Chapter 182 - "Dealing Hope" ...as read by Mic Cox formerly of Zao

A year or so after I first asked Mic to come on the podcast, we were finally able to work out a time to chat. Mic talks about growing up a pastor's kid in rural West Virginia, the origins of Zao and their evolution in sound, and his brand new podcast, Bearded Hope. 

The Bearded Hope - https://beardedhope.weebly.com/

To Live As Sons - https://toliveassons.bandcamp.com/

You can still snag a copy of All Else Failed - https://www.steadfastrecords.net/store


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Chapter 182 Music:

Zao - "Exchange"

Zao - "Flight"

Zao - "Security"

Zao - "In Loving Kindness"

Zao - "Repressed"

To Live As Sons - "Get The Horizon"

Zao - "All Else Failed"



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Chapter 181: "Ridiculously Fortunate" ...as read by Eric Shirey of Pluto Records

Eric and I chatted over two days to deep dive his musical history. Eric was in an industrial band that almost signed with REX Records before launching Pluto Records with Brian Cobbel. Eric goes through the early history of Pluto Records, including how the label signed Luti-Kriss (Norma Jean) and As I Lay Dying. 

Pluto Records Bandcamp - https://plutorecords.bandcamp.com/

Movie Geek Feed - http://moviegeekfeed.com

Revenge of the 5th - http://revengeofthe5th.com/



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Chapter 181 Music:

Lovelorn - "Convalesee"

Kill Ratio - "Twisted"

Luti-Kriss - "Eeyore"

Luti-Kriss - "Body of God"

Evelynn - "Truth Beloved"

As I Lay Dying - "Torn Within"

As I Lay Dying - "Blood Turned To Tears"

My Spacecoaster - "Flowers"

Lovelorn - "Feather"


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Chapter 180: "In The Back of a U-Haul" ...as read by Kenny, Kris, and Tom from One 21

Kris invited me to Philadelphia Recording Service to chat with him, Kenny, and Tom about One 21. The guys recounted their early days with tons of tour horror stories. They also talked about what is driving their reunion. 

Philadelphia Recording Service: https://philarecordingservice.com/

One 21 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialone21


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Chapter 180 Music:

One 21 - "Struck Down"

One 21 - "There Shall Come A Day"


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Chapter 179: "I'm Going To Blame Jeremy Enigk" ...as read by Daniel Fairbanks of Soulfood 76

Soulfood 76's seminal record Original Soundtrack is about to be re-released on vinyl for the first time ever from Old Bear Records. Daniel talked about the band's history, their sound, and Seattle's influence on Original Soundtrack. Daniel also discusses working for Tooth and Nail and Metro One Records, as well as an unreleased project featuring Frank Lenz and the late Richard Swift. 

Thanks to Chris at Old Bear for connecting Daniel and I.

Pre-Order Original Soundtrack at https://lightintheattic.net/releases/5991-original-soundtrack



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Chapter 179 Music:

Soulfood 76 - "Vortex"

Soulfood 76 - "Day Trip"

Soulfood 76 - "Huggy Bear"
 

Ninety Pound Wuss - "Nostalgia"

Soulfood 76 - "Gloria's Gone"

Soulfood 76 - "Zebra"


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Chapter 178: "We Just Played Every Small Town" ...as read by Dylan Johnstone of Means and Continuance 

Dylan Johnstone was kind enough to call me and chat about his musical history and the differences between the scenes in Canada and America. 

Means just released some new merchandise that you can buy here.

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Chapter 178 Music:

Means - "Looking For Life"

Means - "Awareness"

Means - "Burned Into Me"

Continuance - "Distaste For Truth"

Means - "On The Broken"


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Chapter 177: "I'm Such a Music Nerd" ...as read by Jake Brown of Computer Club Records

Computer Club Records celebrates 20 Years this year! Jake was kind enough to talk about starting the label and where it's headed, writing Regulate the Chemicals with TwoThirtyEight, and what happens when management goes wrong. 


Computer Club on Bandcamp: https://computerclubrecords.bandcamp.com/

Jake's Urban Achiever Episode: https://www.urbanachievershow.com/episodes/jake-brown


 
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Chapter 177 Music:

Decahedron - "We Are The Virus"

Moments In Grace - "Curtain Call"

TwoThirtyEight - This Town Will Eat You"

TwoThiryEight - "Songs Will Write The Words"

Moments In Grace - "The Silencing Truth"

ISYA - "I Send You Away"

The Eastern Wave - "Mind Like A Museum"

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Chapter 176: "We Experienced A Lot Of Stuff Over Those Years" ...as read by Eric Balmer of Fielding

This week, Eric Balmer. Eric talks about the importance of his childhood neighbor, Ryan Dennee, his relationship with Scott Silletta, why he quit music, and the struggle of releasing music in 2019. Eric's band Fielding released a killer record called Rags of Light earlier this year, which I recommend giving a spin. 

Fielding: http://fieldingmusic.com/

Rags of Light: https://open.spotify.com/album/3PA2Tgu8V4ynMUSTyh8PHQ


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Chapter 176 Music:

Fielding - "Sungod"

Outnumbered - "Truth"

Plankeye  - "Say Now That You're Sorry"

Plankeye - "One Or the Other"

Plankeye - "Let Me Be Near You"

Fielding - "Lazarus"

Fielding - "Jawbone"


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Chapter 175: "We're All Enjoying It Together" ...as read by Jeff Fortson of Squad Five-O

Squad Five-O was always one of my favorite live bands, so it was great getting to catch up with Jeff about Squad's history and controversy. We dive into the Bombs Over Broadway record and why the band has started doing weekend shows again. 

Squad Five-O on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/squadfiveo_official/



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Chapter 175 Music:

Squad Five-O - "Always Talkin', Never On The Run"

Squad Five-O - "Our State Flag Sucks"

Squad Five-O - "Fight the System"

Squad Five-O - "Apocalypse Now"

Squad Five-O - "We Rule the Night (demo)"

Squad Five-O - "No Tomorrow"

Squad Five-O - "2 Grand and A Lot Of Hassle"

Squad Five-O - "Bye American"

Squad Five-O - "I Don't Want To Change the World, I Just Want To Change Your Mind"

Squad Five-O - "Everything"



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Chapter 174: "It Was Difficult For Me To Write This Record" ...as read by Laura McElroy of Comrades

Laura was kind enough to chat with me about relocating the band, being on the road constantly, the band's history, and bearing her soul on Comrades new record, For We Are Not Yet, We Are Only Becoming.

Photo by Imani Givertz

Comerades: https://wearecomrades.com/

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Comrades - "Rest"

Comrades - "Weight"

Endeavor the Seas - "The Resolute"

Comrades - "Endless"

Comrades - "Farewell"

Comrades - "Fault Lines"

Comrades - "Half-Light"

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Chapter 173: "Just Here To Play Hardcore and Have Some Fun" ...as read by John Marino of Circle Back

Circle Back will release their new ep, Terminus, this Friday, August 30th! I invited John on to talk about his history in the scene and Circle Back. Along the way I discovered John was once the frontman of Outcry (Clenched Fist Records).

You can pre-order Terminus at https://crossmyheartrecords.bigcartel.com/product/circle-back-terminus

Check out Circle Back's back catalog: https://circlebackhc.bandcamp.com/

Circle Back on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/circlebackhc/

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Circle Back - "Terminus"

Outcry - "Beyond Belief"

Circle Back - "Covalent"

Circle Back - "The Next Step"

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