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Chapter 538 - "Not Trying To Make Anything Specific" ...as read by Elliott Mags

Today we welcome Elliott Mags to the podcast! Elliott released his latest record, Creator, back on August 26th with Smartpunk Records. Elliott talks about how being home schooled allowed him time to explore creative endeavors, the disappointment of his band breaking up and his place in the Buffalo music scene, working with Jay Mass on Destroyer and exploring a different side of Destroyer with Creator.

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Chapter 538 Music:

M.A.G.S. - "Sequence 1"

M.A.G.S. - "Sequence 2"

M.A.G.S. - "Destroyer"

M.A.G.S. - "Sequence 4"

M.A.G.S. - "Sequence 9"

Chapter 537 - "Life Is A Lot More Interesting Looking At It Through A Different Lens" ...as read by Nick Holland of Wounded Touch

Today we welcome Wounded Touch vocalist Nick Holland to the podcast. Wounded Touch recently released Traumatic Entanglement, a split ep with fallfiftyfeet! Nick talks about the local scene as a hangout for everyone, the struggles of working as a first responder during the early days of Covid lockdowns, how parenthood reshaped his perspective, and more. 

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Chapter 537 Music:

Wounded Touch - "Submitted For (Dis)Approval"

Wounded Touch - "Sleep A Cicada Would Envy"

Wounded Touch - "In Mouths Wielding Silence"

Chapter 536 - "We All Like It, Let's Run With It" ...as read by Seamus Menihane of My Fictions

Today we welcome My Fictions drummer Seamus Menihane to the podcast! The new My Fictions record, Touch of Glass, came out on August 23rd with 1126 Records! Seamus talks about the impact of the VFW Hall scene, My Fictions sound and joining Topshelf Records, the band’s hiatus and return, and creating what they want this time around. 

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Chapter 536 Music:

My Fictions - "Dreams Of Escape"

My Fictions - "Psychic Reading"

My Fictions - "Cold Streak"

My Fictions - "Touch Of Glass II"

 

Chapter 535 - "Release The Best Music You Can Possibly Do" ...as read by Timo Bonner of Alleviate

Today we welcome Alleviate and Our Mirage vocalist Timo Bonner to the podcast. Alleviate released  DMNS back on August 23rd with Arising Empire Records! Timo talks about the musical influence of his father, growing up with a strong music scene, forming Alleviate over Grand Theft Auto, working with Nik Nocturnal and more!

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https://ourmirage.de/

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Chapter 535 Music:

Alleviate - "DMNS"

Our Mirage - "Black Hole"

Alleviate - "Broken"

Alleviate - "Gravity"

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.

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Chapter 533 Music:

Future Palace - "The Echoes Of Disparity"

Future Palace - "Malphas"

Future Palace - "Decarabia"

Chapter 532 - "Breakaway The Blueprint" ...as read by Levi Benton of Miss May I

Today I’m stoked to welcome Miss May I vocalist Levi Benton to the podcast! Miss May I just released a re-recorded, 15th Anniversary celebration of Apologies Are For The Weak on Solid State Records! Levi talks about signing with Solid State, the process of re-recording the band’s debut and the guest spots on the record, how the Ohio bands pushed each other, thinking the band was coming to end, and more. 

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Chapter 532 Music:

Miss May I - "Architect (featuring Currents)"

Miss May I - "Not Our Tomorrow (featuring Bleeding Through)"

Miss May I - "Earth Shaker"

Miss May I - "Forgive and Forget (featuring Fit For A King"

Chapter 531 - "Releasing A Lot Of Stuff Off Your Chest" ...as read by Teddie Winder-Haron from Yours Truly

Today welcome Teddie Winder-Haron from Yours Truly to the podcast! The new Yours Truly record, Toxic, is out now on UNFD records! Teddie talks about sneaking out to go to shows, how a school music program led to the formation of Yours Truly, releasing music during lockdown and finding new ways to give albums a second life, his mental state around the time Toxic was being worked on, and more. 

