Chapter 271 - "A Lot Of Weird Things Happened Last Year" ...as read by Cody Quistad of Wage WarThis week Wage War guitarist and clean vocalist Cody Quistad joins the podcast. Wage War just released Manic on Fearless Records. Cody talks about the evolution and origin of the band’s name, wanting to write about the last year and a half without writing a Covid record, and pushing the band’s sound musically.You can grab Manic on vinyl and cd at https://manic.wagewarband.com/Or digitally at https://wagewar.bandcamp.com/album/manic----------Chapter 271 Music:Wage War - "Teeth"Wage War - "Twenty One"Wage War - "Circle the Drain"Wage War - "If Tomorrow Never Comes"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 270 - "All My Best Ideas I Can't Use" ...as read by Tyler Small from Saving ViceThis week Tyler Small, vocalist for Saving Vice joins the podcast. Saving Vice’s latest single, Phantom Pain, was released back in July. Tyler talks about using television and movies as lyrical inspiration, the struggle to be ahead of the curve creatively, and the ups and downs of trying new ideas musically.Saving Vice - https://www.savingvice.com/You can find Saving Vice's music on Bandcamp at https://savingvicemusic.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 270 Music:Saving Vice - "Phantom Pain"Saving Vice - "Bring Me To Life" (cover)---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 269 - "What Felt Like A Bad Situation Was A Blessing" ...as read by Justine Jones from Employed to ServeThis week we welcome Employed to Serve frontwoman Justine Jones to the podcast. Employed to Serve just released their phenomenal new record, Conquering, on Spinefarm Records. Justine chats about learning to scream specifically for Employed to Serve, the expanding community of female vocalist in heavy music, using Patreon to survive the pandemic, and having time to create Conquering.You can snag Conquering on Vinyl at https://spinefarm.merchnow.com/catalogs/Employed-To-Serve?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_campaign=EmployedToServeMarkOfTheGrave20210609&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_content=&utm_refererr=www.spinefarmrecords.com%2F&utm_board=spinefarm-records-uk&utm_country=GB&utm_linkurl=EmployedToServe.lnk.to%2FConqueringConquering (and Employed to Serves back catalog) is available at https://employedtoserve.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 269 Music:Employed to Serve - "Universal Chokehold"Employed to Serve - "Set In Stone"Employed to Serve - "Mark of the Grave"Employed to Serve - "Stand Alone"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 268 - "Pure Fury and Wonder" ...as read by Tre and Johnny of Spirit BreakerThis week we welcome Tre Turner and Johnny Allor from Solid State Records newest signing, Spirit Breaker. The band released their Solid State debut, Cura Nata back in August. We chatted just before the record dropped. The guys talk about their musical background, the influence of August Burns Red, the long delay in releasing Cura Nata, and the risk taking involved in releasing music.Pick up Cura Nata on cd at https://solidstate.merchnow.com/products/v2/329008/cura-nataYou can check out Spirit Breaker's back catalog at https://spiritbreakermi.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 268 Music:Spirit Breaker - "Pure Fury and Wonder"Spirit Breaker - "A Cure For Wellness"Spirit Breaker - "Inhabitant"Spirit Breaker - "Hello, Drifter"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 267 - "If You Don't Like One Song, I Guarantee You'll Find That's Good" ...as read by Charlie Mahoney of Flight ClubThis week Charlie Mahoney from Richmond Virginia’s Flight Club joins the podcast. Flight Club released their new album, Until the Sun Drowns, back in July on Open Your Ears Records. Charlie talks about his traveling childhood, the musical background of his family, and wanting people to give all of Until the Sun Drowns a listen.You can snag Until the Sun Drowns at https://oyerecs.com/store/Give Flight Club a follow - https://www.facebook.com/flightclubva/Flight Club's back catalog is available at https://flightclubva.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 267 Music:Flight Club - "I've Been Kicked Out Of Better Homes Than This"Flight Club - "High Roller"Flight Club - "Adolescence"Flight Club - "Another Great Unknown"Flight Club - "Patterns"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 266 - "A Lot of Time to Look In the Mirror" ...as read by Sean McCulloch of PhinehasThis week we welcome Phinehas frontman Sean McCulloch to the podcast. Phinehas just dropped their amazing new record, The Fire Itself, on Solid State Records. Sean talks about joining Phinehas and the process of taking over vocal duties, the band’s troubled history with Red Cord Records and being stoked to work with Solid State and how 2020’s Covid lockdowns shaped not only The Fire Itself, but also Sean as a personYou can snag a copy of The Fire Itself at https://solidstate.merchnow.com/Follow Phinehas on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/phinehasband/----------Chapter 266 Music:Phinehas - "The Fire