It's Not A Phase

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Joe Edwards, frontman for the recently reformed UK metalcore outfit, Shields. We discuss when and why the band decided to reunite, what they've all been up to since they broke up, looking back at the band's career and outlook when they were initially together, their new single 'Bury Me', working in the circ...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by vocalist Alice Guala and guitarist Blake Cornwall of the band Lake Malice. We discuss their debut EP 'Post-Genesis', their sci-fi influenced aesthetics, how the band came to be through the lockdowns off the back of being unsatisfied with older projects, trying to balance full-time jobs alongside running the band, and...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by vocalist Benji Yapp and bassist Damo Darby of the UK pop punk band, Gold Bloom. We talk about their new 'Hazy' EP, how and when they joined the band, signing with A Wolf At Your Door Records, their plans for the future, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to stay in the loop. A new...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Daryl Pryor who's an artist manager and the founder of Capital Artist Group. We talk about how he got into artist management from his former band, setting up Capital Artist Group, his time working with Rude Records, setting up Passion Eight Records, tips for those interested in artist management, and loads more. If you en...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Svalbard vocalist and guitarist, Serena Cherry. We talk about the band's fourth album 'The Weight Of The Mask', writing lyrics for their most personal and inward looking album yet, the band's growth during the lockdowns, signing to Nuclear Blast Records, her solo side-project Noctule, her love for Skyrim, a...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Edward Gibbs, vocalist for Devil Sold His Soul and Copse. We talk about how his new project Copse came to be, how writing material for Copse and Devil Sold His Soul differs from one another, the upcoming 10th anniversary shows for the 'Empire Of Light' album, Devil Sold His Soul's 20th anniversary, future plans...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Amelia Clarke who is a Radio Host over at Kerrang! Radio. We talk about how she got involved at Kerrang! Radio, her work as a freelance presenter and content creator, the importance of networking and resilience when pitching, tips for generating ideas for pitches, skills you’ll need to follow a similar career path, her love fo...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Delaire The Liar vocalist and guitarist, Ffin Colley. We talk about the band’s new 'Self Defence' EP, how the EP's title and overarching concept stemmed from a difficult time in Ffin's life, working with Kel Pinchin of Modern Error, his love for literature, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by The Sleeping vocalist, Douglas Robinson. We talk about how the band's reunion came to be, putting out 'I Feel Like I'm Becoming A Ghost' - their first new album in 13 years, opting for the crowdfunding and independent route, his love for collecting vinyl, other projects in the works, and loads more. If you...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Of Virtue guitarist and vocalist, Damon Tate. We talk about the band’s new album 'Omen', signing to Arising Empire, discussing difficult topics such as sobriety and anxiety in their music, how the band has progressed over the past 15 years, working with Rory Rodriguez (Dayseeker/Hurtwave), and loads more. If you enjo...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Holding Absence vocalist, Lucas Woodland. We discuss their third album 'The Noble Art Of Self Destruction', its self-reflective and self-loving concept, the conclusion of their album trilogy, recording overseas for the first time in Canada, when and how the visuals come into play when making an album, and loads more....

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by The Word Alive frontman, Telle Smith. We talk about the band's new album 'Hard Reset', working with three different producers, signing to Thriller Records, the character on the cover artwork, getting 5 different features this time around (including Bad Omens and Loveless), solo material, his Twitch creation Plum...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Hail The Sun frontman, Donovan Melero. We talk about the band's new album 'Divine Inner Tension', approaching a record with a positive mindset, working with producer Kris Crummett, his strong worth ethic, his growing Kill Iconic brand and business, taking lessons to become a pilot, and loads more. If you enjoy t...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Signs Of The Swarm vocalist, David Simonich. We talk about the band's new album 'Amongst The Low & Empty', creating the record almost from scratch in the studio, signing to Century Media Records, working with Matt Heafy (Trivium), doing video game voiceover work, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, pl...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by As December Falls vocalist, Bethany Hunter. We talk about the band's third album 'Join The Club', the extra challenges and struggles of being a DIY band, the importance of their fanbase, their recent set at Download Festival, winning a Heavy Music Award, being a band for nearly 10 years, and loads more. If you e...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by James And The Cold Gun frontman, James Joseph. We discuss their forthcoming debut album, stepping down from Holding Absence to focus on this project, finding his love for long distance running, supporting the likes of Guns N' Roses and Pearl Jam, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to st...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by rising pop-rock duo, Honey Revenge. We talk about their newly released debut album ‘Retrovision’, how the band formed from their previous project Forever Emerald, collaborating with the likes of Kris Crummett, Erik Ron and Zach Jones, signing with Thriller Records, selling out their upcoming debut UK show in a day, pizza toppi...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Heather Richardson who's a touring merch manager and a VIP manager. We talk about what a merch manager is and does, how she got into the music industry almost by accident, the importance of networking, helping to make special VIP memories for fans, merch presentation, what not to do when you get to the merch desk, and loa...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by VEXED vocalist, Megan Targett. We talk all about the band's second album 'Negative Energy', stepping away from the formula of their debut, how embracing the darkness and challenges of life pushed them to creating this new record, proving that you can dance to heavy music, balancing catharsis and vulnerability ly...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by happydaze vocalist, Luke Bovill. We talk all about the band's new 'Full Free Radical' EP, forming happydaze after his previous band Woes disbanded, his process for writing and producing songs, writing sessions with Matt Squire and Skyler Acord (Issues / Twenty One Pilots), signing with Thriller Records, work on...

On the first ever bonus episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Kamran Haq, Jenny Cotter and Dannika Webber who are all part of the booking team for the huge Download Festival held every year at Donington in the UK. We talk all about when the booking for a festival of that size begins, making things special for its 20th anniversary event this year, seeing bands like Bring M...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Superlove frontman, Jacob Rice. We talk all about their new sophomore album 'follow:noise', where it picks up from last year's debut LP 'Colours', their quick output rate of material, making sure keeping things fun is a top priority, mixing different sounds and genres, and loads more. If you enjoy this...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Jay Harris who’s an artist manager over at Monster Artists. We talk all about what an artist manager does, how he became an artist manager, joining Monster Artists, tips for people looking to become an artist manager themselves, his past life in bands, and also some details about a new project that he’s been working on called...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by The Number Twelve Looks Like You vocalist, Jesse Korman. This is a special episode where we take a look back at the band's debut album, 'Put On Your Rosy Red Glasses', for its 20th anniversary. We discuss how the band formed from their initial project And Ever, originally starting out as the band's drummer,...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Mark Threlfall who is a tour manager. We talk all about what a tour manager is and does, why he became a tour manager, tips for those looking to pursue a career in tour management, the need to be constantly prepared for the unexpected, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to stay in the loop....