Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told

Episode 236 - This is one of the BEST episodes yet! 73 year old former frontman of STYX (who have sold over 54 million albums btw) joins the show! Sweet, self aware and absolutely hilarious (seriously this guy is so damn funny) he dives into the truth behind his departure from STYX in 1998, how he's dealing with Covid, his viral quarantine YouTube video, and his awesome new album "26 East Vol 1." which features a duet with Julian Lennon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Update from Shane: Hi! Since I'm busy as hell this week, I encourage you to check out one of the old episodes you've missed! There's some good ones! Anddddddd if you have actually listened to them all - why not give the All Access Club a go! leadsingersyndrome.com/allaccess . Also Check out: Silverstein Next Level Livestream Re-Broadcast: livefrom.events/silverstein Music: Black Sabbath - Wicked World Song: Spiritbox - Rule of Nines Thanks so much to Raycon Earbuds, Mutual Mobile, and Miller High Life - The Champagne of Beers. Enjoy Responsibly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 235 - I’ve gotten SOOO many requests so here she is! The incredible Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox! We talk about their sudden hype, her “one take” YouTube videos (seriously watch them), the reality of autotune, and her WILD story about joining her old band iwrestledabearonce with literally ONE DAYS NOTICE. Brought to you by Miller High Life. The perfect beer to celebrate the wins of today - big and small. The Champagne of Beers. Celebrate Responsibly. Miller Brewing Company. Milwaukee, WI. Also brought to you by Raycon. Amazing sound at half the price of other premium wireless earbuds. And 6 hours of playtime, seamless Bluetooth pairing, more bass, and a more compact design that gives you a nice, noise-isolating fit! Check out buyraycon.com/lss to save 15% off these amazing earbuds today!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 234 - This is part 2 of a 2 part special with Brendan Murphy (END / Counterparts)..... make sure you listen to part 1 first! In this episode, we talk about the slow and steady rise of Counterparts, the literal revolving door of members, Brendan's interest in comedy and the strange fact that he has NEVER eaten an egg in his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE 233 - PART 1 of 2! Shane's old buddy Brendan Murphy of Counterparts has a new band. And they fucking RIP. They are called END, a super group put together by Fit for an Autopsy Guitarist / Insanely Talented Producer Will Putney. We talk about the formation of the band, the steady success of Counterparts, Brendan's potential career in comedy, coffee, gasoline, and much much more.... Part 2 will be out on FRIDAY! In an iconic glass bottle, with refreshing champagne-like tiny bubbles, Miller High Life is an unpretentious, high quality beer. It's the perfect beer to celebrate the wins of everyday, big or small. Miller High Life. The Champagne of Beers. A quality beer within everyone's reach. Celebrate Responsibly. Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, WI. millerhighlife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 232 - Rock LEGEND Dee Snider joins the show! Known best for dazzling MTV as the frontman of Twisted Sister on hits like "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock" his other endeavours range from radio personality, reality TV star, Broadway star, actor, screenplay writer and much more! We talk of taking on the Senate and PMRC in 1985, living almost Coronavirus free in Belize right now, and his "Nostradamus-like" prediction of releasing a new live album and taking off 2020 from touring. And yes - he has Lead Singer Syndrome. In an iconic glass bottle, with refreshing champagne-like tiny bubbles, Miller High Life is an unpretentious, high quality beer. It's the perfect beer to celebrate the wins of everyday, big or small. Miller High Life. The Champagne of Beers. A quality beer within everyone's reach. Celebrate Responsibly. Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, WI. millerhighlife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 231 - Happy Canada Day / 4th of July! To celebrate we have the frontman of one of the funnest bands ever, Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup! We talk about his busy quarantine life, the wild story behind their hit "1985", the even wilder story behind NOT their hit "Stacy's Mom", and his gig as the Chuck E. Cheese mascot. Yes - seriously. In an iconic glass bottle, with refreshing champagne-like tiny bubbles, Miller High Life is an unpretentious, high quality beer. It's the perfect beer to celebrate the wins of everyday, big or small. Miller High Life. The Champagne of Beers. A quality beer within everyone's reach. Celebrate Responsibly. Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, WI. millerhighlife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 230 - AHOY, MATEY!!! Holy fucking shit we have CHRISTOPHER BOWES of ALESTORM! This is super sick, so get out your beverage of choice (white wine spritzer anyone?) and get ready to have your booty stolen right off your backside. We chat about their incredible new and hilarious record that was recorded in Thailand, their approach to writing nothing but pirate themed music, and the story behind their track "Shit Boat". And a lot of other stuff too. I can't remember I had a half a bottle of rum before recording this. Miller High Life is an unpretentious, high quality beer within everyone’s reach. In an iconic glass bottle, with refreshing champagne-like tiny bubbles, it’s the perfect beer to celebrate the wins of everyday, big or small. Miller High Life. The Champagne of Beers. A Quality beer within everyone’s reach. Celebrate Responsibly, Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee WI. Millerhighlife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 229 - Mina Caputo of NYC legends Life of Agony joins the show! After releasing several classic hardcore influenced Alternative-Metal albums in the 90's (including the seminal "River Runs Red") Mina left Life of Agony to pursue a solo career. After a return to the band in 2002, Mina transitioned in 2011 only to have the band go on hiatus again. In 2014, Life of Agony came back in a big way, singing to Napalm Records and putting out new music, including the hit single "Scars". Shane and Mina discuss growing up in NYC in the 80's, their first trip to Europe in the 90's, the departure of drummer Sal Abruscato, and much much more. Mutual Mobile builds BEAUTIFUL mobile and web apps! With over 600 projects in the past 10 years including - Eero, (acquired by Amazon), FlexDrive, (acquired by Lyft), and MapMyFitness, (acquired by Under Armour) they are the best place to get your app made ON TIME and WITHIN BUDGET. If you have design or development needs, schedule a FREE 30 minute consultation TODAY at mutualmobile.link/lss ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 228 - This episode was a long time in the making, almost lost forever, but believe me - it's worth the wait. Nick Thomas, the insanely talented frontman of The Spill Canvas joins the show! After signing to Warner Bros, and successful major label album under their belts, it was time for the follow up. Nick Thomas went through a lot of stress, co-writes he didn't want to do, and the result was a drug addiction which overtook the band, and eventually his whole life. Now, after confronting his demons and a stint in rehab, Nick and The Spill Canvas are back with a new single, a new podcast series, and also a new album (hopefully) coming this fall! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 227 - Platinum selling Canadian pop star Kiesza is a former Navy sniper (you read that right!), ballet dancer, beauty queen and, in more ways than one, the Calgary-raised singer and songwriter is unique. She has written for Rihanna and Jennifer Hudson, worked with Duran Duran and collaborated with Skrillex, Pitbull and Diplo. Her debut album, Sound of A Woman, sold more than a million copies and then the two-time JUNO Award seemingly vanished overnight. Hit by a taxi in her adopted hometown of Toronto in the summer of 2017, Kiesza initially thought she had escaped lightly with just a bang to the head and a busted wrist. It wasn’t until the following day that her head began to swell and the balance on the left side of her body went. Tests revealed that electrical pathways to one side of her brain had shut down and the following years meant a gruelling road to recovery for Kiesza as she recovered from the brain injury. 2020 marks a rebirth for Kiesza. After spending 2 years recovering from her injuries she is back and ready to embrace the female pop landscape with a bunch of incredibly catchy tunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 226 - Toby and Devin of Emery join the show!!! The two lead vocalists from probably the busiest band in music, we talk about the 7 things they have going on right now, including their new album "White Line Fever" (not about cocaine), and their AWESOME variety show "Are You Listening? A Sunday Night Streamo Show" which everyone should check out. We also discuss Devin's departure and return to the band, their super involved fanbase and fan club, and how they cope with living all over the country while still doing so many projects together. THIS SUNDAY MAY 31st tune into twitch.tv/emerymusic to watch Shane as a special guest on Are You Listening? A Sunday Night Streamo Show. Preorder the new Emery album "White Line Fever" and get 10% off with promo code LSS! Go to emerymusic.com now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 225 - COME JOIN US! I speak to Dave Hause, former frontman of The Loved Ones, now a solo artist for the last decade. We talk about his start as a "roadie" working for other bands, having twins, the transition and challenges from playing solo to a full band, getting sober, and why The Loved Ones didn't end up being the biggest pop-punk band in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 224 - While under quarantine in his London flat with just his cat, Rou Reynolds of Enter Shikari joins the show! With a (fantastic!) new album and no way to promote it, Shane and Rou discuss self-producing the record, the idea behind an instrumental Classical track (“Elegy for Extinction”) and Rou dancing his ass off in the “{ the Dreamers Hotel }” video. Also discussed his Rou’s sometimes mysterious personality, (still) not doing VIP’s, and the great friendship between the 4 still original members of Enter Shikari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 223 - It's not every day you get to talk to a diamond selling LEGEND like Scott Stapp! After a very public battle with addiction he is 5 years clean - and cleaning up on the radio with his new hit single "Survivor". Scott and Shane discuss the current pandemic, the good ol' days of being the biggest band on the planet, the infamous half time show - and the new craze - the "Creed bomb". But the bigger question looms .... could we see a Creed reunion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 222 - Jimmy Eat World frontman Jim Adkins joins the show!! One of Shane's all-time favorite bands, Jim and Shane discuss their beginnings in the AZ punk scene and their unlikely story getting signed to a major label, the song "The Middle" from both Jim's and Shane's perspective, and the one time Jim accidentally walked on Shane's bus while on tour in Boise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 221 - Tim Barry, known for his solo material and also for being frontman of Richmond VA punk band AVAIL joins the show! It's March 24th, and Tim is at home unpacking groceries when he calls me. This is right at peak "who knows what the f is going on time" and it shows. Tim and I speak about the unknown time ahead for musicians, the transition from Avail into his solo stuff, his approach to recording ("if I don't get it in 3 tries, it doesn't come out") and also some life hacks on how to save money on baggage fees while flying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 220 - BIG guest this week, in fact he's #47 in the world on Spotify as I type this! Ari Leff aka LAUV joins the show! Before reaching the top of the pop charts with songs like "I Like Me Better" (which is about to hit 1 Billion on Spotify) and "i'm so tired...", Ari cut his teeth in the Myspace scene, with influences ranging from Post-hardcore and screamo like Underoath and The Devil Wears Prada to mellower stuff like Owl City and pop-punk like The Starting Line. We talk about his start as a "behind the scenes" guy, touring with Ed Sheeran, his "fearless" approach to writing lyrics and also where to get a margarita the size of your head in North Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 219 - We have another LEGEND on the show this week! For over 30 years, 311 has been killing it with mainstream success and an amazing cult following as well. Lead singer Nick Hexum called Shane from his home to talk about the early days of dubbing tapes, moving by himself from Omaha to LA when he was only 17, and how great it would be to still own an island right about now. Also - Nick breaks down the stories behind the hits "Down", "Beautiful Disaster" and "Amber". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 218 - Ronnie from The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus joins the show! After a major label debut SMASH with their first album "Don't You Fake It" going platinum, TRJA struggled to top that mainstream success instead turning it into a rabid core fanbase and huge success on the Christian radio charts. Ronnie discusses everything from the early days of the band to their current "SoCal Punk" single, and talks about what it felt like to sing the national anthem - at an NFL football game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 217 - A heavily requested guest and one of the all time greats of the scene, Bert McCracken of The Used joins the show! While on tour in Albuquerque before Covid-19 ruined everything, Shane and Bert discuss the REAL beginnings of the band, Bert's addiction and recovery, and the new The Used album which Bert believes is their best one yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While under quarantine in Italy, Olga Svetlana talks about the current situation there with Covid-19, the band getting exiled from Russia for political statements, her intense stage presence (including flipping Shane off from the stage), their new bass player Nick Oliveri (of Queens of the Stone Age and Kyuss) and their new album "Disco Sucks". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 215 - Jimmy Wizard (yes, that's his real name) of Higher Power joins the show! Shane and Jimmy discuss his hardcore roots, signing to a major label and the backlash (or lack thereof), his transition into clean singing, his second career as a tattoo artist, and the the 1989 classic Nintendo movie "The Wizard". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 214 - Grammy award winning (and badass) front women Lzzy Hale joins the show! She talks to Shane about the slow and steady climb to the top of the charts, randomly jamming with Slash, having her Dad play bass for the band and what goes on behind the scenes while writing the sexually charged lyrics she's so famous for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 213 - Johnny 3 Tears of Hollywood Undead joins the show! Despite being incredibly intelligent and well read, J3T talks about his struggle with drugs, his criminal background, and the shift into family life - all while keeping up the stability of Hollywood Undead - fresh off the release of their 6 full length album, New Empire Vol. 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 212 - IT HAPPENED!! Punk legend Milo Aukerman of Descendents joins the show! In 2016, Milo was laid off from his science job at DuPont (coincidentally enough where Shane used to work!) and came back into the fold releasing Hypercaffium Spazzinate, the first Descendents album in 12 years. Now with the band back, Shane and Milo discuss the time frame on a new album, the rivalry between Descendents and ALL, some cringeworthy lyrics of the past, and potentially Milo's first solo album - a ukulele album! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 211 - Eric Vanlerberghe, co-vocalist of I Prevail joins the show Live in Downtown Los Angeles at the Fearless Records Pop-up! I Prevail has had an incredible album cycle with hit after hit and tons of radio success. To top it all off, they were nominated for 2 Grammys! During Grammy Weekend, Eric and Shane chat about the accolade, their massive setback on their headlining tour, and if they knew "Hurricane" was going to be a massive hit. Bonus: A random DTLA drifter asks a question! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 210 - Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music joins the show! One of the nicest and hardest working guys in punk rock, Chuck talks to Shane about his upbringing in Florida (his Dad was a PGA Tour golfer), the humble beginnings of HWM and the Gainsville scene, and the breakup and reform of Hot Water Music - now celebrating their 25th year as a band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 209 - LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES! Shane sits down with Vic, Aaron and Telle during Grammy weekend to talk about whack tour stories, lyric writing, using steroids to get through shows, and Grammy nominations (or lack thereof). Special thanks to Fearless Records for putting this all together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 208 - Steel Panther's own Michael Starr joins the show! Fresh off their 5th full length album (!!) Michael talks about the early days of being a Las Vegas and LA resident cover band playing 5 nights a week to getting signed to a major label and focusing on their original music. Also covered is how many chicks Michael has slept with, getting tested for STD's - and on a serious note - his recent vocal surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 207 - One of the most influential bands in both metalcore and post-hardcore, Cave In has been making incredible records since the '90's. Stephen Brodsky, who got his start as the bass player in Converge, took over lead vocal duties for the band, who quickly made their name in the scene with their classic space-rock meets emo-core album "Jupiter". After signing to a major label, it looked like Cave In was bound to take over the rock world with tours with Foo Fighters and Muse. Although that never happened, Cave In still holds their place as one of the most important underground rock bands ever. Stephen discusses the early days of being a high schooler in Converge, becoming a lead singer overnight, and the tragic death of Cave In bass player Caleb Scofield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 206 - Merry Christmas! Piebald is back after 12 years with .... a Christmas EP? That's right, it's a bit random but it's awesome. So, fittingly on Dec 25th, Travis Shettel joins the show to talk about what he's been up to, the old days of the Boston scene, living in New Orleans, and an ill fated local show in Shane's hometown in 2001. Shane also recounts an embarrassing moment meeting the band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 205 - NEFFEX frontman Bryce Savage joins the show! From playing college baseball to heading up a marketing company Bryce Savage (along with bandmate Cameron Wales) asked himself … when was I happiest? Turns out it was when Bryce and Cam were making songs in their bedroom as teenagers just finding their music footing. With that inspiration NEFFEX was born, along with a fresh attitude that includes putting out a lot of music … 1 song every week, for 100 weeks (!). Now a seasoned, signed band, what’s next for the duo? Have a listen to this eye opening episode and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 204 - Shane's good friend Jeremy DePoyster of The Devil Wears Prada joins the show!! Shane and Jer reminisce about touring together (they've been on the same bill over 100 times), making up for lost time on the education front, TDWP's ridiculous song titles, and singing a lot more on the new TDWP album - "The Act" (out now!