Itself"Phinehas - "Blood On My Knuckles"Phinehas - "White Livered"Phinehas - "Defining Moments"Phinehas - "The Storm In Me"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 265 - "Closing Chapters & Starting New Things" ...as read by Robin and Lela from VenuesThis week we welcome Robin and Lela from Stuttgart Germany’s Venues to the podcast! Venue’s new album Solace, drops this Friday, August 27th on Arising Empire records. Robin and Lela talk about the German scene, getting signed to same label Robin works for, Lela’s hesitation with joining Venues, and how Covid shaped Solace. You can pre-order/pre-save  Solace at https://venues.lnk.to/SolaceVenues back catalog is available at https://venues.bandcamp.com/And follow the band on social media https://www.instagram.com/venuesofficial----------Chapter 265 Music:Venues - "Rite of Passage"Venues - "Shifting Colors"Venues - "Mountains"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 264 - "It Takes A Village" ...as read by We Demand Parachutes This week, Kevin, Ben, and Seth from We Demand Parachutes join the podcast. I talked to the guys back in June, right before they dropped their single “Lost Her Mind.” The guys talk about their musical collaboration, which began at an early age, the long trajectory to get to We Demand Parachutes, how Kevin’s military career inspired the band name, and importance of bringing talented friends into the fold. https://www.wedemandparachutes.com/https://wedemandparachutes.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 264 Music:We Demand Parachutes - "Lost Her Mind"We Demand Parachutes - "Ketamine"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 263 - "I Took A Lot Of Inspiration From That" ...as read by Frankie Mish of Sleep WakerThis week we welcome Sleep Waker drummer Frankie Mish to the podcast. Sleep Waker recently dropped their UNFD debut, "Alias." It’s one of my favorite records of 2021 and I recommend giving it a spin. Frankie talks about his parents working as reenactors, the band’s musical evolution, and using movies as lyrical inspiration.Give Alias a Spin at https://sleepwaker.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 263 Music:Sleep Waker - "Strangers"Sleep Waker - "Bitter"Sleep Waker - "Skin"Sleep Waker - "Alias"Sleep Waker - "Serenity"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 262 - "You Can Do Multiple Things" ...as read by Lauren LakisThis week we welcome singer and actress Lauren Lakis to the podcast. Lauren talks about her early reverence for music that kept her from writing her own songs, how a break-in helped her pursue acting, and unpacking her role as a daughter through music.Check out more music from Lauren at https://laurenlakis.bandcamp.com/You can watch Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk at https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.8cb09998-9221-64e7-7009-70d08c006a45?autoplay=1&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wbFor more info about Lauren visit https://laurenlakis.wixsite.com/laurenlakisPhoto by Joe Welkie----------Chapter 262 Music:Lauren Lakis - "Sail Away"Lauren Lakis - "Lead Us On"Lauren Lakis - "Fear of God"Lauren Lakis - "Something Holy"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 261 - "It'll Be A Wild Ride" ...as read by Harrison Bormann of CapstanThis week, Harrison Bormann from Capstan joins the podcast! Capstan released their brand new LP "Separate" last week on Fearless Records! Harrison talks about moving to Florida and the origins of Capstan and their connection to the midwest, how Covid hurt the band’s Fearless debut, and pushing forward to create to Separate.Go grab some music at https://capstan.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 261 Music:Capstan - "Shades Of Us"Capstan - "Abstracted"Capstan - "Zero Sum Game"Capstan - "Take My Breath Away/Noose"Capstan - "Abandon"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 260 - "It's A Message A Lot Of People Can Relate To" ...as read by Bert Poncet from Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!This week, we welcome Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! frontman Bert Poncet to the podcast! Chunk will release their 4th full-length, Gone Are Good Days, on Friday July 30th via Fearless Records! Bert discusses the hiatus between records, the band’s focus on breaking into the American scene and the struggle of being a French artist on tour in America. Plus the various elements that inform Chunk’s sound and the new album. https://chunknocaptainchunk.com/----------Chapter 260 Music:Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! - "Bitter"Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! - "In Friends We Trust"Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! - "Playing Dead"Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! - "Gone Are The Good Days"Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! - "Blame It On This Song"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 259 - "We Wanted The Same Energy You Have In A Punk Show" ...as read by Florent and Nicolas of LandmvrksThis week Florent Salfati and Nicolas Exposito from French metal outfit