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As The Story Grows

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Finding the humanity in an industry full of monsters.

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Jasan Radford from CenterShift

April 27, 2022 14:17 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Chapter 300 - "Music Goes On" ...as read by Jasan Radford of CenterShift This week we welcome Jasan Radford to the podcast! You might recognize Jason as the frontman from 2000’s nu-metal/post-hardcore band OneSideZero. VH1 called OneSideZero’s debut album "Is This Room Getting Smaller?" one of the 12 most underrated nu-metal albums. Jasan has a brand new project called CenterShift and it’s a perfect encapsulation of 90’s alternative. Jasan chats about his musical history, signing with Maver...

MattstaGraham

April 20, 2022 16:16 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Chapter 299 - "I Cannot Let This Stop Me" ...as read by Matt Graham This week MattstaGraham joins the podcast! MattstaGraham is the solo project from Sundressed guitarist Matt Graham! Matt talks about how his parents and cousin influenced his interest in music, using social media to build MattstaGraham, and his new album, Prescribe Whatever, which is out April 29th on I Surrender Records. This chat was a lot of fun and I’m a big fan of Matt’s new solo record! Pre-order Prescribe Whatever a...

Matt Honeycutt from Kublai Khan TX

April 13, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Chapter 298 - "Just Be Honest About It" ...as read by Matt Honeycutt from Kublai Khan TX This week we welcome Kublai Khan TX frontman Matt Honeycutt to the podcast! Kublai Khan released their new ep, Lowest Form of Animal on April 1st via Rise Records. Matt talks about how the pandemic led to his move across country and career changes, his instant connection to the hardcore scene, and his inspiration for writing lyrics.  Snag Lowest Form of Animal on vinyl at https://riserecords.com/collec...

Jan Euler from Breathe Atlantis

April 06, 2022 15:09 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Chapter 297 - "If It Comes Natural, The People Will Get It" ...as read by Jan Euler from Breathe Atlantis This week Breathe Atlantis guitarist Jan Euler joins the podcast! Breathe Atlantis dropped their new record, Overdrive, last month on Arising Empire Records. Jan chats about the German metal scene, the history of Breathe Atlantis, and the band’s sonic evolution, including their decision to go heavy again.  You can find Overdrive on cd and vinyl at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists...

JT Cavey from ERRA

March 30, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Chapter 296 - "Some Good Things Need A Little Work" ...as read by JT Cavey of ERRA This week we welcome JT Cavey from ERRA to the podcast. ERRA just released the deluxe edition of their self-titled record on UNFD Records. JT talks about his life as an athlete, how YouTube covers led him to Texas In July, being the replacement vocalist twice, and ERRA’s long road to releasing their self-titled album.  Snag the Deluxe Edition of ERRA on vinyl at https://usa.24hundred.net/products/copy-of-err...

Arturo Barrios from Audio Karate

March 23, 2022 13:40 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Chapter 295 - "Everything We've Ever Done Is Going To Be Available" ...as read by Arturo Barrios from Audio Karate This week I’m stoked to share my chat with Audio Karate frontman Arturo Barrios. Audio Karate just released ¡OTRA! last Friday on Iodine Records. Arturo talks about the punk scene in the early 2000’s and how Audio Karate got lost in the shuffle, and how the band found themselves in a place to release new music over a decade later. Make sure you give ¡OTRA! a spin and if you hav...

Zak Pinchin from Modern Error

March 16, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Chapter 294 - "Why Isn't Our Record This Good" ...as read by Zak Pinchin from Modern Error One of my favorite things in the whole world is discovering an amazing new album or band and getting to share it with people! And this week I’m so stoked to introduce Zak Pinchin from Modern Error. Modern Error released Victim of a Modern Age back in January on Rude Records and it’s one of my favorite releases of 2022. Zak talks about how growing up in a rural part of the UK pushed his creativity, pus...

Drunk Uncle

March 09, 2022 16:57 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Chapter 293 - "All Part of the Plan" ...as read by Drunk Uncle This week we welcome Peyton, Jake, Will, and Tyler from Drunk Uncle to the podcast. Drunk Uncle will release Look Up, this Friday March 11th on Count Your Lucky Stars Records! If you’re a fan Cap N Jazz, Modest Mouse, and Algernon Cadwallader, you’ll want to give this record a spin! The guys talk at length about their musical backgrounds and influences, how fandom and chance led them to Keith and Count Your Lucky Stars, and thei...

