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

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

Chapter 288 - "Why Limit Yourself" ...as read by Brian Ishiba from Joy WeatherThis week we welcome Brian Ishiba from indie rock band Joy Weather to the show! Joy Weather will release their new single, A Little While, this Friday, February 4th. Brian talks about going to college in Japan and the impact that it had on his life, his preference for writing and recording over touring, and creativity without limits.Find music and stay connect with Joy Weather at https://www.joyweather.com/----------Chapter 288 Music:Joy Weather - "For The Weekend"Joy Weather - "A Little While"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 287 - "Calling All Captains Sings In All Caps" ...as read by Luc Gauthier from Calling All CaptainsThis week we welcome Calling All Captains frontman Luc Gauthier to the podcast. Calling All Captains released Slowly Getting Better late in 2021 on Equal Vision Records. Luc talks about the music scene in Canada, his life as a Metis dancer, connecting with Equal Vision, and Slowly Getting Better.Listen to Slowly Getting Better at https://callingallcaptains.bandcamp.com/album/slowly-getting-betterOr snag it on vinyl at https://equal-vision-records.myshopify.com/collections/calling-all-captains/products/calcslgbcr-lp----------Chapter 287 Music:Calling All Captains - "Collapse"Calling All Captains - "Loving Cup"Calling All Captains - "Broken Glass"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 286 - "Learn To Love Yourself" ...as read by Harald Barret from Imminence This week we welcome Imminence guitarist and founding member Harald Barret to the podcast. Imminence released Hiding in Heaven, one of my favorite albums of 2021, back in November on Arising Empire Records. Harald talks about the absence of a supportive metal scene in Sweden, incorporating strings into Imminence’s sound, how the band worked through the pandemic, and finding purpose on Heaven in Hiding. You can snag Hiding In Heaven digitally at https://arisingempire.bandcamp.com/album/heaven-in-hiding----------Chapter 286 Music:Imminence - "Ghost"Imminence - "Temptation"Imminence - "Chasing Shadows"Imminence - "Heaven In Hiding"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 285 - "I Got It Out Of My Brain" ...as read by Will Putney from Fit For An Autopsy This week I’m stoked to welcome Will Putney from Fit For An Autopsy to the podcast! Fit will release Oh What The Future Holds, their sixth full-length lp, this Friday January 14th on Nuclear Blast Records. Will talks about the hardcore scene in New Jersey, Fit’s formation and transformation over the years, his work as a producer and label owner with Graphic Nature, and his side project, End. We managed to talk about a wide array of topics over a short period of time and I’m grateful Will was willing to talk while he was quarantined with Covid. Pre-order Oh What The Future Holds at https://fitforanautopsy.co/----------Chapter 285 Music:Fit For An Autopsy - "Far From Heaven"Fit For An Autopsy - "The Juggernaut"Fit For An Autopsy - "Murder In The First"Fit For An Autopsy - "Your Pain Is Mine"End - "Pariah"Fit For An Autopsy - "In Shadows"Fit For An Autopsy - "Two Towers"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG

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

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

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

Chapter 281 - "The Pinnacle Of What We Wanted To Make" ...as read by Laundry This week we welcome Eugene, Oregon indie rock band Laundry to the podcast! Laundry dropped their latest record, Movie Star, back in September. Laundry discusses their origins, their musical evolution and where they see the future of their sound headed, and the themes on Movie Star. You can find Laundry's entire discography at https://laundrytheband.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 281 Music:Laundry - "Biggest Fan"Laundry - "Always Something"Laundry - "Movie Star"Laundry - "Commercials"Laundry - "Here's To You"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 280 - "If The Songs Not Ready, It's Not Ready" ...as read by Izzy the GentThis week we welcome DJ and musician Izzy the Gent, most recently from Everything But the Everything, to the podcast. Izzy chats about his musical background, band burnout that led to him getting into DJing, how house music influenced the way he releases music, and how being a promoter helped him establish musical relationships.Go Check out Everything But the Everything at https://everythingbuttheeverything.bandcamp.com/Or at https://everythingbuttheeverything.com/----------Chapter 280 Music:Everything But The Everything - "Denials (featuring Tobias Hawkins)"Everything But The Everything - "Chalk and Blood"Everything But The Everything - "In Love... Again (featuring Golden Plates)"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber  

Chapter 279 - "I'm Happier Now In My Music Relationships" ...as read by John Rejba from Wet Tropics This week Wet Tropics frontman John Rejba joins the podcast. You might also know John from a little band called Boys Life, as well as The Farewell Bend. John talks about witnessing the effects of Covid in his neighborhood, having to reconstruct artwork for reissues, Boys Life’s dialer, and all things Wet Tropics. John was also kind enough to indulge me in a conversation about emo! Thanks John! Wet Tropics debut record Everybody Get In, is getting the vinyl treatment from Friends Club and you can pre-order that record now. Cassettes are sold out but you can snag a digital copy on Bandcamp right now! Pre-order Everybody Get In On Vinyl - https://www.friendclubrecords.com/products/676696-wet-tropics-everybody-get-inOr snag it digitally on Bandcamp https://wettropics.bandcamp.com/album/everybody-get-in-2----------Chapter 279 Music:Wet Tropics - "Cool California"Boys Life - "A Quarter's Worth"The Farewell Bend - "So

Chapter 278 - "There's Always A Message of Hope" ...as read by ResolveThis week we welcome Anthony, Robin, and Nathan from Resolve to the podcast. Resolve will release their new record, Between Me and the Machine, this Friday, November 26th, on Arising Empire Records. The guys talk about how the French metal scene has changed, Resolve’s formation and trajectory, some of the lyrical themes on Between Me and the Machine, and music videos.https://www.facebook.com/resolveofficialYou can check out Resolve's back catalog at https://resolveofficial.bandcamp.com/Between the Me and Machine is available at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/resolve/----------Chapter 278 Music:Resolve - "Beautiful Hell"Resolve - "D.G.G.R.S"Resolve - "Pendulum"Resolve - "Seasick Sailor"Resolve - "Surrender"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber  

