As The Story Grows

Chapter 257 - "None of This Would Be Possible Without Covid" ...as read by Austin Visser of The UndertakingThis week Austin Visser, frontman for Solid State Records band The Undertaking, joins the podcast. Austin and I chat about music and listening to records vs singles. Austin also chats about the influence of P.O.D., the long trajectory of The Undertaking, finding his vocal style, and being inspired by the Psalms to reflect on 2020.https://www.theundertakingrocks.com/----------Chapter 257 Music:The Undertaking - "The Problem With Being Included In The Apocalypse"The Undertaking - "Demon Season"The Undertaking - "And Everything Worked Out Just Fine"---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 256 - "It's Gotta Feel Right For Us First" ...as read by Francesco Artusato of Light the TorchThis week Light the Torch guitarist Francesco Artusato joins the podcast. Fran chats about moving to and adjusting to life in America, how joining All Shall Perish was a dream come true, the transitions from The Devil You Know to Light the Torch and how Covid delayed the band’s new record, You Will Be the Death of Me. You Will Be the Death of Me will be released this Friday, June 25th on Nuclear Blast Records.You can pick up You Will Be the Death of Me at  https://store-benchmark.com/collections/light-the-torch And at https://shop.nuclearblast.com/en/products/sound/vinyl/lp/light-the-torch-you-will-be-the-death-of-me-blue-in-pink-wsplat-.html----------Chapter 256 Music:Light the Torch - "Wilting In the Light"All Shall Perish - "A Pure Evil"All Shall Perish - "In This Life Of Pain"The Devil You Know - "Seven Years Alone"Light the Torch - "Let Me Fall Apart"Light the Torch - "More Than Dreaming"---As The Story

Chapter 255 - "I'm Going To Make A Lot of Weird Sounds" ...as read by Peter DuffThis week recording engineer Peter Duff joins the podcast. Peter has stepped out and released his first single as a solo artist called The To Do List. Peter also plays guitar in pop punk band Hard to Hit. Peter talks about his sheltered upbringing, his desire to learn every instrument possible, and his career as an audio engineer. Then he talks about how Covid enabled him to release his first single as a solo artist and depression among musicians and creatives.https://www.peterduffmixing.com/Check out Peter's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/PeterDuffMusicMinimalism https://www.netflix.com/title/80114460----------Chapter 255 Music:Peter Duff - "The To Do List"Hard To Hit - "Lunchbox Special"---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 254 - "We Wanted To Create an Identity" ...as read by Josh Barbee and Josh Peavey from RevisionistThis week Josh Barbee and Josh Peavey from hardcore outfit Revisionist join the podcast. The band recently released their new ep, The Emptiness Of Gravity. The Josh’s talk about the collaborative nature that makes Revisionist an ego free band, how working with Aaron Gillespie shaped the songs on the new ep, and wanting to bring community back into hardcore.The Emptiness of Gravity - https://open.spotify.com/album/0FEUdoIqarcQYcGRUq3ezt?si=6Y44fPSpRPCics7PV6M8fQ&dl_branch=1You can find past Revisionist releases at https://revisionistofficial.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 254 Music:Revisionist - "Half Moon"The Gentleman Homicide - "The Goodbye and The Morning After"Revisionist - "Deathbed Kings"Revisionist - "Panic Burn"Revisionist - "Night Chills"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - htt

Chapter 253 - "We All Have A Really Personal Song" ...as read by FelicityThis week Drew, Cory, Tyler, Mike, and Damien from Felicity join the podcast. Felicity has been releasing singles and music videos leading up to the release of their Adventure Cat Records debut full-length. The guys talk about their various musical influences, how a Craigslist ad helped form the band, the origins of the name, and the writing that went into their upcoming record.https://www.wearefelicity.com/----------Chapter 253 Music:Felicity - "Hit And Run"Felicity - "Pendulum"Felicity - "You Got This"---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 252 - "I Hope This Is The Last Angsty Thing I Put Out" ...as read by Jordon Ronan of belatedThis week Jordon Ronan aka, belated joins the podcast. belated is a new pop act with Common Ground Collective. Jordon talks about the influence of christian pop punk on his early years, not wanting to be a guitar guy, and hoping to leave angst behind him.Connect with belated - https://linktr.ee/belatedmusic----------Chapter 252 Music:belated - "Bad Thoughts"belated - "Better Things"---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 251 - "Its Going To Be Really Hard" ...as read by Trae Roberts of Mouth For WarThis week we welcome Trae Roberts from Mouth for War to the podcast. Mouth for War just released their debut record, Life Cast in Glass, on 1126 Records. Trae talks about his first attempt at being a hardcore frontman, Bruise and the move to Colorado that broke that band up, and the tragedy that is at the heart of Life Cast In Glass.Life Cast In Glass - https://mouthforwarco.bandcamp.com/album/life-cast-in-glassSnag the Record on CD and Cassette at https://1126records.com/collections/mouth-for-war?fbclid=IwAR3cZqm0v1I6YFeJsjlBVV0-eFhvtvTZvYn2VAlnBO3tQ2uWBs_6-0BcF9s----------Chapter 251 Music:Mouth for War - "Shape In The Dark"Bruise - "Sands Of Time"Mouth for War - "Nails In My Coffin"Mouth for War - "Manifesting 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

Chapter 250 - "I Wasn't Going To Stop" ...as read by DiamanteThis week we welcome hard rock artist Diamante to the podcast. Diamante’s independently released sophomore full-length record, American Dream, came out this past Friday. Diamante talks about how musical theater inspired her career, choosing to go solo over being in a band, finding co-writers to help her rock and roll dreams, and moving forward after losing her label.https://www.thisisdiamante.com/----------Chapter 250 Music:Diamante - "Ghost Myself"Diamante - "Dirty Blonde"Diamante - "Coming In Hot"Diamante - "Iris (featuring Breaking Benjamin)"Diamante - "Obvious"---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 249 - "Every Time We Do This It's A Miracle" ...as read by Leanor Ortega Till from Five Iron FrenzyThis week I’m excited to have Leanor Ortega Till from Five Iron Frenzy on the podcast. Five Iron released their 7th full-length record Until This Shakes Apart back in January. Leanor and I chat about the early days of Five Iron Frenzy, the band’s relationship with Mxpx, the Ska Documentary, The Fast Feeling, and the challenges of being an 8 person band. We also talk about the band’s lyrical depth, past and present.https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/----------Chapter 249 Music:Five Iron Frenzy - "So We Sing"Five Iron Frenzy - "The Old West"Five Iron Frenzy - "You Can't Handle This"Mxpx - "Heard That Sound (Five Iron Frenzy Remix)"The Fast Feeling - "Factions"Five Iron Frenzy - "So Far"Five Iron Frenzy - "In Through The Out Door"Five Iron Frenzy - "Renegades"Five Iron Frenzy - "Lonesome For Her Heroes"Five Iron Frenzy - "Huerfano"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJ

Chapter 248 - "It Couldn't Happen For Me" ...as read by Taylin Wills of leastThis week we welcome Taylin Wills from least to the podcast. Least’s debut ep, Folding My Hands, Accepting Defeat, is out now on Friend Club Records. Taylin talks about choosing guitar over drums, how people get stuck in Florida, the influence of Laura Jane Grace, and her metal side. She also deep dives Folding My Hands, Accepting Defeat, a personal ep about the struggles of being a transgender woman.Give Folding My Hands, Accepting Defeat a spin at https://leastisaband.bandcamp.com/album/folding-my-hands-accepting-defeatCassettes are available at https://www.friendclubrecords.com/products/700246-least-folding-my-hands-accepting-defeat-cassette-shirts----------Chapter 248 Music:least - "Window Dressing"least - "Evelyn Anxiety"least - "Tidal Wave Surgery"Vital Signs - "Cynical"least - "I'm Your Therapist Now"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestor

Chapter 247 - "I'm Not Going to Stop Writing Songs" ...as read by Devon Kay from Devon Kay and SolutionsThis week Devon Kay from Devon Kay and the Solutions and Direct Hit joins the podcast. Devon chats about dropping out of college to play music, the lack of joy he finds working in traditional studio settings, and the lightbulb moment that led to the band trying a new way of releasing music.Make sure you check out music from The Solutions - https://devonkayandthesolutions.bandcamp.com/And music from Direct Hit - https://directhit.bandcamp.com/ You can grab Limited Joy on vinyl at http://a-frecords.limitedrun.com/products/676510-devon-kay-the-solutions-limited-joy-lp-mp3----------Chapter 247 Music:Devon Kay and The Solutions - "Oh Glorious Nothing"Direct Hit - "Hollow Comfort (demo)"Devon Kay and The Solutions - "Keep Dreamin"Devon Kay and The Solutions - "Oh My, Oh My, Were Far Past That Now"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail:

