase, and more.  https://unfdcentral.com/artists/reece-young/ https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ Discord Email: [email protected] Chap...

Peter Tägtgren of PAIN

June 12, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Chapter 509 - "My Therapy Song To Myself" ...as read by Peter Tägtgren of PAIN Today we welcome Peter Tägtgren from PAIN and Hypocrisy! PAIN released I Am on May 17th on Nuclear Blast Records. Peter talks about his time spent living in America and how that led to Hypocrisy, how PAIN evolved out of Hypocrisy and developed it’s sound, the duality of the lyrical content on I Am, and more.  https://www.painworldwide.com/ https://painband.bandcamp.com/ https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ h...

Glassing

June 07, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Chapter 508 - "Look At Yourself In A Really Honest Way" ...as read by Glassing Today we welcome Dustin and Scott from Glassing to the podcast. Glassing released From The Other Side of The Mirror back in April on Pelagic Records. The guys talk about the early days of the band, the meaning behind the name, how Dustin became the vocalist, the hell weeks that were the writing and recording process of the new album, the themes behind the album, and more. http://www.glassingband.com/ https://gl...

GHOSTxSHIP

June 05, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Chapter 507 - "If The Opportunities Come We'll Take Them" ...as read by GHOSTxSHIP Today we welcome back to the podcast Sean Mott and for the first time Matt Travers from Syracuse hardcore band GHOSTxSHIP! GHOSTxSHIP recently released their first single in over a decade, Ties That Bind! You can add it to your bandcamp collection or find it on your streaming music platform of choice! The guys talk about the Syracuse scene and it’s re-emergence, the lawsuit that added the x to the band’s name...

Otrebor from Botanist

May 31, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Chapter 506 - "The Stuff That Motivates Me Is Metal" ...as read by Otrebor from Botanist Today we welcome Otrebor from avant-garde black metal band Botanist to the podcast! Botanist released Paleobotany on May 17th via Prophecy Productions! Otrebor talks about learning various instruments, trying to play grind core on the hammered dulcimer, incorporating nature themes into his music, his love of Prophecy Productions, and a lot more. https://verdant-realm-botanist.bandcamp.com/ https://us....

Filth

May 29, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Chapter 505 - "Southern Hostility" ...as read by Filth  Today we welcome Dustin and David from Filth to the podcast. Filth released Southern Hostility back in April! The guys talk about the benefits of being a band connected to many cities and scenes, playing in an MMA cage, how their side project became their main project, the themes behind Southern Hostility, and more. https://filthnc.bigcartel.com/ https://filthnc.bandcamp.com/music https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ https://www.p...

Kevin Fifield of Cassetta

May 24, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Chapter 504 - "Trying To Write As Heavy A Song As We Can" ...as read by Kevin Fifield of Cassetta Today we welcome Cassetta and Pressure Cracks guitarist Kevin Fifield to the podcast! Cassetta recently dropped their latest single, Give Them Nothing. Kevin talks about his love of music and getting into heavy music, the conception of Cassetta, having Bob Bradley’s experience in the band, the future of the band, and more!  https://cassettahc.bandcamp.com/ https://asthestorygrows.substack.com...

Capstan

May 22, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Chapter 503 - "Becoming Parents Had The Most Impact" ...as read by Capstan Today we welcome to the podcast Joseph Mabry and welcome back Harrison Borman from Captan! Capstan’s new album, The Mosaic is out this Friday, May 24th, on Fearless Records! Joseph talks about his musical background and then we dive into releasing music during lockdown, pitching an eighteen track album to Fearless Records, the sonic diversity on The Mosaic, the themes and inspiration behind the album, and more.  htt...

Suck Brick Kid

May 17, 2024 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Chapter 502 - "A Mashup Of A Bunch Of Different Things" ...as read by Suck Brick Kid Today we Welcome Suck Brick Kid to the podcast. The new Suck Brick Kid record, The End Is What I Want, is out today on Smart Punk Records. The guys talk about their musical backgrounds, navigating shifting and inconsistent Covid restrictions, how bathroom graffiti was the inspirational catalyst for the new album, why punk has endured and more! Snag The End Is What I Want on vinyl here https://www.patreon....

James Benson of Amiensus

May 15, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Chapter 501 - "An Explosion Of Music" ...as read by James Benson of Amiensus Today we welcome Amiensus frontman James Benson to the podcast! The new Amiensus record, Reclamation Part 1, is out now on M-Theory Audio! James talks about getting into social work, finding a label willing to release a two part album, the writing and inspiration behind Reclamation, and so much more! https://amiensus.bandcamp.com/ https://www.m-theoryaudio.com/store https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows https...