Landmvrks join the podcast. Landmvrks released their stunning new record Lost In the Waves back in March on Arising Empire Records. The guys talking about the hardcore scene they grew up in Marseille and how it's changed over the years, choosing to be an English speaking band, and taking their time to write Lost In the Waves during lockdown.https://www.landmvrks.com/Check out Landmvrks back catalog at https://landmvrks.bandcamp.com/Landmvrks merch available at https://www.impericon.com/de/landmvrks.html----------Chapter 259 Music:Landmvrks - "Rainfall"Landmvrks - "Outside and In"Landmvrks - "Fantasy "Landmvrks - "Lost In The Waves"Lanmvrks - "Paralyzed"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 258 - "It's Now Time To Do Something Different" ...as read by Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & MenThis week I’m stoked to have Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men join the podcast. Aaron chats about how the pandemic created a space for Jamie’s Elsewhere to make music again, the difference in his lyrical approach between Jamie’s and Of Mice & Men, and music as an ongoing conversation. Of Mice & Men have released Timeless and Bloom, the first two of their trilogy of EP’s they’re putting out in 2021.https://www.ofmiceandmenofficial.com/https://www.facebook.com/jamieselsewhere----------Chapter 258 Music:Of Mice & Men - "Levee"Jamie's Elsewhere - "Giants Among Common Men"Of Mice & Men - "Unbreakable"Of Mice & Men - "Obsolete"Of Mice & Men - "Bloom"Of Mice & Men - "Pulling Teeth"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 257 - "None of This Would Be Possible Without Covid" ...as read by Austin Visser of The UndertakingThis week Austin Visser, frontman for Solid State Records band The Undertaking, joins the podcast. Austin and I chat about music and listening to records vs singles. Austin also chats about the influence of P.O.D., the long trajectory of The Undertaking, finding his vocal style, and being inspired by the Psalms to reflect on 2020.https://www.theundertakingrocks.com/----------Chapter 257 Music:The Undertaking - "The Problem With Being Included In The Apocalypse"The Undertaking - "Demon Season"The Undertaking - "And Everything Worked Out Just Fine"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 256 - "It's Gotta Feel Right For Us First" ...as read by Francesco Artusato of Light the TorchThis week Light the Torch guitarist Francesco Artusato joins the podcast. Fran chats about moving to and adjusting to life in America, how joining All Shall Perish was a dream come true, the transitions from The Devil You Know to Light the Torch and how Covid delayed the band’s new record, You Will Be the Death of Me. You Will Be the Death of Me will be released this Friday, June 25th on Nuclear Blast Records.You can pick up You Will Be the Death of Me at  https://store-benchmark.com/collections/light-the-torch And at https://shop.nuclearblast.com/en/products/sound/vinyl/lp/light-the-torch-you-will-be-the-death-of-me-blue-in-pink-wsplat-.html----------Chapter 256 Music:Light the Torch - "Wilting In the Light"All Shall Perish - "A Pure Evil"All Shall Perish - "In This Life Of Pain"The Devil You Know - "Seven Years Alone"Light the Torch - "Let Me Fall Apart"Light the Torch - "More Than Dreaming"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 255 - "I'm Going To Make A Lot of Weird Sounds" ...as read by Peter DuffThis week recording engineer Peter Duff joins the podcast. Peter has stepped out and released his first single as a solo artist called The To Do List. Peter also plays guitar in pop punk band Hard to Hit. Peter talks about his sheltered upbringing, his desire to learn every instrument possible, and his career as an audio engineer. Then he talks about how Covid enabled him to release his first single as a solo artist and depression among musicians and creatives.https://www.peterduffmixing.com/Check out Peter's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/PeterDuffMusicMinimalism https://www.netflix.com/title/80114460----------Chapter 255 Music:Peter Duff - "The To Do List"Hard To Hit - "Lunchbox Special"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 254 - "We Wanted To Create an Identity" ...as read by Josh Barbee and Josh Peavey from RevisionistThis week Josh Barbee and Josh Peavey from hardcore outfit Revisionist join the podcast. The band recently released their new ep, The Emptiness Of Gravity. The Josh’s talk about the collaborative nature that makes Revisionist an ego free band, how working with Aaron Gillespie shaped the songs on the new ep, and wanting to bring community back into hardcore.The Emptiness of Gravity - https://open.spotify.com/album/0FEUdoIqarcQYcGRUq3ezt?si=6Y44fPSpRPCics7PV6M8fQ&dl_branch=1You can find past Revisionist releases at https://revisionistofficial.