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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 WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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 Windswept Place"Joy Electric - "The Girl From Rosewood Lane"Joy Electric - "Monosynth"Joy Electric - "Red Will Dye These Snows of Silver"Ronald of Orange - "Potential"The Foxglove Hunt - "Business Casual"Joy Electric - "Whose Voice Will Not Be Heard"Said Fantasy - "Horse of Faded Grandeur"Joy Electric - "We Are Rock"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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 links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 237 - "We Wanted To Do Something In The Opposite Direction" ...as read by Ricky Terrell of All HallowedThis week we welcome Ricky Terrell from dance punk outfit All Hallowed to the podcast. Ricky and I walk through his musical journey, how Ryan Adams changed his perception on music, having Aaron Gillespie play drums for All Hallowed, and the merits of sharing all the songs before releasing an album.Stream Kill at - https://allhallowedmusic.bandcamp.com/track/killStarving In the Belly of the Whale - https://starvinginthebellyofthewhale.bandcamp.com/Slim Jim and the Sunset Riders - https://slimjimandthesunsetriders.bandcamp.com/releases----------Chapter 237 Music:All Hallowed - “Kill”Starving In the Belly of the Whale - “Miracles”---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 236 - "If I Didn't Have Material Ready, I'd Be Way More Under Stress" ...as read by Julian Rosen of Common SageThis week we welcome Julian Rosen, frontman for the band Common Sage. Julian gives an overview of his musical influences and his band evolution, plus writing, recording, and not releasing music.Grab some Common Sage tunes - https://commonsage.bandcamp.com/You can also check out Julian's old band Davey Crockett - https://davey-crockett.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 236 Music:Common Sage - "Wraparound Background"Common Sage - "Oh, December"Common Sage - "Saw Daddy"Common Sage - "Wet Grass"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 235 - "I Can Learn How To Play Bass" ...as read by Rob HornerThis week we welcome former Zao bassist Rob Horner to the podcast. Rob talks about the West Virginia underground scene he came up in, the bass he acquired by trading a Playstation when he first joined Zao, and lots of talk about his time in Zao. We also talk about The Minus Tide, a project Rob was involved in in the early 2000’s.The Minus Tide's Split with Turn Around Norman - https://softrockrenegade.bandcamp.com/album/the-minus-tide-turn-around-norman-split-12Rob's solo project Red Temples - https://redtemples.bandcamp.com/Rest.Land is another project Rob was in - https://restland1.bandcamp.com/You can also find the other Minus Tide records and some other West Virginia bands at https://softrockrenegade.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 235 Music:Zao - "Savannah"The Minus Tide - "100% Fatality" The Minus Tide - "Die In My Moat"Gods - "The World In Your Arms"Zao - "Desire The End"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 234 - "You Can Always Come Back" ...as read by Séamus ScanlanThis week, I’m excited to share my chat with Séamus Scanlan. Séamus is a new artist on Common Ground Collective. Séamus talks about growing up in Philadelphia, how improv helped him overcome stage fright, and how he started releasing music. We also discuss lullabies and Séamus' ambient project, Níos Moille.Go download Tacony - https://commongroundcollective.bandcamp.com/track/taconyAnd for some older Séamus tunes check out https://seamusscanlan.bandcamp.com/ And Níos Moille is available at https://niosmoille.bandcamp.com/music----------Chapter 234 Music:Séamus Scanlan - "Tacony"Séamus Scanlan - "Maybe Tomorrow"Séamus Scanlan - "Time For Bed"Séamus Scanlan - "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep"Níos Moille - "Like A Home"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 233 - "I Wanted To Make An Album By Myself, For Myself" ...as read by Nate ParrishThis week, we welcome Nate Parrish to the podcast. Nate released his debut solo record, I’m A Wreck, in 2020. Nate talks about being in a worship band signed with Integrity Records, how he got involved in Kutless, and his punk rock roots that he showcases on I’m A Wreck. Nate is also a visual artist and we talk about the inspiration for his pieces.For Nate's Music and