IT'S THE YEAR OF THE DONUT! And the Big Donut Sponsored Band When the Sun Sets is here to talk to Swemo on the Never A Phase Podcast!

In this interview, Zack Baumgartner from When the Sun Sets opens up about the band’s journey, why mental health matters in their music, and how the Chicago pop-punk scene keeps evolving. He also dives into how social media, strong community vibes, and how real, honest storytelling are helping indie bands carve out their place right now.Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

02:36 The Band's Identity and Unique Merchandising

06:48 The Evolution of When the Sun Sets

13:39 Building Community in the Pop Punk Scene

18:39 Building Connections in the Music Scene

27:49 Mental Health Advocacy in Music

39:32 Future Aspirations and New Music

47:39 Navigating Music Distribution Challenges

53:03 Lightning Round: Fun Questions and Insights

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From This Episode

Hope for the Day - https://hopefortheday.org/

When the Sun Sets Official Website - https://whenthesunsetsband.com