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 254 Music:Revisionist - "Half Moon"The Gentleman Homicide - "The Goodbye and The Morning After"Revisionist - "Deathbed Kings"Revisionist - "Panic Burn"Revisionist - "Night Chills"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 253 - "We All Have A Really Personal Song" ...as read by FelicityThis week Drew, Cory, Tyler, Mike, and Damien from Felicity join the podcast. Felicity has been releasing singles and music videos leading up to the release of their Adventure Cat Records debut full-length. The guys talk about their various musical influences, how a Craigslist ad helped form the band, the origins of the name, and the writing that went into their upcoming record.https://www.wearefelicity.com/----------Chapter 253 Music:Felicity - "Hit And Run"Felicity - "Pendulum"Felicity - "You Got This"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 252 - "I Hope This Is The Last Angsty Thing I Put Out" ...as read by Jordon Ronan of belatedThis week Jordon Ronan aka, belated joins the podcast. belated is a new pop act with Common Ground Collective. Jordon talks about the influence of christian pop punk on his early years, not wanting to be a guitar guy, and hoping to leave angst behind him.Connect with belated - https://linktr.ee/belatedmusic----------Chapter 252 Music:belated - "Bad Thoughts"belated - "Better Things"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 251 - "Its Going To Be Really Hard" ...as read by Trae Roberts of Mouth For WarThis week we welcome Trae Roberts from Mouth for War to the podcast. Mouth for War just released their debut record, Life Cast in Glass, on 1126 Records. Trae talks about his first attempt at being a hardcore frontman, Bruise and the move to Colorado that broke that band up, and the tragedy that is at the heart of Life Cast In Glass.Life Cast In Glass - https://mouthforwarco.bandcamp.com/album/life-cast-in-glassSnag the Record on CD and Cassette at https://1126records.com/collections/mouth-for-war?fbclid=IwAR3cZqm0v1I6YFeJsjlBVV0-eFhvtvTZvYn2VAlnBO3tQ2uWBs_6-0BcF9s----------Chapter 251 Music:Mouth for War - "Shape In The Dark"Bruise - "Sands Of Time"Mouth for War - "Nails In My Coffin"Mouth for War - "Manifesting You"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 250 - "I Wasn't Going To Stop" ...as read by DiamanteThis week we welcome hard rock artist Diamante to the podcast. Diamante’s independently released sophomore full-length record, American Dream, came out this past Friday. Diamante talks about how musical theater inspired her career, choosing to go solo over being in a band, finding co-writers to help her rock and roll dreams, and moving forward after losing her label.https://www.thisisdiamante.com/----------Chapter 250 Music:Diamante - "Ghost Myself"Diamante - "Dirty Blonde"Diamante - "Coming In Hot"Diamante - "Iris (featuring Breaking Benjamin)"Diamante - "Obvious"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 249 - "Every Time We Do This It's A Miracle" ...as read by Leanor Ortega Till from Five Iron FrenzyThis week I’m excited to have Leanor Ortega Till from Five Iron Frenzy on the podcast. Five Iron released their 7th full-length record Until This Shakes Apart back in January. Leanor and I chat about the early days of Five Iron Frenzy, the band’s relationship with Mxpx, the Ska Documentary, The Fast Feeling, and the challenges of being an 8 person band. We also talk about the band’s lyrical depth, past and present.https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/----------Chapter 249 Music:Five Iron Frenzy - "So We Sing"Five Iron Frenzy - "The Old West"Five Iron Frenzy - "You Can't Handle This"Mxpx - "Heard That Sound (Five Iron Frenzy Remix)"The Fast Feeling - "Factions"Five Iron Frenzy - "So Far"Five Iron Frenzy - "In Through The Out Door"Five Iron Frenzy - "Renegades"Five Iron Frenzy - "Lonesome For Her Heroes"Five Iron Frenzy - "Huerfano"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 248 - "It Couldn't Happen For Me" ...as read by Taylin Wills of leastThis week we welcome Taylin Wills from least to the podcast. Least’s debut ep, Folding My Hands, Accepting Defeat, is out now on Friend Club Records. Taylin talks about choosing guitar over drums, how people get stuck in Florida, the influence of Laura Jane Grace, and her metal side. She also deep dives Folding My Hands, Accepting Defeat, a personal ep about the struggles of being a transgender woman.Give Folding My Hands, Accepting Defeat a spin at https://leastisaband.bandcamp.com/album/folding-my-hands-accepting-defeatCassettes are available at https://www.friendclubrecords.com/products/700246-least-folding-my-hands-accepting-defeat-cassette-shirts----------Chapter 248 Music:least - "Window Dressing"least - "Evelyn Anxiety"least - "Tidal Wave Surgery"Vital Signs - "Cynical"least - "I'm Your Therapist Now"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 247 - "I'm Not Going to Stop Writing Songs" ...as read by Devon Kay from Devon Kay and SolutionsThis week Devon Kay from Devon Kay and the Solutions and Direct Hit joins the podcast. Devon chats about dropping out of college to play music, the lack of joy he finds working in traditional studio settings, and the lightbulb moment that led to the band trying a new way of releasing music.Make sure you check out music from The Solutions - https://devonkayandthesolutions.bandcamp.com/And music from Direct Hit - https://directhit.bandcamp.com/ You can grab