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 203 - Greg Barnett, co-frontman of Scranton turned Philly's finest punk rock band The Menzingers joins the program! We go deep in this one, talking about Greg's background and family life, his political science degree he's finally using (in his songs) and The Menzingers gaining sudden success after 10 years of touring. Greg also breaks down his lyrics about drinking and drugs(tores) from the new album - Hello Exile (out now!). If you're interested in dark themed / horror clothing or satanic imagery - check out Interemodeus ! They are THE place to go for hats to shoes and everything in between and women's clothing as well. You won't find stuff like this anywhere else. Use promo code LSS to save 10% off your entire order today! interemodeus.com <--- What are you waiting for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 202 - Judah Akers, frontman of indie/country/impossible to label band Judah and the Lion joins the show!! Judah talks about the beginnings of the band and advice from "Uncle Don" which has kept them an independent band yet still have had amazing success in the form of a #1 hit, appearances on late night television, and a song featuring Kacey Musgraves. Calling in from Calgary in the middle of a 60+ date tour (!!), Judah and Shane also discuss his unique success, NBA basketball, and being away from home and unable to help deal with family issues like divorce and addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 201 - Josh Ramsay of Marianas Trench joins the show! An incredible vocalist and accomplished songwriter (he co-wrote "Call Me Maybe") Shane and Josh discuss the dangers of music videos, songwriting techniques, playing 13 instruments, and Josh's interesting backstory growing up in Vancouver with professional musician parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 200!!! We did it! What a milestone, and to celebrate I speak to Alice in Chains frontman William Duvall, who has been in the band since shortly after the passing of Layne Staley. Now, 14 years in the band and finally dropping his first solo album at age 52, William discusses his upbringing in the 1980's Atlanta Hardcore scene, run ins with cops and skinheads, his entry into AIC, and his take on what a true solo record should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 199.5 - Happy Halloween! Everyone's favorite horror obsessed act Ice Nine Kills is KILLING it these days! I thought of no better guest for this special episode than frontman Spencer Charnas, who considers Halloween "almost a religious holiday". Spencer and Shane talk about the crazy (and highly successful) year INK has had, what he dressed up as for Halloween almost every year as a child, and their new deluxe release - The Silver Scream: Final Cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 199 - He's back again! Underoath drummer/singer and The Almost everything-man Aaron Gillespie returns for a third instalment! Just 3.5 years ago, Underoath had only just talked about reuniting for a tour, and since they've released a new album and toured extensively. Now taking a break, Aaron has revived his solo project The Almost with a terrific new album "Fear Caller". Shane and Aaron talk about the challenges in recording this album, the wild ride Underoath has had, and how expensive cymbals are these days. Come back tomorrow for a special Halloween episode featuring Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 198 - Best known as the lead singer / shredder for SoCal emo-punkers Rufio, Scott Sellers is now a songwriting beast, putting out 4 solo albums in barely over a year. Self producing, self-recording and (sometimes) self-releasing, despite his prolific output the music quality never suffers. Scott and Shane reminisce about the old days of MP3.com, the demise of Rufio, Rufio's first tour ever (Shane was there!) and sort of/not really being labelled a Christian band. Wanna hear an awesome up and coming band? Check out Mascots, super rad pop-punk from Cincinnati, OH! Search it on Spotify now, or head to their bandcamp at mascotsband.bandcamp.com - and tell 'em Shane sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 197 - Ex-Taking Back Sunday guitarist/vocalist and key member during the Louder Now and