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Chapter 297 - "If It Comes Natural, The People Will Get It" ...as read by Jan Euler from Breathe AtlantisThis week Breathe Atlantis guitarist Jan Euler joins the podcast! Breathe Atlantis dropped their new record, Overdrive, last month on Arising Empire Records. Jan chats about the German metal scene, the history of Breathe Atlantis, and the band’s sonic evolution, including their decision to go heavy again. You can find Overdrive on cd and vinyl at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/breathe-atlantis/Checkout the band's back catalog at https://breatheatlantis.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 297 Music:Breathe Atlantis - "Break The Silence"Breathe Atlantis - "I Am The Tide"Breathe Atlantis - "Dead and Gone"Breathe Atlantis - "Earthquake"Breathe Atlantis - "Overdrive"Breathe Atlantis - "Changes"Breathe Atlantis - "Going Down"---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/U

Chapter 296 - "Some Good Things Need A Little Work" ...as read by JT Cavey of ERRAThis week we welcome JT Cavey from ERRA to the podcast. ERRA just released the deluxe edition of their self-titled record on UNFD Records. JT talks about his life as an athlete, how YouTube covers led him to Texas In July, being the replacement vocalist twice, and ERRA’s long road to releasing their self-titled album. Snag the Deluxe Edition of ERRA on vinyl at https://usa.24hundred.net/products/copy-of-erra-deluxe-2xlp-12-vinyl-absentia-maroon-in-translucent-yellow-pre-orderOr digitally at https://erramusic.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 296 Music:ERRA - "Snowblood"Texas In July - "Broken Soul"ERRA - "Luminesce"ERRA - "Divisionary"ERRA - "Vanish Canvas featuring Courtney LaPlante"ERRA - "Psalm of Sedition"---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=subscri

Chapter 295 - "Everything We've Ever Done Is Going To Be Available" ...as read by Arturo Barrios from Audio KarateThis week I’m stoked to share my chat with Audio Karate frontman Arturo Barrios. Audio Karate just released ¡OTRA! last Friday on Iodine Records. Arturo talks about the punk scene in the early 2000’s and how Audio Karate got lost in the shuffle, and how the band found themselves in a place to release new music over a decade later. Make sure you give ¡OTRA! a spin and if you haven’t checked out the rest of Audio Karate’s discography, I highly recommend giving it a listen! You won’t regret it! Snag ¡OTRA! on vinyl  at https://www.audiokaratestore.com/Or you can grab a digital copy at https://iodinerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/otraMore music from Audio Karate is available at https://audiokarate.bandcamp.com/And make sure you check out the Indian School record at https://indianschool.bandcamp.com/album/the-cruelest-kind----------Chapter 295 Music:Audio Karate - "Lovely Residence" Audio Karate - "Nint

Chapter 294 - "Why Isn't Our Record This Good" ...as read by Zak Pinchin from Modern ErrorOne of my favorite things in the whole world is discovering an amazing new album or band and getting to share it with people! And this week I’m so stoked to introduce Zak Pinchin from Modern Error. Modern Error released Victim of a Modern Age back in January on Rude Records and it’s one of my favorite releases of 2022. Zak talks about how growing up in a rural part of the UK pushed his creativity, pushing musical boundaries and not limiting himself, and the themes and hopes for Victim of the Modern Age. https://www.modernerror.com/Give Victim of a Modern Age a spin at https://ruderecords.bandcamp.com/album/victim-of-a-modern-ageOr snag it on vinyl at https://www.ruderecords.com/product/victim-of-a-modern-age-12-splatter-double-vinyl/----------Chapter 294 Music:Modern Error - "The Truest Blue"Modern Error - "Error Of The World"Modern Error - "Exit Obscured/Restricted to Earth"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at Patre

Chapter 293 - "All Part of the Plan" ...as read by Drunk UncleThis week we welcome Peyton, Jake, Will, and Tyler from Drunk Uncle to the podcast. Drunk Uncle will release Look Up, this Friday March 11th on Count Your Lucky Stars Records! If you’re a fan Cap N Jazz, Modest Mouse, and Algernon Cadwallader, you’ll want to give this record a spin! The guys talk at length about their musical backgrounds and influences, how fandom and chance led them to Keith and Count Your Lucky Stars, and their new record, Look Up! Pre-order Look Up at https://countyourluckystars.limitedrun.com/products/708877-pre-order-drunk-uncle-look-up-12-vinyl-digital-enamel-pinYou can find more music from Drunk Uncle at https://drunkuncleatx.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 293 Music:Drunk Uncle - "Depakote"Drunk Uncle - "Brave New Ego"Drunk Uncle - "The Definition of Weeds"Drunk Uncle - "Punch"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTub

