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
165 episodes
EP #156 - Nathanael Pulley (Archers)
On this episode I'm joined by Nathanael Pulley, who is the vocalist for the band Archers.We talk all about the band's new EP 'Temporary High', coming over to the UK and Europe for the first time, moving away from creating cover songs, w...
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Episode 156
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EP #155 - Ben Hughes (Stateside)
On this episode I'm joined by Stateside bassist, Ben Hughes.We discuss the band's debut album 'Where You Found Me', signing with Pure Noise Records, working with Knuckle Puck frontman Joe Taylor, and loads more.A new episode wil...
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Episode 155
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EP #154 - Slam Dunk Festival 2025 (Rain City Drive / Lake Malice / Dream State / New Found Glory / I See Stars / Mouth Culture)
This is a special episode where I was invited to head to Slam Dunk Festival in Leeds to have a quick chat with a few bands on this year's line-up.I managed to get a hold of and speak with Rain City Drive, Lake Malice, Dream State, New F...
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Episode 154
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EP #153 - Chadwick Johnson (Hundredth / CHADWICK / Pure Violet)
On this episode I'm joined by Hundredth frontman, Chadwick Johnson.We discuss the band's new album 'Faded Splendor', the 5 year gap between albums, being an independent band, the artwork, visuals and use of generative AI, including a tr...
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Episode 153
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EP #152 - Howard Fang (Within Destruction / ex-Defying Decay)
On this episode I'm joined by Within Destruction guitarist, Howard Fang.I had Howard come back onto the podcast to talk about the band's new album 'Animetal', continuing to inject anime and manga influences into their music, taking on m...
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Episode 152
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EP #151 - Ben Lumber (Acres / ex-Out For Tomorrow)
On this episode I'm joined by Acres vocalist, Ben Lumber.We discuss their brand new third album 'The Host', recording with The Plot In You frontman Landon Tewers, recently touring the US a bunch, the loose concept and visual representat...
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Episode 151
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EP #150 - Ryan Hughes (Bleed / Garden Of Mary / ex-Narrow Head)
On this episode I'm joined by Bleed vocalist and guitarist, Ryan Hughes.We talk all about the band's new self-titled debut album, why it took several years to put together, being signed to 20 Buck Spin, working with Olli Appleyard of St...
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Episode 150
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EP #149 - Yasmine Liverneaux (Face Yourself)
On this episode I'm joined by Face Yourself vocalist, Yasmine Liverneaux.In this chat we discuss the band's new EP 'Martyr', signing to Sumerian Records, her adjustment to living in the US after moving from her home in France, working w...
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Episode 149
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EP #148 - Derek Sanders (Mayday Parade)
On this episode I'm joined by Mayday Parade vocalist, Derek Sanders.The band are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, so we dive into some highlights from the past two decades, their new record ’Sweet’, the forthcoming trilogy ...
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Episode 148
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EP #147 - Trenton Woodley (Ladders On Tables / ex-Hands Like Houses)
On this episode I'm joined by Trenton Woodley, the frontman for Ladders On Tables and former vocalist for Hands Like Houses.We talk about his new project Ladders On Tables, his departure from Hands Like Houses, using his new project to ...
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Episode 147
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EP #146 - Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire / Anberlin)
On this episode I'm joined by the vocalist of both Memphis May Fire and Anberlin, Matty Mullins.We talk about the new Memphis May Fire album 'Shapeshifter', why they released so many singles ahead of the record’s release, making a video...
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Episode 146
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EP #145 - Alex Koehler (Ameonna / Grudges / ex-Chelsea Grin / ex-Hearts & Hands)
On this episode I'm joined by Ameonna vocalist, Alex Koehler.We talk about their brand new EP 'The Birth Of Death', the concept that runs through it, forming the band after departing Chelsea Grin and disconnecting from the scene for a w...
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Episode 145
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EP #144 - Downpour (Rich Lardner & Isaac Barton)
On this episode I'm joined by vocalist Rich Lardner and drummer Isaac Barton of the UK metalcore band, Downpour.We talk about their debut album 'Where There Is Life, There Is Hope', how the band formed, how the landscape of social media...
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Episode 144
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EP #143 - Alex Baker (Kerrang! Radio)
On this episode I'm joined by Kerrang! Radio host, Alex Baker.We talk about his old life in bands, how he entered the world of radio, his new show surrounding Download Festival, advice for bands looking to get their music on radio, advi...
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Episode 143
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EP #142 - Tyler Shelton (Traitors / Project: Vengeance)
On this episode I'm joined by Traitors vocalist, Tyler Shelton.We talk about their new album 'Phobias', creating it as the conceptual successor to their 2015 EP 'Night Terrors', phobias that he lives with, how he got into heavy music, h...
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Episode 142
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The Story of Lower Than Atlantis
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EP #141 - Lewy Glass (Volatile Ways)
On this episode I'm joined by Volatile Ways bassist, Lewy Glass.We discuss their newly released debut album 'Perfect Dark', how Volatile Ways formed, drawing inspiration from the Dark Souls video games, pop culture samples in their song...
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Episode 141
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EP #140 - Hamish Reilly (Vukovi)
On this episode I'm joined by Vukovi guitarist, Hamish Reilly. We discuss the band's new album 'My God Has Got A Gun', heading over to the US for the first time to record it, working with SharpTone Records, how the band has evolved...
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Episode 140
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EP #139 - Brandan Schieppati (Bleeding Through / ex-Eighteen Visions / ex-Throwdown)
On this episode I'm joined by Bleeding Through frontman, Brandan Schieppati.We talk about their aptly titled ninth album 'NINE', bringing on guest vocalists for the first time since 2008, the meaning behind the artwork, his opinion on t...
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Episode 139
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EP #138 - Alan Day (Four Year Strong)
On this episode I'm joined by Four Year Strong vocalist and guitarist, Alan Day.We talk all about their latest album 'analysis paralysis', wanting to experiment whilst retaining their identity, forcing themselves to not overthink songs,...
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Episode 138
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EP #137 - Steve Sitkowski (State Of You / ex-Outcry Collective)
On this episode I'm joined by State Of You frontman, Steve Sitkowski.We discuss the band's newly released EP 'On A Knife's Edge', having a vault of over 50 unreleased songs in the bag, implementing more melody this time around, how thin...
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Episode 137
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EP #136 - Ethan Harrison (Great American Ghost)
On this episode I'm joined by Great American Ghost vocalist, Ethan Harrison.With the release of their fourth album 'Tragedy Of The Commons' just around the corner, we talk about the meaning behind its title, some of its messages and the...
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Episode 136
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EP #135 - ALT BLK ERA
On this episode I'm joined by Nyrobi and Chaya of ALT BLK ERA.We discuss their debut album 'Rave Immortal', working with Earache Records, their musical upbringing as sisters, opting for a yin yang aesthetic, the album's concept, the imp...
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Episode 135
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EP #134 - Days To Waste
On this episode I'm joined by emo solo artist and singer-songwriter, Days To Waste.We talk about their debut album 'Forget Me When The Summer Ends', how it expands on a loose concept that he's been working on throughout some older songs...
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Episode 134
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EP #133 - Matt Burns (Smartpunk Records)
On this episode I'm joined by Matt Burns who is the label manager of Smartpunk Records.We talk about his gateway into the scene, how he got involved at Smartpunk Records, what the role of a label manager entails, his love for collecting...
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Episode 133
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