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Episode 93: beneathwaves and Living With Giants Double Interview
Living With Giants is an instrumental post-rock band from Sacramento, California. Starting as a solo project in 2009 by Ryan Mannie, the project gained more members, releasing their debut album in 2011. From 2014-2021 the band took some time off, finally returning as the duo of Carver Simmons and Ryan. The band has since continued releasing new music comprised of the crescendoing drums, droning bass, airy guitars and immersive atmosphere which they have become recognized for. In 2024 Living With Giants introduced Andrew Curteman as their percussionist, adding new sonic characters to their vocabulary. With a sound being described as both "waves of crashing distorted guitars" and "beautiful" listeners are offered a varied take on soundcrafting.
Formed by Ainsley Budd (Manchester) and Andrew Helliwell (Durham) in late 2022, they released their debut album "We Were Always Here" in November 2023.
Meeting at University in Manchester in 2013 the pair shared love for similar bands and genres.
Inspired by the likes of Radiohead, Biffy Clyro and Arcane Roots and post rock bands such as This Will Destroy You, Sigur Rós, Mogwai and Godspeed You! Black Emperor, their twisting style of post and alternative rock saw them sign with Stray Horse Records in the summer of 2023.
Partnering up with friends, Living With Giants, from the US in 2024/2025 to release a Split vinyl EP, having both bands release 2 singles each exclusive to the EP Selling out the first limited 10" vinyl run, they started a 2nd limited 12" run
The two bands teamed up to release a split EP which came out 7th of February.
I got to sit down with Ainsley, Andy, Carver and Ryan to talk about the recording of the EP, how the idea came about and more!
With great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed.
Avalible on all streaming platforms.
Check out both bands here:
https://www.instagram.com/beneathwavesband/
https://www.instagram.com/livingwithgiants/
Tracks played: 'On The Fall And Rise of The Light ' & 'UM7', ©️ all rights reserved benenathwaves & Living With Giants
Edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
Like, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘
The Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/
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Living With Giants is an instrumental post-rock band from Sacramento, California. Starting as a solo project in 2009 by Ryan Mannie, the project gained more members, releasing their debut album in 2011. From 2014-2021 the band took some time off, finally returning as the duo of Carver Simmons and Ryan. The band has since continued releasing new music comprised of the crescendoing drums, droning bass, airy guitars and immersive atmosphere which they have become recognized for. In 2024 Living With Giants introduced Andrew Curteman as their percussionist, adding new sonic characters to their vocabulary. With a sound being described as both "waves of crashing distorted guitars" and "beautiful" listeners are offered a varied take on soundcrafting.
Formed by Ainsley Budd (Manchester) and Andrew Helliwell (Durham) in late 2022, they released their debut album "We Were Always Here" in November 2023.
Meeting at University in Manchester in 2013 the pair shared love for similar bands and genres.
Inspired by the likes of Radiohead, Biffy Clyro and Arcane Roots and post rock bands such as This Will Destroy You, Sigur Rós, Mogwai and Godspeed You! Black Emperor, their twisting style of post and alternative rock saw them sign with Stray Horse Records in the summer of 2023.
Partnering up with friends, Living With Giants, from the US in 2024/2025 to release a Split vinyl EP, having both bands release 2 singles each exclusive to the EP Selling out the first limited 10" vinyl run, they started a 2nd limited 12" run
The two bands teamed up to release a split EP which came out 7th of February.
I got to sit down with Ainsley, Andy, Carver and Ryan to talk about the recording of the EP, how the idea came about and more!
With great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed.
Avalible on all streaming platforms.
Check out both bands here:
https://www.instagram.com/beneathwavesband/
https://www.instagram.com/livingwithgiants/
Tracks played: 'On The Fall And Rise of The Light ' & 'UM7', ©️ all rights reserved benenathwaves & Living With Giants
Edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
Like, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘
The Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/