It's Not A Phase

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...

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...