It's Not A Phase

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...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by ten56. vocalist, Aaron Matts. We talk all about their new EP 'Downer, Pt. 2', how it links with 'Downer, Pt. 1' which dropped in 2021, forming and announcing the band during the lockdowns, his reasons for stepping down from Betraying The Martyrs, plans for 2023, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, pl...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Polar vocalist, Adam "Woody" Woodford. We talk all about the band's soon-to-be-released fifth album, 'Everywhere Everything', how the record came together, some line-up changes that have happened recently, how Woody has developed as a vocalist, future plans, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, p...

There's no guest this week I'm afraid, but with 2022 coming to a close 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 (not even full) year is truly amazing so, again, thank you. A new episode with...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by UK pop-punk singer/songwriter, Bronnie. We talk all about how her music career started, the benefit of releasing EPs and singles, the differences between marketing as a band and a solo artist, being an ambassador of the Buddy Project, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to stay in the loop. A...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Action/Adventure vocalist, Blake Evaristo. We talk all about their debut album 'Imposter Syndrome', creating the video for the title-track himself, signing with Pure Noise Records, cover songs, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to stay in the loop. A new episode will be released e...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Tom Weaver, who is the vocalist for the recently returned Welsh band, Casey. We talk all about their reunion, how it came to be, what he and the other members have been up to during their break up, returning to touring, their new song 'Great Grief', what's planned for the future, and loads more. If you enjoy thi...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Matt Benton, who is a publicist at Hold Tight. We discuss what a music publicist is and does, how he got into the industry, tips for those looking to enter the world of music publicity, tips for bands who are looking to sort out a press campaign, and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to stay in...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Within Destruction guitarist and songwriter, Howard Fang. We talk all about their latest album 'Lotus', touring across 19 different countries in less than a year, their decision to go down a more metalcore direction, working with Lil Lotus, anime and manga influences, keeping things DIY, and loads more. If you enjoy...

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by singer/songwriter and former Reuben frontman, Jamie Lenman. We talk all about his new album 'The Atheist', why he picked that as the title for the record, some of the samples that feature on the album, the recent re-issue of Reuben's debut EP 'Pilot', his upcoming third Lenmania all-dayer festival in M...