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Chapter 531 Music:

Yours Truly - "California Sober"

Yours Truly - "Sour"

Yours Truly - "Call My Name"

Chapter 530 - "I Never Intended To Do A Podcast" ...as read by Keith M from The New Scene Podcast

Today we welcome Keith from The New Scene podcast to the show! Keith has a new band called Memory Entry and their debut single, Crawler, is out today! Keith talks about having a strong scene in the Philadelphia suburbs, how he went from Instagram page to podcast host, his time with the Darling Fire, and his new band, Memory Entry! 

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Chapter 530 Music:

The Darling Fire - "Machina"

Botch - "To Our Friends In The Great White North"

The Darling Fire - "Rituals"

Memory Entry - "Crawler"

 

Chapter 529 - "I Don't Think This Music Is For Everyone" ...as read by Famke Canrinus of Vuur & Zijde

Today we welcome Vuur & Zijde vocalist Famke Canrinus to the podcast! Vuur & Zijde recently released Bozem with Prophecy Productions! Famke talks about her musical influences, how the band came together, the importance of the Frisian language and creating music for the sake of creation. 

https://vuurenzijde.bandcamp.com/album/boezem

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Chapter 529 Music:

Vuur & Zijde - "Onbemind"

Vuur & Zijde - "Zusterzon"

Vuur & Zijde - "Nest"

Vuur & Zijde - "Naakt"

Chapter 528 - "What's Up With Riffs?" ...as read by Jebb Riley

Today we welcome Jebb Riley to the podcast. Jebb has been in some amazing bands, including There Were Wires and Doomriders! Jebb’s new project is called Teardrops and they recently released their debut ep, Something To Cry About, on Iodine Records! Jebb talks about the impact of local rock radio and record stores on his musical tastes, connecting with Iodine during the labels initial run and how they reunited for There Were Wires reissues, joining Doomriders, and we close talking about Teardrops and the new ep and future of the band! 

https://teardrops-usa.bandcamp.com/album/something-to-cry-about

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Chapter 528 Music:

Teardrops - "Crooked Heart"

There Were Wires - "His Talk, Her Teeth"

Doomriders - "Heavy Lies The Crown"

Teardrops - "Promises"

Teardrops - "In My Sleep"

Chapter 527 - "Missing That Connection With People" ...as read by Rory Friers

Today we welcome Rory Friers from And So I Watch You From Afar to the podcast! The new And So I Watch You From Afar record, Megafauna, came out last Friday on Velocity and Pelagic Records! Rory talks about traveling with pedal boards and why the band hasn’t gone digital in it’s live set-up, the influences that led to the band’s sound, how Northern Ireland inspired the new record, and more.

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Chapter 527 Music:

And So I Watch You From Afar - "North Coast Megafauna"

And So I Watch You From Afar - "Run Home"

And So I Watch You From Afar - "Years Ago"

Chapter 526 - "What Happens At Night" ...as read by Mountaineer

Today we welcome Miguel Meza and Clayton Bartholomew from Mountaineer to the podcast! Mountaineer released Dawn And All That Follows last Friday with A Thousand Arms Music. The guys talk about the Oakland music scene, how Mountaineer started, the inspiration behind the lyrics and artwork on the new album, switching labels, and more. 

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Chapter 526 Music:

Mountaineer - "Cradlesong"

Mountaineer - "Bed Of Flowers"

Mountaineer - "Prism"

Mountaineer - "Parallels"

Chapter 525 - "We've Got To Really Craft This" ...as read by Jared Wallace of State Faults

Today we welcome State Faults drummer Jared Wallace to the podcast. The new State Faults record, Children Of The Moon, is out now on Deathwish Records! Jared talks about going from church drummer to State Faults, the long process of working on Children Of The Moon, creating an album as a whole listening experience, and a lot more about the album. 

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Chapter 525 Music:

State Faults - "Blood Moon"

State Faults - "Leviathian"

State Faults - "No Gospel"

State Faults - "Bodega Head"
 

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.

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Chapter 524 Music:

Anberlin - "Lacerate"

Anberlin - "We Owe This To Ourselves"

Anberlin - "Walk Alone"
 

Chapter 523 - "A Great Outlet For A Lot Of People" ...as read by Simon Mariante of Tracheotomy

Today I’m stoked to share my share my chat with Tracheotomy frontman Simon Mariante. Tracheotomy just released their new ep, Fixated Propensity For Destruction with 1126 Records. Simon talks about his early music fandom, how Tracheotomy was birthed out of the death of previous bands, the inspiration and breadth of lyrical styles within metal, and more.

