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Chapter 212 - "How To Do PR For Musicians" ...as read by Bob Bradley of Scars of Tomorrow and Fake FiguresThis week we welcome Scars of Tomorrow and Fake Figures bassists Bob Bradley to the podcast. Bob chats about Scars of Tomorrow and getting to work with a ton of amazing producers over their career, being a part of Victory Records, and going from band guy to working in public relations. Earlier this year Bob released a book on PR for musicians which is available on Amazon. Fake Figures - https://fakefigures.bandcamp.com/musicPublic Relations For Musicians: Your DIY Guide To Getting Featured By The Media - https://www.amazon.com/Public-Relations-Musicians-Getting-Featured/dp/B087SJWCZW/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=public+relations+for+musicians&dchild=1&keywords=public+relations+for+musicians&pd_rd_i=B087SJWCZW&pd_rd_r=7536b246-e6d1-47f5-972f-065026043370&pd_rd_w=TkiWf&pd_rd_wg=Buq0r&pf_rd_p=1da5beeb-8f71-435c-b5c5-3279a6171294&pf_rd_r=TPH1VSB991FA2JFQP0ZM&psc=1

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

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

Chapter 209 - "We Just Loved What We Were Doing" ...as read by Rich Tremblay of Sick of ChangeSick of Change signed with Bettie Rocket so quickly after they formed that they hadn't finished writing their debut record, In Our Time of Need. Rich and I chat about the band's whirlwind career, the Bettie Rocket and punk scene, and what Rich is up to these days. ----------Chapter 209 Music:Sick of Change - "Thoughts That Defile"Sick of Change - "Torn In Two"Sick of Change - "Scarlet"Sick of Change - "The Reason I Live"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 208 - "Introducing Down Again" ...as read by Lenny, Lucas, and Alex of Down Again. This week I'm please to have the members of Down Again on the podcast. Down Again is a brand new post hardcore outfit that just released their debut album, "The Devil Is A Gentleman." We talk about the members musical evolution, writing an album while in different parts of the country, the lyrical themes on The Devil Is A Gentleman, and releasing an album independently during a global pandemic. Down Again - https://www.downagainband.com/Stream The Devil Is A Gentleman - https://open.spotify.com/album/0OFcPqhhVSbLImlK7703nr?si=jYV6az0CRcOJqoT905P-fA ----------Chapter 208 Music:Down Again - "Actions & Their Consequences"Down Again - "Unaware/Gunfight"Down Again - "Drowning"Down Again - "Lighthouse At The Sea"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?vi

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

Chapter 206 - "I'm Glad People Can Still Get Into It" ...as read by Jesse Smith of Serpent Servant SlaveI'm so stoked that I got to chat with former Zao drummer Jesse Smith. Jesse talks about his new micro greens business, the early days of Zao, and Jesse's post Zao projects, including Gods, The Holy Ghost, and his brand new project, Serpent Servant Slave. Give Serpent Servant Slave a follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpentservantslave/----------Chapter 206 Music:Zao - "Lies Of Serpents, A River Of Tear"Zao - "Flight"Zao - "Resistance"Zao - "For A Fair Desire"Zao - "The End Of His World"Gods - "If The Bet Is Love, I Fold"Jesse Smith and the Holy Ghost - "Killing Me Someone"Serpent Servant Slave - "The Same"Serpent Servant Slave - "Beat Of My Drum"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 205 - "Zao Was An Unforgettable Time In My Life" ...as read by Shawn Jonas of Zao and Symphony In PerilI'm super stoked that Shawn and I were finally able to connect and chat for the podcast. Shawn talks about his athleticism that led him to be able to hold out his screams, the early days of Zao, why Symphony In Peril went with Facedown instead of Solid State, and wanting to recording again. You can still snag a copy of All Else Failed on vinyl at https://www.steadfastrecords.net/product-page/zao-all-else-failed-vinyl----------Chapter 205 Music:Zao - "Exchange" Zao - "Times Of Seperation"Zao - "All Else Failed"Symphony In Peril - "Shadows Over A Bleeding Heart"Symphony In Peril - "Stiletto"Symphony In Peril - "Inherent Scars"Zao - "Song 1"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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: asthestorygrows@gmail.com 

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: asthestorygrows@gmail.com  

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 - "Remo

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: asthestorygrows@gmail.com  

Chapter 195 - "Here's What Death Therapy Can Do Uniquely" ...as read by Jason Wisdom of Death TherapyJason joins the show for a fourth time to give an update on Death Therapy. Jason talks about the differences between Voices and The Storm Before The Calm, plus the two eps and book  he's currently working on. Support Jason's new endeavors - https://deaththerapy.bigcartel.com/ Jason's First Time on ATSG - https://www.asthestorygrows.com/episodes/e4b19f71Second - https://www.asthestorygrows.com/episodes/63e04c81Third - https://www.asthestorygrows.com/episodes/00c60c70----------Chapter 195 Music:Death Therapy - "My Defiance"Death Therapy - "It's Okay"Death Therapy - "The Belmont Family Curse (part 2)"Death Therapy - "Feels Like Fiction"Death Therapy - "The Instability of Proto Man"Death Therapy - "Darkening Counsel"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.com 

Chapter 194 - "I Love Making Records" ...as read by Frank LenzDrummer/multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Frank Lenz joined me for a chat about parts of his long career and his most recent solo work. Frank talks about getting connected in the christian rock circuit, the burnout that comes with touring, working with Frank Lenz, and the motivation that lead to his current  musical trajectory. Frank just released a new record called Pyramid which is available on all digital platforms. Check out Frank's solo work on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/63ySJtfFomXdRioQxWlsAK?si=0yUG378JS8aqi8HKeifOZA ----------Chapter 194 Music: Frank Lenz - "The Man With The Curse On His Head"Fold Zandura - "Ember"Starflyer 59 - "Underneath"Starflyer 59 - "Unbelievers"Starflyer 59 - "A Good Life"Frank Lenz - "Tree Swinging Hippies"Frank Lenz - "Take The Wheel"Frank Lenz - "Holy Rollers"Frank Lenz - "A Kill He's Healed"Frank - "Plenty Sex Teen Erection"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music a

Chapter 193 - "This Is A Labor Of Love" ...as read by Liam Wilson of AzusaLiam joined me to talked about his upcoming stint playing with Devin Townsend, ego in playing music, connecting with the guys in Extol and Azusa's new record, Loop of Yesterdays.Liam Wilson - https://www.instagram.com/liam_wilson/Azusa on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AzusaBandAzusa - https://www.theazusawebsite.com/----------Chapter 193 Music:Azusa - Interstellar IslandsDevin Townsend - Spirits Will CollideDillinger Escape Plan - Sick On SundayDillinger Escape Plan - When I Lost My BetAzusa - MonumentAzusa - Memories Of An Old EmotionAzusa - Detach---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.com