Limited Joy on vinyl at http://a-frecords.limitedrun.com/products/676510-devon-kay-the-solutions-limited-joy-lp-mp3----------Chapter 247 Music:Devon Kay and The Solutions - "Oh Glorious Nothing"Direct Hit - "Hollow Comfort (demo)"Devon Kay and The Solutions - "Keep Dreamin"Devon Kay and The Solutions - "Oh My, Oh My, Were Far Past That Now"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 246 - "You're Hearing It As We're Writing It" ...as read by Lys Mayo and Patrick Hills from Death TapesThis week we welcome Lys and Patrick from Sacramento screamo band Death Tapes to the podcast. Lys and Patrick chat about the influence of Green Day in their early years, the desire to play heavy music that led to getting in a room and writing the Death Tapes ep, and what the future of the band looks like. Patrick casually drops his connection to Facedown Records at the end of the episode.You can snag Preface at https://deathtapes.bandcamp.com/album/preface-2----------Chapter 246 Music:Death Tapes - "Prey"Death Tapes - Grow"Death Tapes - "Revive"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 245 - "The Dynamic Range of the Human Experience Being Done Musically" ...as read by William GoldsmithThis week I am so excited to have William Goldsmith join the podcast. Will has a new band, Assertion, and they’re releasing their debut record, Intermission, this Friday, April 9th on Spartan Records. Will chats about growing up and his love for the Beatles, the formation of Sunny Day Real Estate, Emo, and how his children have inspired his new band.You can pre-order Intermission at https://assertion.bandcamp.com/Photo by Andrew Kvenvolden----------Chapter 245 Music:Assertion - "Supervised Suffering"Sunny Day Real Estate - "In Circles"Sunny Day Real Estate - "How It Feels To Be Something On"Assertion - "The Lamb To The Slaughter Pulls A Knife"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 244 - "Do You Guys Want To Do This" ...as read by Kevin Athas and Chris Dileso from Oh the HumanityThis week we welcome Chris and Kevin from Massachusetts punk band Oh the Humanity to the podcast. Oh the Humanity will release their new self-titled LP on April 16th on Hellminded Records. Kevin and Chris chat about the musical history, including Kevin’s transition to frontman, the long road that finally led to Oh The Humanity coming together, and how Covid delayed their upcoming release. So I hope you guys enjoy getting to know Oh the Humanity.Pre-order Oh The Humanity's new record at - https://www.hellmindedrecords.com/shop And snag some digital tunes at - https://ohthehumanitymass.bandcamp.com/If you like what you hear, give the band a follow on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OHTHEHUMANITYMA----------Chapter 244 Music:Oh The Humanity - "Wit's End"In the Face - "Your Way"Oh The Humanity - "Roadsick"Oh The Humanity - "Gainesville"Oh The Humanity - "LHDM"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 243 - "I Always Wanted To Write Music Like That" ...as read by Stephen O'Sicky of Fake Lives Real DemonsThis week Caterpillars’ drummer Stephen O’Sicky returns to the podcast to chat about his new project, Fake Lives Real Demons. Fake Lives Real Demons will release their debut ep, Becoming the Phantom, on April 9th digitally with cd’s and cassettes to follow. At the end of this week’s chat, I have the premiere of the newest single from that ep, Art Talk. Stephen reflects on Caterpillars success in 2020 and the new material the band is writing and then he talks about his desire to play heavy music that led to asking Facebook “who wants to start a metalcore band.”Grab some Fake Lives Real Demons tunes - https://flrd.bandcamp.com/And if you haven't checked out Caterpillars, you should - https://caterpillars.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 243 Music:Fake Lives Real Demons - "Becoming The Phantom"Caterpillars - "Haunted"Fake Lives Real Demons - "Art Talk"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 242 - "I Was Always Aiming For Something I Never Quite Achieved" ...as read by Ronnie Martin of Joy ElectricThis week I’m excited to have Ronnie Martin join the podcast. Ronnie’s been on my list for the show ever since I took over as host and I want to thank Jeff Cloud for connecting us. This was a fun chat as Ronnie talks about his love for synthesizers and electronic music, the struggles of creating his unique brand of pop music in a punk rock world and the creative ins and outs of Joy Electric’s later catalog. We also dive into Ronnie’s side projects, Plastiq Musiq, and what the future holds musically.There's a few Joy Electric albums up on Bandcamp - https://joyelectric.bandcamp.com/And you can snag some Said Fantasy tunes at https://plastiqmusiq.bandcamp.com/You can check out Ronnie's "The Art of Pastoring" podcast at https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/art-of-pastoring/----------Chapter 242 Music:Joy Electric - "Starcadia"Joy Electric - "The Matterhorn"Dance House Children - "A Windswept Place"Joy Electric - "The Girl From Rosewood Lane"Joy Electric - "Monosynth"Joy Electric - "Red Will Dye These Snows of Silver"Ronald of Orange - "Potential"The