Chapter 292 - "Let My Inspirations Be My Inspirations" ...as read by Steve Cobucci of Wolves At The GateThis week we welcome Wolves at the Gate guitarist and vocalist Steve Cobucci to the podcast. Wolves At The Gate will release Eulogies, their 5th full-length record, next Friday March 11th via Solid State Records. Steve talks about growing up in New Jersey during the emo boom, how Wolves at the Gate came together, how he became comfortable signing with Solid State Records, and finding freedom in not putting musical restraints on Wolves at the Gate. You can pre-order Eulogies and snag other WATG merch at https://solidstate.merchnow.com/collections/wolves-at-the-gate----------Chapter 292 Music:Wolves At The Gate - "Face To Face"Wolves At The Gate - "Vapors"Wolves At The Gate - "Morning Star"Wolves At The Gate - "Sleepwalking"Wolves At The Gate - "War In The Time Of Peace"Wolves At The Gate - "Evil Are The Kings"Wolves At The Gate - "Lights & Fire"Wolves At The Gate - "Peace That Starts The War"---As The St

Chapter 291 - "The Songs Still Hold Up" ...as read by Chris and Brian of SubsistThis week I am stoked to finally share my conversation with Brian Geurin and Chris Bennet from Subsist! I chatted with these guys back in July of 2021. The band just announced that Steadfast Records in partner with Dropping Bombs will be reissuing The Rhythm Method on vinyl! Brian and Chris talk about their musical background, how Subsist came together, the Peoria scene, and how The Rhythm Method vinyl came to life. At the end of the podcast you can hear a clip of the remastered version of Phil 499. You can follow Subsist on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/subsisthc/Or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/subsist.hcThe band's catalog is available at https://subsisthc.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 291 Music:Subsist - "Prosthesis"Subsist - "Quest For Solace"Subsist - "Loss Of Life Foundation"Subsist - "Phil 499"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEma

Chapter 290 - "Drawing Black Lines" ...as read by Steven DailThis week we welcome former Project 86 bassist Steven Dail to the podcast. Steven and I bookend this chat with the Drawing Black Lines vinyl release. Steven also gives us a deep dive into Project 86’s discography while he was in the band, working with Jason Martin and Starflyer 59, Crash Rickshaw, White Lighter, and more. This was a super fun and chat and I hope everyone enjoys getting to hang out with Steven Dail!You can still find copies of Drawing Black Lines on vinyl at https://project86.bandcamp.com/album/drawing-black-lines-20th-anniversary----------Chapter 290 Music:Project 86 - "Stein's Theme"Project 86 - "Spill Me"Project 86 - "One-Armed Man"Project 86 - "Little Green Men"Project 86 - "Necktie Remedy"Starflyer 59 - "Life Guard"Crash Rickshaw - "Imperfect Demanding Perfect"Crash Rickshaw - "Rattlesnake"Project 86 - "Normandy"White Lighter - "Heavy"Project 86 - "Sad Machines"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Mus

Chapter 289 - "We Should Just Do this Again" ...as read by Michael Barr of VolumesThis week Volumes frontman Michael Barr joins the podcast. Michael and I chatted back in November right before the band released their latest album, Happier. Michael was also on the last day of isolation after having tested positive for Covid. So we begin our chat with life as a musician on tour getting Covid. Michael also talks about Volumes early days and their issues with Mediaskare, his departure and solo career, and what led to him rejoining Volumes and the new album, Happier.Give Happier a spin at https://volumes.bandcamp.com/album/happierOr snag Happier on cd or vinyl at https://store.fearlessrecords.com/collections/volumes----------Chapter 289 Music:Volumes - "FBX"Volumes - "Limitless"Volumes - "The Mixture"Michael Barr - "Back Home"Volumes - "Man On Fire"Volumes - "Void"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube

Chapter 288 - "Why Limit Yourself" ...as read by Brian Ishiba from Joy WeatherThis week we welcome Brian Ishiba from indie rock band Joy Weather to the show! Joy Weather will release their new single, A Little While, this Friday, February 4th. Brian talks about going to college in Japan and the impact that it had on his life, his preference for writing and recording over touring, and creativity without limits.Find music and stay connect with Joy Weather at https://www.joyweather.com/----------Chapter 288 Music:Joy Weather - "For The Weekend"Joy Weather - "A Little While"---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 287 - "Calling All Captains Sings In All Caps" ...as read by Luc Gauthier from Calling All CaptainsThis week we welcome Calling All Captains frontman Luc Gauthier to the podcast. Calling All Captains released Slowly Getting Better late in 2021 on Equal Vision Records. Luc talks about the music scene in Canada, his life as a Metis dancer, connecting with Equal Vision, and Slowly Getting Better.Listen to Slowly Getting Better at https://callingallcaptains.bandcamp.com/album/slowly-getting-betterOr snag it on vinyl at https://equal-vision-records.myshopify.com/collections/calling-all-captains/products/calcslgbcr-lp----------Chapter 287 Music:Calling All Captains - "Collapse"Calling All Captains - "Loving Cup"Calling All Captains - "Broken Glass"---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 286 - "Learn To Love Yourself" ...as read by Harald Barret from Imminence This week we welcome Imminence guitarist and founding member Harald Barret to the podcast. Imminence released Hiding in Heaven, one of my favorite albums of 2021, back in November on Arising Empire Records. Harald talks about the absence of a supportive metal scene in Sweden, incorporating strings into Imminence’s sound, how the band worked through the pandemic, and finding purpose on Heaven in Hiding. You can snag Hiding In Heaven digitally at https://arisingempire.bandcamp.com/album/heaven-in-hiding----------Chapter 286 Music:Imminence - "Ghost"Imminence - "Temptation"Imminence - "Chasing Shadows"Imminence - "Heaven In Hiding"---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 285 - "I Got It Out Of My Brain" ...as read by Will Putney from Fit For An Autopsy This week I’m stoked to welcome Will Putney from Fit For An Autopsy to the podcast! Fit will release Oh What The Future Holds, their sixth full-length lp, this Friday January 14th on Nuclear Blast Records. Will talks about the hardcore scene in New Jersey, Fit’s formation and transformation over the years, his work as a producer and label owner with Graphic Nature, and his side project, End. We managed to talk about a wide array of topics over a short period of time and I’m grateful Will was willing to talk while he was quarantined with Covid. Pre-order Oh What The Future Holds at https://fitforanautopsy.co/----------Chapter 285 Music:Fit For An Autopsy - "Far From Heaven"Fit For An Autopsy - "The Juggernaut"Fit For An Autopsy - "Murder In The First"Fit For An Autopsy - "Your Pain Is Mine"End - "Pariah"Fit For An Autopsy - "In Shadows"Fit For An Autopsy - "Two Towers"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG

Chapter 284 - "Everyone Has There Own Demons To Fight" ...as read by Erik Engstrand of Eyes Wide OpenHappy New Year! Kicking off 2022 we welcome Erik Engstrand from Eyes Wide Open to the podcast! Eyes Wide Open dropped their Arising Empire debut, Through Life and Death, back in November. Erik talks about how the Swedish government helps musicians, the metal scene in Sweden, Erik deciding to take over vocal duties, and the hardships of life that run through the band’s new album. Give Through Life and Death a spin at https://eyeswideopen-ae.bandcamp.com/album/through-life-and-deathAnd keep up with the band at https://www.e-w-o.net/----------Chapter 284 Music:Eyes Wide Open - "Devastation"Eyes Wide Open - "We Reached For The Sky"Eyes Wide Open - "Brother"Eyes Wide Open - "Burn 'Em"Eyes Wide Open - "Where Death Meets Paradise"---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/UCNu

Chapter 283 - "Navigating Life with Music" ...as read by Tim Miller of Speak, MemoryTo close out 2021, I’m so excited to finally share my interview with Tim Miller from post rock band Speak, Memory. Tim and I chatted back at the beginning on May before the band released their latest ep, Adirondack. Adirondack is an incredible ep and fans of Unwed Sailor, Saxon Shore, and American Football will want to give it a spin! Tim talks about his musical history, the early collaboration with Bartees Strange, and music as an emotional outlet. Tim told me the band will be releasing new music throughout 2022, so give them a follow and be on the lookout for new tunes in the new year. Find Music from Speak, Memory at https://speakmemoryok.bandcamp.com/You can snag Adirondack on vinyl at https://www.clerestoryav.com/store/cav020And give the band a follow at https://www.facebook.com/speakmemoryok/----------Chapter 283 Music:Speak, Memory - "Trails"Speak, Memory - "Lakes"Speak, Memory - "Cabins"---As The Story Grows links:​Hel

Chapter 282 - "(Emo) Very Much Died" ...as read by Keith Latinen This week Keith Latinen joins the podcast. Keith is the founder of Count Your Lucky Star Records, as well as bands like Anna Flyaway, Empire Empire (I Was A Lonely Estate) and Parting. Most recently Keith released "This Is Not the Way I Wanted You to Find Out," under the moniker of Mt Oriander, his new solo project. Keith is an important part of the emo revival and I am super stoked to have him on the podcast.  Keith talks about his love for midwest emo, the need that led him to start Count Your Lucky Stars, musical burnout, and label life during the pandemic. Count Your Lucky Stars Incredible Discography is available at https://countyourluckystars.bandcamp.com/Don't Miss Keith's new ep - https://mtoriander.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-not-the-way-i-wanted-you-to-find-out?label=850664873&tab=musicSupport independent music. https://countyourluckystars.limitedrun.com/store----------Chapter 282 Music:Mt. Oriander - " It's Always Been Wankershim"A

Chapter 281 - "The Pinnacle Of What We Wanted To Make" ...as read by Laundry This week we welcome Eugene, Oregon indie rock band Laundry to the podcast! Laundry dropped their latest record, Movie Star, back in September. Laundry discusses their origins, their musical evolution and where they see the future of their sound headed, and the themes on Movie Star. You can find Laundry's entire discography at https://laundrytheband.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 281 Music:Laundry - "Biggest Fan"Laundry - "Always Something"Laundry - "Movie Star"Laundry - "Commercials"Laundry - "Here's To You"---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 280 - "If The Songs Not Ready, It's Not Ready" ...as read by Izzy the GentThis week we welcome DJ and musician Izzy the Gent, most recently from Everything But the Everything, to the podcast. Izzy chats about his musical background, band burnout that led to him getting into DJing, how house music influenced the way he releases music, and how being a promoter helped him establish musical relationships.Go Check out Everything But the Everything at https://everythingbuttheeverything.bandcamp.com/Or at https://everythingbuttheeverything.com/----------Chapter 280 Music:Everything But The Everything - "Denials (featuring Tobias Hawkins)"Everything But The Everything - "Chalk and Blood"Everything But The Everything - "In Love... Again (featuring Golden Plates)"---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 279 - "I'm Happier Now In My Music Relationships" ...as read by John Rejba from Wet Tropics This week Wet Tropics frontman John Rejba joins the podcast. You might also know John from a little band called Boys Life, as well as The Farewell Bend. John talks about witnessing the effects of Covid in his neighborhood, having to reconstruct artwork for reissues, Boys Life’s dialer, and all things Wet Tropics. John was also kind enough to indulge me in a conversation about emo! Thanks John! Wet Tropics debut record Everybody Get In, is getting the vinyl treatment from Friends Club and you can pre-order that record now. Cassettes are sold out but you can snag a digital copy on Bandcamp right now! Pre-order Everybody Get In On Vinyl - https://www.friendclubrecords.com/products/676696-wet-tropics-everybody-get-inOr snag it digitally on Bandcamp https://wettropics.bandcamp.com/album/everybody-get-in-2----------Chapter 279 Music:Wet Tropics - "Cool California"Boys Life - "A Quarter's Worth"The Farewell Bend - "So

Chapter 278 - "There's Always A Message of Hope" ...as read by ResolveThis week we welcome Anthony, Robin, and Nathan from Resolve to the podcast. Resolve will release their new record, Between Me and the Machine, this Friday, November 26th, on Arising Empire Records. The guys talk about how the French metal scene has changed, Resolve’s formation and trajectory, some of the lyrical themes on Between Me and the Machine, and music videos.https://www.facebook.com/resolveofficialYou can check out Resolve's back catalog at https://resolveofficial.bandcamp.com/Between the Me and Machine is available at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/resolve/----------Chapter 278 Music:Resolve - "Beautiful Hell"Resolve - "D.G.G.R.S"Resolve - "Pendulum"Resolve - "Seasick Sailor"Resolve - "Surrender"---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