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Chapter 523 Music:

Tracheotomy - "Maimed"

Tracheotomy - "Deliberate Dehumanization"

Tracheotomy - "Phosgene Blood Stream"

Chapter 522 - "Creating A Universe" ...as read by Michele Guaitoli of Visions Of Atlantis

Today we welcome Visions of Atlantis vocalist Michele Guaitoli. Visions Of Atlantis released Pirates II: Armada, back on July 5th with Napalm Records. Michele talks about the music scene in Italy, how he joined Visions Of Atlantis, the birth of the Pirates era, creating more than just an album, and so much more! 

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https://www.micheleguaitoli.com/

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Chapter 522 Music:

Visions Of Atlantis - "The Land Of The Free"

Visions Of Atlantis - "Release My Symphony"

Visions Of Atlantis - "Armada"

Visions Of Atlantis - "Where The Sky and Ocean Blend"
 

Chapter 521 - "We're Getting A Little More Creative" ...as read by Calling All Captains

Today we welcome Calling All Captains to the podcast! Calling All Captains released (e)motion sickness last Friday on New Damage Records. The bands talks about their experience in the music scene in the Edmonton suburbs, how the band came together and reached its current iteration, partnering with New Damage, the new ep, and more.  

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Chapter 521 Music:

Calling All Captains - "Wallflower"

Calling All Captains - "Collapse"

Calling All Captains - "Be Cool"

Calling All Captains - "Sunbeam"

Chapter 520 - "A New Start" ...as read by Sable Hills

Today we welcome Rict and Takuya from Japanese metalcore band Sable Hills to the podcast! The new Sable Hills record, Odyssey, is out today on Arising Empire Records. The guys talk about getting into metal and the scene in Tokyo, Covid restrictions for shows in Japan, the inspiration they take from video games, and more.

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Chapter 520 Music:

Sable Hills - "No Turning Back"

Sable Hills - "Anthem"

Chapter 519 - "The Power Of Spreading The Word" ...as read by Deep AL Brindle

Today we welcome Alastair Wilson and Diego Castellanos from Deep AL Brindle to the podcast. The new Deep AL Brindle record, Are You Nervous?, came out last Friday on Tooth and Nail Records. The guys talk about how their path’s crossed as audio engineers, the decision to make music together, recording in Mexico City, navigating the music industry as a small band, and more. 

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Chapter 519 Music:

Deep AL Brindle - "Festival"

Deep AL Brindle - "Paradigm"

Deep AL Brindle - "Dreaming"

Chapter 518 - "What Does It Look Like To Finish This Story" ...as read by Jake Taylor of In Hearts Wake

Today we welcome In Hearts Wake frontman Jake Taylor to the podcast. Incarnation, the new In Hearts Wake album, is out today on UNFD records! Jake talks about the Byron Bay scene and hardcore in Australia, the misfortune of releasing an album in 2020, revisiting the themes of Divination for Incarnation, going carbon neutral as a band, and more.

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Chapter 518 Music:

In Hearts Wake - "Orphan"

In Hearts Wake - "Son Of A Witch"

In Hearts Wake - "The Flood"

Chapter 517 - "I'd Rather Say Something That's Bigger Than Me" ...as read by Scott Morrow

Today we welcome Scott Morrow to the podcast! Scott was the editor at Alarm Magazine and Scott is now making waves with his new musical endeavor, Plutocracy Planet. The projects debut self-titled album is out this Friday, July 12th! Scott talks about getting into music and the Chicago scene, his transition into journalism, how lockdown and getting shot impacted this project, how he put together the collaborations and more. 

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Chapter 517 Music:

Plutocracy Planet - "This Very Severity (f. Bob Nanna)"

Plutocracy Planet - "But You Said (f. onelinedrawing)"

Plutocracy Planet - "Commence Mutation (f. Carson Pace)"

Chapter 516 - "Two Opposing Personalities In One Person" ...as read by Liam Guinane of Windwaker

Today we welcome Liam Guinane from from Windwaker to the podcast. Windwaker’s new album, Hyperviolence, is out next Friday, July 12th, on Fearless Records. Liam talks about the diversity of musical influences each member of Windwaker brings to the band, his thoughts on the genre bending that’s currently happening in music, stepping back into Windwaker after time away, the ideas behind the lyrical and musical direction on Hyperviolence, and more.