Foxglove Hunt - "Business Casual"Joy Electric - "Whose Voice Will Not Be Heard"Said Fantasy - "Horse of Faded Grandeur"Joy Electric - "We Are Rock"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 241 - "Playing In Bands Has Been My Primary Social Outlet" ...as read by Ryan Brogan of East GhostThis week, I’m super excited to introduce East Ghost frontman, and my friend, Ryan Brogan to the podcast. As you’ll hear in this episode, Ryan and I go back and I have a deep connection with East Ghost. Ryan talks about the musical influence of his brothers, East Ghost’s origins, history, and future. Plus a look into being an indie band in the DC scene.You can snag digital copies of East Ghost's discography at https://eastghost.bandcamp.com/And If I Sleep is available on vinyl at https://www.storenvy.com/products/17196021-east-ghost-if-i-sleep----------Chapter 241 Music:East Ghost - "With Kid Gloves"East Ghost - "Docks"East Ghost - "Clouds and Their Shape"East Ghost - "Workingman"East Ghost - "Strange Maps"East Ghost - "10x20 Gardens"East Ghost - "Mute City"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 240 - "I Had To Explore Other Areas of Music" ...as read by Chris Ratzlaff of FallstarThis week, Fallstar frontman Chris Ratzlaff joins the podcast. Chris also fronts Northlander, also on Facedown Records, and Cobra Cobra on his record label, Rat Family. Chris chats about the influence that Mxpx had on him, choosing to go with Come and Live instead of being pitched to Solid State (and the struggles that came with that decision) and the ups and downs of creativity and how it’s driving what project he works on. Give Fallstar a follow - https://www.facebook.com/Fallstar/Snag a copy of Sunbreather - https://facedown.merchnow.com/catalogs/Fallstar----------Chapter 240 Music:Fallstar - "Chroma"Fallstar - "Black Clouds"Fallstar - "Shallow Believer"Northlander - "Heavy Fruit"Cobra Cobra - "Life After Poison" Fallstar - "Cloud Chamber"Fallstar - "Darko"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 239 - "There's No Barriers" ...as read by Brittany and Cathrine from Common Ground CollectiveThis week I’m excited to welcome Brittany Hughes and Catherine Yi from Common Ground Collective to the podcast.  Britt and Cat discuss their musical backgrounds, how they ended up working at Hopeless Records and how that experience influenced the early days of Common Ground. We then discuss transitioning from a full-fledged record label to a management and artist development company. Go download some records from Common Ground - https://commongroundcollective.bandcamp.com/Common Ground Collective - http://commonground.la/----------Chapter 239 Music:Maggie Gently - "Bitter Pills"Cayley Spivey - "Not Over You Yet"Post Season - "Backroads"Glimmers - "Mixed Signals"Overgrow - "Say Nothing"Glacier Veins - "Circles"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 238 - "Learning How To Let Go" ...as read by Adam Boose of Golden Streets of ParadiseThis week, Golden Streets of Paradise drummer Adam Boose joins the show. Adam is also a mastering engineer who runs Cauliflower Audio. Adam has been the man remastering the Steadfast Records Zao and Brandtson reissues. Golden Streets of Paradise just released their second full-length record, Throes, on Steadfast Records. Adam chats about his love for synthesizers that fulled his musical expression, the journey that led him to join Brandtson and finding the freedom to create what makes you happy.Go Give Throes a spin - https://goldenstreetsofparadise.bandcamp.com/album/throesCheck Out Adam's Mastering work - http://www.caulifloweraudio.com/----------Chapter 238 Music:Golden Streets of Paradise - "Heavy Hands"Furnace St - "Crush On"Brandtson - "Nobody Dances Anymore"Swarm Of Bats - "Neurotic City"Golden Streets of Paradise - When This Light Burns Out"Golden Streets of Paradise - "Lost To The Flood"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 237 - "We Wanted To Do Something In The Opposite Direction" ...as read by Ricky Terrell of All HallowedThis week we welcome Ricky Terrell from dance punk outfit All Hallowed to the podcast. Ricky and I walk through his musical journey, how Ryan Adams changed his perception on music, having Aaron Gillespie play drums for All Hallowed, and the merits of sharing all the songs before releasing an album.Stream Kill at - https://allhallowedmusic.bandcamp.com/track/killStarving In the Belly of the Whale - https://starvinginthebellyofthewhale.bandcamp.com/Slim Jim and the Sunset Riders - https://slimjimandthesunsetriders.bandcamp.com/releases----------Chapter 237 Music:All Hallowed - “Kill”Starving In the Belly of the Whale - “Miracles”---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 236 - "If I Didn't Have Material Ready, I'd Be Way More Under Stress" ...as read by Julian Rosen of Common SageThis week we welcome Julian Rosen, frontman for the band Common Sage. Julian gives an overview of his musical influences and his band evolution, plus writing, recording, and not releasing music.Grab some Common Sage tunes - https://commonsage.bandcamp.com/You can also check out Julian's old band Davey Crockett - https://davey-crockett.