Chris Roetter from Like Moths To Flames

May 10, 2024 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

Chapter 500 - "All From The Heart" ...as read by Chris Roetter from Like Moths To Flames Today I’m stoked to welcome Like Moths To Flames vocalist Chris Roetter to the podcast! Like Moths To Flames new record, The Cycles Of Trying To Cope, is out today on UNFD Records! Chris talks about the struggles and doubt that come with trying to keep a band together, Rise Records and the Ohio metalcore scene, getting to work with Will Putney, exploring emotion on the new record, deciding to take a bre...

James Lascelles of Wheel

May 08, 2024 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

Chapter 499 - "I Want Every Song To Have A Distinct Personality" ...as read by James Lascelles of Wheel Today we welcome Wheel frontman James Lascelles to the podcast! The new Wheel record, Charismatic Leaders, came out last Friday on Inside Out Music! James talks about moving to Finland to play with a pop artist, how needing to scratch a creative itch led to Wheel, concept albums and other prog metal tropes, politicians and cult leaders and how they inspired some of the themes on Charismat...

Wretched Blessing

May 03, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Chapter 498 - "It Is A Blessing For Us To Make The Music" ...as read by Wretched Blessing Today we welcome Rae Amitay (they/them) and Kayhan Vaziri from Wretched Blessing to the podcast! Rae is also in Immortal Bird and Kayhan is in Coliseum. Wretched Blessing’s debut ep came out last Friday! Rae and Kayhan discuss the music scene in Birmingham, talk about how they connected and started playing music together, what Wretched Blessing means to them, the future of making music together, and mo...

Luke Caley of unpeople

May 01, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Chapter 497 - "I Think It Could Be Great" ...as read by Luke Caley of unpeople I’m so stoked to share my chat with Luke Caley from unpeople today! Unpeople recently released their self-titled ep on Sharptone Records! Luke talks about struggling with ADHD and how guitar helped him focus, the struggles of being a musician in the UK, Sharptone taking a chance on unpeople, the concept behind the ep artwork, and a lot more. https://www.weareunpeople.com/ https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ ...

Brent Mills of Greyhaven

April 26, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Chapter 496 - "I Like To Be Immersive In Music" ...as read by Brent Mills of Greyhaven Today we welcome Greyhaven vocalist Brent Mills to the podcast! Greyhaven just dropped their brand new ep, Stereo Grief, on Solid State Records! Brent talks about finding a place among rigid metal scenes and how that’s changing, what has led to long stretches between the release of each album, signing with Solid State Records, the lyrical inspiration on Stereo Grief, and more!  https://solidstaterecords....

Sammy Kay

April 24, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Chapter 495 - "As Long As I Can Create and Make Art" ...as read by Sammy Kay Today we welcome Sammy Kay to the podcast! Sammy is currently playing guitar in The Kilograms, a new ska/reggae project with Joe Gittleman, formerly of the Mighty Mighty Bostones. The Kilograms released their debut ep earlier this year. Sammy talks about music as a means of escape, how The Kilograms came together, the joy of creating music, and more. https://thekilograms.bandcamp.com/album/ep https://sammykaynj.b...

Joe Calderon of Lightworker

April 19, 2024 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Chapter 494 - "What Am I Going To Leave Behind" ...as read by Joe Calderon of Lightworker Today we welcome back to the podcast Lightworker frontman Joe Calderon. The new Lightworker record, How The Beautiful Decay, is out today on Solid State Records! Joe talks about releasing the band’s debut during lockdowns, why it took so long to release their follow-up, the meaning behind How The Beautiful Decay, and then Joe dives into the meaning of a few of the songs on the record. https://www.ligh...

Tara Hahn of Half Past Two

April 17, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Chapter 493 - "Keep Moving Forward" ...as read by Tara Hahn of Half Past Two Today we welcome Half Past Two vocalist Tara Hahn to the podcast. The new Half Past Two record, Talk Is Killing Me, is out this Friday on Bad Time Records! Tara talks about how her aunt got her into ska and how growing up in Orange County fostered that love, nearly quitting the band, checking off all the items from her band bucket list, and a lot more! https://www.halfpasttwoska.com/ https://halfpasttwoska.bandca...

Jules Mitch of SETYØURSAILS

April 12, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Chapter 492 - "We're Not A Pirate Band" ...as read by Jules Mitch of SETYØURSAILS Today we welcome Jules Mitch from German metalcore band SETYØURSAILS to the podcast! The new SETYØURSAILS record, Bad Blood, is out today, April 12th, via Napalm Records! Jules talks about her dad’s influence on her as a music fan, moving to Cologne and starting the band, the inspiration and design behind Bad Blood’s artwork, the importance of supporting new bands, and more! https://setyoursails.net/ https:/...

Matt McDougal of Boundaries

April 10, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Chapter 491 - "Prove We're Still A Heavy Band" ...as read by Matt McDougal of Boundaries Today we welcome Boundaries vocalist Matt McDougal to the podcast! Boundaries just released one of my favorite records of the year, Death Is A Little More, on 3Dot Records. Matt talks about getting involved in the Connecticut hardcore scene and the history of Boundaries, the band’s relationship with 3Dot, switching up his approach to writing lyrics on Death Is A Little More, and more.  https://boundari...

Chaney Elaine from House Parties

April 05, 2024 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Chapter 490 - "Other Emotions" ...as read by Chaney Elaine of House Parties  Today we welcome Chaney Elaine from House Parties to the podcast! House Parties released their latest ep, Side Effects, back in January with Equal Vision Records. Chaney talks about the importance of Hayley Williams and Paramore, being excited to find a band name that wasn’t taken, signing with Equal Vision, working towards the future, and more. https://housepartiesband.com/ https://houseparties.bandcamp.com/ ht...

Jonah Matranga

April 03, 2024 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Chapter 489 - "Nothing Is Better Than This" ...as read by Jonah Matranga Today we welcome Jonah Matranga back to the podcast! Iodine Records recently released Onelinedrawing’s Sketchbook 1999-2001, a collection of the Sketchbook ep’s plus some of Jonah’s favorite material from the timeframe on vinyl! Jonah is also the singer for Sons Of Alpha Centauri, who just released their new album, Pull. Jonah talks about the innocent and vulnerability of releasing music, reflects on music as a career,...

AVRALIZE

March 29, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Chapter 488 - "Embrace Yourself and Express Your Feelings" ...as read by Avralize Today we welcome Avralize to the podcast! Avralize recently released their debut record, Freaks, on Arising Empire Records! The guys talks about live music unlocking a love for heavy music, how covid lockdowns led the band to take their music more seriously, the meaning behind Freaks, wanting to showcase every song on the album, and more. https://avralize.com/ https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows https:/...

Rob Fish

March 27, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

Chapter 487 - "Accidental Hardcore Frontman" ...as read by Rob Fish Today we welcome 108 and Unsufferable frontman Rob Fish to the podcast! Unsufferable dropped their first two songs earlier this year with Iodine Records! Rob talks about discovering hardcore, his involvement with Hare Krishna, how he keeps ending up fronting hardcore bands, his approach to writing lyrics and a lot more. https://unsufferable.bandcamp.com/album/unsufferable https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ https://www...

Venues

March 25, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Chapter 486 - "We Have A Voice That Is Going To Be Heard" ...as read by Venues Today we welcome back to the podcast Robin and Lela from Venues! The new Venues record, Transience, is out this Friday, March 29th, via Arising Empire Records! Robin and Lela discuss the contrasts between this album cycle and Solace, the band undergoing lineup changes and how that affected the their sound, the changing German metal scene, and a lot more. I love Venues and am so stoked to have them on the podcast ...

Jørn Kaarstad of Bokassa

March 22, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Chapter 485 - "I Like That The Record Expresses Something" ...as read by Jørn Kaarstad of Bokassa Today we welcome Bokassa guitarist and frontman Jørn Kaarstad. Bokassa released All Out Of Dreams back on February 16th with Indie Records!  Jørn talks about the lack of a punk scene growing up, the struggles of picking a band name, touring with Metallica, picking a Norwegian label for All Out Of Dreams, and more.  https://www.bokassaband.com/ https://bokassaband.bandcamp.com/ https://asthes...

Frail Body

March 20, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Chapter 484 - "I Should've Been Able To Have Those Conversations" ...as read by Frail Body Today I’m stoked to share my chat with Lowell and Nic from Frail Body! Frail Body will release their new record, Artificial Bouquet, next Friday, March 29th, on Deathwish Records. The guys talk about the Rockford Illinois scene, their love for screamo, signing with Deathwish, the lyrical background for Artificial Bouquet, and more!  https://www.frailbody.com/ https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows ...

Joel Hokka from Blind Channel

March 18, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Chapter 483 - "Let's Write A Metal Album" ...as read by Joel Hokka of Blind Channel Today we welcome Joel Hokka, lead vocalist for Finnish nu metal band Blind Channel to the podcast! Blind Channel recently released Exit Emotion on Century Media Records. Joel talks about the band’s love for Linkin Park, how Covid got the band to participate in Eurovision, how Eurovision helped the band connect with Century Media, and more. https://www.blindchannelofficial.com/ Watch the DFT Dungeon episode...