Steve Cobucci from Wolves At The Gate

March 02, 2022 18:02 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Chapter 292 - "Let My Inspirations Be My Inspirations" ...as read by Steve Cobucci of Wolves At The Gate This week we welcome Wolves at the Gate guitarist and vocalist Steve Cobucci to the podcast. Wolves At The Gate will release Eulogies, their 5th full-length record, next Friday March 11th via Solid State Records. Steve talks about growing up in New Jersey during the emo boom, how Wolves at the Gate came together, how he became comfortable signing with Solid State Records, and finding fre...

Chris and Brian from Subsist

February 23, 2022 13:48 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

Chapter 291 - "The Songs Still Hold Up" ...as read by Chris and Brian of Subsist This week I am stoked to finally share my conversation with Brian Geurin and Chris Bennet from Subsist! I chatted with these guys back in July of 2021. The band just announced that Steadfast Records in partner with Dropping Bombs will be reissuing The Rhythm Method on vinyl! Brian and Chris talk about their musical background, how Subsist came together, the Peoria scene, and how The Rhythm Method vinyl came to ...

Steven Dail

February 16, 2022 15:24 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Chapter 290 - "Drawing Black Lines" ...as read by Steven Dail This week we welcome former Project 86 bassist Steven Dail to the podcast. Steven and I bookend this chat with the Drawing Black Lines vinyl release. Steven also gives us a deep dive into Project 86’s discography while he was in the band, working with Jason Martin and Starflyer 59, Crash Rickshaw, White Lighter, and more. This was a super fun and chat and I hope everyone enjoys getting to hang out with Steven Dail! You can still...

Michael Barr from Volumes

February 09, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Chapter 289 - "We Should Just Do this Again" ...as read by Michael Barr of Volumes This week Volumes frontman Michael Barr joins the podcast. Michael and I chatted back in November right before the band released their latest album, Happier. Michael was also on the last day of isolation after having tested positive for Covid. So we begin our chat with life as a musician on tour getting Covid. Michael also talks about Volumes early days and their issues with Mediaskare, his departure and solo...

Brian Ishiba from Joy Weather

February 02, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Chapter 288 - "Why Limit Yourself" ...as read by Brian Ishiba from Joy Weather This week we welcome Brian Ishiba from indie rock band Joy Weather to the show! Joy Weather will release their new single, A Little While, this Friday, February 4th. Brian talks about going to college in Japan and the impact that it had on his life, his preference for writing and recording over touring, and creativity without limits. Find music and stay connect with Joy Weather at https://www.joyweather.com/ --...

Luc Gauthier from Calling All Captains

January 26, 2022 16:17 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Chapter 287 - "Calling All Captains Sings In All Caps" ...as read by Luc Gauthier from Calling All Captains This week we welcome Calling All Captains frontman Luc Gauthier to the podcast. Calling All Captains released Slowly Getting Better late in 2021 on Equal Vision Records. Luc talks about the music scene in Canada, his life as a Metis dancer, connecting with Equal Vision, and Slowly Getting Better. Listen to Slowly Getting Better at https://callingallcaptains.bandcamp.com/album/slowly-...

Harald Barret from Imminence

January 19, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Chapter 286 - "Learn To Love Yourself" ...as read by Harald Barret from Imminence  This week we welcome Imminence guitarist and founding member Harald Barret to the podcast. Imminence released Heaven In Hiding, one of my favorite albums of 2021, back in November on Arising Empire Records. Harald talks about the absence of a supportive metal scene in Sweden, incorporating strings into Imminence’s sound, how the band worked through the pandemic, and finding purpose on Heaven in Hiding.  You ...

Will Putney from Fit For An Autopsy

January 12, 2022 16:32 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Chapter 285 - "I Got It Out Of My Brain" ...as read by Will Putney from Fit For An Autopsy  This week I’m stoked to welcome Will Putney from Fit For An Autopsy to the podcast! Fit will release Oh What The Future Holds, their sixth full-length lp, this Friday January 14th on Nuclear Blast Records. Will talks about the hardcore scene in New Jersey, Fit’s formation and transformation over the years, his work as a producer and label owner with Graphic Nature, and his side project, End. We manag...

