As The Story Grows

Chapter 250 - "I Wasn't Going To Stop" ...as read by DiamanteThis week we welcome hard rock artist Diamante to the podcast. Diamante’s independently released sophomore full-length record, American Dream, came out this past Friday. Diamante talks about how musical theater inspired her career, choosing to go solo over being in a band, finding co-writers to help her rock and roll dreams, and moving forward after losing her label.https://www.thisisdiamante.com/----------Chapter 250 Music:Diamante - "Ghost Myself"Diamante - "Dirty Blonde"Diamante - "Coming In Hot"Diamante - "Iris (featuring Breaking Benjamin)"Diamante - "Obvious"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 249 - "Every Time We Do This It's A Miracle" ...as read by Leanor Ortega Till from Five Iron FrenzyThis week I’m excited to have Leanor Ortega Till from Five Iron Frenzy on the podcast. Five Iron released their 7th full-length record Until This Shakes Apart back in January. Leanor and I chat about the early days of Five Iron Frenzy, the band’s relationship with Mxpx, the Ska Documentary, The Fast Feeling, and the challenges of being an 8 person band. We also talk about the band’s lyrical depth, past and present.https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/----------Chapter 249 Music:Five Iron Frenzy - "So We Sing"Five Iron Frenzy - "The Old West"Five Iron Frenzy - "You Can't Handle This"Mxpx - "Heard That Sound (Five Iron Frenzy Remix)"The Fast Feeling - "Factions"Five Iron Frenzy - "So Far"Five Iron Frenzy - "In Through The Out Door"Five Iron Frenzy - "Renegades"Five Iron Frenzy - "Lonesome For Her Heroes"Five Iron Frenzy - "Huerfano"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJ

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

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

Chapter 246 - "You're Hearing It As We're Writing It" ...as read by Lys Mayo and Patrick Hills from Death TapesThis week we welcome Lys and Patrick from Sacramento screamo band Death Tapes to the podcast. Lys and Patrick chat about the influence of Green Day in their early years, the desire to play heavy music that led to getting in a room and writing the Death Tapes ep, and what the future of the band looks like. Patrick casually drops his connection to Facedown Records at the end of the episode.You can snag Preface at https://deathtapes.bandcamp.com/album/preface-2----------Chapter 246 Music:Death Tapes - "Prey"Death Tapes - Grow"Death Tapes - "Revive"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 245 - "The Dynamic Range of the Human Experience Being Done Musically" ...as read by William GoldsmithThis week I am so excited to have William Goldsmith join the podcast. Will has a new band, Assertion, and they’re releasing their debut record, Intermission, this Friday, April 9th on Spartan Records. Will chats about growing up and his love for the Beatles, the formation of Sunny Day Real Estate, Emo, and how his children have inspired his new band.You can pre-order Intermission at https://assertion.bandcamp.com/Photo by Andrew Kvenvolden----------Chapter 245 Music:Assertion - "Supervised Suffering"Sunny Day Real Estate - "In Circles"Sunny Day Real Estate - "How It Feels To Be Something On"Assertion - "The Lamb To The Slaughter Pulls A Knife"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 244 - "Do You Guys Want To Do This" ...as read by Kevin Athas and Chris Dileso from Oh the HumanityThis week we welcome Chris and Kevin from Massachusetts punk band Oh the Humanity to the podcast. Oh the Humanity will release their new self-titled LP on April 16th on Hellminded Records. Kevin and Chris chat about the musical history, including Kevin’s transition to frontman, the long road that finally led to Oh The Humanity coming together, and how Covid delayed their upcoming release. So I hope you guys enjoy getting to know Oh the Humanity.Pre-order Oh The Humanity's new record at - https://www.hellmindedrecords.com/shop And snag some digital tunes at - https://ohthehumanitymass.bandcamp.com/If you like what you hear, give the band a follow on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OHTHEHUMANITYMA----------Chapter 244 Music:Oh The Humanity - "Wit's End"In the Face - "Your Way"Oh The Humanity - "Roadsick"Oh The Humanity - "Gainesville"Oh The Humanity - "LHDM"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at Patr

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

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

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

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

Chapter 239 - "There's No Barriers" ...as read by Brittany and Cathrine from Common Ground CollectiveThis week I’m excited to welcome Brittany Hughes and Catherine Yi from Common Ground Collective to the podcast.  Britt and Cat discuss their musical backgrounds, how they ended up working at Hopeless Records and how that experience influenced the early days of Common Ground. We then discuss transitioning from a full-fledged record label to a management and artist development company. Go download some records from Common Ground - https://commongroundcollective.bandcamp.com/Common Ground Collective - http://commonground.la/----------Chapter 239 Music:Maggie Gently - "Bitter Pills"Cayley Spivey - "Not Over You Yet"Post Season - "Backroads"Glimmers - "Mixed Signals"Overgrow - "Say Nothing"Glacier Veins - "Circles"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhb

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

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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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

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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscribe

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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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 Pat