As The Story Grows – Details, episodes & analysis

Chapter 534 - "A Big Explosion Of Energy and Positivity" ...as read by Henry Cox of Boston Manor

Today we welcome Boston Manor frontman Henry Cox to the podcast. The new Boston Manor record, Sundiver, is out today on Sharptone Records. Henry talks about his local music scene, how fatherhood and the pandemic reshaped the band, how touring has changed as the years have gone by, the process of promoting a record, and more.

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Chapter 534 Music:

Boston Manor - "Horses In A Dream"

Boston Manor - "Sliding Doors"

Boston Manor - "Heat Me Up"

Chapter 533 - "I'm Pretty Excited" ...as read by Maria Lessing from Future Palace

Today we welcome back to the podcast, Maria Lessing from German post hardcore band Future Palace! The new Future Palace record, Distortion is out this Friday, September 6th, on Arising Empire Records! Maria and I dive into the new record, when the writing started, the lyrical direction for the album, and the band’s plan for touring the album.

https://future-palace.com/

Listen to my previous interview with Maria here

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Chapter 533 Music:

Future Palace - "The Echoes Of Disparity"

Future Palace - "Malphas"

Future Palace - "Decarabia"

Chapter 524 - "Feels So Good To Be Here" ...as read by Christian McAlhaney of Anberlin

Today we welcome Anberlin guitarist Christian McAlhaney to the podcast! The new Anberlin record, Vega, is out today on Equal Vision Records! Christian talks about the stat of the band ten years ago on their “final” tour, redefining the Anberlin sound on their later discography, how the band seemed headed for another break-up, the addition of Matty Mullins, and more.

https://anberlin.com/

https://equalvision.bandcamp.com/album/vega

https://equalvision.com/collections/anberlin

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Chapter 524 Music:

Anberlin - "Lacerate"

Anberlin - "We Owe This To Ourselves"

Anberlin - "Walk Alone"
 

Chapter 436 - "This Record Was More Fun" ...as read by Joey Tyler of VRSTY

Today we welcome Joey Tyler, frontman for VRSTY to the podcast! VRSTY’s new record, Levitate, came out last Friday on Spinefarm Records. Joey talks about the influences of Michael Jackson and Killswitch Engage, how the recording process changed for Levitate, being true to the band’s vision, and more!

https://www.vrsty.nyc/

https://spinefarm.merchnow.com/collections/vrsty

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Chapter 436 Music:

VRSTY - "Fuck You Forever"

VRSTY - "Finesse"

VRSTY - "Glad You Came"

VRSTY - "Kill The Rich"

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Chapter 435 - "Love Thy Neighbor, Berate Thy Hostess" ...as read by Death Pose

Today we welcome Jason Thompson and Alex Palermo from Death Pose to the podcast! Death Pose’s debut record, Midnight Society, came out last Friday on Brutal Panda Records! Jason and Alex talk about getting stuck with bass, switching bands names, the influence of Are You Afraid Of The Dark, touring smarter, and more.

https://www.deathposeband.com/

You can find Midnight Society on vinyl, cd, and cassette here

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Chapter 435 Music:

Death Pose - "Brief Candles"

Death Pose - "Double Hockey Sticks"

Death Pose - "Love Thy Neighbor, Berate Thy Hostess"

Death Pose - "Steady As Ever"

Death Pose - "This Time Tomorrow"

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Chapter 434 - "We Were Set On Being Off The Rails" ...as read by Will Putney

Today we welcome back to the podcast Will Putney! End will release The Sin Of Human Frailty this Friday, October 27th, on Closed Casket Activities. Will talks about joining Better Lovers, how lockdown led to him wanting to tour again, The Aggression Sessions split, End creating their most chaotic work to date, and more.

https://www.yourfuckingend.com/

https://yourfuckingend.bandcamp.com/

https://www.godmademeananimal.com/

https://fitforanautopsy.co/

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Chapter 434 Music:

End - "Gaping Wounds OF Earth"

Better Lovers - "30 Under 13"

Fit For An Autopsy - "Hellions"

End - "Eden Will Drown"

End - "The Sin Of Human Frailty"

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Chapter 433 - "Trying To Stay On My Positive Grind" ...as read by Billy Butka from Sucker Punch

Today we welcome Billy Butka from emo punk newcomers Sucker Punch to the podcast! Sucker Punch released their new ep, Better Pleasures, last Friday. Billy talks about the band’s experience in DC, his love of Pokemon, the theme of Better Pleasures, working with Chris LoPorto, and more.more.

https://withkoji.com/@SuckerPunch_EC

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Chapter 433 Music:

Sucker Punch - "Worst Case Ontario"

Sucker Punch - "Hope Like Hell"

Sucker Punch - "I'm Ready To Ride Giants, Kunu"

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Chapter 432 - "We Want To Be That Safe Space" ...as read by Ashley Carrera of Foxcult

Today we welcome Ashley Carrera from transgender post hardcore band Foxcult to the podcast! Foxcult has been releasing singles leading up to their debut ep on Adventure Cat Records. Ashley talks about her musical background and history and then dives into her transition and coming out. She talks about how lockdown helped create a space to become comfortable with who she is, the importance of being Foxcult being an all transgender band, and more. 

https://www.foxcult.net/

https://foxcult.bandcamp.com/

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Chapter 432 Music:

Foxcult - "Glacier"

Foxcult - "Haunted"

Foxcult - "The Garden"

Foxcult - "Silicone Dream"

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Chapter 431 - "Be A Part Of A Joyous Revolution" ...as read by Becky Fontaine and Nathan Gray of The Iron Roses

Today we welcome Becky Fontaine (she/her) and welcome back Nathan Gray(they/them) from The Iron Roses to the podcast! The Iron Roses will release their self-titled album this Friday, October 20th, via Iodine Records. Becky and Nathan talk about how The Iron Roses has transformed into a full fledged band and how much freedom and inclusion that has brought to the members within the group, finding joy in being yourself, fighting hatred with hope, and more.

https://www.ironroses.band/

Snag The Iron Roses debut full-length on vinyl or cd here.

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Chapter 431 Music:

The Iron Roses - "Screaming For A Change"

The Iron Roses - "Old Guard"

The Iron Roses - "Justify The Lies"

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Chapter 430 - "I Don't Question My Own Stuff Anymore" ...as read by Tommy Victor of Prong

Today we welcome Prong frontman Tommy Victor to the podcast. Prong’s new record, State Of Emergency, came out last Friday on Steamhammer Records! Tommy talks about the New York scene that Prong emerged from, major label frustrations, the themes on State of Emergency, and songwriting.

https://prongmusic.com/

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Chapter 430 Music:

Prong - "The Descent"

Prong - "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck"

Prong - "Non-Existence"

Prong - "Breaking Point"


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