Erik Engstrand from Eyes Wide Open

January 05, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Chapter 284 - "Everyone Has There Own Demons To Fight" ...as read by Erik Engstrand of Eyes Wide Open Happy New Year! Kicking off 2022 we welcome Erik Engstrand from Eyes Wide Open to the podcast! Eyes Wide Open dropped their Arising Empire debut, Through Life and Death, back in November. Erik talks about how the Swedish government helps musicians, the metal scene in Sweden, Erik deciding to take over vocal duties, and the hardships of life that run through the band’s new album.  Give Thro...

Tim Miller from Speak, Memory

December 29, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Chapter 283 - "Navigating Life with Music" ...as read by Tim Miller of Speak, Memory To close out 2021, I’m so excited to finally share my interview with Tim Miller from post rock band Speak, Memory. Tim and I chatted back at the beginning on May before the band released their latest ep, Adirondack. Adirondack is an incredible ep and fans of Unwed Sailor, Saxon Shore, and American Football will want to give it a spin! Tim talks about his musical history, the early collaboration with Bartees...

Keith Latinen

December 22, 2021 19:01 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Chapter 282 - "(Emo) Very Much Died" ...as read by Keith Latinen  This week Keith Latinen joins the podcast. Keith is the founder of Count Your Lucky Star Records, as well as bands like Anna Flyaway, Empire Empire (I Was A Lonely Estate) and Parting. Most recently Keith released "This Is Not the Way I Wanted You to Find Out," under the moniker of Mt Oriander, his new solo project. Keith is an important part of the emo revival and I am super stoked to have him on the podcast.  Keith talks ab...

Laundry

December 15, 2021 17:28 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Chapter 281 - "The Pinnacle Of What We Wanted To Make" ...as read by Laundry   This week we welcome Eugene, Oregon indie rock band Laundry to the podcast! Laundry dropped their latest record, Movie Star, back in September. Laundry discusses their origins, their musical evolution and where they see the future of their sound headed, and the themes on Movie Star.  You can find Laundry's entire discography at https://laundrytheband.bandcamp.com/ ---------- Chapter 281 Music: Laundry - "Bigg...

Izzy the Gent

December 08, 2021 13:26 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Chapter 280 - "If The Songs Not Ready, It's Not Ready" ...as read by Izzy the Gent This week we welcome DJ and musician Izzy the Gent, most recently from Everything But the Everything, to the podcast. Izzy chats about his musical background, band burnout that led to him getting into DJing, how house music influenced the way he releases music, and how being a promoter helped him establish musical relationships. Go Check out Everything But the Everything at https://everythingbuttheeverything...

John Rejba from Wet Tropics

December 01, 2021 13:53 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Chapter 279 - "I'm Happier Now In My Music Relationships" ...as read by John Rejba from Wet Tropics   This week Wet Tropics frontman John Rejba joins the podcast. You might also know John from a little band called Boys Life, as well as The Farewell Bend. John talks about witnessing the effects of Covid in his neighborhood, having to reconstruct artwork for reissues, Boys Life’s dialer, and all things Wet Tropics. John was also kind enough to indulge me in a conversation about emo! Thanks Jo...

Resolve

November 24, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Chapter 278 - "There's Always A Message of Hope" ...as read by Resolve This week we welcome Anthony, Robin, and Nathan from Resolve to the podcast. Resolve will release their new record, Between Me and the Machine, this Friday, November 26th, on Arising Empire Records. The guys talk about how the French metal scene has changed, Resolve’s formation and trajectory, some of the lyrical themes on Between Me and the Machine, and music videos. https://www.facebook.com/resolveofficial You can ch...

Doug Heiser from Coe Hill

November 17, 2021 15:17 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Chapter 277 - "What If There Was A Scene Version of DJ Khaled" ...as read by Doug Heiser of Coe Hill This week Doug Heiser, the musical brains behind Coe Hill joins the podcast. Coe Hill released Volume 1: Maybe Next Year back in September. Doug gives us a deep dive on the conversations and process that led to Coe Hill and the collaborative nature of the project, as well as working with the Hidden Bands app for a fresh way to release new music. https://www.facebook.com/CoeHillMusic/ Check...

Gary Spears from Empty

November 10, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Chapter 276 - "I'm Very Blunt About My Opinions" ...as read by Gary Spears of Empty This week we welcome Gary Spears, frontman for Solid State Records band Empty to the podcast. Empty dropped their sophomore full-length, Made of Fire, back in October. Gary talks about the band’s aspirations that led them to Solid State Records, the frustrations that come with being a non-Christian band on Solid State and the themes and musical shifts that define Made of Fire. You can snag Made of Fire (and...

