From Everyone with Peter J-T

Ashanti Daur is a music photographer & interior architect / designer. 

In episode 055, Ashanti joins the show to share how she first got into shooting shows, the journey through writing articles for publications, the challenges of photographing local concerts in small venues, how learning architecture + design has enriched her photography, and so much more - enjoy!

// Follow Ashanti on Instagram: @ashantidaur 

0:00 Fun Last Names
1:16 Hire Ashanti!
1:47 First Learning Photography
6:12 Uncomfortable Beginnings
10:03 How Much Retouching?
13:46 Wedding Photography
19:23 Concert Mishaps!
23:45 First Time Shooting a Show
28:45 Growing Up On Top 40 Music
30:18 Writing Articles for Publications
37:02 Photography in Tight Spaces
42:11 Learning Videography
46:32 Architectural Design
51:55 Interior Design Isn't Decorating!!
56:23 Forcing Me to Read
1:02:35 Dream Shoot
1:04:26 Hobbies Outside Art
1:08:35 Book Ashanti For Your Band Photos!

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Marc Prescott plays drums in Anthms. 

In e054, Marc joins the show to dive deep into the making of Anthms' new music video, "Better Things". We chat about the creation of Baggins, climbing the roof for the ending drone scenes, using a pound of feathers to fill a pillow - and having to deal with the mess afterwards. Lots to learn here in my new longest episode to date - enjoy!

// Follow Marc on Instagram: @marcpatrickprescott
// Follow Anthms: @anthmsband

0:00 Marc is here!
0:32 Anthms Show Feb 3rd!!
2:23 Go Watch 'Better Parts'
3:04 Who is Baggins?
12:36 Finding the Perfect Video House
14:24 Anthms' Brand Identity
19:09 Smoke Bombs in a Park
22:41 Rescheduling for Jury Duty
25:37 Self-Directing Music Videos
32:54 One Pound of Feathers
41:26 No Mistakes in Film
47:22 Ending on the Roof
54:00 Marc's Film Background
58:43 The Case for Film School
1:02:04 Our First Videos!
1:08:07 Marc's Musical Journey
1:13:53 Life Outside Music and Film
1:20:01 Competing Against Myself
1:32:30 Follow Marc @marcpatrickprescott

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Blind Euphoria is a brand co-owned by Joshua Roy & Ryan Obier. Their second collection of limited edition items is available now: http://www.blindeuphoriaco.com/

In episode 053, Josh and Ryan join the show to share the story of how they first met playing the F.U.N. song, the 5:30am text message that started their clothing brand, investing in themselves, the lengthy challenges that almost derailed their momentum, the dilemma of building a positive brand, and so much more. Stay tuned till the end to find out why we're hoping Josh develops carpal tunnel. Enjoy!

Follow Blind Euphoria on Instagram : @blindeuphoriaco
// Follow Chaintwist @chaintwist_
// Follow Josh @joshuaxroy
// Follow Ryan @ryan_obier

0:00 Ryan's Conspiracy Corner
1:05 Blind Euphoria is Here!
2:47 NEW COLLECTION OUT NOW!
4:05 Starting a Clothing Brand
7:04 First Met Playing F.U.N. Song
11:04 The 5:30am Text
12:04 Sharing the Workload
15:36 What "Blind Euphoria" Means
21:28 Building a Positive Brand
25:55 Restarting After 2020
32:58 Investing in Yourself
35:24 Why a Clothing Line?
41:18 The Story of the 2nd Line
47:49 A Strong Support System
53:29 No Bad Days
1:00:20 Improving Chaintwist
1:07:07 #CarpalTunnelJosh
1:09:22 BlindEuphoriaCo.com
1:11:22 Ryan's Conspiracy Corner pt2

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Ryan Obier plays drums in CHAINTWIST. 

In e052, Ryan returns to the show to reflect on the transition from hockey to drumming, channeling competitive energy in art, enjoying being a beginner & shares CHAINTWIST's plans for 2024. 

Lots of laughs in the beginning of this episode & soul-searching towards the end - enjoy!

Follow Ryan on Instagram: @ryan_obier
// Ryan's Climbing Account: @rhinoclimbs_
// CHAINTWIST: @chaintwist_

0:00 Ryan Obier Returns!
1:35 Hockey is Step 1 thru 5
3:12 Learning Drums from A7X
4:54 CHAINTWIST FEB 10 IN WALLINGFORD, CT
7:21 First Instrument?
8:24 From Athletes to Musicians
9:26 Competition in Art
13:52 Accepting Negative Comments
18:12 First Drum Memories
23:30 We Were Metalcore Highschoolers
27:05 Make Things You Love
30:16 Curating Your Interests
35:21 Removing Obstacles from Creativity
42:42 Dream Drum Set Up?
45:10 Enjoying Being a Beginner?
49:37 Taking Creative Risks
54:44 Collaborating with Bands
58:58 CHAINTWIST's 2024
1:00:49 Setting Goals for the New Year
1:06:41 Scrolling Won't Make Me Happy
1:08:17 Trying to Like Movies
1:11:16 Support CHAINTWIST

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Justin Brown plays bass in LOW., Carnivora & Far Beyond Driven. 

In episode 051, Justin returns to the show exactly one year after his first appearance to chat about driving through a tornado warning, meeting his musical heroes, the hidden benefits of a tribute band, creating with anxiety, and so much more. Enjoy!

Follow Justin on Instagram: @justinbrownbass 
// LOW. is @low_413
// Carnivora is @carnivoraband
// Far Beyond Driven is @far_beyond_driven_tribute

0:00 Justin Brown Returns!
1:01 'Kaizen' by LOW. - OUT NOW
2:51 Working Remote on Music
7:34 Recording with Sean at Studio 86
11:19 Don't Meet Your Heroes?
16:45 Nothing Goes to Plan
22:03 Driving for Void of Vision
28:37 ... Through a Tornado Warning
36:32 Don't Underestimate an Audience
38:10 Pantera Tribute Band
45:28 Pros of a Cover Band
49:51 Cover Band vs Tribute Band
55:18 Creating with Anxiety
1:08:29 Hire Justin!! 