Where You Want To Be albums Fred Mascherino joins the show! After leaving Taking Back Sunday in 2006, Fred went on to release the critically acclaimed solo album "Bend To Break" under his The Color Fred moniker. After various other projects including Terrible Things with Hot Rod Circuit frontman Andy Jackson, The Color Fred is back with a brand new single! Shane and Fred discuss his time in and departure from TBS, his passion for gear and tones, and his awesome YouTube series "In The Shed With Fred". Check out the amazing new book "FROM THE BASEMENT" a beautifully written book FINALLY properly documenting the history of emo. With interviews from dozens of prominent people from bands, labels and more, author Taylor Markarian gets to the bottom of where emo came from, it's journey to the mainstream, and where it is now. Get it on Amazon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 196 - Shane and his good pal Donovan sit in Shane's car shooting the shit while Hail The Sun is on tour in Toronto. The discussion includes how his new band Nova Charisma came about, Donovan's continued sobriety, co-writing with outside people, the demise of Sianvar, writing on a bass guitar (‽), juggling multiple projects and careers - and still not loving police. Looking for some new music? Check out Mascots - a new awesome pop-punk band from Cincinnati, OH! Their new EP "Butterfly Effect" is out now! Listen to it on Spotify or wherever you get your music and check out mascotsband.bandcamp.com ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 195 - Matt McAndrew, "The Voice" finalist and now the new lead singer of SLAVES joins the show! It's been a wild ride for Matt, who found himself auditioning and nearly winning Season 7 of "The Voice" before signing a record deal and releasing the hit single "Wasted Love". After meeting Kevin Thrasher of Escape The Fate just a few months prior, Kevin passed his number onto SLAVES, who cold called him FROM THE AIRPORT on their way to Europe after learning their singer Jonny Craig was bailing on the tour. On a whim, he took the gig not having any idea what he was getting himself into. Matt and Shane discuss his crazy entry into the band, his experience working with Adam Levine of Maroon 5, and a behind the scenes look of how shows like The Voice really work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 194 - SURPRISE! NEW BAYSIDE ALBUM! Anthony Raneri frontman of Bayside and Shane's good buddy joins the program to talk about the decision to drop a surprise album (on Oct 6!), his favorite and least favorite Bayside albums, baseball, living in Nashville, and a lot more! Need glasses? Contacts? Check out Eyeconic.com/LSS and use promo code LSS to save 10%! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 193 - With multiple Platinum and Gold albums in the UK and Australia, and millions of records sold worldwide, The Wombats have become a household name in the Indie-pop world. Matthew Murphy joins the show and discusses moving to LA from Liverpool England, the "Dark Art" of songwriting, recent fatherhood, and his new solo project - Love Fame Tragedy. Do you wear glasses or contacts ? Check out Eyeconic.com/LSS ! They have the best brands/prices/website/service and use promo code LSS to save 10% off your entire order today!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 192 - Jake Luhrs, frontman of Grammy nominated metal heavyweights August Burns Red joins the show! While on tour with Silverstein supporting, Jake and Shane discuss the anniversary tour of their seminal album "Constellations", his faith and writing a book about it, playing bass on stage for the first time, and a lot more! Jake also ranks his favorite (and least favorite) ABR albums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 191 - You requested it and FINALLY here it is! Casey Crescenzo - the mega talented mastermind behind The Dear Hunter and former frontman of cinematic post-hardcore legends The Receiving End of Sirens joins the show! The discussion ranges from Casey's super musical upbringing, the demise of TREOS, his only ever music lesson, and Shane's confusion with the "other" band - Deer Hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 190 - Dying in Designer (Real name: Bobby O'Brien) joins the show fresh off his debut album! One of the hottest names in the "Emo Rap" genre, Bobby and Shane discuss his signing to punk label Hopeless Records, the importance of albums over singles, hitting rock bottom, and the meaning behind the title of his album "Nobody's Happy". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 189 - The talented and prolific Ace Enders joins the show! A long awaited guest, Shane and Ace talk about the upcoming The Early November album (out Sept 27th), how he was kicked out of one of his early bands, and the ill fated Early November Triple Album - which led to their break up in 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices