As The Story Grows

Chapter 236 - "If I Didn't Have Material Ready, I'd Be Way More Under Stress" ...as read by Julian Rosen of Common Sage

This 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/



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Chapter 236 Music:

Common Sage - "Wraparound Background"

Common Sage - "Oh, December"

Common Sage - "Saw Daddy"

Common Sage - "Wet Grass"


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Chapter 235 - "I Can Learn How To Play Bass" ...as read by Rob Horner

This 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-12

Rob'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/



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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"


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Chapter 234 - "You Can Always Come Back" ...as read by Séamus Scanlan

This 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/tacony

And for some older Séamus tunes check out https://seamusscanlan.bandcamp.com/ 

And Níos Moille is available at https://niosmoille.bandcamp.com/music


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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"


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Chapter 233 - "I Wanted To Make An Album By Myself, For Myself" ...as read by Nate Parrish

This 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



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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"


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Chapter 232 - "There's A Great Redemptive Story In All That" ...as read by Arthur Green of Living Sacrifice

Kicking 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



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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"


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2020 Retrospective

This 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! 


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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"


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Chapter 231 - "As Much Said As It Is Felt" ...as read by Patrick and Avery from Whitehall

This week I’m excited to introduce Patrick and Avery from the band Whitehall. Whitehall is another new act from Common Ground Collective. The band just dropped "Good Guy" the first single from their upcoming debut full-length "Swordfish Catcher." The guys talk about their influences, playing house shows, and the themes and sound of their upcoming release.

Some older Whitehall jams - https://whitehall.bandcamp.com/

https://www.whitehalltheband.com/



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Chapter 231 Music:

Whitehall - "Good Guy"

Whitehall - "Come August"



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Chapter 230 - "Start A Band With Songs That Everybody Already Knows" ...as read by Jamie Hilsden of Man Alive

This week welcome Jamie Hilsden from Man Alive to the podcast. Jamie is also the brains behind the new Christmas punk group, The Myrrhderers. Jamie talks about growing up Canadian in Israel, the early days of Man Alive and being an overseas band trying to make it in the States. Then we discuss how the community of live music inspired Jamie to start a Christmas band. 

Go Listen to The Myrrhderers - https://themyrrhderers.bandcamp.com/music



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Chapter 230 Music:

The Myrrhderers - "Deck The Halls"

Man Alive - "Open Surgery"

The Myrrhderers - "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"

The Myrrhderers - "Carol of the Bells"


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Chapter 229 - "The Life and Death of A Plea For Purging" ...as read by Andy Atkins from A Plea For Purging

This week I’m joined by former A Plea For Purging frontman, Andy Atkins. Andy breaks down the band’s swan song release, The Life and Death of A Plea For Purging. The Life and Death turns 10 in 2021 and it was fun getting to go through my favorite Plea record with Andy. We chat about the lead up to the record, the writing and recording process, fan reaction, and go track by track to chat about the lyrics. We also talk about the band’s reunion at Facedown Fest in 2017.


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Chapter 229 Music:

A Plea For Purging - "The Life"

A Plea For Purging - "Music City"

A Plea For Purging - "Heart Of A Child"

A Plea For Purging - "Miss Fortune"

A Plea For Purging - "My Song"

A Plea For Purging - "Skin and Bones"

A Plea For Purging - "Room For The Dead"

A Plea For Purging - "A Fight For Peace"

A Plea For Purging - "Words Misread"

A Plea For Purging - "Hands and Feet"

A Plea For Purging - "Living The Dream"

A Plea For Purging - "The Death"

A Plea For Purging - "The Setting Sun"



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Chapter 228 - "I Let It Flow A Bit More" ...as read by Kiliyan Maguire from Charming Liars

This week, I’m excited to introduce Kiliyan Maguire from Charming Liars to you guys. Charming Liars is a pop rock band from LA. Kiliyan chats about the impact hair metal had on him, translating the band’s sound in a live setting, and breaking free of the album cycle to keep fans engaged.

https://www.charmingliars.com/

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Chapter 228 Music:

Charming Liars - "Losers"

Charming Liars - "Disco Elvis"

Charming Liars - "Falling"


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