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Chapter 317 - "Create Things We Never Thought Before" ...as read by Oakman Today I’m stoked to share my conversation with French power pop band Oakman! I got to chat with trio back in May right when they released their single Fantasy. The band recently dropped their third single of 2022, Murder, which you can hear part of at the end of the show! The band talks about their origin, getting connected with Rude Records, touring and recording in USA, how discovering synthesizers influenced their shift in sound, and more. https://www.oakmanband.com/Check out Oakman's discography at https://oakman.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 317 Music:Oakman - "Night"Oakman - "Outer Space"Oakman - "Naufragé"Oakman - "Fantasy"Oakman - "Murder"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber  

Chapter 316 - "I Just Want To Put Music Out" ...as read by Father Jamey Bozeman (Luxury/Golf Slang)Today we welcome Father Jamey Bozeman to the podcast! Jamey is the guitarist for Luxury and Jamey has a new project called Golf Slang and just released his debut ep, How I Lost My Voice, on Velvet Blue Music! Jamey talks about navigating church life during the pandemic, his conversion to Orthodox Christianity, playing Furnace Fest in 2021, and Golf Slang. Thanks to Jeff Cloud for making this interview happen! Go grab How I Lost My Voice on Bandcamp at https://golfslang.bandcamp.com/album/how-i-lost-my-voiceOr directly from Velvet Blue Music at https://velvetbluemusic.com/shop/golf-slang-how-i-lost-my-voice/----------Chapter 316 Music:Golf Slang - "In Even Strokes"Luxury - "Parallel Love"Golf Slang - "How I Lost My Voice"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JU

Chapter 315 - "Let's Make 2022 The Year of The New Record" ...as read by Devin Shelton of EmeryToday we welcome Devin Shelton from Emery to the show. Emery released Rub Some Dirt On It on June 24th via Tooth and Nail Records. Devin talks about his departure from Emery and solo releases, how live-streaming concerts durning the pandemic influenced the new record, how the studio mix is different from the live mix, what brought the band back to Tooth and Nail, and more. Grab Rub Some Dirt On It on vinyl or cd at https://toothandnailrecords.merchnow.com/collections/emeryFor merch, Emeryland, and everything Emery visit https://emerymusic.com/You can grab Emery on cassette at https://www.friendclubrecords.com/store----------Chapter 315 Music:Emery - "Concussion"Devin Shelton - "Surrounded"Emery - "Playing With Fire"Emery - "Rock-N-Rule"Emery - "I Don't Know You At All"Emery - "Don't Waste Your Breathe"Emery - "Stranger"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email Lis

Chapter 314 - "What If Valleyheart Is A Band That Helps People Process" ...as read by Kevin Klein of ValleyheartToday we welcome Kevin Klein from Valleyheart to the podcast! Valleyheart released Heal My Head on June 3rd via Tooth and Nail Records. Early on in this chat Kevin and I realized we have a mutual friend and I love how small the world can be. Kevin and I chat about the Rise Records crabcore scene, losing busyness and slowing down to reflect, and leaning into uncertainty.Snag Heal My Head on cd or vinyl at https://toothandnailrecords.merchnow.com/collections/valleyheartYou can also grab it on Bandcamp at https://valleyheartma.bandcamp.com/album/heal-my-head----------Chapter 314 Music:Valleyheart - "The Numbers"Valleyheart - "Heaven & Hell"Valleyheart - "Your Favorite Jacket"Valleyheart - "Heal My Head"Valleyheart - "Miracle"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.co

Chapter 313 - "Moodring Has No Ceiling " ...as read by Hunter Young from MoodringToday we welcome Moodring frontman Hunter Young to the podcast. Moodring released Stargazer back on June 10th via UNFD Records. Stargazer is a vibes record. Hunter talks about the songwriting process and not limiting the band to a specific genre, the origin of Stargazer, and his work as a producer. Snag Stargazer on Bandcamp at https://moodringrock.bandcamp.com/Or grab it on vinyl at https://usa.24hundred.net/collections/moodring----------Chapter 313 Music:Moodring - "Disintegrate"Silence - "There Is No Place Like Home"Moodring - "Red Light Gossip"Moodring - "Stargazer"Moodring - "Novocaine Bones"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber  