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Chapter 516 Music:

Windwaker - "Break The Rules"

Windwaker - "Fractured State Of Mind"

Windwaker - "Get Out"

Chapter 515 - "No One Told Me To Make A Hard Rock Song" ...as read by Tim Montana

Today we welcome Tim Montana to the podcast! Tim will release Savage on July 12th. Tim talks about his childhood in Montana, what led him to leave LA and head to Nashville, the bar that led him back to Montana, embracing his rock side, and more! 

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Chapter 515 Music:

Tim Montana - "Devil You Know"

Tim Montana - "Savage"

Tim Montana - "Shut Me Out"

Chapter 514 - "I Gotta Hear What It Sounds Like" ...as read by Casey Crawford of Virginity

Today we welcome Casey Crawford from Virginity to the podcast! The new Virginity record, Bad Jazz, is out today on Smart Punk Records! Casey talks about the influence of Blink 182 on his guitar playing, how he transitioned from comedy to music, making music that is fun, how That Thing You Do inspired the album and more. 

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Chapter 514 Music:

Virginity - "Swinging South"

Virginity - "Fest 17"

Virginity - "IamYOUareMEtoo"

Virginity - "Midweekend"

Chapter 513 - "A Clean Palate" ...as read by Aaron Stone of My Epic

Today we welcome back to the podcast Aaron Stone from My Epic! My Epic will release their incredible new record, Loriella, this Friday, June 28th, on Tooth and Nail Records! Aaron talks about signing with Tooth and Nail and the process of waiting to announce their signing, and then we dive into the writing process, lyrical approach, recording, and hopes for Loriella. 

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Chapter 513 Music:

My Epic - "Northstar"

My Epic - "Make Believe"

Chapter 512 - "One Who Let's Love In" ...as read by Jay Maas

Today we welcome Jay Maas to the podcast! Jay plays guitar for Love Letter and their debut record, Everyone Wants Something Beautiful, is out next Friday on Iodine Records! Jay talks about how playing in a metalcore band shaped him as a guitarist, how computer science and recording intersect, how Death Of A Nation transitioned into Love Letter, the story behind the album cover, his YouTube channel and more. 

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Chapter 512 Music:

Love Letter - "New Anthemic"

Defeater - "Everything Went Quiet"

Death Of A Nation - "Don't Speak For Me"

Chapter 511 - "On The Same Page" ...as read by Karl Middleton of Earthtone9

Today we welcome Earthtone9 frontman Karl Middleton to the podcast. Earthtone9 will release In Resonance Nexus this Friday, June 21st on Candlelight Records! Karl dives deep into his musical influences, talks about the band’s break neck pace at the start of the career, their sound before and after the hiatus, why it took so long to release this album, and more.

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Chapter 511 Music:

Earthtone9 - "Oceanic Drift"

Earthtone9 - "Withered"

Earthtone9 - "Preacher"

Earthtone9 - "Navison Record"


 

Chapter 510 - "Introducing Reece Young" ...as read by Reece Young

Today we welcome UNFD artist Reece Young to the podcast! Reece has released a handful of singles with an ep coming later this year. Reece talks about growing in New Jersey, deciding to be a solo artist, the plan with UNFD, finding his fanbase, and more. 

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Chapter 510 Music:

Like Moths To Flames - "The Shepherd's Crown"

Fu Manchu - "Dehumanize"

Alcest - "L'Envol"

Chagall - "Chaos Forum"

High Desert Queen - "Ancient Aliens"

Reece Young - "Low"

Reece Young - "Endless Riots"

Reece Young - "Am I Wrong"

Chapter 509 - "My Therapy Song To Myself" ...as read by Peter Tägtgren of PAIN

Today we welcome Peter Tägtgren from PAIN and Hypocrisy! PAIN released I Am on May 17th on Nuclear Blast Records. Peter talks about his time spent living in America and how that led to Hypocrisy, how PAIN evolved out of Hypocrisy and developed it’s sound, the duality of the lyrical content on I Am, and more. 

