KRok Cast

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KRok Cast episodes

April 02 Into the Studio: Alive
Join us for a deep dive behind the scenes of The Rose’s song, Alive, from their album, Dual. We are joined by Jason Mater, writer and producer of Alive, and JJ Catalyst, Mix Engineer for the song. We talk about the inspiration behind this song, how it came together, and their experience collaborating with The Rose to create Alive.
Alive Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/Pp2o5B8rFmQ?si=7qozkpgXtD_F6Srd
JJ Catalyst:
https://www.jjcatalyst.com/
Instagram: @jjcatalyst
Follow The Rose:
Instagram: @official_therose
X: @TheRose_0803
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial

1 hr 20 min
March 24 Into the Vision: Interview with Michael Cowell
Join us for an interview with a Genius Behind the Scenes in the music industry, Michael Cowell. Mike is a commercial artist who has worked with a variety of music artists to bring their vision to life through their album artwork.
Michael Cowell:
Website: https://www.michaelcowell.co.uk/
Instagram: @michael_cowell

40 min
March 19 Into the Cut: Round Table Discussion of The Rose: Come Back to Me
Into the Cut: Round Table Discussion of The Rose: Come Back to Me
Episode summary:
Join us for an unfiltered discussion about The Rose’s documentary film, The Rose: Come Back to Me. We are joined by a panel consisting of two Black Roses, Ashley and Elpida, Evelien Kong, Film Producer and Director and Host of the podcast, Reppin, along with the film’s Director, Eugene Yi.
Support this film by leaving a review on one of the below sites. Sharing a review and continuing to share your interest helps the film get picked up for streaming distribution.
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_rose_come_back_to_me#critics-reviews
Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/the-rose-come-back-to-me/
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36589890/reviews/?ref_=tt_ururv_sm
Reppin Podcast:
https://www.reppin.tv/abouttheshow
Listen and follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tq2vuZiWLvhmTMaaWX2w8
Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Reppinpodcast
Follow Reppin Podcast on IG: @reppin_podcast
Quonco Productions:
https://www.dianequon.com/
https://www.instagram.com/quoncoproductions/
Follow KRZD by SKZNation on IG: @krzdnation
Follow WeGoAsOne on IG: @wegoasone
Follow The Rose:
Instagram: @official_therose
X: @TheRose_0803
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial

1 hr 36 min
March 05 KRok Recommends - After MDNight and Tom Diva
Join us as we introduce you to Malaysia's finest Pop Punk Emo band After MDNight and Melbourne viral pop sensation Tom Diva

After MDNight
⁠https://www.instagram.com/aftermdnight_/⁠
⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ep3ws1EvwD6SKeVjjorqT?si=hy71VnYjSr2GduKeeCW0cg⁠
⁠https://www.youtube.com/@aftermdnight⁠
Tom Diva
⁠https://www.instagram.com/tomdivamusic/⁠
⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/05BhMYjX3f7vVapw5ch5Kx?si=RCdh6ST6Qp6Z4jbPVYYkxw⁠
⁠https://www.youtube.com/@tomdivamusic⁠

12 min
March 03 KRok Recommends - After MDNight and Tom Diva
Join us as we introduce you to Malaysia's finest Pop Punk Emo band After MDNight and Melbourne viral pop sensation Tom Diva

After MDNight
https://www.instagram.com/aftermdnight_/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ep3ws1EvwD6SKeVjjorqT?si=hy71VnYjSr2GduKeeCW0cg
https://www.youtube.com/@aftermdnight
Tom Diva
https://www.instagram.com/tomdivamusic/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/05BhMYjX3f7vVapw5ch5Kx?si=RCdh6ST6Qp6Z4jbPVYYkxw
https://www.youtube.com/@tomdivamusic

12 min
February 26 Into the Rock
Join us for a deep dive into iconic Japanese rock band, ONE OK ROCK. We break down two songs with very different meanings but both powerful.
Follow ONE OK ROCK:
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/oneokrockofficial⁠
X: ⁠https://x.com/ONEOKROCK_japan⁠
YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/ONEOKROCKchannel⁠
Website: ⁠https://www.oneokrock.com/en/⁠

ONE OK ROCK Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/7k73EtZwoPs516ZxE72KsO?si=OFueL_ayS3m3qAIjgs4FXw⁠

1 hr 13 min
February 17 Into the Fever
Join us for an artist spotlight interview with 18Fevers.
18Fevers Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6w8OkJxeAUzbfEd1qMgmc6?si=RfU1c5JaSh6X1Lv2mL8J0g
Website: https://18fevers.com/
Instagram: @18fevers
YouTube: @18feversOfficial

45 min
February 12 Into the 3LOGY Part 1
Join us for a deep dive into the new album by CNBLUE, 3LOGY. In part 1 of this series we will deep dive into the first two tracks on the album and discuss the band’s creative marketing campaign for this comeback.
Follow CNBLUE:
CNBLUE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dCz3spfpIvqqqsIoP6wXi?si=zX8y1CbiRhW0FPib2M8img
Follow on Instagram: @cnblue.official
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/CNBLUE
3LOGY on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3IY5HE1P7GADh5Ojpe5PZU?si=odD7RwMwRiyXnt6pFYqUAQ

53 min
February 10 KRok Cast Backstage Pass with Hongza
Join us as we speak to Hongza backstage at he prepares for his show in Sheffield (30/1/2026)

https://www.instagram.com/hongzahongza/

https://www.youtube.com/@hongza5899

https://www.hongza.co.uk/

9 min
January 29 Into the Studio: Trauma (Genius behind the scenes with Kevin Younkins)
Join us for a deep dive into the recording of The Rose’s song, Trauma. We interview Genius Behind the Scenes, Kevin Younkins, a Sound Engineer with Robert Lang Studios. We talk with Kevin about his role as a sound engineer and experience recording these powerful vocals with The Rose.
Robert Lang Studios: https://www.robertlangstudios.com/
Trauma Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/r5D9msWXSSo?si=jz1i84Qk0Ce06Lxq
Trauma on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3X2s2xlesjmnjEDNpXrjVZ?si=3vdRtt-aSoyF-fjD40hYQg
Follow The Rose:
Instagram: @official_therose
X: @TheRose_0803

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial

1 hr 5 min