Chapter 277 - "What If There Was A Scene Version of DJ Khaled" ...as read by Doug Heiser of Coe HillThis week Doug Heiser, the musical brains behind Coe Hill joins the podcast. Coe Hill released Volume 1: Maybe Next Year back in September. Doug gives us a deep dive on the conversations and process that led to Coe Hill and the collaborative nature of the project, as well as working with the Hidden Bands app for a fresh way to release new music.https://www.facebook.com/CoeHillMusic/Check out Hidden Bands  https://hiddenbands.com/riffmas/2 ----------Chapter 277 Music:Coe Hill - "Warning"Coe Hill - "Edge of Collapse"Coe Hill - "Ghosts"Coe Hill - "Clean"Coe Hill - "Deadweight"---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 276 - "I'm Very Blunt About My Opinions" ...as read by Gary Spears of EmptyThis week we welcome Gary Spears, frontman for Solid State Records band Empty to the podcast. Empty dropped their sophomore full-length, Made of Fire, back in October. Gary talks about the band’s aspirations that led them to Solid State Records, the frustrations that come with being a non-Christian band on Solid State and the themes and musical shifts that define Made of Fire.You can snag Made of Fire (and Hope and the Loss of It) on cd at https://solidstate.merchnow.com/collections/emptyOr Stream Made of Fire at https://open.spotify.com/album/0gcDMBnjWOuzKumBCpzTiF?si=d966JUAJQJO2h3pOQkCh6g----------Chapter 276 Music:Empty - "Temporary High"Empty - "From A Chemist's Point Of View"Empty - "Still Standing"Empty - "Letting Go"Empty - "Close My Eyes"Empty - "Put Myself Through Hell"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube

Chapter 275 - "I'll Never Be Done With Music" ...as read by Landon Tewers from The Plot In YouThis week The Plot In You frontman Landon Tewers joins the podcast. Plot’s latest record, Swan Song, dropped back in September on Fearless Records. Landon and I chat about the weird rise of christian metalcore, record label drama, and how Covid gave him the time to be happy with his creative output on Swan Song.Give Swan Song a spin at https://theplotinyou.bandcamp.com/Or snag it on vinyl at https://theplotinyou.com/products/the-plot-in-you-swan-song-tangerine-lp/----------Chapter 275 Music:The Plot In You - "Letters To A Dead Friend"Before Their Eyes - "Hell Or High-water"The Plot In You - "The Father's Seed"The Plot In You - "Face Me"The Plot In You - "Too Far Gone"The Plot In You - "Freed"---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 274 - "I Went Through A Lot of Changes" ...as read by Chris LoPorto from Can't SwimThis week we welcome Can’t Swim frontman Chris LoPorto to the show! Can’t Swim just dropped their third full-length record, Change of Plans, this past Friday on Pure Noise Records. Chris talks about how Pure Noise was the catalyst for the band’s career, releasing music and being creative during Covid lockdowns, and the themes and trajectory that shaped Change of Plans.You can download Change of Plans at https://cantswim.bandcamp.com/Or snag it on vinyl at https://purenoise.merchnow.com/collections/cant-swim----------Chapter 274 Music:Can't Swim - "Deliver Us More Evil"Can't Swim - "Your Clothes"Can't Swim - "Foreign Language"Can't Swim - "To Heal At All, You Have To Feel it All"Can't Swim - "Everyone That I Know, I Hate"---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_JUpT6DoIhh

Chapter 273 - "We Now Have This Whole Other Later To Explore" ...as read by Oli Duncanson and Mikey Page from TheCityIsOurs This week we welcome Oli Duncanson and Mikey Page from TheCityIsOurs to the podcast! City’s new record, Coma, comes out this Friday, October 22nd, on Arising Empire Records. The guys chat about the music scene in the UK, Oli’s transition from band photographer to frontman, and the lyrical themes on Coma.Pre-order/pre-save Coma at https://thecityisours.lnk.to/coma----------Chapter 273 Music:TheCityIsOurs - "Coma"TheCityIsOurs - "Violent"TheCityIsOurs - "Death of Me"TheCityIsOurs - "So Sad"---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 272 - "I Was Sick of the Music Industry" ...as read by Joe Cotela of DedThis week we welcome Ded frontman Joe Cotela to the podcast. Ded will release their sophomore full-length School of Thought this Friday, October 15th, via Suretone Records. Joe talks about transitioning from athletics to music, letting the rockstar dream go that led to Ded, working with the Madden brothers and Fred Durst, and the reasons behind taking a minimal approach to promotion in 2020. Ded - https://www.dedband.com/----------Chapter 272 Music:Ded - "Kill Beautiful Things"Ded - "Anti-Everything"---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 271 - "A Lot Of Weird Things Happened Last Year" ...as read by Cody Quistad of Wage WarThis week Wage War guitarist and clean vocalist Cody Quistad joins the podcast. Wage War just released Manic on Fearless Records. Cody talks about the evolution and origin of the band’s name, wanting to write about the last year and a half without writing a Covid record, and pushing the band’s sound musically.You can grab Manic on vinyl and cd at https://manic.wagewarband.com/Or digitally at https://wagewar.bandcamp.com/album/manic----------Chapter 271 Music:Wage War - "Teeth"Wage War - "Twenty One"Wage War - "Circle the Drain"Wage War - "If Tomorrow Never Comes"---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