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 236 Music:Common Sage - "Wraparound Background"Common Sage - "Oh, December"Common Sage - "Saw Daddy"Common Sage - "Wet Grass"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 235 - "I Can Learn How To Play Bass" ...as read by Rob HornerThis week we welcome former Zao bassist Rob Horner to the podcast. Rob talks about the West Virginia underground scene he came up in, the bass he acquired by trading a Playstation when he first joined Zao, and lots of talk about his time in Zao. We also talk about The Minus Tide, a project Rob was involved in in the early 2000’s.The Minus Tide's Split with Turn Around Norman - https://softrockrenegade.bandcamp.com/album/the-minus-tide-turn-around-norman-split-12Rob's solo project Red Temples - https://redtemples.bandcamp.com/Rest.Land is another project Rob was in - https://restland1.bandcamp.com/You can also find the other Minus Tide records and some other West Virginia bands at https://softrockrenegade.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 235 Music:Zao - "Savannah"The Minus Tide - "100% Fatality" The Minus Tide - "Die In My Moat"Gods - "The World In Your Arms"Zao - "Desire The End"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 234 - "You Can Always Come Back" ...as read by Séamus ScanlanThis week, I’m excited to share my chat with Séamus Scanlan. Séamus is a new artist on Common Ground Collective. Séamus talks about growing up in Philadelphia, how improv helped him overcome stage fright, and how he started releasing music. We also discuss lullabies and Séamus' ambient project, Níos Moille.Go download Tacony - https://commongroundcollective.bandcamp.com/track/taconyAnd for some older Séamus tunes check out https://seamusscanlan.bandcamp.com/ And Níos Moille is available at https://niosmoille.bandcamp.com/music----------Chapter 234 Music:Séamus Scanlan - "Tacony"Séamus Scanlan - "Maybe Tomorrow"Séamus Scanlan - "Time For Bed"Séamus Scanlan - "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep"Níos Moille - "Like A Home"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 233 - "I Wanted To Make An Album By Myself, For Myself" ...as read by Nate ParrishThis week, we welcome Nate Parrish to the podcast. Nate released his debut solo record, I’m A Wreck, in 2020. Nate talks about being in a worship band signed with Integrity Records, how he got involved in Kutless, and his punk rock roots that he showcases on I’m A Wreck. Nate is also a visual artist and we talk about the inspiration for his pieces.For Nate's Music and Artwork - https://www.nateparrish.com/To download music from Nate - https://nateparrish.bandcamp.com/music----------Chapter 233 Music:Nate Parrish - "Bullets and Blades"Worth Dying For - "Crazy"Worth Dying For/Fearless BND - "Savior"Nate Parrish - "I'm A Wreck"Nate Parrish - "Mind Monopoly"Nate Parrish - "Politicians and Celebraties"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 232 - "There's A Great Redemptive Story In All That" ...as read by Arthur Green of Living SacrificeKicking off 2021, the metal onslaught continues as we welcome Living Sacrifice bassist Arthur Green to the podcast. Arthur and I discuss his musical background, including the bond that led to Eso Charis, his initial intimidation when he joined Living Sacrifice, and how Covid impacted the band celebrating 30 years.Keep up to date with all things happening with Living Sacrifice at https://www.facebook.com/livingsacrifice----------Chapter 232 Music:Living Sacrifice - "Imminent War"Eso-Charis - "Born With A Future"Eso-Charis - "Skimmers"Living Sacrifice - "Bloodwork"Living Sacrifice - "Rules Of Engagement"Living Sacrifice - "The Reaping"Living Sacrifice - "Burn The End"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

2020 RetrospectiveThis week we have a very special “best of” episode. I have clips, featuring interviews we’ve done throughout the year. In order of appearance, you’ll hear from Cliffy Huntington of the Huntingtons, Andrew Godwin from Embodyment, Ted Cookerly of EDL, Shawn Jonas from Zao, Greg Jehanian from mewithoutYou, Ryan Parrish from In Parallel, Maggie Gently, Josh Kembel of Dogwood, Luke Easter from Tourniquet, and Liam Wilson from Azusa. Good way to see what you might’ve missed if you skipped an episode or two this year.Thank you to everyone who listened to the podcast, who shared an episode, left a review or contributed on Patreon this year! ----------Music:Huntingtons - "Say Hi To Your Mom"The Famine - "The New Hell"Every Day Life - "Let It Ride"Zao - "Exchange"mewithoutYou - "Watermelon Ascot"In Parallel - "Deep Dark"Maggie Gently - "Every Night"Dogwood - "Good Times"Tourniquet - "Besprinkled In Scarlet Horror"Azusa - "Golden Words"Azusa - "Aching Ritual"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 231 - "As Much Said As It Is Felt" ...as read by Patrick and Avery from WhitehallThis week I’m excited to introduce Patrick and Avery from the band Whitehall. Whitehall is another new act from Common Ground Collective. The band just dropped "Good Guy" the first single from their upcoming debut full-length "Swordfish