Chapter 312 - "This Record Is Healing" ...as read by Austin McAuley from LIMBSToday I’m so stoked to share my conversation with LIMBS frontman, Austin McAuley. LIMBS just released their new ep, Coma Year, on UNFD Records. Austin talks about the scene in Panama City Beach, how he took over vocals for LIMBS, and how writing for Coma Year became therapy for him. Check out Coma Year and I hope you enjoy getting to know Austin McAuley from LIMBS!https://www.whoislimbs.com/Snag Coma Year on Bandcamp at https://whoislimbs.bandcamp.com/Snag some LIMBS merch at https://usa.24hundred.net/collections/limbs----------Chapter 312 Music:LIMBS - "Mortality Moment"LIMBS - "Spirit Breaker"LIMBS - "Abandoned"LIMBS - "If I Go Before You"LIMBS - "Slow Burn"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber  

Chapter 311 - "All I Really Get To Do Is Take Care of Myself" ...as read by Jonah MatrangaToday I’m so excited to share my chat with Jonah Matranga. Onelinedrawing’s new record, Tenderwild, is out today on Iodine Records. I was so enamored with Tenderwild when I spoke with Jonah that the conversations revolves around Tenderwild and it’s themes. Jonah talks about connection through song and capturing the human experience, cancel culture, and covering Pony. You can snag a digital copy of Tenderwild at https://iodinerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/tenderwildJonah also has a companion ep titled "Departure" that's also available https://iodinerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/departureTenderwild is available on vinyl, cd, and cassette at https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/onelinedrawing-tenderwildDepature is available as a 7" at https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/onelinedrawing-departureAnd visit Jonah at https://jonahmatranga.com/----------Chapter 311 Music:Onel

Chapter 310 - "There's A Lot Of Metalheads Into Chiptune" ...as read by Master Boot RecordToday we welcome Victor Love aka Master Boot Record to the podcast. Master Boot Record released Personal Computer back in May on Metal Blade Records. Victor talks about the metal and techno scenes in Rome, getting into computers, his love of Chiptune, writing his albums on YouTube, Keygen Church, and so much more. There's a wealth of music available at https://masterbootrecord.bandcamp.com/You can snag Personal Computer on cd and vinyl at https://www.indiemerch.com/metalbladerecords/band/master-boot-recordMusic from Keygen Church is available at https://keygenchurch.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 310 Music:Master Boot Record - "8086"Master Boot Record - "80386SX"Keygen Church - "Hareklavit"Master Boot Record - "80486DX"Master Boot Record - "80686"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com

Chapter 309 - "Finding Our Own Path In This Musically Historic Place" ...as read by Dear SpringToday I’m so stoked to share my chat with DC pop punk/emo band Dear Spring. Dear Spring released their new ep, Moments, earlier this month on Open Your Ears Records. The bands tells the crazy story of how they came together, defining their sound and connecting with the local scene, and finding their place in the DC music scene.Listen to Moments at https://open.spotify.com/album/66mTzY9Q4HStyQqhNaXEga?si=4uMc3PcjSfyMnQ3WanMxeQThe band's back catalog is available at https://dearspring.bandcamp.com/And go ahead and give the band a follow https://www.facebook.com/dearspring/----------Chapter 309 Music:Dear Spring - "Every Now And Then"Dear Spring - "Newspeak"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber  

Chapter 308 - "You Have To Keep Your Hopes Up" ...as read by Maria of Future PalaceToday we welcome Maria from Berlin post hardcore band Future Palace to the podcast! Future Palace just released their sophomore record, Run, last Friday on Arising Empire. Maria talks about the scene in Berlin, the secret group chat that led to the band and inspired the name, and releasing music during a pandemic. Run is my favorite album of 2022 so far and I am so stoked for everyone to get to know Maria and Future Palace!Snag Run on cd or vinyl, plus other Future Palace merch at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/future-palace/ Future Palace on Bandcamp https://futurepalace.bandcamp.com/Check out Pratchwerk in Berlin - https://www.prachtwerkberlin.com/  ----------Chapter 308 Music:Future Palace - "Paradise"Future Palace - "Parted Ways"Future Palace - "Ghost Chapter"Future Palace - "Flames"Future Palace - "Locked"Future Palace - "Fever"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the