James Clark of Kill The Lights

March 15, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Chapter 482 - "A Soundtrack To Everybody's Life" ...as read by James Clark of Kill The Lights Today we welcome James Clark, vocalist for Kill the Lights to the podcast! Kill the Lights released Death Melodies last week on Fearless Records! James talk about moving to America to play soccer, staying to pursue music, the formation of Kill the Lights, being honest and saying something meaningful lyrically, and more. https://killthelightsofficial.com/ Discord https://www.patreon.com/asthestor...

Defocus

March 13, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Chapter 481 - "Expressing What We Have In Our Minds" ...as read by Defocus Today we welcome Simon and Jeffery from Defocus to the podcast. Defocus released There Is A Place For Me On Earth back on March 1st via Arising Empire Records! The guys talk about their musical backgrounds, releasing music during lockdowns, expanding their sound on the new record, and more! https://defocusband.com/ Discord https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ Chapter 481 ...

Shane Handal

March 11, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Chapter 480 - "This Is All I've Done With My Life" ...as read by Shane Handal Today we welcome Shane Handal to the podcast! Shane is the frontman for Philly indie rock band Timelost. Timelost released their new album, Drained, back on February 23rd via Church Road Records. Shane also works for Atom Splitter PR! Shane talks about growing up and the music scene in Florida, the formation and evolution of Timelost, getting his start with Atom Splitter, and a lot more! https://wearetimelost.ban...

Floya

March 08, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Chapter 479 - "We've Been Called 100 Genres Already" ...as read by Floya Today we welcome Phil and Marv from Floya to the podcast! New Floya record, Yume, is out today on Arising Empire Records! The guys talk about their metalcore backgrounds, how they teamed up to start Floya, the origin of the band name, releasing their album single by single and more.  https://floyamusic.com/ https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows Discord Chapter 479 Music: Fl...

Emily Highfield of Suldusk

March 06, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Chapter 478 - "Growth Can Be Brutal" ...as read by Emily Highfield of Suldusk Today we welcome Emily Highfield from Suldusk to the podcast! Suldusk released Anthesis last Friday on Napalm Records! Emily talks about music as a safe place, finding a community on SoundCloud, discovering a love for black metal, pushing the aggression on Anthesis, and more! https://suldusk.bandcamp.com/ https://napalmrecords.com/english/suldusk https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows https://asthestorygrows....

Taylor Roberts of Riding With Killers

March 04, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Chapter 477 - "It Sounded Like Fun" ...as read by Taylor Roberts Today we welcome Taproot guitarist and Riding With Killers frontman Taylor Roberts to the podcast! Riding With Killers released Full Circle back in December and Taylor and I chatted in January. Taylor talks about his painting business, the struggle to find his place in the Gulf Coast scene, his love for Europe, balancing being in two bands, and a lot more! https://ridingwithkillers.com/ https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrow...

Boris from Moneky3

March 01, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Chapter 476 - "A Reflection Of The World We're Living In" ...as read by Boris from Moneky3 Today we welcome Monkey3 guitarist Boris to the podcast! Monkey3 released Welcome To The Machine last Friday on Napalm Records. Boris talks about how the band's name is a tribute, the struggles of trying to find a vocalist and what led to the band going the instrumental route, putting together album concepts, the artwork for Welcome To The Machine, and more. https://www.monkey3official.com/ https://...

Øystein Brun of Borknagar

February 28, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Chapter 475 - "We Didn't Expect That Kind Of Focus" ...as read by Øystein Brun of Borknagar Today we welcome Borknagar guitarist Øystein Brun to the podcast! Borknagar released Fall last Friday on Century Media Records. Øystein talks about how doing press has changed over his 30 year career, the rise of the Norwegian metal scene, how the album artwork influenced the album title, how trying to tour Stateside has changed and more. https://borknagar.com/ https://centurymedia.store/collection...

Leah McHenry

February 23, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Chapter 474 - "The Niche Can't Be Completely Obscure" ...as read by Leah Today we welcome symphonic metal vocalist Leah to the podcast. Leah released her new record, The Glory and The Fallen, today. Leah talks about discovering symphonic metal, creating a fanbase without touring, the theatrical and visual elements of Leah, her dreams for the future, and more! https://leahmchenrymusic.com/ https://theleahshop.com/ https://leahmusic.bandcamp.com/ https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows h...