Landon Tewers from The Plot In You

November 03, 2021 14:29 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MB

Chapter 275 - "I'll Never Be Done With Music" ...as read by Landon Tewers from The Plot In You This week The Plot In You frontman Landon Tewers joins the podcast. Plot’s latest record, Swan Song, dropped back in September on Fearless Records. Landon and I chat about the weird rise of christian metalcore, record label drama, and how Covid gave him the time to be happy with his creative output on Swan Song. Give Swan Song a spin at https://theplotinyou.bandcamp.com/ Or snag it on vinyl at h...

Chris LoPorto from Can't Swim

October 27, 2021 14:47 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Chapter 274 - "I Went Through A Lot of Changes" ...as read by Chris LoPorto from Can't Swim This week we welcome Can’t Swim frontman Chris LoPorto to the show! Can’t Swim just dropped their third full-length record, Change of Plans, this past Friday on Pure Noise Records. Chris talks about how Pure Noise was the catalyst for the band’s career, releasing music and being creative during Covid lockdowns, and the themes and trajectory that shaped Change of Plans. You can download Change of Pla...

Oli Duncanson and Mikey Page from TheCityIsOurs

October 20, 2021 12:16 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Chapter 273 - "We Now Have This Whole Other Layer To Explore" ...as read by Oli Duncanson and Mikey Page from TheCityIsOurs  This week we welcome Oli Duncanson and Mikey Page from TheCityIsOurs to the podcast! City’s new record, Coma, comes out this Friday, October 22nd, on Arising Empire Records. The guys chat about the music scene in the UK, Oli’s transition from band photographer to frontman, and the lyrical themes on Coma. Pre-order/pre-save Coma at https://thecityisours.lnk.to/coma -...

Joe Cotela from Ded

October 13, 2021 12:38 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

Chapter 272 - "I Was Sick of the Music Industry" ...as read by Joe Cotela of Ded This week we welcome Ded frontman Joe Cotela to the podcast. Ded will release their sophomore full-length School of Thought this Friday, October 15th, via Suretone Records. Joe talks about transitioning from athletics to music, letting the rockstar dream go that led to Ded, working with the Madden brothers and Fred Durst, and the reasons behind taking a minimal approach to promotion in 2020.  Ded - https://www...

Cody Quistad of Wage War

October 06, 2021 15:06 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Chapter 271 - "A Lot Of Weird Things Happened Last Year" ...as read by Cody Quistad of Wage War This week Wage War guitarist and clean vocalist Cody Quistad joins the podcast. Wage War just released Manic on Fearless Records. Cody talks about the evolution and origin of the band’s name, wanting to write about the last year and a half without writing a Covid record, and pushing the band’s sound musically. You can grab Manic on vinyl and cd at https://manic.wagewarband.com/ Or digitally at ...

Tyler Small from Saving Vice

September 29, 2021 12:28 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Chapter 270 - "All My Best Ideas I Can't Use" ...as read by Tyler Small from Saving Vice This week Tyler Small, vocalist for Saving Vice joins the podcast. Saving Vice’s latest single, Phantom Pain, was released back in July. Tyler talks about using television and movies as lyrical inspiration, the struggle to be ahead of the curve creatively, and the ups and downs of trying new ideas musically. Saving Vice - https://www.savingvice.com/ You can find Saving Vice's music on Bandcamp at http...

Justine Jones from Employed to Serve

September 22, 2021 13:49 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Chapter 269 - "What Felt Like A Bad Situation Was A Blessing" ...as read by Justine Jones from Employed to Serve This week we welcome Employed to Serve frontwoman Justine Jones to the podcast. Employed to Serve just released their phenomenal new record, Conquering, on Spinefarm Records. Justine chats about learning to scream specifically for Employed to Serve, the expanding community of female vocalist in heavy music, using Patreon to survive the pandemic, and having time to create Conqueri...

Tre and Johnny from Spirit Breaker

September 15, 2021 13:31 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

Chapter 268 - "Pure Fury and Wonder" ...as read by Tre and Johnny of Spirit Breaker This week we welcome Tre Turner and Johnny Allor from Solid State Records newest signing, Spirit Breaker. The band released their Solid State debut, Cura Nata back in August. We chatted just before the record dropped. The guys talk about their musical background, the influence of August Burns Red, the long delay in releasing Cura Nata, and the risk taking involved in releasing music. Pick up Cura Nata on cd...

Charlie Mahoney of Flight Club

September 08, 2021 12:55 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Chapter 267 - "If You Don't Like One Song, I Guarantee You'll Find That's Good" ...as read by Charlie Mahoney of Flight Club This week Charlie Mahoney from Richmond Virginia’s Flight Club joins the podcast. Flight Club released their new album, Until the Sun Drowns, back in July on Open Your Ears Records. Charlie talks about his traveling childhood, the musical background of his family, and wanting people to give all of Until the Sun Drowns a listen. You can snag Until the Sun Drowns at ht...

Sean McCulloch of Phinehas

September 01, 2021 14:25 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Chapter 266 - "A Lot of Time to Look In the Mirror" ...as read by Sean McCulloch of Phinehas This week we welcome Phinehas frontman Sean McCulloch to the podcast. Phinehas just dropped their amazing new record, The Fire Itself, on Solid State Records. Sean talks about joining Phinehas and the process of taking over vocal duties, the band’s troubled history with Red Cord Records and being stoked to work with Solid State and how 2020’s Covid lockdowns shaped not only The Fire Itself, but also...

Robin and Lela from Venues

August 25, 2021 13:35 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Chapter 265 - "Closing Chapters & Starting New Things" ...as read by Robin and Lela from Venues This week we welcome Robin and Lela from Stuttgart Germany’s Venues to the podcast! Venue’s new album Solace, drops this Friday, August 27th on Arising Empire records. Robin and Lela talk about the German scene, getting signed to same label Robin works for, Lela’s hesitation with joining Venues, and how Covid shaped Solace.  You can pre-order/pre-save  Solace at https://venues.lnk.to/Solace Ven...

We Demand Parachutes

August 18, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Chapter 264 - "It Takes A Village" ...as read by We Demand Parachutes   This week, Kevin, Ben, and Seth from We Demand Parachutes join the podcast. I talked to the guys back in June, right before they dropped their single “Lost Her Mind.” The guys talk about their musical collaboration, which began at an early age, the long trajectory to get to We Demand Parachutes, how Kevin’s military career inspired the band name, and importance of bringing talented friends into the fold.  https://www....

Frankie Mish of Sleep Waker

August 11, 2021 13:18 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Chapter 263 - "I Took A Lot Of Inspiration From That" ...as read by Frankie Mish of Sleep Waker This week we welcome Sleep Waker drummer Frankie Mish to the podcast. Sleep Waker recently dropped their UNFD debut, "Alias." It’s one of my favorite records of 2021 and I recommend giving it a spin. Frankie talks about his parents working as reenactors, the band’s musical evolution, and using movies as lyrical inspiration. Give Alias a Spin at https://sleepwaker.bandcamp.com/ ---------- Chapte...

Lauren Lakis

August 04, 2021 14:10 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MB

Chapter 262 - "You Can Do Multiple Things" ...as read by Lauren Lakis This week we welcome singer and actress Lauren Lakis to the podcast. Lauren talks about her early reverence for music that kept her from writing her own songs, how a break-in helped her pursue acting, and unpacking her role as a daughter through music. Check out more music from Lauren at https://laurenlakis.bandcamp.com/ You can watch Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk at https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv...

Harrison Bormann of Capstan

July 28, 2021 13:42 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Chapter 261 - "It'll Be A Wild Ride" ...as read by Harrison Bormann of Capstan This week, Harrison Bormann from Capstan joins the podcast! Capstan released their brand new LP "Separate" last week on Fearless Records! Harrison talks about moving to Florida and the origins of Capstan and their connection to the midwest, how Covid hurt the band’s Fearless debut, and pushing forward to create to Separate. Go grab some music at https://capstan.bandcamp.com/ ---------- Chapter 261 Music: Capst...

Bert Poncet from Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!

July 21, 2021 13:19 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Chapter 260 - "It's A Message A Lot Of People Can Relate To" ...as read by Bert Poncet from Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! This week, we welcome Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! frontman Bert Poncet to the podcast! Chunk will release their 4th full-length, Gone Are Good Days, on Friday July 30th via Fearless Records! Bert discusses the hiatus between records, the band’s focus on breaking into the American scene and the struggle of being a French artist on tour in America. Plus the various elements that...

Florent and Nicolas of Landmvrks

July 14, 2021 13:53 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Chapter 259 - "We Wanted The Same Energy You Have In A Punk Show" ...as read by Florent and Nicolas of Landmvrks This week Florent Salfati and Nicolas Exposito from French metal outfit Landmvrks join the podcast. Landmvrks released their stunning new record Lost In the Waves back in March on Arising Empire Records. The guys talking about the hardcore scene they grew up in Marseille and how it's changed over the years, choosing to be an English speaking band, and taking their time to write L...

Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men

July 07, 2021 13:37 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Chapter 258 - "It's Now Time To Do Something Different" ...as read by Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men This week I’m stoked to have Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men join the podcast. Aaron chats about how the pandemic created a space for Jamie’s Elsewhere to make music again, the difference in his lyrical approach between Jamie’s and Of Mice & Men, and music as an ongoing conversation. Of Mice & Men have released Timeless and Bloom, the first two of their trilogy of EP’s they’re putting out i...

Austin Visser of The Undertaking

June 30, 2021 13:41 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Chapter 257 - "None of This Would Be Possible Without Covid" ...as read by Austin Visser of The Undertaking This week Austin Visser, frontman for Solid State Records band The Undertaking, joins the podcast. Austin and I chat about music and listening to records vs singles. Austin also chats about the influence of P.O.D., the long trajectory of The Undertaking, finding his vocal style, and being inspired by the Psalms to reflect on 2020. https://www.theundertakingrocks.com/ ---------- Chap...

Francesco Artusato of Light the Torch

June 23, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Chapter 256 - "It's Gotta Feel Right For Us First" ...as read by Francesco Artusato of Light the Torch This week Light the Torch guitarist Francesco Artusato joins the podcast. Fran chats about moving to and adjusting to life in America, how joining All Shall Perish was a dream come true, the transitions from The Devil You Know to Light the Torch and how Covid delayed the band’s new record, You Will Be the Death of Me. You Will Be the Death of Me will be released this Friday, June 25th on N...

Peter Duff

June 16, 2021 13:31 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Chapter 255 - "I'm Going To Make A Lot of Weird Sounds" ...as read by Peter Duff This week recording engineer Peter Duff joins the podcast. Peter has stepped out and released his first single as a solo artist called The To Do List. Peter also plays guitar in pop punk band Hard to Hit. Peter talks about his sheltered upbringing, his desire to learn every instrument possible, and his career as an audio engineer. Then he talks about how Covid enabled him to release his first single as a solo a...

Josh Barbee and Josh Peavey from Revisionist

June 09, 2021 13:36 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Chapter 254 - "We Wanted To Create an Identity" ...as read by Josh Barbee and Josh Peavey from Revisionist This week Josh Barbee and Josh Peavey from hardcore outfit Revisionist join the podcast. The band recently released their new ep, The Emptiness Of Gravity. The Josh’s talk about the collaborative nature that makes Revisionist an ego free band, how working with Aaron Gillespie shaped the songs on the new ep, and wanting to bring community back into hardcore. The Emptiness of Gravity - ...

Felicity

June 02, 2021 12:37 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Chapter 253 - "We All Have A Really Personal Song" ...as read by Felicity This week Drew, Cory, Tyler, Mike, and Damien from Felicity join the podcast. Felicity has been releasing singles and music videos leading up to the release of their Adventure Cat Records debut full-length. The guys talk about their various musical influences, how a Craigslist ad helped form the band, the origins of the name, and the writing that went into their upcoming record. https://www.wearefelicity.com/ ------...

Jordon Ronan from belated

May 26, 2021 12:55 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

Chapter 252 - "I Hope This Is The Last Angsty Thing I Put Out" ...as read by Jordon Ronan of belated This week Jordon Ronan aka, belated joins the podcast. belated is a new pop act with Common Ground Collective. Jordon talks about the influence of christian pop punk on his early years, not wanting to be a guitar guy, and hoping to leave angst behind him. Connect with belated - https://linktr.ee/belatedmusic ---------- Chapter 252 Music: belated - "Bad Thoughts" belated - "Better Things"...

Trae Roberts from Mouth For War

May 19, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Chapter 251 - "Its Going To Be Really Hard" ...as read by Trae Roberts of Mouth For War This week we welcome Trae Roberts from Mouth for War to the podcast. Mouth for War just released their debut record, Life Cast in Glass, on 1126 Records. Trae talks about his first attempt at being a hardcore frontman, Bruise and the move to Colorado that broke that band up, and the tragedy that is at the heart of Life Cast In Glass. Life Cast In Glass - https://mouthforwarco.bandcamp.com/album/life-cas...

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