It's Not A Phase
It's Not A Phase is a podcast dedicated to giving you a full insight into the world of rock, punk, metal, emo, hardcore and beyond. I'll be hanging out and talking with your favourite bands in alt music, and also speaking with those in more "behind-the-scenes" roles in the industry, from tour managers, label owners, festival promoters, publicists, and more. New episodes will come every Thursday, so subscribe and tune in.
It's Not A Phase
Latest Episodes
EP #207 - Lynsey Ward (Exploring Birdsong / Espera)
On this episode I'm joined by Lynsey Ward of Exploring Birdsong.We talk about their debut album 'Every House We Built', the loose concept and metaphors of houses throughout, working with producer Connor Sweeney, her other musical outlet...
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EP #206 - Blight Town (Jake Hough & Sam Hough)
On this episode I'm joined by vocalist Jake Hough and guitarist Sam Hough of Blight Town.We talk about their new EP 'Nu Malaise', how this is the first half of a two EP series, the mathy post-hardcore scene in the UK, plans to head over...
EP #205 - Outbreak Fest 2026 (I Promised The World / Midrift / Love Is Noise / Converge / Bodyweb / Febuary / Death Lens)
This is a special episode recorded at this year's Outbreak Fest in Manchester.I managed to get a hold of and speak with I Promised The World, Midrift, Love Is Noise, Converge, Bodyweb, Febuary and Death Lens.A new episode will b...
EP #204 - Murray Macleod (The Xcerts / Cold Crows Dead)
On this episode I'm joined by The Xcerts frontman, Murray Macleod.We talk about the band's sixth album 'i think i want to go home now.', its unintentional parallels to their debut album 'In The Cold Wind We Smile' from 2009, working wit...
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EP #203 - Jake Luhrs (August Burns Red / ex-She Walks In Beauty)
On this episode I'm joined by August Burns Red vocalist, Jake Luhrs.We talk about their new album 'Season Of Surrender', the meaning behind its title, guest features, returning to Fearless Records, keeping things fresh after being a ban...
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