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Chapter 256 - "It's Gotta Feel Right For Us First" ...as read by Francesco Artusato of Light the Torch

This week Light the Torch guitarist Francesco Artusato joins the podcast. Fran chats about moving to and adjusting to life in America, how joining All Shall Perish was a dream come true, the transitions from The Devil You Know to Light the Torch and how Covid delayed the band’s new record, You Will Be the Death of Me. You Will Be the Death of Me will be released this Friday, June 25th on Nuclear Blast Records.

You can pick up You Will Be the Death of Me at  https://store-benchmark.com/collections/light-the-torch 

And at https://shop.nuclearblast.com/en/products/sound/vinyl/lp/light-the-torch-you-will-be-the-death-of-me-blue-in-pink-wsplat-.html


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Chapter 256 Music:

Light the Torch - "Wilting In the Light"

All Shall Perish - "A Pure Evil"

All Shall Perish - "In This Life Of Pain"

The Devil You Know - "Seven Years Alone"

Light the Torch - "Let Me Fall Apart"

Light the Torch - "More Than Dreaming"


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Chapter 255 - "I'm Going To Make A Lot of Weird Sounds" ...as read by Peter Duff

This week recording engineer Peter Duff joins the podcast. Peter has stepped out and released his first single as a solo artist called The To Do List. Peter also plays guitar in pop punk band Hard to Hit. Peter talks about his sheltered upbringing, his desire to learn every instrument possible, and his career as an audio engineer. Then he talks about how Covid enabled him to release his first single as a solo artist and depression among musicians and creatives.

https://www.peterduffmixing.com/

Check out Peter's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/PeterDuffMusic

Minimalism https://www.netflix.com/title/80114460



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Chapter 255 Music:

Peter Duff - "The To Do List"

Hard To Hit - "Lunchbox Special"


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Chapter 254 - "We Wanted To Create an Identity" ...as read by Josh Barbee and Josh Peavey from Revisionist

This week Josh Barbee and Josh Peavey from hardcore outfit Revisionist join the podcast. The band recently released their new ep, The Emptiness Of Gravity. The Josh’s talk about the collaborative nature that makes Revisionist an ego free band, how working with Aaron Gillespie shaped the songs on the new ep, and wanting to bring community back into hardcore.

The Emptiness of Gravity - https://open.spotify.com/album/0FEUdoIqarcQYcGRUq3ezt?si=6Y44fPSpRPCics7PV6M8fQ&dl_branch=1

You can find past Revisionist releases at https://revisionistofficial.bandcamp.com/


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Chapter 254 Music:

Revisionist - "Half Moon"

The Gentleman Homicide - "The Goodbye and The Morning After"

Revisionist - "Deathbed Kings"

Revisionist - "Panic Burn"

Revisionist - "Night Chills"


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Chapter 253 - "We All Have A Really Personal Song" ...as read by Felicity

This week Drew, Cory, Tyler, Mike, and Damien from Felicity join the podcast. Felicity has been releasing singles and music videos leading up to the release of their Adventure Cat Records debut full-length. The guys talk about their various musical influences, how a Craigslist ad helped form the band, the origins of the name, and the writing that went into their upcoming record.

https://www.wearefelicity.com/


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Chapter 253 Music:

Felicity - "Hit And Run"

Felicity - "Pendulum"

Felicity - "You Got This"


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Chapter 252 - "I Hope This Is The Last Angsty Thing I Put Out" ...as read by Jordon Ronan of belated

This week Jordon Ronan aka, belated joins the podcast. belated is a new pop act with Common Ground Collective. Jordon talks about the influence of christian pop punk on his early years, not wanting to be a guitar guy, and hoping to leave angst behind him.

Connect with belated - https://linktr.ee/belatedmusic


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Chapter 252 Music:

belated - "Bad Thoughts"

belated - "Better Things"


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Chapter 251 - "Its Going To Be Really Hard" ...as read by Trae Roberts of Mouth For War

This week we welcome Trae Roberts from Mouth for War to the podcast. Mouth for War just released their debut record, Life Cast in Glass, on 1126 Records. Trae talks about his first attempt at being a hardcore frontman, Bruise and the move to Colorado that broke that band up, and the tragedy that is at the heart of Life Cast In Glass.

Life Cast In Glass - https://mouthforwarco.bandcamp.com/album/life-cast-in-glass

Snag the Record on CD and Cassette at https://1126records.com/collections/mouth-for-war?fbclid=IwAR3cZqm0v1I6YFeJsjlBVV0-eFhvtvTZvYn2VAlnBO3tQ2uWBs_6-0BcF9s


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Chapter 251 Music:

Mouth for War - "Shape In The Dark"

Bruise - "Sands Of Time"

Mouth for War - "Nails In My Coffin"

Mouth for War - "Manifesting You"


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Chapter 250 - "I Wasn't Going To Stop" ...as read by Diamante

This 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/


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Chapter 250 Music:

Diamante - "Ghost Myself"

Diamante - "Dirty Blonde"

Diamante - "Coming In Hot"

Diamante - "Iris (featuring Breaking Benjamin)"

Diamante - "Obvious"


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Chapter 249 - "Every Time We Do This It's A Miracle" ...as read by Leanor Ortega Till from Five Iron Frenzy

This 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/



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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"


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Chapter 248 - "It Couldn't Happen For Me" ...as read by Taylin Wills of least

This 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-defeat

Cassettes are available at https://www.friendclubrecords.com/products/700246-least-folding-my-hands-accepting-defeat-cassette-shirts


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Chapter 248 Music:

least - "Window Dressing"

least - "Evelyn Anxiety"

least - "Tidal Wave Surgery"

Vital Signs - "Cynical"

least - "I'm Your Therapist Now"


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Chapter 247 - "I'm Not Going to Stop Writing Songs" ...as read by Devon Kay from Devon Kay and Solutions

This 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



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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"


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