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Chapter 509 Music:

PAIN - "I Just Dropped By (to say goodbye)"

Hypocrisy - "Suffering Souls"

Hypocrisy - "Chemical Whore"

PAIN - "Go With The Flow"

PAIN - "Fair Game"

Chapter 508 - "Look At Yourself In A Really Honest Way" ...as read by Glassing

Today we welcome Dustin and Scott from Glassing to the podcast. Glassing released From The Other Side of The Mirror back in April on Pelagic Records. The guys talk about the early days of the band, the meaning behind the name, how Dustin became the vocalist, the hell weeks that were the writing and recording process of the new album, the themes behind the album, and more.

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Chapter 508 Music:

Glassing - "Anything You Want"

Glassing - "Burden"

Glassing - "Defacer"

Glassing - "Circle Down"

Glassing - "Wake"

Chapter 507 - "If The Opportunities Come We'll Take Them" ...as read by GHOSTxSHIP

Today we welcome back to the podcast Sean Mott and for the first time Matt Travers from Syracuse hardcore band GHOSTxSHIP! GHOSTxSHIP recently released their first single in over a decade, Ties That Bind! You can add it to your bandcamp collection or find it on your streaming music platform of choice! The guys talk about the Syracuse scene and it’s re-emergence, the lawsuit that added the x to the band’s name, why the band broke up and the joy they’re currently having making music again. 

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Chapter 507 Music:

GHOSTxSHIP - "Ties That Bind"

GHOSTxSHIP - "The Comeback"

 

Chapter 506 - "The Stuff That Motivates Me Is Metal" ...as read by Otrebor from Botanist

Today we welcome Otrebor from avant-garde black metal band Botanist to the podcast! Botanist released Paleobotany on May 17th via Prophecy Productions! Otrebor talks about learning various instruments, trying to play grind core on the hammered dulcimer, incorporating nature themes into his music, his love of Prophecy Productions, and a lot more.

https://verdant-realm-botanist.bandcamp.com/

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Chapter 506 Music:

Botanist - "When Forest TurnedTo Coal"

Botanist - "Risen From The Rain"

Botanist - "Magnolia"

Botanist - "Sigillaria"

Botanist - "Royal Protea"

Chapter 505 - "Southern Hostility" ...as read by Filth 

Today we welcome Dustin and David from Filth to the podcast. Filth released Southern Hostility back in April! The guys talk about the benefits of being a band connected to many cities and scenes, playing in an MMA cage, how their side project became their main project, the themes behind Southern Hostility, and more.

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Chapter 505 Music:

Filth - "Cement Shoes"

Filth - "Gutter"

Filth - "Chin Check"

Filth - "Stay Gutter"

Chapter 504 - "Trying To Write As Heavy A Song As We Can" ...as read by Kevin Fifield of Cassetta

Today we welcome Cassetta and Pressure Cracks guitarist Kevin Fifield to the podcast! Cassetta recently dropped their latest single, Give Them Nothing. Kevin talks about his love of music and getting into heavy music, the conception of Cassetta, having Bob Bradley’s experience in the band, the future of the band, and more! 

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Chapter 504 Music:

Cassetta - "Thin Blue Crime"

Cassetta - "Give Them Nothing"

Chapter 503 - "Becoming Parents Had The Most Impact" ...as read by Capstan

Today we welcome to the podcast Joseph Mabry and welcome back Harrison Borman from Captan! Capstan’s new album, The Mosaic is out this Friday, May 24th, on Fearless Records! Joseph talks about his musical background and then we dive into releasing music during lockdown, pitching an eighteen track album to Fearless Records, the sonic diversity on The Mosaic, the themes and inspiration behind the album, and more. 

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Chapter 503 Music:

Capstan - "Heart To Heart"

Capstan - "Empire"

Capstan - "What You Want"

Chapter 502 - "A Mashup Of A Bunch Of Different Things" ...as read by Suck Brick Kid

Today we Welcome Suck Brick Kid to the podcast. The new Suck Brick Kid record, The End Is What I Want, is out today on Smart Punk Records. The guys talk about their musical backgrounds, navigating shifting and inconsistent Covid restrictions, how bathroom graffiti was the inspirational catalyst for the new album, why punk has endured and more!

