It's Not A Phase

On this episode I'm joined by frontman Justin Pierre and guitarist Josh Cain of Motion City Soundtrack. We talk all about their new album 'The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World', the 10-year gap between records, working with Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy, being involved with the film Dìdi, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ------------------------------ SU...

On this episode I'm joined by Post Heaven guitarist, Pat Kearney. We talk all about their new EP 'The Space That's In Between', signing with Greyscale Records, keeping things as DIY as possible, playing alongside bands like Bloom and Fleshwater, shooting the video for their song 'Exit Wound', and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. -------------...

On this episode I'm joined by Lonesome frontman, Jordan "Jay" Kerr-Gray. We talk all about their debut album 'In The Hope This Finds You', the characters on the album's cover, the strong focus on visuals and imagery, his chainmail mask, the different ways the album can be listened to, collectors cards, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ---...

On this episode I'm joined by record producer and engineer, Kris Crummett. Kris has worked on many records over the years, working with bands like Sleeping With Sirens, The Callous Daoboys, Misery Signals, Hail The Sun, Knuckle Puck, and Sum 41, just to name a few. We talk all about how and why he became a producer, the difference between mixing and mastering, having records that have gone pl...

On this episode I'm joined by Not Enough Space vocalist, Liv Mitchell. We talk about the band's debut album 'Weaponize Your Rage', her favourite deathcore and metalcore albums, being a Hayley Williams stan, how they balance lyrics and vocals between two vocalists, how the whole "moancore" thing happened, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. -...

On this episode I'm joined by Tallah vocalist, Justin Bonitz. We talk all about the band's brand new third album 'Primeval: Obsession // Detachment', the concept that runs through it, how he came up with the story and the characters, recording his vocals in one-take whilst recovering from pneumonia, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUP...

On this episode I'm joined by Harry Bailey and George Milner of Death Goals. We talk all about their new EP 'Survival Is An Act Of Defiance', going independent this time around, bringing on guest vocalists, the important messages and context of this EP, working with producer Tom Hill, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: 🔴...

On this episode I'm joined by Mélancolia vocalist, Alex Hill. We discuss the band's new album 'random.access.misery', focusing on atmosphere and vibe, his love for Slipknot, the importance of imagery and branding, their unique cereal box merch, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: 🔴 Subscribe on YouTube 🔴 Follow on S...

On this episode I'm joined by Justice For The Damned drummer, Chas Levi. After 5 years the band are back with a new album called 'Stay Relentless', so we talk about making that record, writing music that's fun to play live, working with producer Will Putney, their recent tour with Make Them Suffer, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUPP...

On this episode I'm joined by Fox Lake vocalist, Nathan Johnson.   We discuss their newly released second album 'New World Heat', his thoughts on guest features in heavy music, the animated video for their song 'Freestyle', their process for finding and using samples in their songs, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUPPORT THE POD...

On this episode I'm joined by vocalist David Simonich and drummer Bobby Crow of Signs Of The Swarm. We talk all about their upcoming sixth album 'To Rid Myself Of Truth', the meaning behind the title and artwork, taking a more vulnerable approach lyrically, getting the likes of Will Ramos (Lorna Shore) and Phil Bozeman (Whitechapel) on the record, what the band listen to when they&a...

On this episode I'm joined by Split Chain bassist, Tom Davies. We discuss their newly released debut album 'motionblur', signing with Epitaph, looking back at the band's fast-paced growth since forming just a couple of years ago, what Split Chain song he'd include on the soundtrack of a Tony Hawk's video game, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thurs...

On this episode I'm joined by Deadlands vocalist, Kasey Karlsen. The band have just dropped their new EP 'SEVEN', so we talk about making that, creating the concept that runs through it, signing with Spinefarm Records, collaborating with The Pretty Wild, metal elitists and gatekeepers, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST:...

This is a special episode recorded on-site at this year's RADAR Festival in Manchester. Whilst at the festival I had a chat with a bunch of artists on the bill, including Future Palace, Floya, AVRALIZE, Lake Malice's live back up dancers KAOS Kreatives, As December Falls, Novelists, Lastelle, Continents, Underoath and Artio. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUP...

On this episode I'm joined by vocalist Rebekah Kirk and guitarist Dylan McVey of the band Sixth Wonder. As a relatively new band, we talk about how they came to be, their brand new debut EP 'Prologue', shooting the video for their song 'Death Departed', winning a Scottish Alternative Music Award, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO S...

This is a special episode recorded on-site at this year's Ghostfest in Leeds, celebrating its 20 year anniversary. I managed to get a hold of and speak with Graphic Nature, Ingested, and also a final interview with Martyr Defiled ahead of their last ever performance as a band. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: 🔴 Subscribe on YouTube 🔴 Follow on...

This is a special episode recorded on-site in Manchester at this year's Outbreak Fest. I managed to get a hold of and speak with Long Goodbye, Oversize and JIVEBOMB, so stay tuned in. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: 🔴 Subscribe on YouTube 🔴 Follow on Spotify 🔴 Follow on Apple Podcasts 🔴 Sign up to the newsletter 🔴 Join the Patreon 🔴 Buy s...

On this episode I'm joined by Nathanael Pulley, who is the vocalist for the band Archers. We talk all about the band's new EP 'Temporary High', coming over to the UK and Europe for the first time, moving away from creating cover songs, working with Matt Good of From First To Last, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST:...

On this episode I'm joined by Stateside bassist, Ben Hughes. We discuss the band's debut album 'Where You Found Me', signing with Pure Noise Records, working with Knuckle Puck frontman Joe Taylor, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: 🔴 Subscribe on YouTube 🔴 Follow on Spotify 🔴 Follow on Apple Podcasts 🔴 Sign up to...

This is a special episode where I was invited to head to Slam Dunk Festival in Leeds to have a quick chat with a few bands on this year's line-up. I managed to get a hold of and speak with Rain City Drive, Lake Malice, Dream State, New Found Glory, I See Stars, and Mouth Culture. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: 🔴 Subscribe on YouTube 🔴 Follow...

On this episode I'm joined by Hundredth frontman, Chadwick Johnson. We discuss the band's new album 'Faded Splendor', the 5 year gap between albums, being an independent band, the artwork, visuals and use of generative AI, including a truck on their merch store, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: 🔴 Subscribe on YouT...

On this episode I'm joined by Within Destruction guitarist, Howard Fang. I had Howard come back onto the podcast to talk about the band's new album 'Animetal', continuing to inject anime and manga influences into their music, taking on more vocal duties in the band himself, his favourite ramen, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUPPORT...

On this episode I'm joined by Acres vocalist, Ben Lumber. We discuss their brand new third album 'The Host', recording with The Plot In You frontman Landon Tewers, recently touring the US a bunch, the loose concept and visual representation of the band, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: 🔴 Subscribe on YouTube 🔴 Follow...

On this episode I'm joined by Bleed vocalist and guitarist, Ryan Hughes. We talk all about the band's new self-titled debut album, why it took several years to put together, being signed to 20 Buck Spin, working with Olli Appleyard of Static Dress, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: 🔴 Subscribe on YouTube 🔴 Follow on Spotify...

On this episode I'm joined by Face Yourself vocalist, Yasmine Liverneaux. In this chat we discuss the band's new EP 'Martyr', signing to Sumerian Records, her adjustment to living in the US after moving from her home in France, working with producer Joey Sturgis, including French lyrics in their music, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO...