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Chapter 219 - "All Of My Friends Online" ...as read by Matt Hartman and Adam Baker of Bares His TeethThis week I’m excited to finally share my chat with Adam Baker and Matt Hartman from Bares His Teeth. There’s a lot of fun conversation about growing up as fans of hardcore and the scene both guys came through, as well as a quick look into both Matt and Adam’s band history. Then we talk about how a Facebook group led to starting a band in the midst of a pandemic.You can pre-order On Second Thought, which features  Bares His Teeth debut single, Hope Like An Ocean at https://friendclubrecords.bandcamp.com/album/on-second-thought-vol-1 Follow the band on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bares.his.teeth/  You can also snag the Toledo Knives EP at  https://toledoknives.bandcamp.com/album/fingertip-memory  ----------Chapter 219 Music:Bares His Teeth - "Hope Like An Ocean"Subsist - "Restraint"Dead To Fall - "Memory (demo)"Toledo Knives - "Lonely Because You Like It"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonA

Chapter 218 - "What's It Mean To Survive A Cataclysm" ...as read by Nat and Ben from SpaceshipsThis week we welcome Nathaniel Fitzgerald and Ben Gooding from the band Spaceships to the podcast. We chat about the long road from pop punk to a solo project that eventually led to Spaceships. Spaceships just released Pillars, which was released on cassette from Friend Club Records (it's currently sold out). Nat is also a member of Friend Club Records super group, Bares His Teeth.Go snag from music from Spaceships - https://wearespaceships.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 218 Music:Spaceships - "Quicksand"Spaceships - "The Great Fish"Spaceships - "Pomegranate"Spaceships - "Joy-Pain"Spaceships - "Monsters"Spaceships - "Pillars"---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 217 - "Too Young To Be A Country Music Star" ...as read by Joey Esquibel of the Velvet Blue Music PodcastThe alternative title for this week’s chapter could’ve been "meeting the right people at the  right time." Joey talks about meeting Travis Zimmerman and how the prospect of working with Jason Martin led him to join Jupiter James and how they became one of Velvet Blue Music’s first signings. That encounter led to Joey playing in Bon Voyage and Starflyer 59. We also talk about Joey’s time in Map and how he almost made it as a country music star in Hank Floyd. Joey recently started the Velvet Blue Music Podcast, a deep dive podcast about the bands and history of VBM. Give the VBM Podcast a follow on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vbmpc/And Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts - http://smarturl.it/vwtfm1----------Chapter 217 Music:Map - "You're Not the Girl"Jupiter James - "John The Mad Man"Bon Voyage - "Honeymoon"Starflyer 59 - "Can You Play Drums"Map - "Lazy Susan Serenade"Hank Floyd - "Long

Chapter 216 - "Our Enduring Friendship" ...as read by Ryan Parrish of Hopesfall and In Parallel This week I’m excited to welcome back Ryan Parrish to the podcast. Ryan chats about rejoining Hopesfall and the music they’re creating now. Then we chat about the new In Parallel record, Fashioner, out this Friday September 4th via Wiretap Records.In Parallel - https://inparallelband.bandcamp.com/Snag Fashioner on vinyl - https://wiretaprecords.limitedrun.com/products/676023-in-parallel-fashioner-12-epYou can still pickup Broken Codes on vinyl - https://www.storenvy.com/products/24225270-in-parallel-broken-codes-vinyl----------Chapter 216 Music:Hopesfall - "Hall Of the Sky"In Parallel - "Deep Dark"In Parallel - "Leave It With The Ghost"---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 215 - "I Really Wanted To Aim For a Pop/Mainstream End Goal" ...as read by Cayley SpiveyThis week we welcome former Small Talks front woman Cayley Spivey to the podcast. Cayley just released her debut solo single, "SFU." You can find the video on YouTube and the track on your favorite streaming platform. Cayley discusses trying to kick start a music scene in Myrtle Beach, being ready to shed the band identity, and being a musician in the age of TikTok.Cayley Spivey - https://www.cayleyspivey.com/SFU on Bandcamp - https://cayleyspivey.bandcamp.com/releases----------Chapter 215 Music:Small Talks - "Better For It"Small Talks - "Come Back and Haunt Me"Small Talks - "Oceans"Cayley Spivey - "SFU"---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 214 - "Arizona Was Famous For That" ...as read by Jon Parker and Ryan Knutson of Nodes of the RanvierThis week I’m joined by Jon Parker and Ryan Knutson, formerly of Nodes of the Ranvier and currently of March in Arms. Jon and Ryan share stories of the college where the band started, haunted houses in Arizona, the differences between their experience with Facedown Records and Victory, and their military inspired power metal project, March in Arms. Give March In Arms a spin - https://marchinarms.bandcamp.com/  March In Arms Ashes video - https://youtu.be/Wd8e6zzNZuAThe COG Documentary - https://youtu.be/PBdctCH--Eo----------Chapter 214 Music: Nodes of the Ranvier - "The Years To Come"Nodes of the Ranvier - "Soundtrack For Salvation"Nodes of the Ranvier - "Endless Faith"March In Arms - "Firebreather"March In Arms - "Ashes"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channe

Chapter 213 - "Where Shadows Go To Speak" ...as read by Stephen O'Sicky of CaterpillarsCaterpillars will release their new record, Where Shadows Go To Speak on August 28th via Friend Club Records. Stephen talks about how his dad was almost a one hit wonder, how moving for a girl cost his old band a chance to sign with Equal Vision Records, and the new Caterpillars record.Where Shadows Go To Speak - https://caterpillars.bandcamp.com/ The Constellation Branch - https://theconstellationbranch.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 213 Music:Caterpillars - "Haunted"The Constellation Branch - "The Empty Glass"Caterpillars - "Porcelain Chandeliers"Caterpillars - "The Company Of Wolves"Caterpillars - "Tangents"---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 212 - "How To Do PR For Musicians" ...as read by Bob Bradley of Scars of Tomorrow and Fake FiguresThis week we welcome Scars of Tomorrow and Fake Figures bassists Bob Bradley to the podcast. Bob chats about Scars of Tomorrow and getting to work with a ton of amazing producers over their career, being a part of Victory Records, and going from band guy to working in public relations. Earlier this year Bob released a book on PR for musicians which is available on Amazon. Fake Figures - https://fakefigures.bandcamp.com/musicPublic Relations For Musicians: Your DIY Guide To Getting Featured By The Media - https://www.amazon.com/Public-Relations-Musicians-Getting-Featured/dp/B087SJWCZW/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=public+relations+for+musicians&dchild=1&keywords=public+relations+for+musicians&pd_rd_i=B087SJWCZW&pd_rd_r=7536b246-e6d1-47f5-972f-065026043370&pd_rd_w=TkiWf&pd_rd_wg=Buq0r&pf_rd_p=1da5beeb-8f71-435c-b5c5-3279a6171294&pf_rd_r=TPH1VSB991FA2JFQP0ZM&psc=1

Chapter 211 - "Long Answer To A Short Question" ...as read by Greg Jehanian of mewithoutYouThis week I’m excited to have Greg Jehanian from mewithoutYou on the podcast. Greg just released a new solo record as Geology called Light Of the Risen Year, which is pay what you want on Bandcamp. Greg chats with me about The Operation, joining mewithoutYou, the writing process for It’s All Crazy, leaving and rejoining mewithoutYou, and the themes on Light of the Risen Year.Check Out Geology's latest record and Greg's back catalog - https://geology.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 211 Music:Geology - "House On Fire"The Operation - "A New Math"mewithoutYou - "Nice and Blue (Pt 2)"mewithoutYou - "Every Thought A Thought Of You"mewithoutYou - "Timothy Hay"mewithoutYou - "Mexican War Streets"mewithoutYou - "Julia (or, 'Holy to the LORD' on the Bells of Horses)"Geology - "Among The Tall Grass"Geology - "A Cure"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail

Chapter 210 - "Trying To Get The Energy and Emotion Out There" ...as read by Josh Kemble of Dogwood and Saint DidacusThis week we welcome Dogwood and Saint Didacus frontman Josh Kemble to the podcast. Josh talks about Dogwood’s history, including their time with Rescue Records and how the music scene changed over the course of their time on Tooth & Nail Records. We also talk about how the band’s 2017 reunion show led to Josh’s newest project, Saint Didacus.Photo by Jered ScottSaint Didacus on Bandcamp - https://saintdidacus.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow Saint Didacus on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stdidacus/----------Chapter 210 Music:Dogwood - "Seismic"Dogwood - "All Hands On Deck"Dogwood - "Feel The Burn"Dogwood - "Belligerent Love"Dogwood - "Building A Better Me"Dogwood - "Conscience In A Cave"Saint Didacus - "The God Limits"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtub

Chapter 209 - "We Just Loved What We Were Doing" ...as read by Rich Tremblay of Sick of ChangeSick of Change signed with Bettie Rocket so quickly after they formed that they hadn't finished writing their debut record, In Our Time of Need. Rich and I chat about the band's whirlwind career, the Bettie Rocket and punk scene, and what Rich is up to these days. ----------Chapter 209 Music:Sick of Change - "Thoughts That Defile"Sick of Change - "Torn In Two"Sick of Change - "Scarlet"Sick of Change - "The Reason I 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_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 208 - "Introducing Down Again" ...as read by Lenny, Lucas, and Alex of Down Again. This week I'm please to have the members of Down Again on the podcast. Down Again is a brand new post hardcore outfit that just released their debut album, "The Devil Is A Gentleman." We talk about the members musical evolution, writing an album while in different parts of the country, the lyrical themes on The Devil Is A Gentleman, and releasing an album independently during a global pandemic. Down Again - https://www.downagainband.com/Stream The Devil Is A Gentleman - https://open.spotify.com/album/0OFcPqhhVSbLImlK7703nr?si=jYV6az0CRcOJqoT905P-fA ----------Chapter 208 Music:Down Again - "Actions & Their Consequences"Down Again - "Unaware/Gunfight"Down Again - "Drowning"Down Again - "Lighthouse At The Sea"---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?vi

Chapter 207 - "We Were A Little Bit Lost In the Shuffle" ...as read by Mike Wright of IronsideThis week I’m excited to welcome Ironside and Fighting Jacks guitarist Mike Wright to the show. Mike was also the guitarist in Bettie Rocket Records band Freeto Boat. Mike and I chat about the Bettie Rocket scene, Tooth and Nail’s in-between era, getting lost on the roster, and his new project, Ironside. Fighting Jacks - https://fightingjacks.bandcamp.com/Mercy High - https://mercyhigh.bandcamp.com/Ironside - https://ironsideca.bandcamp.com/Give Ironside a follow on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsideca/----------Chapter 207 Music:Ironside - "Resolution"Freeto Boat - Brain Surgery"Freeto Boat - "Call Me Sometime"Fighting Jacks - "Commons and Robbers"Fighting Jacks - "Unfinished Song"Fighting Jacks - "Do You Wanna Find Out"Mercy High - "Fake Salvation"Ironside - "Doomsday"Fighting Jacks - Year Of The Dead"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG F

Chapter 206 - "I'm Glad People Can Still Get Into It" ...as read by Jesse Smith of Serpent Servant SlaveI'm so stoked that I got to chat with former Zao drummer Jesse Smith. Jesse talks about his new micro greens business, the early days of Zao, and Jesse's post Zao projects, including Gods, The Holy Ghost, and his brand new project, Serpent Servant Slave. Give Serpent Servant Slave a follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpentservantslave/----------Chapter 206 Music:Zao - "Lies Of Serpents, A River Of Tear"Zao - "Flight"Zao - "Resistance"Zao - "For A Fair Desire"Zao - "The End Of His World"Gods - "If The Bet Is Love, I Fold"Jesse Smith and the Holy Ghost - "Killing Me Someone"Serpent Servant Slave - "The Same"Serpent Servant Slave - "Beat Of My Drum"---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 205 - "Zao Was An Unforgettable Time In My Life" ...as read by Shawn Jonas of Zao and Symphony In PerilI'm super stoked that Shawn and I were finally able to connect and chat for the podcast. Shawn talks about his athleticism that led him to be able to hold out his screams, the early days of Zao, why Symphony In Peril went with Facedown instead of Solid State, and wanting to recording again. You can still snag a copy of All Else Failed on vinyl at https://www.steadfastrecords.net/product-page/zao-all-else-failed-vinyl----------Chapter 205 Music:Zao - "Exchange" Zao - "Times Of Seperation"Zao - "All Else Failed"Symphony In Peril - "Shadows Over A Bleeding Heart"Symphony In Peril - "Stiletto"Symphony In Peril - "Inherent Scars"Zao - "Song 1"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 204 - "We Weren't Really Sure It Was Going To Work" ...as read by Mike Boddington of CruxThis week, we welcome Crux drummer Mike Boddington to the show. Mike talks about Rush's influence in his life, the late 80's/early 90's underground scene in Portland, and the band's place in the early Tooth &Nail scene. ----------Chapter 204 Music:Crux - "New Morality"Empty Tomb - "Circle of Power"Crux - "Answer The Question"Crux - "Relentless"Crux - "What Caliber of Man"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 203 - "It Became So Therapeutic For Me" ...as read by Daniel Terry of Discography DiscussionThis week we welcome fellow podcaster Daniel Terry to the show. Daniel walks us through his musical evolution, the band that just ended and how podcasting filled a music shaped hole in his life. If you aren't already listening to Discography Discussion, I recommend giving it a spin. Discography Discussion - http://www.discussmetal.com/End Of Destiny at Cornerstone - https://youtu.be/smiLRXMHZ-4Brewtally Speaking - https://soundcloud.com/brewspeakpodGive Discography Discussion a like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Discographydiscussion/----------Chapter 203 Music:Zao - "Savannah"Zao - "Ravage Ritual"End Of Destiny - "The Classic (demo)"Mortification - "The Evil Addiction Destroying Machine"Hopesfall - "The Bending"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 202 - "It Boosted Us To A Whole Second Career" ...as read by David Josiah Curtis from Run Kid RunDavid's first band was Side Walk Slam. Once the band started, momentum built fast. They ended up catching Brandon Ebel's eye at Cornerstone and took off from there. David chats about his punk roots, the transition from Side Walk Slam to Run Kid Run, and what his musical future looks like. Follow Run Kid Run on Facebook for some fun live content - https://www.facebook.com/runkidrun/Side Walk Slam has a Facebook page now! https://www.facebook.com/sidewalkslamband/Check Out Some Side Walk Slam Demos - https://sidewalkslam.bandcamp.com/releasesAnd give David's solo work a spin - https://davidjosiahcurtis.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 202 Music:Side Walk Slam - "Carmi Times"Side Walk Slam - "Not Getting Off"Side Walk Slam - "Another Tragedy"Run Kid Run - "We've Only Just Begun"Run Kid Run - "One In A Million"Run Kid Run - "Back To The Basics"Run Kid Run - "War Is Over"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at P

Chapter 201 - "Music Was My Only Thing" ...as read by Maggie GentlyThis week we welcome Maggie Gently to the podcast. Maggie used to front the pop-punk band The Total Bettys and is stepping out as a solo artist, releasing her debut ep, Good Cry, May 29th via Brace Cove Records. Maggie discusses her passion for music and the themes on Good Cry. Pre-order Good Cry on Cassette at https://www.bracecoverecords.com/store/goodcrytapePre-order the album on Bandcamp https://maggiegently.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow Maggie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/maggiegently/----------Chapter 201 Music:Maggie Gently - "Every Night"The Total Bettys - "Quit My Job"The Total Bettys - "One Less Mistake"Maggie Gently - "Alive"Maggie Gently - "Tranquillity" ---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.com 

Chapter 200 - "Appreciative Of What We Had" ...as read by Kelly Reaves and Nick Brunson of HasteI was excited to see Furnace Fest 2020 announce a Haste reunion. Haste wasn't the biggest band in the hardcore/metal scene but their unique sound deserves to be heard by more people. Kelly and Nick share what the scene in Birmingham was like, the reception they got nationally, and why 2020 was the year the decided to come back. Give a Haste a follow at https://www.facebook.com/hastemusic/ Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hasterockband/----------Chapter 200 Music:Haste - "Brand New Opposites"Haste - "Two Final Words"Haste - "Evidence of Wasted Ink"Haste - "A God Reclaims His Throne"Haste - "Revenge Tastes Like Blood and Broken Teeth"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.com