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Rickelle Tavares is a photographer, best known for photographing concerts.

In episode 050, Rickelle returns to the show to celebrate fifty episodes of SfE, share stories of our embarrassing failures at photoshoots, why she was mad at me before we met, how "mosh culture" affects our ability to shoot shows, how working in the music industry has tainted it for us, and so much more. Enjoy!

Follow Rickelle on Instagram: @rickelletavaresphotography

0:00 Queen of Tones is here!
1:32 Photo versus Video
2:46 Music We Grew Up On
6:40 Tainting the Industry
11:14 Rap vs Metal
12:39 Lyrics First
15:48 Mosh Culture
17:29 The Fall of Rickelle
20:26 Peter's First Day of Tour Disaster
23:28 On Stage Mishaps
30:05 Risk It For The Photo
33:40 Being Comfortable with Bands
39:08 Taking Revisions
45:15 How to Get Tours
47:18 Shooting Astro Photography
49:47 First Meeting at the Palladium
54:24 Dream Shoot?
1:01:47 Shooting Other Genres
1:04:19 RTP Photography
1:06:16 Take Rickelle on Tour!!

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Lukas Vitullo plays drums in Stray View, No Eye Has Seen, and As Within, So Without.

In episode e049, Lukas returns to the show to share how he joined Stray View, why it feels different to starting a band "from scratch", how to promote a single in 2023, what to do when art becomes tedious, how he's only created two full-length albums in four attempts, welcoming new technologies into our art, and so much more. 

The camera's a little out of focus, but the conversation was a great one - enjoy!

Follow Lukas on Instagram: @whoslukev
// Stray View is @strayviewofficial
// No Eye Has Seen is @noeyehasseenband
// As Within, So Without is @awswband

0:00 Lukas Returns!
1:04 Joining Stray View
5:10 Motivation to Post on Socials
7:38 Promoting a Single in 2023
12:06 When Art Becomes Tedious
19:01 We're All Mad Scientists
25:46 Writer's Block
29:29 When Are Ideas Done?
32:02 2 LP's, 4 Attempts
37:43 Choosing Singles to Promote
43:11 Learning New Skills
52:34 Utilizing AI in Art
1:04:47 Sustainable Touring
1:14:44 Life Outside Music
1:16:53 Follow Lukas & his bands!

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In e048, all four members of Sentinels joined the show to chat about their new EP, "In Limbo", returning to touring in Europe, adding Kenny to the band, how the algorithm affects them, why content is king, and so much more. Enjoy! 

This episode was filmed in a hotel room in New Jersey. Next week, I'll be back in the usual studio. 

Follow Sentinels on Instagram: @sentinelsnj
// Kenny is @kenny_the_voyager
// Chris is @chrisdombrowski
// Danny is @dannysentinels
// Dave is @davesentinels

0:00 First Full Band Episode!
0:18 "In Limbo" OUT NOW!!
1:15 Kenny Joins Sentinels
4:33 Unofficial Band Members
8:56 Writing/Recording the new EP
14:00 Working in Diverse Genres
16:10 Titling the new music
23:39 Working with Sharptone
30:08 Exploding Gear in Poland
34:43 Shows in USA vs Europe
39:19 Tipping in Europe
41:12 Content is King
48:25 The Algorithm
50:33 Highlights of Europe
55:15 Follow @sentinelsnj

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Brian Wille is the vocalist of Currents. 

In episode 047, Brian joins the show to chat about the upcoming holiday shows with Lorna Shore, Currents' European headliner, Brian's musical beginnings, meeting your heroes, backhanded compliments, and so much more. Enjoy!

Follow Brian on Instagram: @brianwille

0:00 Pronouncing "Wille"
0:41 Holiday Shows & European Headliner
3:44 Brian's Musical Beginnings
6:37 Learning Vocals in Elementary School
12:47 Adjusting to Life on Tour
20:59 Releasing 'The Way It Ends' in 2020
28:11 Revisiting Old Ideas
29:34 Scariest Album to Release
38:19 Meeting Your Heroes
43:52 "Coworkers" on Tour
49:58 Enjoying the Process
52:26 Driving Around Germany
53:49 Praise that Resonates
59:20 Backhanded Compliments
1:03:19 Still Improving 30%
1:08:23 Follow @brianwille 

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Boomer plays guitar in Euclid and bass in Edict. 

In episode e046, Boomer joins the show to celebrate one year of Something from Everyone & share how he first got into music, being the quarterback of his bands, entrepreneurship within music, violent themes in metal, and so much more. Enjoy!

Follow Euclid (@euclidofficial) and Edict (@edict666) on Instagram. 

0:00 One Year of SfE!
1:08 Upcoming Euclid Shows
2:20 2024 Music Videos
2:32 Origins of "Boomer" Nickname
4:28 Boomer's Musical Beginnings
6:54 Musical Family & Dad's Touring
8:16 First Instrument
9:55 Tabs vs Sheet Music
14:42 Starting First Band
22:56 Entrepreneurship in Music 
26:21 Forever Aiming 10% Higher
29:42 Drawing Inspiration from Unique Places
32:45 40 Second Love Story
33:34 The Quarterback of the Band
37:49 Violence in Metal Lyrics
45:35 In Depths & Tides
53:13 Managing Money in a Band
57:31 Appreciating the Moment
1:06:25 Making Touring Sustainable
1:14:35 Upcoming Edict Shows

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