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
201 episodes
EP #191 - Hunter Young (Moodring / Psycho-Frame / Drowned Under Concrete)
On this episode I'm joined by Hunter Young of Moodring.We talk about their second album 'death fetish', how it bluntly confronts and opens up about his health complications, opting for a more nu-metal and industrial sound and look, plan...
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Episode 191
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EP #190 - Hansol Seung (Shoreline)
On this episode I'm joined by Hansol Seung, frontman for Shoreline.We discuss their newly released fourth album 'Is This The Low Point Or The Moment After?', the meaning behind its title, shooting the video for 'Brittle Bond' in an aban...
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Episode 190
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51:10
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EP #189 - never easy (Ugly Tomorrow & Numb$kull)
On this episode I'm joined by vocalist/guitarist Ugly Tomorrow and drummer Numb$kull of the Canadian duo, never easy.We discuss their second album 'i still care', the meaning behind the cover artwork, the lessons they learnt from their ...
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Episode 189
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1:00:16
EP #188 - Mikey Arthur (The Gloom In The Corner)
On this episode I'm joined by The Gloom In The Corner frontman, Mikey Arthur.We discuss their newly released third album 'Royal Discordance', the slight change in songwriting approach, the ballet references in the song 'Nope (Hollow Poi...
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Episode 188
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EP #187 - Chad Gilbert (New Found Glory / ex-Shai Hulud / ex-Hazen Street / ex-Tension)
On this episode I'm joined by New Found Glory guitarist, Chad Gilbert.We talk about the band’s new album 'Listen Up!', when the record started coming together, his favourite character from The Office, starting up his own zine, working w...
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Episode 187
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EP #186 - Chase Wilson (Ov Sulfur / ex-Collisions / ex-Sigil / ex-A Thousand Eyes Idle)
On this episode I'm joined by Ov Sulfur guitarist, Chase Wilson.We discuss their new album 'Endless', exploring more melodic territory, a subtle homage to Creed, the story behind the album artwork, returning to producer Josh Schroeder (...
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Episode 186
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38:59
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EP #185 - Myke Terry (Volumes / Fire From The Gods / ex-Bury Your Dead / ex-Cassius)
On this episode I'm joined by Volumes vocalist, Myke Terry.We talk about the band's new album 'Mirror Touch', his process of sharing vocals and lyrics with Michael Barr, how the process differed from their last record 'Happier?', also b...
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Episode 185
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28:14
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The Story of Gallows | Documentary
** NOTE: THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE - As a highly-visual documentary, and as not all podcast platforms support video content currently, this is only available on YouTube.To watch it, you can
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EP #184 - Johnny Famiglietti (HEALTH)
On this episode I'm joined by bassist Johnny Famiglietti of the band HEALTH.We talk all about their new album 'Conflict DLC', how it acts as continuation of their previous record 'Rat Wars', what it was like meeting "Hideo Kojima" (Meta...
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Episode 184
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25:50
EP #183 - Bobby Pook (Blanket / ex-Downers / ex-Me Vs Hero / ex-When People Become Numbers)
On this episode I'm joined by frontman Bobby Pook of the band Blanket.We discuss their brand new album 'True Blue', the meaning behind the album's title, his local scene in Blackpool, working with producer Sam Bloor, the band's plans on...
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Episode 183
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EP #182 - Shields (Joe Edwards & Krishan Pujara)
On this episode I'm joined by frontman Joe Edwards and bassist Krishan Pujara of the UK metalcore band Shields.They've got their second album 'Death & Connection' on the way, so we discuss putting that together, exploring other genr...
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Episode 182
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46:40
EP #181 - Lower Definition (Eddy Marshburn & Valentino Arteaga)
On this episode I'm joined by guitarist Eddy Marshburn and drummer Valentino Arteaga of the post-hardcore band, Lower Definition.The band have just dropped their new album 'The Purpose Of The Moon' - their first full-length since 2008 -...
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Episode 181
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56:36
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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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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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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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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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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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