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.
Episodes
189 episodes
EP #180 - Tom Byrne (Valiant Hearts / Galleons / Endless)
On this episode I'm joined by Tom Byrne, the vocalist for the bands Valiant Hearts and Galleons.We talk about the brand new Valiant Hearts album 'Hidden Realms', the potential avenues to finally tour in the future, creating a visual ide...
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Episode 180
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EP #179 - Matt Burridge & Caleb Taylor (pulses.)
On this episode I'm joined by co-vocalists/guitarists Matt Burridge and Caleb Taylor of the band pulses.We talk about their new compilation record 'pulses. pack, vol. 1', remixes of their songs, experimenting within the genre of post-ha...
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Episode 179
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46:18
EP #178 - Liam Edwards (Downcast)
On this episode I'm joined by Downcast vocalist, Liam Edwards.We talk about their new EP 'Nothing Left To Give', covering songs by Backstreet Boys and My Chemical Romance, bringing on guest features, the comic book style artwork for the...
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Episode 178
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35:06
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EP #177 - Matt Flood (Caskets / ex-Silhouettes)
On this episode I'm joined by Caskets vocalist, Matt Flood.We talk about their newly released third album 'The Only Heaven You'll Know', its personal and vulnerable lyrics, some of the easter eggs on the album's cover, the band's experi...
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Episode 177
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52:25
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EP #176 - Rachel Rigby & Dave Connolly (False Reality)
On this episode I'm joined by vocalist Rachel Rigby and guitarist Dave Connolly of the band False Reality.We discuss their debut album 'Faded Intentions', working with producer Steve Sears (Gallows, Grove Street, TRC, Prowler, The Hell)...
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Episode 176
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43:32
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EP #175 - Devin Shidaker (The Acacia Strain / ex-Oceano)
On this episode I'm joined by The Acacia Strain guitarist, Devin Shidaker.We talk about the band's brand new thirteenth album 'You Are Safe From God Here', exploring different genres and aspects of heavy music, the contrast between thei...
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Episode 175
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53:02
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EP #174 - Jono Hawkey & Jack Van Vliet (Bloom)
On this episode I'm joined by vocalist Jono Hawkey and drummer Jack Van Vliet of Bloom.We discuss their second album 'The Light We Chase', the meaning behind its title, working with Sam Bassal of Ocean Grove, guest features on the recor...
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Episode 174
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1:00:19
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EP #173 - Justin Pierre & Josh Cain (Motion City Soundtrack)
On this episode I'm joined by frontman Justin Pierre and guitarist Josh Cain of Motion City Soundtrack.We talk all about their new album 'The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World', the 10-year gap between records, working with Patrick Stump ...
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Episode 173
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1:01:27
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EP #172 - Pat Kearney (Post Heaven)
On this episode I'm joined by Post Heaven guitarist, Pat Kearney.We talk all about their new EP 'The Space That's In Between', signing with Greyscale Records, keeping things as DIY as possible, playing alongside bands like Bloom and Fle...
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Episode 172
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36:26
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EP #171 - Jordan "Jay" Kerr-Gray (Lonesome / ex-That Night Forests Grew)
On this episode I'm joined by Lonesome frontman, Jordan "Jay" Kerr-Gray.We talk all about their debut album 'In The Hope This Finds You', the characters on the album's cover, the strong focus on visuals and imagery, his chainmail mask, ...
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Episode 171
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EP #170 - Kris Crummett (Record Producer / Engineer)
On this episode I'm joined by record producer and engineer, Kris Crummett.Kris has worked on many records over the years, working with bands like Sleeping With Sirens, The Callous Daoboys, Misery Signals, Hail The Sun, Knuckle Puck, and...
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Episode 170
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1:14:42
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EP #169 - Liv Mitchell (Not Enough Space)
On this episode I'm joined by Not Enough Space vocalist, Liv Mitchell.We talk about the band's debut album 'Weaponize Your Rage', her favourite deathcore and metalcore albums, being a Hayley Williams stan, how they balance lyrics and vo...
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Episode 169
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41:13
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EP #168 - Justin Bonitz (Tallah / Graystone / Hungry Lights / Enough Of Me / Call It Ego)
On this episode I'm joined by Tallah vocalist, Justin Bonitz.We talk all about the band's brand new third album 'Primeval: Obsession // Detachment', the concept that runs through it, how he came up with the story and the characters, rec...
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Episode 168
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52:25
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EP #167 - Death Goals (Harry Bailey & George Milner)
On this episode I'm joined by Harry Bailey and George Milner of Death Goals.We talk all about their new EP 'Survival Is An Act Of Defiance', going independent this time around, bringing on guest vocalists, the important messages and con...
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Episode 167
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58:11
EP #166 - Alex Hill (Mélancolia / ex-Âme Noire / ex-Athenas Wake)
On this episode I'm joined by Mélancolia vocalist, Alex Hill.We discuss the band's new album 'random.access.misery', focusing on atmosphere and vibe, his love for Slipknot, the importance of imagery and branding, their unique cereal box...
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Episode 166
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1:14:11
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EP #165 - Chas Levi (Justice For The Damned / Whatever, Forever)
On this episode I'm joined by Justice For The Damned drummer, Chas Levi.After 5 years the band are back with a new album called 'Stay Relentless', so we talk about making that record, writing music that's fun to play live, working with ...
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Episode 165
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EP #164 - Nathan Johnson (Fox Lake)
On this episode I'm joined by Fox Lake vocalist, Nathan Johnson. We discuss their newly released second album 'New World Heat', his thoughts on guest features in heavy music, the animated video for their song 'Freestyle', their pro...
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Episode 164
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34:08
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EP #163 - Signs Of The Swarm (David Simonich & Bobby Crow)
On this episode I'm joined by vocalist David Simonich and drummer Bobby Crow of Signs Of The Swarm.We talk all about their upcoming sixth album 'To Rid Myself Of Truth', the meaning behind the title and artwork, taking a more vulnerable...
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Episode 163
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1:00:54
EP #162 - Tom Davies (Split Chain)
On this episode I'm joined by Split Chain bassist, Tom Davies.We discuss their newly released debut album 'motionblur', signing with Epitaph, looking back at the band's fast-paced growth since forming just a couple of years ago, what Sp...
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Episode 162
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EP #161 - Kasey Karlsen (Deadlands)
On this episode I'm joined by Deadlands vocalist, Kasey Karlsen.The band have just dropped their new EP 'SEVEN', so we talk about making that, creating the concept that runs through it, signing with Spinefarm Records, collaborating with...
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Episode 161
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EP #160 - RADAR Festival 2025 (Future Palace / Floya / AVRALIZE / KAOS Kreatives / As December Falls / Novelists / Lastelle / Continents / Underoath / Artio)
This is a special episode recorded on-site at this year's RADAR Festival in Manchester.Whilst at the festival I had a chat with a bunch of artists on the bill, including Future Palace, Floya, AVRALIZE, Lake Malice's live back up dancers ...
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Episode 160
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2:01:01
EP #159 - Sixth Wonder (Rebekah Kirk & Dylan McVey)
On this episode I'm joined by vocalist Rebekah Kirk and guitarist Dylan McVey of the band Sixth Wonder.As a relatively new band, we talk about how they came to be, their brand new debut EP 'Prologue', shooting the video for their song '...
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Episode 159
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29:17
EP #158 - Ghostfest 2025 (Graphic Nature / Ingested / Martyr Defiled)
This is a special episode recorded on-site at this year's Ghostfest in Leeds, celebrating its 20 year anniversary.I managed to get a hold of and speak with Graphic Nature, Ingested, and also a final interview with Martyr Defiled ahead o...
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Episode 158
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57:14
EP #157 - Outbreak Fest 2025 (Long Goodbye / Oversize / JIVEBOMB)
This is a special episode recorded on-site in Manchester at this year's Outbreak Fest. I managed to get a hold of and speak with Long Goodbye, Oversize and JIVEBOMB, so stay tuned in.A new episode will be released every Thursday...
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Episode 157
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