Artwork - https://www.nateparrish.com/To download music from Nate - https://nateparrish.bandcamp.com/music----------Chapter 233 Music:Nate Parrish - "Bullets and Blades"Worth Dying For - "Crazy"Worth Dying For/Fearless BND - "Savior"Nate Parrish - "I'm A Wreck"Nate Parrish - "Mind Monopoly"Nate Parrish - "Politicians and Celebraties"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 232 - "There's A Great Redemptive Story In All That" ...as read by Arthur Green of Living SacrificeKicking off 2021, the metal onslaught continues as we welcome Living Sacrifice bassist Arthur Green to the podcast. Arthur and I discuss his musical background, including the bond that led to Eso Charis, his initial intimidation when he joined Living Sacrifice, and how Covid impacted the band celebrating 30 years.Keep up to date with all things happening with Living Sacrifice at https://www.facebook.com/livingsacrifice----------Chapter 232 Music:Living Sacrifice - "Imminent War"Eso-Charis - "Born With A Future"Eso-Charis - "Skimmers"Living Sacrifice - "Bloodwork"Living Sacrifice - "Rules Of Engagement"Living Sacrifice - "The Reaping"Living Sacrifice - "Burn The End"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

2020 RetrospectiveThis week we have a very special “best of” episode. I have clips, featuring interviews we’ve done throughout the year. In order of appearance, you’ll hear from Cliffy Huntington of the Huntingtons, Andrew Godwin from Embodyment, Ted Cookerly of EDL, Shawn Jonas from Zao, Greg Jehanian from mewithoutYou, Ryan Parrish from In Parallel, Maggie Gently, Josh Kembel of Dogwood, Luke Easter from Tourniquet, and Liam Wilson from Azusa. Good way to see what you might’ve missed if you skipped an episode or two this year.Thank you to everyone who listened to the podcast, who shared an episode, left a review or contributed on Patreon this year! ----------Music:Huntingtons - "Say Hi To Your Mom"The Famine - "The New Hell"Every Day Life - "Let It Ride"Zao - "Exchange"mewithoutYou - "Watermelon Ascot"In Parallel - "Deep Dark"Maggie Gently - "Every Night"Dogwood - "Good Times"Tourniquet - "Besprinkled In Scarlet Horror"Azusa - "Golden Words"Azusa - "Aching Ritual"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 231 - "As Much Said As It Is Felt" ...as read by Patrick and Avery from WhitehallThis week I’m excited to introduce Patrick and Avery from the band Whitehall. Whitehall is another new act from Common Ground Collective. The band just dropped "Good Guy" the first single from their upcoming debut full-length "Swordfish Catcher." The guys talk about their influences, playing house shows, and the themes and sound of their upcoming release.Some older Whitehall jams - https://whitehall.bandcamp.com/https://www.whitehalltheband.com/----------Chapter 231 Music:Whitehall - "Good Guy"Whitehall - "Come August"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 230 - "Start A Band With Songs That Everybody Already Knows" ...as read by Jamie Hilsden of Man AliveThis week welcome Jamie Hilsden from Man Alive to the podcast. Jamie is also the brains behind the new Christmas punk group, The Myrrhderers. Jamie talks about growing up Canadian in Israel, the early days of Man Alive and being an overseas band trying to make it in the States. Then we discuss how the community of live music inspired Jamie to start a Christmas band. Go Listen to The Myrrhderers - https://themyrrhderers.bandcamp.com/music----------Chapter 230 Music:The Myrrhderers - "Deck The Halls"Man Alive - "Open Surgery"The Myrrhderers - "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"The Myrrhderers - "Carol of the Bells"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 229 - "The Life and Death of A Plea For Purging" ...as read by Andy Atkins from A Plea For PurgingThis week I’m joined by former A Plea For Purging frontman, Andy Atkins. Andy breaks down the band’s swan song release, The Life and Death of A Plea For Purging. The Life and Death turns 10 in 2021 and it was fun getting to go through my favorite Plea record with Andy. We chat about the lead up to the record, the writing and recording process, fan reaction, and go track by track to chat about the lyrics. We also talk about the band’s reunion at Facedown Fest in 2017.