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Chapter 502 Music:

Suck Brick Kid - "It's Ok... Probably"

Suck Brick Kid - "What I Do When I Blackout Is None Of My Business"

Chapter 501 - "An Explosion Of Music" ...as read by James Benson of Amiensus

Today we welcome Amiensus frontman James Benson to the podcast! The new Amiensus record, Reclamation Part 1, is out now on M-Theory Audio! James talks about getting into social work, finding a label willing to release a two part album, the writing and inspiration behind Reclamation, and so much more!

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Chapter 501 Music:

Amiensus - "Blink Of The Moment"

Amiensus - "Reverie"

Amiensus - "Spoken Into Will"

 

Chapter 500 - "All From The Heart" ...as read by Chris Roetter from Like Moths To Flames

Today I’m stoked to welcome Like Moths To Flames vocalist Chris Roetter to the podcast! Like Moths To Flames new record, The Cycles Of Trying To Cope, is out today on UNFD Records! Chris talks about the struggles and doubt that come with trying to keep a band together, Rise Records and the Ohio metalcore scene, getting to work with Will Putney, exploring emotion on the new record, deciding to take a break from touring, and more.

https://unfdcentral.com/artists/like-moths-to-flames/

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Chapter 500 Music:

Like Moths To Flames - "Angels Weep"

Like Moths To Flames - "Dissociative Being"

Like Moths To Flames - "Kintsugi"

Chapter 499 - "I Want Every Song To Have A Distinct Personality" ...as read by James Lascelles of Wheel

Today we welcome Wheel frontman James Lascelles to the podcast! The new Wheel record, Charismatic Leaders, came out last Friday on Inside Out Music! James talks about moving to Finland to play with a pop artist, how needing to scratch a creative itch led to Wheel, concept albums and other prog metal tropes, politicians and cult leaders and how they inspired some of the themes on Charismatic Leaders, and more! 

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Chapter 499 Music:

Wheel - "Empire"

Wheel - "Hyperion"

Wheel - "Porcelain"

Wheel - "Disciple"

Chapter 498 - "It Is A Blessing For Us To Make The Music" ...as read by Wretched Blessing

Today we welcome Rae Amitay (they/them) and Kayhan Vaziri from Wretched Blessing to the podcast! Rae is also in Immortal Bird and Kayhan is in Coliseum. Wretched Blessing’s debut ep came out last Friday! Rae and Kayhan discuss the music scene in Birmingham, talk about how they connected and started playing music together, what Wretched Blessing means to them, the future of making music together, and more. 

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Chapter 498 Music:

Wretched Blessing - "Spurious Ovation"

Chapter 497 - "I Think It Could Be Great" ...as read by Luke Caley of unpeople

I’m so stoked to share my chat with Luke Caley from unpeople today! Unpeople recently released their self-titled ep on Sharptone Records! Luke talks about struggling with ADHD and how guitar helped him focus, the struggles of being a musician in the UK, Sharptone taking a chance on unpeople, the concept behind the ep artwork, and a lot more.

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Chapter 497 Music:

unpeople - "Waste"

unpeople - "Smother"

unpeople - "Moon Baboon"

 

Chapter 496 - "I Like To Be Immersive In Music" ...as read by Brent Mills of Greyhaven

Today we welcome Greyhaven vocalist Brent Mills to the podcast! Greyhaven just dropped their brand new ep, Stereo Grief, on Solid State Records! Brent talks about finding a place among rigid metal scenes and how that’s changing, what has led to long stretches between the release of each album, signing with Solid State Records, the lyrical inspiration on Stereo Grief, and more! 

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Chapter 496 Music:

Greyhaven - "Past Material"

Greyhaven - "Confined Collapse"

Greyhaven - "Sick and Lavish"

Greyhaven - "An Inverse Self-Reflection"

 

Chapter 495 - "As Long As I Can Create and Make Art" ...as read by Sammy Kay

Today we welcome Sammy Kay to the podcast! Sammy is currently playing guitar in The Kilograms, a new ska/reggae project with Joe Gittleman, formerly of the Mighty Mighty Bostones. The Kilograms released their debut ep earlier this year. Sammy talks about music as a means of escape, how The Kilograms came together, the joy of creating music, and more.

https://thekilograms.bandcamp.com/album/ep

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Chapter 495 Music:

The Kilograms - "I Swear"

The Kilograms - "Can't Be Beat"

The Kilograms - "Who Am I (To Say)"

The Kilograms - "America In Black and White"

 

Chapter 494 - "What Am I Going To Leave Behind" ...as read by Joe Calderon of Lightworker

Today we welcome back to the podcast Lightworker frontman Joe Calderon. The new Lightworker record, How The Beautiful Decay, is out today on Solid State Records! Joe talks about releasing the band’s debut during lockdowns, why it took so long to release their follow-up, the meaning behind How The Beautiful Decay, and then Joe dives into the meaning of a few of the songs on the record.

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Chapter 494 Music:

Lightworker - "First Light"

Lightworker - "Burn Scar"

Lightworker - "Evergreen"

Chapter 493 - "Keep Moving Forward" ...as read by Tara Hahn of Half Past Two

Today we welcome Half Past Two vocalist Tara Hahn to the podcast. The new Half Past Two record, Talk Is Killing Me, is out this Friday on Bad Time Records! Tara talks about how her aunt got her into ska and how growing up in Orange County fostered that love, nearly quitting the band, checking off all the items from her band bucket list, and a lot more!

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Chapter 493 Music:

Half Past Two - "Barrier For Entry"

Half Past Two - "Dominoes"

Half Past Two - "Talk Is Killing Me"

Half Past Two - "Out Of Time"
 

Chapter 492 - "We're Not A Pirate Band" ...as read by Jules Mitch of SETYØURSAILS

Today we welcome Jules Mitch from German metalcore band SETYØURSAILS to the podcast! The new SETYØURSAILS record, Bad Blood, is out today, April 12th, via Napalm Records! Jules talks about her dad’s influence on her as a music fan, moving to Cologne and starting the band, the inspiration and design behind Bad Blood’s artwork, the importance of supporting new bands, and more!

https://setyoursails.net/

https://www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/setyoursails

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Chapter 492 Music:

SETYØURSAILS - "Bad Blood"

SETYØURSAILS - "Bad Company"

SETYØURSAILS - "Lately"
 

Chapter 491 - "Prove We're Still A Heavy Band" ...as read by Matt McDougal of Boundaries

Today we welcome Boundaries vocalist Matt McDougal to the podcast! Boundaries just released one of my favorite records of the year, Death Is A Little More, on 3Dot Records. Matt talks about getting involved in the Connecticut hardcore scene and the history of Boundaries, the band’s relationship with 3Dot, switching up his approach to writing lyrics on Death Is A Little More, and more. 

https://boundariesct.com/

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Chapter 491 Music:

Boundaries - "Turning Hate Into Rage"

Boundaries - "Heaven's Broken Heart"

Boundaries - "Death Is A Little More"

Boundaries - "Inhale The Grief"

Chapter 490 - "Other Emotions" ...as read by Chaney Elaine of House Parties

 Today we welcome Chaney Elaine from House Parties to the podcast! House Parties released their latest ep, Side Effects, back in January with Equal Vision Records. Chaney talks about the importance of Hayley Williams and Paramore, being excited to find a band name that wasn’t taken, signing with Equal Vision, working towards the future, and more.

https://housepartiesband.com/

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Chapter 490 Music:

House Parties - "Braindead"

House Parties - "Get A Grip"

House Parties - "Waterworks"

 

Chapter 489 - "Nothing Is Better Than This" ...as read by Jonah Matranga

Today we welcome Jonah Matranga back to the podcast! Iodine Records recently released Onelinedrawing’s Sketchbook 1999-2001, a collection of the Sketchbook ep’s plus some of Jonah’s favorite material from the timeframe on vinyl! Jonah is also the singer for Sons Of Alpha Centauri, who just released their new album, Pull. Jonah talks about the innocent and vulnerability of releasing music, reflects on music as a career, talks about meeting Casey and the idea behind the Sketchbook release, and more.

https://iodinerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/sketchbook

https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/onelinedrawing-sketchbook

https://sonsofalphacentauri.bandcamp.com/album/pull

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Chapter 489 Music:

Onelinedrawing - "Better Than This"

Onelinedrawing - "Aeroplanes"