It's Not A Phase

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....

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by As Everything Unfolds vocalist, Charlie Rolfe. We talk all about the band's new sophomore album 'Ultraviolet', focusing on the album experience this time around, looking back at the successes of their 2021 debut 'Within Each Lies The Other', bringing her passion for photography into the concept, and lo...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by RedHook vocalist, Emmy Mack. We talk all about their brand new debut album 'Postcard From A Living Hell', the meaning behind the album title, collaborating with the likes of Yours Truly and The Faim, staying independent, returning to Download Festival later this year, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Fangs Out frontman, Mikey White. We discuss the beginnings of the band and how it came together, what it was like being a band born during the lockdowns, working with former Cancer Bats guitarist Scott Middleton, progress on their upcoming third EP, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to stay...

This is the one year anniversary episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast! To celebrate this milestone, my special guest is Tyler Morris of Tired Violence, who's provided the theme music for the podcast all the way back from the first episode this time last year. We talk all about being an independent musician with his solo project Tired Violence, how being a part of his previous band Mis...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Nico LaRocca, who is an A&R for Thriller Records and InVogue Records. We talk all about what an A&R is and does, how he got his first foot into the music industry, the difference between the two labels and signing acts for them, what bands should consider before signing with a label, the power of TikTok, and loads more...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Bury Tomorrow frontman, Dani Winter-Bates. We talk all about the band's new album 'The Seventh Sun', line-up changes, a point after their last album 'Cannibal' where the band nearly broke up, recording vocals for the new album whilst battling with a throat infection, guest features, and loads more. If...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Invent Animate frontman, Marcus Vik. We talk all about the band's new album 'Heavener', working with Landon Tewers of The Plot In You, being signed to UNFD, dealing with loss and delayed grief, emotional experiences with fans, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to stay in the...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by pop-punk/pop-rock trio, Meet Me @ The Altar. We talk about their debut album 'Past // Present // Future', making a slight change in sound for the record, their influences both musically and aesthetically from the 2000s, wanting to build a strong and loyal fanbase, grinding throughout their career, and loads more. If...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Lauren Bell and Adam Green, who are the founders and organisers of the new independent music festival, Lume Fest. We discuss how the idea of Lume Fest came about, the importance of diversity and equality in its line-up, ensuring the festival is affordable, tips for those looking to organise a festival of their own, and loads m...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by vocalist Ben Lumber and guitarist Alex Freeman of the band Acres. We talk all about their second full-length album 'Burning Throne', where it picks up from their 2019 debut 'Lonely World', how a few line-up changes have affected their songwriting process, upcoming touring plans, and loads more. If you enjoy...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by former letlive. guitarist, Jeff Sahyoun, to talk all about his new project, Erase Theory. We discuss what he’s been up to since letlive. broke up, the difficulties of returning to a more conventional life after being in a band for so long, how this project blossomed from a hobby to something more, his plans for 2023, and loads...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Graphic Nature frontman, Harvey Freeman. We talk all about their debut album 'A Mind Waiting To Die', writing lyrics surrounding mental health, the changing perceptions of nu-metal, working with producer Sam Bloor, shooting music videos, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to stay i...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Sam Bloor, who is a music producer based in Stoke-on-Trent in the UK. We talk about how he got into music production, setting up his own studio called Lower Lane Studios, working with the likes of Black Coast and Graphic Nature, tips for those looking to work with a producer or even become one themselves, and loads more. If yo...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by vocalist Jessie Powell and guitarist Aled Evans of the band Dream State. We talk all about the band's new line-up and era, how Jessie (formerly of Aurora) auditioned to become the new vocalist, their new EP 'Untethered', progress on more new music in the near future, touring and festival plans for 2023, and load...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Paul Green, who is the vocalist for Devil Sold His Soul and The Arusha Accord. We talk briefly about what's going on with those two bands at the moment, but Paul and I also discuss his new charity driven project Wolds, what it's all about, its debut single 'Worry' (out Feb 9th), the charities that he's...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Forlorn vocalist, Megan Elliott. We talk all about how the band came to be, why they chose the name Forlorn, starting the band right before all the lockdowns began, bringing paganism into the band’s aesthetics, plans for the future, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to stay in the loop. A n...