----------Chapter 229 Music:A Plea For Purging - "The Life"A Plea For Purging - "Music City"A Plea For Purging - "Heart Of A Child"A Plea For Purging - "Miss Fortune"A Plea For Purging - "My Song"A Plea For Purging - "Skin and Bones"A Plea For Purging - "Room For The Dead"A Plea For Purging - "A Fight For Peace"A Plea For Purging - "Words Misread"A Plea For Purging - "Hands and Feet"A Plea For Purging - "Living The Dream"A Plea For Purging - "The Death"A Plea For Purging - "The Setting Sun"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 228 - "I Let It Flow A Bit More" ...as read by Kiliyan Maguire from Charming LiarsThis week, I’m excited to introduce Kiliyan Maguire from Charming Liars to you guys. Charming Liars is a pop rock band from LA. Kiliyan chats about the impact hair metal had on him, translating the band’s sound in a live setting, and breaking free of the album cycle to keep fans engaged.https://www.charmingliars.com/ ----------Chapter 228 Music:Charming Liars - "Losers"Charming Liars - "Disco Elvis"Charming Liars - "Falling"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 227 - "None Of This Should Be Relevant Right Now" ...as read by Daniel Howe of Ray Gun SolaceThis week we welcome Daniel Howe from Ray Gun Solace and The Natural 20s to the podcast. I chatted with Danny the day before the election, so politics was on the brain. Danny talks about his musical background, the anxiety from the 2016 election that led to him writing Reagan Zealous, and the musical projects he hopes to release in 2021. Go Give Reagan Zealous a spin - https://friendclubrecords.bandcamp.com/album/reagan-zealousAnd then give The Natural 20s a spin - https://natural20s.bandcamp.com/music ----------Chapter 227 Music:Ray Gun Solace - "This Just Sucks"Ray Gun Solace - "You Stood On the Precipice"The Natural 20s - "Song For An Emo Comp"The Natural 20s - "Beware The Wolves"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 226 - "We Were Doing Things That People Thought Weren't Good Until They Became Good To Other People" ...as read by Matt Carter of EmeryThis week we welcome Emery guitarist and Labeled Podcast host Matt Carter to the show. Matt and I discuss Emeryland and how the band’s approach to making music has helped them in the pandemic. Plus we deep dive into Emery’s sound and podcasting. Emery - https://www.emerymusic.com/ Emeryland - https://www.emerymusic.com/emeryland ----------Chapter 226 Music:Emery - "The Road Beneath My Feet"Emery - "The Party Song"Emery - "Butcher's Mouth"Emery - "Now What"Emery - "Voices In The Air"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 225 - "This Is the Perfect Time To Make Things" ...as read by Jake Ciccotelli from OvergrowThis week we welcome Overgrow frontman Jake Ciccotelli to the podcast. Overgrow has a new ep coming out on December 4th via Common Ground Collective called Hear Your Voice Again. This was a super fun conversation about songwriting and creativity in the time of Covid. We chat about Jake’s early hardcore influences, spending his early 20’s touring with Everyone Leaves, and Overgrows musical evolution.You can find Overgrow's latest singles and previous releases (plus a ton of other killer tunes) at https://commongroundcollective.bandcamp.com/music ----------Chapter 225 Music:Overgrow - "Broken Things"Everyone Leaves - "Black Umbrellas"Overgrow - "The House You Made"Overgrow - "Hang Over Me"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 224 - "We Didn't Want To Be Considered A Nostalgia Band" ...as read by Stacy Hilt of The Casket LotteryThis week I’m exited to share my chat with The Casket Lottery and former Coalesce bassist, Stacy Hilt. The Casket Lottery will release their new record, Short Songs For End Times this Friday, November 6th. Stacy chats about the chaotic early days of Coalesce, The Casket Lottery’s origin, and how much damage Covid has done to the music industry.Photo credit @shutterhappyjosePre-Order Short Songs For End Times - https://shop.merchcentral.com/collections/the-casket-lottery/products/the-casket-lottery-short-songs-for-end-times ----------Chapter 224 Music:The Casket Lottery - "More Blood" Coalesce - "Every Season To"The Casket Lottery - "Black Heart Wench Of Death"The Casket Lottery - "What I Built Last Night"The Casket Lottery - "Big Heart Closed Mind"The Casket Lottery - "Everything Is Broken"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 223 - "I Wanted To Be The Pop Punk Girl" ...as read by Maggie Schneider of GlimmersThis week we welcome Maggie Schneider from Glimmers to the podcast. Glimmers is another artist that came to my attention via Brittany Hughes at Common Ground Collective. Glimmers started as the solo project of Maggie. She slowly put together a a backing band, recorded