Damien Douleur of The Requiem

February 21, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

Chapter 473 - "Rock Will Always Be Appreciated" ...as read by Damien Douleur of The Requiem Today we welcome Damien Douleur frontman for The Requiem to the podcast. The Requiem released A Cure To Poison The World last Friday on Fearless Records. Damien talks about growing up as an immigrant in the United States, creating music for art instead of chasing trends, trying to find love in a digital world, the theatrical side of the band, and more.  https://therequiemband.com/ https://therequie...

Uffe Cedarlund of Haystack

February 16, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

Chapter 472 - "Doomsday Goes Away" ...as read by Uffe Cedarlund of Haystack Today we welcome Entombed guitarist and Haystack frontman Uffe Cederlund to the podcast! Haystack just released their new record Doomsday Goes Away last Friday. Uffe talks about music schools in Sweden, the desire to start a three piece band, getting older as a musician, the meaning behind Doomsday Goes Away, and more. https://threeman.se/project/haystack/ https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ https://www.patreon...

Eric Urbach from States Of Nature

February 14, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Chapter 471 - "A Burst Of Creative Energy" ...as read by Eric Urbach from States Of Nature Today we welcome States Of Nature frontman Eric Urbach to the podcast! States Of Nature will release Brighter Than Before this Friday on Sell The Heart Records. Eric talks about learning to play guitar to join the band that would become Static Thought, signing with Hellcat Records, capitalizing on creativity, enjoying being alive, and more. https://statesofnature.bandcamp.com/ https://selltheheartre...

Reconciler

February 09, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Chapter 470 - "Trying To Shift Perspective" ...as read by Reconciler Today we welcome Joe and Derron from Reconciler to the podcast! Reconciler released Art For Art’s Sake last Friday on Smartpunk Records! The guys talk about unknowingly being a part of the same scene, giving up a solo project to start Reconciler, surviving Covid and label drama, finding joy, and more! https://reconcileratl.bandcamp.com/ https://smartpunkshop.com/products/reconciler-art-for-our-sake-lp-only https://asthe...

Mariel Loveland from Best Ex

February 07, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Chapter 469 - "Authenticity, Honesty, and Choosing To Do The Right Thing" ...as read by Mariel Loveland Today we welcome Mariel Loveland from Best Ex to the podcast. Best Ex released With A Smile back in October on Iodine Records. Mariel talks about trying to find her place in high school, the importance of a record label’s ethos, how misogyny and abuse are tolerated and overlooked in the music industry, how Black Lives Matter protests reshaped Best Ex, and more. https://www.bestexnj.com/ ...

Caspian - You Are The Conductor

February 02, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

As The Story Grows Presents Albums That Matter: Caspian - You Are The Conductor Today I dive into my love and relationship with Caspian's debut record, You Are The Conductor! https://caspiantheband.bandcamp.com/album/you-are-the-conductor https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows Discord Music: Caspian - "Quovis - Further Up - Further In" Saxon Shore - "Replacement Driver" Caspian - "Loft" Caspian - "Last Rites" Email: [email protected] ...

Kolby and Dalton from Levels

January 31, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Chapter 468 - "There Will Be A Lot More" ...as read by Kolby and Dalton from Levels Today we welcome Kolby Carigan and Dalton Kennerly from Levels to the podcast. Levels will release their new ep, Pulse, this Friday on Sharptone Records. The guys talk about how where they grew up shaped their musical experiences, the long road to get Kolby in the band, navigating a lineup change during lockdowns, being excited to reintroduced themselves to the world, and more. https://levels-band.com/ htt...

Lukas Kerk of Hiraes

January 26, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Chapter 467 - "The Chemistry Is Right" ...as read by Lukas Kerk of Hiraes Today I’m stoked to share my chat Hiraes guitarist Lukas Kerk. The new Hires record, Dormant, is out tomorrow on Napalm Records! Lukas talks about teaching himself guitar, Dawn of Disease's musical evolution, how Dawn of Disease morphed into Hiraes, the joy of having Britta write lyrics, and more!  https://www.hiraes.com/ https://www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/hiraes https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ https://www...

Dennis Diehl of Any Given Day

January 24, 2024 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Chapter 466 - "We Want To Give The People A Positive Message" ...as read by Dennis Diehl of Any Given Day Today we welcome Any Given Day frontman Dennis Diehl to the podcast. The new Any Given Day record, Limitless, is out this Friday on Arising Empire Records! Dennis talks about the process of bands that led to the formation of Any Given Day, the importance of American Football to the band’s name, coming out of lockdown stronger, Limitless and more!  https://anygivenday.eu/ https://arisi...

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