Chapter 246 - "You're Hearing It As We're Writing It" ...as read by Lys Mayo and Patrick Hills from Death TapesThis week we welcome Lys and Patrick from Sacramento screamo band Death Tapes to the podcast. Lys and Patrick chat about the influence of Green Day in their early years, the desire to play heavy music that led to getting in a room and writing the Death Tapes ep, and what the future of the band looks like. Patrick casually drops his connection to Facedown Records at the end of the episode.You can snag Preface at https://deathtapes.bandcamp.com/album/preface-2----------Chapter 246 Music:Death Tapes - "Prey"Death Tapes - Grow"Death Tapes - "Revive"---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 245 - "The Dynamic Range of the Human Experience Being Done Musically" ...as read by William GoldsmithThis week I am so excited to have William Goldsmith join the podcast. Will has a new band, Assertion, and they’re releasing their debut record, Intermission, this Friday, April 9th on Spartan Records. Will chats about growing up and his love for the Beatles, the formation of Sunny Day Real Estate, Emo, and how his children have inspired his new band.You can pre-order Intermission at https://assertion.bandcamp.com/Photo by Andrew Kvenvolden----------Chapter 245 Music:Assertion - "Supervised Suffering"Sunny Day Real Estate - "In Circles"Sunny Day Real Estate - "How It Feels To Be Something On"Assertion - "The Lamb To The Slaughter Pulls A Knife"---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 244 - "Do You Guys Want To Do This" ...as read by Kevin Athas and Chris Dileso from Oh the HumanityThis week we welcome Chris and Kevin from Massachusetts punk band Oh the Humanity to the podcast. Oh the Humanity will release their new self-titled LP on April 16th on Hellminded Records. Kevin and Chris chat about the musical history, including Kevin’s transition to frontman, the long road that finally led to Oh The Humanity coming together, and how Covid delayed their upcoming release. So I hope you guys enjoy getting to know Oh the Humanity.Pre-order Oh The Humanity's new record at - https://www.hellmindedrecords.com/shop And snag some digital tunes at - https://ohthehumanitymass.bandcamp.com/If you like what you hear, give the band a follow on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OHTHEHUMANITYMA----------Chapter 244 Music:Oh The Humanity - "Wit's End"In the Face - "Your Way"Oh The Humanity - "Roadsick"Oh The Humanity - "Gainesville"Oh The Humanity - "LHDM"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at Patr

Chapter 243 - "I Always Wanted To Write Music Like That" ...as read by Stephen O'Sicky of Fake Lives Real DemonsThis week Caterpillars’ drummer Stephen O’Sicky returns to the podcast to chat about his new project, Fake Lives Real Demons. Fake Lives Real Demons will release their debut ep, Becoming the Phantom, on April 9th digitally with cd’s and cassettes to follow. At the end of this week’s chat, I have the premiere of the newest single from that ep, Art Talk. Stephen reflects on Caterpillars success in 2020 and the new material the band is writing and then he talks about his desire to play heavy music that led to asking Facebook “who wants to start a metalcore band.”Grab some Fake Lives Real Demons tunes - https://flrd.bandcamp.com/And if you haven't checked out Caterpillars, you should - https://caterpillars.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 243 Music:Fake Lives Real Demons - "Becoming The Phantom"Caterpillars - "Haunted"Fake Lives Real Demons - "Art Talk"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG

Chapter 242 - "I Was Always Aiming For Something I Never Quite Achieved" ...as read by Ronnie Martin of Joy ElectricThis week I’m excited to have Ronnie Martin join the podcast. Ronnie’s been on my list for the show ever since I took over as host and I want to thank Jeff Cloud for connecting us. This was a fun chat as Ronnie talks about his love for synthesizers and electronic music, the struggles of creating his unique brand of pop music in a punk rock world and the creative ins and outs of Joy Electric’s later catalog. We also dive into Ronnie’s side projects, Plastiq Musiq, and what the future holds musically.There's a few Joy Electric albums up on Bandcamp - https://joyelectric.bandcamp.com/And you can snag some Said Fantasy tunes at https://plastiqmusiq.bandcamp.com/You can check out Ronnie's "The Art of Pastoring" podcast at https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/art-of-pastoring/----------Chapter 242 Music:Joy Electric - "Starcadia"Joy Electric - "The Matterhorn"Dance House Children - "A Windswe

Chapter 241 - "Playing In Bands Has Been My Primary Social Outlet" ...as read by Ryan Brogan of East GhostThis week, I’m super excited to introduce East Ghost frontman, and my friend, Ryan Brogan to the podcast. As you’ll hear in this episode, Ryan and I go back and I have a deep connection with East Ghost. Ryan talks about the musical influence of his brothers, East Ghost’s origins, history, and future. Plus a look into being an indie band in the DC scene.You can snag digital copies of East Ghost's discography at https://eastghost.bandcamp.com/And If I Sleep is available on vinyl at https://www.storenvy.com/products/17196021-east-ghost-if-i-sleep----------Chapter 241 Music:East Ghost - "With Kid Gloves"East Ghost - "Docks"East Ghost - "Clouds and Their Shape"East Ghost - "Workingman"East Ghost - "Strange Maps"East Ghost - "10x20 Gardens"East Ghost - "Mute City"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTub

Chapter 240 - "I Had To Explore Other Areas of Music" ...as read by Chris Ratzlaff of FallstarThis week, Fallstar frontman Chris Ratzlaff joins the podcast. Chris also fronts Northlander, also on Facedown Records, and Cobra Cobra on his record label, Rat Family. Chris chats about the influence that Mxpx had on him, choosing to go with Come and Live instead of being pitched to Solid State (and the struggles that came with that decision) and the ups and downs of creativity and how it’s driving what project he works on. Give Fallstar a follow - https://www.facebook.com/Fallstar/Snag a copy of Sunbreather - https://facedown.merchnow.com/catalogs/Fallstar----------Chapter 240 Music:Fallstar - "Chroma"Fallstar - "Black Clouds"Fallstar - "Shallow Believer"Northlander - "Heavy Fruit"Cobra Cobra - "Life After Poison" Fallstar - "Cloud Chamber"Fallstar - "Darko"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https:

Chapter 239 - "There's No Barriers" ...as read by Brittany and Cathrine from Common Ground CollectiveThis week I’m excited to welcome Brittany Hughes and Catherine Yi from Common Ground Collective to the podcast.  Britt and Cat discuss their musical backgrounds, how they ended up working at Hopeless Records and how that experience influenced the early days of Common Ground. We then discuss transitioning from a full-fledged record label to a management and artist development company. Go download some records from Common Ground - https://commongroundcollective.bandcamp.com/Common Ground Collective - http://commonground.la/----------Chapter 239 Music:Maggie Gently - "Bitter Pills"Cayley Spivey - "Not Over You Yet"Post Season - "Backroads"Glimmers - "Mixed Signals"Overgrow - "Say Nothing"Glacier Veins - "Circles"---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_JUpT6DoIhhb

Chapter 238 - "Learning How To Let Go" ...as read by Adam Boose of Golden Streets of ParadiseThis week, Golden Streets of Paradise drummer Adam Boose joins the show. Adam is also a mastering engineer who runs Cauliflower Audio. Adam has been the man remastering the Steadfast Records Zao and Brandtson reissues. Golden Streets of Paradise just released their second full-length record, Throes, on Steadfast Records. Adam chats about his love for synthesizers that fulled his musical expression, the journey that led him to join Brandtson and finding the freedom to create what makes you happy.Go Give Throes a spin - https://goldenstreetsofparadise.bandcamp.com/album/throesCheck Out Adam's Mastering work - http://www.caulifloweraudio.com/----------Chapter 238 Music:Golden Streets of Paradise - "Heavy Hands"Furnace St - "Crush On"Brandtson - "Nobody Dances Anymore"Swarm Of Bats - "Neurotic City"Golden Streets of Paradise - When This Light Burns Out"Golden Streets of Paradise - "Lost To The Flood"---As The Story Grows