an album, and decided that this was a band project and rebranded the project as Glimmers. We discuss how Disney Channel influenced a theater kid to play guitar, and Glimmers debut ep, Cluttered Heart. Photo Courtesy of Matthew Alexander - https://www.mattagarr.com/Give Cluttered Heart a spin and add it to your collection - https://commongroundcollective.bandcamp.com/album/cluttered-heart----------Chapter 223 Music:Glimmers - "For Me It's You"Glimmers - "Mixed Signals"Glimmers - "Don't Tell Me"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 222 - "Young Culture" ...as read by Alex Magnan from Young CultureThis week I’m excited to introduce Alex Magnan from the band Young Culture. Young Culture just dropped their debut, self-titled, LP on Equal Vision Records. It’s a fun debut and the energy on the record came through in my conversation with Alex. We chat about how tough it is to be sitting on a new record and not being able to tour and share your art.Young Culture - http://www.youngcultureny.com/Snag their debut on vinyl - https://equalvision.merchnow.com/products/v2/317919/self-titled-opaque-creme Or give their debut a spin on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/0zedI1W4lGY0lofhA6HhQs ----------Chapter 222 Music:Young Culture - "Better Off As Friends"Young Culture - "Holiday In Vegas"Young Culture - "I'l Be There"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 221 - "This Actually Makes Sense" ...as read by Rob Froese of Friend Club RecordsThis week, I’m excited to be joined by Friend Club Records co-founder Rob Froese. I’ve enjoyed getting to chat with all the various bands from Friend Club and decided it was time to chat with Rob. Rob and I chat about the friendships that led to Friend Club starting and the quick 6 month rise in popularity. Go Give Friend Club a Listen - https://friendclubrecords.bandcamp.com/musicAnd then buy a cassette or two - https://friendclubrecords.limitedrun.com/store----------Chapter 221 Music:Paul Yoon - "Old Calendar"Coffee Breath - "The Joy of Painting"You Could Be A Cop - "The Roof Of Your Room"Spaceships - "Bruised Reeds"Sand Co - "Darkness So Blue"Caterpillars - "Tangents"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Afterdark - Underoath Discography DiscussionWe’re switching things up this week. No interview. Instead I’m sharing last week’s episode of our Patreon Podcast, After Dark. Recently I’ve decided to take inspiration from our friends at Discography Discussion and deep dive different band’s catalogs for the Patreon show. Last week I was joined by longtime listener and Patreon member Ben Pike to discuss Underoath’s discography. Ben and I had some disagreements about the various records and I thought the dialog about nostalgia and how reunions can change your opinion about a favorite band was worth sharing with the larger As the Story Grows audience.----------Music:Underoath - "Reinventing Your Exit"Underoath - "Innocence Stolen"Underoath - "The Last"Underoath - "When The Sun SleepsUnderoath - "Young And Aspiring"Underoath - "A Moment Suspended In Time"Underoath - "A Fault Line A Fault Of Mine"Underoath - "In Division"Underoath - "It Has To Start Somewhere"Underoath - "Writing On the Walls"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 220 - "Introducing Maple Hill" ...as read by Joel Beckwith from Maple HillMaple Hill is an an emo/pop punk band from upstate New York that just released a brand new single called Playing House via Common Ground Media. Joel chats about getting into music, his influences, joining Maple Hill as a rhythm guitarist before switching to bass, the theme of the new single and future of the band. It’s always exciting getting to chat to new up and coming bands. So I hope you enjoy this week's chat. Maple Hill on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MapleHillNYCheck out Maple Hill's older albums - https://maplehillny.bandcamp.com/You can snag a download of Playing House - https://commongroundcollective.bandcamp.com/track/playing-house----------Chapter 220 Music:Maple Hill - Playing House---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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 PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - 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 Way Home"Map - "Make Believe"Sterflyer 59 - "Your Company"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - 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: [email protected] - 