Catcher." The guys talk about their influences, playing house shows, and the themes and sound of their upcoming release.Some older Whitehall jams - https://whitehall.bandcamp.com/https://www.whitehalltheband.com/----------Chapter 231 Music:Whitehall - "Good Guy"Whitehall - "Come August"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 230 - "Start A Band With Songs That Everybody Already Knows" ...as read by Jamie Hilsden of Man AliveThis week welcome Jamie Hilsden from Man Alive to the podcast. Jamie is also the brains behind the new Christmas punk group, The Myrrhderers. Jamie talks about growing up Canadian in Israel, the early days of Man Alive and being an overseas band trying to make it in the States. Then we discuss how the community of live music inspired Jamie to start a Christmas band. Go Listen to The Myrrhderers - https://themyrrhderers.bandcamp.com/music----------Chapter 230 Music:The Myrrhderers - "Deck The Halls"Man Alive - "Open Surgery"The Myrrhderers - "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"The Myrrhderers - "Carol of the Bells"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 229 - "The Life and Death of A Plea For Purging" ...as read by Andy Atkins from A Plea For PurgingThis week I’m joined by former A Plea For Purging frontman, Andy Atkins. Andy breaks down the band’s swan song release, The Life and Death of A Plea For Purging. The Life and Death turns 10 in 2021 and it was fun getting to go through my favorite Plea record with Andy. We chat about the lead up to the record, the writing and recording process, fan reaction, and go track by track to chat about the lyrics. We also talk about the band’s reunion at Facedown Fest in 2017.----------Chapter 229 Music:A Plea For Purging - "The Life"A Plea For Purging - "Music City"A Plea For Purging - "Heart Of A Child"A Plea For Purging - "Miss Fortune"A Plea For Purging - "My Song"A Plea For Purging - "Skin and Bones"A Plea For Purging - "Room For The Dead"A Plea For Purging - "A Fight For Peace"A Plea For Purging - "Words Misread"A Plea For Purging - "Hands and Feet"A Plea For Purging - "Living The Dream"A Plea For Purging - "The Death"A Plea For Purging - "The Setting Sun"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 228 - "I Let It Flow A Bit More" ...as read by Kiliyan Maguire from Charming LiarsThis week, I’m excited to introduce Kiliyan Maguire from Charming Liars to you guys. Charming Liars is a pop rock band from LA. Kiliyan chats about the impact hair metal had on him, translating the band’s sound in a live setting, and breaking free of the album cycle to keep fans engaged.https://www.charmingliars.com/  ----------Chapter 228 Music:Charming Liars - "Losers"Charming Liars - "Disco Elvis"Charming Liars - "Falling"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 227 - "None Of This Should Be Relevant Right Now" ...as read by Daniel Howe of Ray Gun SolaceThis week we welcome Daniel Howe from Ray Gun Solace and The Natural 20s to the podcast. I chatted with Danny the day before the election, so politics was on the brain. Danny talks about his musical background, the anxiety from the 2016 election that led to him writing Reagan Zealous, and the musical projects he hopes to release in 2021. Go Give Reagan Zealous a spin - https://friendclubrecords.bandcamp.com/album/reagan-zealousAnd then give The Natural 20s a spin - https://natural20s.bandcamp.com/music  ----------Chapter 227 Music:Ray Gun Solace - "This Just Sucks"Ray Gun Solace - "You Stood On the Precipice"The Natural 20s - "Song For An Emo Comp"The Natural 20s - "Beware The Wolves"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 226 - "We Were Doing Things That People Thought Weren't Good Until They Became Good To Other People" ...as read by Matt Carter of EmeryThis week we welcome Emery guitarist and Labeled Podcast host Matt Carter to the show. Matt and I discuss Emeryland and how the band’s approach to making music has helped them in the pandemic. Plus we deep dive into Emery’s sound and podcasting. Emery - https://www.emerymusic.com/ Emeryland - https://www.emerymusic.com/emeryland   ----------Chapter 226 Music:Emery - "The Road Beneath My Feet"Emery - "The Party Song"Emery - "Butcher's Mouth"Emery - "Now What"Emery - "Voices In The Air"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 225 - "This Is the Perfect Time To Make Things" ...as read by Jake Ciccotelli from OvergrowThis week we welcome Overgrow frontman Jake Ciccotelli to the podcast. Overgrow has a new ep coming out on December 4th via Common Ground Collective called Hear Your Voice Again. This was a super fun conversation about songwriting and creativity in the time of Covid. We chat about Jake’s early hardcore influences, spending his early 20’s touring with Everyone Leaves, and Overgrows musical evolution.You can find Overgrow's latest singles and previous releases (plus a ton of other killer tunes) at https://commongroundcollective.bandcamp.com/music  ----------Chapter 225 Music:Overgrow - "Broken Things"Everyone Leaves - "Black Umbrellas"Overgrow - "The House You Made"Overgrow - "Hang Over Me"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber