It's Not A Phase

On this episode I'm joined by music producer and mixing engineer, Lewis Johns. Lewis has worked on records from the likes of Svalbard, Employed To Serve, Ithaca, Pupil Slicer, Modern Error and a bunch more. We talk about how he got into music production, the difference between mixing, engineering and mastering, tips for those interested in music production, and loads more. A new episode will...

On this episode I'm joined by Telltale vocalist, John Carteret. The band have their self-titled debut album dropping very soon, so we talk all about that, recording it in a haunted New England church, working with Alan Day of Four Year Strong, references to Edgar Allan Poe, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ----- HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: 🔴 Subscribe on YouTube...

On this episode I'm joined by ¾ of Bears In Trees - Callum Litchfield, Iain Gillespie and George Berry. We talk all about the band's latest full-length album 'How To Build An Ocean: Instructions', working with producer George Perks (Enter Shikari, You Me At Six), what it's like living in Croydon, their friend Trumpet Joe, upcoming sets at Reading & Leeds Festival, and...

WE'VE OFFICIALLY REACHED EPISODE 100! WAHOO! For this milestone, along with bringing you the first video podcast episode, I'm also bringing the first returning guest - Bowling For Soup frontman and pop-punk icon, Jaret Reddick. The OGs who've been here since episode 1 will no doubt remember him being here. With milestones on the mind, Jaret and the band have some much bigger ones to...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by fakeyourdeath drummer, Sam Barnes.   We discuss how Sam got into picking up the drums, how fakeyourdeath formed during the lockdowns, their upcoming debut EP 'null/void', having their songs remixed by other artists, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to stay in the loop. A new epis...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Hungover frontman, Marc Cortes.   We discuss their long-awaited new album 'When It Touches The Heart, Everything Resolves', what the band have been up to over the past few years, being an inspirational father, plans for his other band Cat Company, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Wristmeetrazor frontman, Justin Fornof.   We talk about their new album 'Degeneration', creating it almost from scratch in a secluded log cabin, focusing solely on vocals after some line-up changes, lyrical inspirations, the band's love for energy drinks, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please conside...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by LiL Lotus.   We talk about his latest album 'nosebleeder', putting together a deluxe edition, his relationship with the term "emo rap", moving towards the world of bands over the years, the value in collaborating, his other projects If I Die First and Hospital, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, ple...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Steph and Paul O'Sullivan of Greywind.   We talk about their new EP 'Antidote', their turbulent career behind-the-scenes over the past few years, going viral on TikTok, Paul almost being recruited into The Paul O'Sullivan Band, recording in America, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by FLOYA vocalist, Phil Bayer. We discuss how the band formed from previous projects, how he's changed the way he writes lyrics, their debut album 'Yume', recording at the top of a mountain in Norway, blending audiences and sounds, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to stay in th...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Job For A Cowboy bassist, Nick Schendzielos. We discuss returning after a nearly 10 year hiatus, what they've all been up to during that time, their new album 'Moon Healer', the concept that runs between it and their previous album 'Sun Eater', future plans for the band, and loads more. If you enjoy th...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Galleons vocalist, Tom Byrne. We discuss their new album ‘Violent Delights’, the record’s loose concept, how the band operate with being in different areas of the world, progress on a follow-up, his other project Valiant Hearts, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to stay in the loop. A new e...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Damien Douleur of The Requiem. We talk about their debut album 'A Cure To Poison The World', choosing to rebrand from their previous name L'exquisite Douleur, how Resident Evil inspires the record's loose concept, finding the sweet spot between influence and imitation, and loads more. If you enjoy this epis...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Joe Naan who’s a publicist at Nuclear Blast Records and SharpTone Records. We talk about how he got into the music industry, what a music publicist does, the highs and lows of the job, advice on how to follow a similar career path, projects he’s working on at the moment, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please consid...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by vocalist Peter Rono and bassist Ryne Jones of Kaonashi. We talk about their 'The 3 Faces Of Beauty: A Violent Misinterpretation Of Morgan Montgomery’ EP, their growing fanbase, how they develop and expand their ongoing concept, writing about difficult and hard hitting topics, the concept's future, and loads more. If...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by vocalist Benji Mars and guitarist Mike Hawkings of Waterlines. We discuss how the band formed from the end of another project, their views on social media, how their set at last year's Bloodstock Festival brought a wave of new fans, their cover of 'Pretty Green Eyes' by Ultrabeat, plans for new music, and loads...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by frontman Daniel Kuhlemann and drummer Johannes "Hanni" Jörg of Tenside. We discuss their new album 'Come Alive Dying', recording the album in America, how struggles over the past few years have influenced its message and direction, working with John Henry of Darkest Hour, being eager to return to the UK, an...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by guitarist Scott Pinnington and vocalist Charlie Hewitt of Black Coast. We discuss their decision to start anew with their 2021 album 'Outworld', their feelings towards their material before then, the decision to evolve and change their sound, being from Stoke-on-Trent and the local scene, working with producer and pr...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by vocalist James Tippett and guitarist Elliot Reynolds of Rough Justice. We discuss how the band formed, their debut album 'Faith In Vain', the themes of the title-track and how it links with the album artwork, the DIY and independence driven community in Sheffield's heavy music scene, their bond with local heroes...

There's no guest this week (sorry!), but with 2023 essentially over now I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to all of you who have listened to and supported the podcast in any way this year. This whole thing is run independently by myself, and to see the love and support this podcast has received in its first full year since launching is truly amazing so, again, thank you. A new episode wit...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by up-and-coming British trio, Mouth Culture. We discuss when and how the band formed, what it's like living together, being signed to InVogue Records, their new 'Mishaps Of My Mid Twenties' EP, their growing loyal fanbase, looking back on what they've achieved in 2023, and loads more. If you enjoy this episod...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by vocalist Elin Allan and guitarist Josh Bailey of the band Kite Thief. We talk about how the band formed, their debut EP 'Ambiviolent', how their songwriting has changed and improved over the past few years since their inception, their favourite Simon Pegg and Nick Frost films, and loads more. If you enjoy this episod...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by glimmers vocalist, Maggie Schneider. We talk about her love for musical theatre, transitioning her solo project into glimmers, how they used the lockdowns to their advantage, their new single 'Jaded', the message of representation and individualism that the song promotes, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, pl...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by vocalist Brandon Saller and guitarist Dan Jacobs of Atreyu. We talk about the band's multiple EP releases in 2023 building up their new album 'The Beautiful Dark Of Life', the concept weaving throughout the releases, working with John Feldmann, looking back at their 25 year long career, and loads more. If you en...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Broadside vocalist, Ollie Baxxter. We talk about the band's fourth album 'Hotel Bleu', the concept that surrounds it, bringing on guest features for the first time, his changed mindset and lyrical approach nowadays, the important message in their first ballad, being a fan of spicy foods, and loads more. If you e...