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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - 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&qid=1594214601&sr=1-1-70f7c15d-07d8-466a-b325-4be35d7258cc ----------Chapter 212 Music:Scars of Tomorrow - "To Watch You Burn"Scars of Tomorrow - "You Were Different In My Dreams"Scars of Tomorrow - "The Constant Horror Of Reality"Scars of Tomorrow - "Failed Transmissions"Fake Figures - "Normal Life"Fake Figures - "Bury The Hatchet" Scars of Tomorrow - "Perspectives"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - 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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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 FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - 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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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 PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Chapter 199 - "Adventure Always Comes At Me" ...as read by Eric Collins of MrENCEric Collins is probably best known as the frontman of Denison Marrs. Eric walks us through his discography. From signing to 6x6 and touring with Stavesacre and Puller, which led to the band joining Velvet Blue Music, the transition to Floodgate over Tooth and Nail, The Dark Romantics, and his solo work, MrENC. You can listen to MrENC at https://mrenc.bandcamp.com/Follow and stay up to date with what Eric is working on - https://www.facebook.com/mrenc/----------Chapter 199 Music:Denison Marrs - "The New Droan"Denison Marrs - "Oxygen"Denison Marrs - "What Life Has"Denison Marrs - "Burn Bright"The Party People - "We Can Have It All"The Dark Romantics - "Another Song For Another Night"MrENC - "It's Just A Matter of Time"MrENC - "On and On and On"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 198 - "This Feels Like The Official Start" ...as read by Joe Calderon and Grayson Hurd from LightworkerWelcome Lightworker to the podcast! Lightworker just signed with Solid State Records and have announced their debut record, Fury By Failure. Joe and Grayson chat about how the band got the started, getting connected with Solid State and writing and recording Fury By Failure. Give Lightworker a follow on social media - https://www.facebook.com/Lightworkerband/Pre-order Fury By Failure - https://solidstate.merchnow.com/----------Chapter 198 Music:Lightworker - RequiemLightworker - Empyre---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 197 - "A Desire To Help Encourage Weird Music" ...as read by Jeremy Hunt and Caiden Withey from QohelethThis week I'm excited to have Jeremy and Caiden from noise/art rock band Qoheleth on the show. The group has released cassettes, VHS tapes, a radio, zines, toys, and started their own record label to promote music that is pushing the boundaries of art. At the end of 2019 the band released, what in my opinion is a masterpiece, Mark It Well, All Roads End in Death. Give Qoheleth a spin if you haven't yet - https://qohelethnoise.bandcamp.com/Make sure you follow them on social media - https://www.facebook.com/qohelethnoise/Philip K. Discs - https://philipkdiscs.bandcamp.com/Dead Bird Toys is the company that produces Qoheleth's toys. - https://www.deadbirdtoys.com/Make sure you check out Jeremy's first time on ATSG - https://www.asthestorygrows.com/episodes/bd65c1a8----------Chapter 197 Music:Qoheleth - "T(h)rash Panda"Qoheleth - "Exquisitely Dressed, and Caked in Blood"Qoheleth - "LKK"Qoheleth - "Remote Control Thought Process"Qoheleth - "Culturine"Qoheleth - "The Clearing At the End is the Path"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 196 - "The Pop Disaster" ...as read by Luke Easter formerly of TourniquetFormer Tourniquet vocalist Luke Easter joins us this week to chat about growing up, how Bryan Gray is the reason he ended up in Tourniquet, the band's evolving sound, and his solo record, The Pop Disaster. Check out The Pop Disaster - https://lukeeaster.bandcamp.com/album/the-pop-disasterFollow Luke on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLukeEaster/----------Chapter 196 Music:Tourniquet - "Microscopic View Of A Telescopic Realm"Tourniquet - "Vanishing Lessons"Tourniquet - "Tire Kicking"Tourniquet - "Caixa De Raiva"Tourniquet - "Chart of the Elements"Tourniquet - "86 Bullets"Luke Easter - "Life Goes On"Luke Easter - "As Damaged As You Are"Luke Easter - "Sleep"The Blamed - "D Sin Grate"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]