Chapter 307 - "I Want To Be A Part of This" ...as read by MontclairOn today’s episode we welcome Connecticut post hardcore/emo newcomers Montclair to the podcast! Montclair released their new ep, The Stars Will Look Down Upon Us, back in May. Matt, Max, and Nick talk about their musical influences, the band’s formation and the process of writing lyrics. This is a new band worth checking out and keeping tabs on! Check out Montclair's discography at https://montclair-ct.bandcamp.com/You can grab a t-shirt at https://montclairband.bigcartel.com/----------Chapter 307 Music:Montclair - "Who I Left Behind (Death Rattle)"Montclair - "The Presence of Unity"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 306 - "Here's Our Music, Here's Our Attitude, Here's Our Emotion" ...as read by Jacob Charlton of ThornhillThis week we welcome Thornhill frontman Jacob Charlton to the podcast! Thornhill released Heroine last Friday on UNFD Records! The band was on their first US Tour when I talked with Jacob. Jacob talks about his transition from drummer to frontman, discovering the scene in Melbourne, and making a musical shift away from metalcore. Heroine is an incredible record and I highly recommend checking it out! One of my favorites of 2022 so far!Snag Heroine digitally at https://thornhillmelb.bandcamp.com/album/heroineOr grab it on vinyl or cd at https://usa.24hundred.net/collections/thornhill-1----------Chapter 306 Music:Thornhill - "The Hellfire Club"Thornhill - "Views From the Sun"Thornhill - "Arkangel"Thornhill - "Casanova"Thornhill - "Heroine"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://

Chapter 305 - "Trying to Do Metal But Not In A Metal Approach" ...as read by Rob and Andreas from The Oklahoma KidThis week we welcome Rob and Andreas from German metalcore band The Oklahoma Kid to the podcast! The Oklahoma Kid will release Tangerine Tragic this Friday, June 3rd, on Arising Empire Records. The guys talk about their musical background and their experience in their respective local scenes, the formation and history of The Oklahoma Kid, how Covid undercut the promotion of Solarray and finding a new sound on Tangerine Tragic.You can snag Tangerine Tragic on vinyl and cd at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/oklahoma-kid/The Oklahoma Kid's back catalog is available at https://theoklahomakid.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 305 Music:The Oklahoma Kid - "Pale Tongue"The Oklahoma Kid - "Made Of Stone"The Oklahoma Kid - "Oasis"The Oklahoma Kid - "Melt Into You"The Oklahoma Kid - "Dye Black To Pink"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG

Chapter 304 - "The Price of Dreaming" ...as read by Dakota Alvarez of Hollow FrontThis week I’m stoked to have Hollow Front guitarist Dakota Alvarez join the podcast! Hollow Front will release The Price of Dreaming this Friday, May 27th, on UNFD Records! Dakota talks about the bus accident that kicked off the band’s last tour, the metalcore scene in Grand Rapids and how he ended up in Hollow Front, and what The Price of Dreaming means to him. This was a conversation that reminds me, no matter age, race, religion, sexual orientation, there’s a connection in this music community!You can snag The Price of Dreaming on vinyl at https://usa.24hundred.net/collections/hollow-frontAnd you can find Hollow Front's back catalog at https://hollowfront.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 304 Music:Hollow Front - "The Price Of Dreaming"Hollow Front - "Afflicted"Hollow Front - "P.A.N.I.C."Hollow Front - "Heritage"Hollow Front - "Comatose"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Emai

Chapter 303 - "This Is The Time" ...as read by Seth Roberts of Watashi WaThis week I’m excited to have Seth Roberts from Watashi Wa on the podcast. Watashi Wa will release People Like People this Friday, May 20th, on Tooth and Nail Records. Seth talks about starting Watashi Wa at a super young age, the difficulties and challenges that occurred when the band first joined Tooth and Nail, moving from Watashi Wa into Eager Seas and Lakes, and why the time was right to bring Watashi Wa back. Snag People Like People on CD or Cassette at https://toothandnailrecords.merchnow.com/collections/watashi-wa----------Chapter 303 Music:Watashi Wa - "Let Me Prepare You"Watashi Wa - "Lost A Few Battles"Watashi Wa - "All Of Me"Watashi Wa - "Face"Lakes/Eager Seas - "1992"Watashi Wa - "Trust Me"Watashi Wa - "How Will We Live"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwE

Chapter 302 - "Why Don't You Just Do It" ...as read by Mike McAllister of Power WolvesThis week we welcome Mike McAllister to the podcast! Mike is the former guitarist for nu-metal band Hospital. Mike is currently the frontman for Power Wolves, an 80’s new wave inspired project. The band just released The Cure for Sleep on The Charon Collective. Mike talks about his love for Metallica, losing his love for writing heavy music, and the theme behind The Cure For Sleep.Pick up The Cure For Sleep digitally or on cd at https://thecharoncollective.bandcamp.com/album/the-cure-for-sleepYou can find Hospital's "Stare" at https://screaminggiant.bandcamp.com/album/stare----------Chapter 302 Music:Power Wolves - "Wild Awake"Hospital - "Feel This"Hospital - "Not Now"Power Wolves - "Warsaw"Power Wolves - "Heart of the Machine"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoI

Chapter 301 - "Whatever I Work on Musically, I Don't Want To Be Embarrassed By" ...as read by MC DälekThis week I’m so stoked to have Wil Brooks, aka MC Dälek on the podcast. Dälek just released their new record, Precipice, on Ipecac Records. Will chats about growing up and getting into hip-hop, signing with Ipecac and the artistic creativity that drives Dälek. This was a super fun chat and I loved getting to explore two decades of music while preparing for this interview. If you’re not a traditional hip-hop fan, I highly recommend giving Dälek some time. It'll be worth it!You can find Precipice and most of Dälek's discography digitally at https://dalek.bandcamp.com/Or snag the vinyl at https://ipecac-music.myshopify.com/----------Chapter 301 Music:Dälek - "Boycott"Dälek - "Spiritual Healing"Dälek - "Shattered"Dälek - "The Harbingers" Dälek - "Decimation (Dis Nation)Dälek - "Precipice"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthest

Chapter 300 - "Music Goes On" ...as read by Jasan Radford of CenterShiftThis week we welcome Jasan Radford to the podcast! You might recognize Jason as the frontman from 2000’s nu-metal/post-hardcore band OneSideZero. VH1 called OneSideZero’s debut album "Is This Room Getting Smaller?" one of the 12 most underrated nu-metal albums. Jasan has a brand new project called CenterShift and it’s a perfect encapsulation of 90’s alternative. Jasan chats about his musical history, signing with Maverick Records, reuniting to a scene that no longer existed, and learning to navigate the shifting musical and social media landscape.You can  listen to CenterShift at https://centershift.bandcamp.com/And OneSideZero's second album can be heard at https://onesidezero.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 300 Music:CenterShift - "My Own World"OneSideZero - "Instead Laugh"OneSideZero - "Carry Your Gun"CenterShift - "9""Power Rangers Time Force Theme"CenterShift - "And So..."---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATS

Chapter 299 - "I Cannot Let This Stop Me" ...as read by Matt GrahamThis week MattstaGraham joins the podcast! MattstaGraham is the solo project from Sundressed guitarist Matt Graham! Matt talks about how his parents and cousin influenced his interest in music, using social media to build MattstaGraham, and his new album, Prescribe Whatever, which is out April 29th on I Surrender Records. This chat was a lot of fun and I’m a big fan of Matt’s new solo record!Pre-order Prescribe Whatever at https://www.isurrenderrecords.com/#/mattstagraham-prescribe-whatever/You can find more tunes from Matt at https://mattstagraham.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 299 Music:MattstaGraham - "Prescribe Whatever"MattstaGraham - "Gotta Be Productive"MattstaGraham - "Still Hearing About It"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 298 - "Just Be Honest About It" ...as read by Matt Honeycutt from Kublai Khan TXThis week we welcome Kublai Khan TX frontman Matt Honeycutt to the podcast! Kublai Khan released their new ep, Lowest Form of Animal on April 1st via Rise Records. Matt talks about how the pandemic led to his move across country and career changes, his instant connection to the hardcore scene, and his inspiration for writing lyrics. Snag Lowest Form of Animal on vinyl at https://riserecords.com/collections/artist-kublai-khan----------Chapter 298 Music:Kublai Khan TX - "Swan Song featuring Scott Vogel"Kublai Khan TX - "Come Out Of Your Room"Kublai Khan TX - "Boomslang"Kublai Khan TX - "Loyalty To None"Kublai Khan TX - "Dynasty"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber