Never A Phase Podcast

Never A Phase Network heads back to Vans Warped Tour Long Beach 2026 as Mike Lin talks to two great bands from this year's Warped Tour! Mike is a Warped Tour lifer and former pit photographer, bringing a unique perspective to the conversation from someone who has spent years experiencing the scene from both inside and outside the barricade.First, Mike and Initiate talk about hardcore music, the dichotomy of love and rage, and how those seemingly opposite emotions can exist side by side in both music and community. The conversation also explores the experience of being a minority in the Warped Tour scene, the importance of representation and belonging, and the cultural influences that have helped shape Initiate's identity and approach to their music.

Then, Water Tower catches Mike's eye. Blending the spirit of bluegrass and punk rock, Water Tower has carved out a unique place in the music world. They also serve as the backing band for a number of performers on the Warped Tour acoustic stage, making them an important part of the community both onstage and behind the scenes.The conversation also touches on Kevin Lyman, the artists and performers who have crossed paths with Water Tower, and what it means to collaborate with musicians from across the Warped Tour universe.Never A Phase Network covers emo, pop-punk, punk,hardcore, alternative music, and the culture surrounding the scene.

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In this episode, Kanan is back on the ground at Warped Tour Long Beach! We explore the journeys of musicians from Warped Tour, their creative processes, and their perspectives on community, positivity, and staying true to their roots.

Guests include Mike from the Ataris, Jacob from Guild Trip, and Scarlet House, sharing insights on music, resilience, and growth. Hear about what happens when you're in a legedary pop-punk band and get arrested for fraud! Talk about staying hardcore with Guilt Trip! And get into influences like Frank Ocean with Scarlet House!

Never A Phase Network covers emo, pop-punk, punk,hardcore, alternative music, and the culture surrounding the scene.

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Our theme song is “Staythe Same” by Gold Steps

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Never A Phase is back at Vans Warped Tour LongBeach 2026!

In this episode of Never A Phase, Kananhits the ground at Warped Tour for three conversations with three very different artists, digging into everything from songwriting and music videos to punk rock cruises, hardcore energy, and the undeniable power of a massive hit song.

HOT CHELLE RAE

Kanan catches up with Hot Chelle Rae totalk about their history, life on the road, and the staying power of one of their biggest songs: “Tonight, Tonight.”

While some bands eventually get tired of playing theirbiggest hits, Hot Chelle Rae has embraced the fact that fans will always want to hear it and they're happy to give them that moment.

VIENNA VIENNA

Kanan talks with Vienna Vienna about the creative process behind the music, including songwriting, live shows, music videos, and visual storytelling. Vienna Vienna offers a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into building an artistic identity in today's alternative music scene.

GOOD TERMS

Kanan also sits down with Good Terms for a conversation covering punk rock cruises, songwriting, coversongs, and the band's ability to combine hardcore energy with infectious pop hooks. How do you make something hit hard without sacrificing the melody? Good Terms talks about finding that balance and bringing the intensityof hardcore into a sound that's still incredibly catchy.

Never A Phase Network covers emo, pop-punk, punk,hardcore, alternative music, and the culture surrounding the scene.

For interviews, reviews, playlists, concert photography,festival coverage, and more:

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If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe, leave a review,and share it with someone who still thinks Warped Tour was the best thing thatever happened to them.

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Our theme song is “Staythe Same” by Gold Steps

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Kanan

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Winifred Color

Kanan is back with more from Vans Warped Tour Long Beach 2026. .

In this episode of Never A Phase Network, we're bringing together interviews with Mayday Parade, To Write Love On Her Arms, and Savings for a look at music, mental health, creativity, community, and the people who keep the scene moving forward.

MAYDAY PARADE
Kanan catches up with Mayday Parade to talk about their ambitious Sweet, Sad, Sugar trilogy, the band's creative evolution, and what it's like continuing to build on a legacy that has made them one of pop-punk's most enduring bands.

TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS
The conversation with To Write Love On Her Arms digs into the organization's work surrounding mental health, hope, and community and the importance of creating spaces where people can be honest about what they're going through.

SAVINGS
Kanan also sits down with Savings to talk music, the current alternative scene, and what it's like finding your place in a community that continues to evolve while still carrying the DNA of everything that came before it.

Never A Phase Network covers emo, pop-punk, punk,hardcore, alternative music, and the culture surrounding the scene.

For interviews, reviews, playlists, concert photography,festival coverage, and more:

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 Follow NeverAPhaseNetwork on social media for exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenescontent, live coverage, and more from the scene.

If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe, leave a review,and share it with someone who still thinks Warped Tour was the best thing that ever happened to them.

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Our theme song is “Stay the Same” by Gold Steps

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The Never A Phase Network is hosted by Swemo

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Kanan

Phil Fairbrother

Winifred Color

In this episode, Jake from the band subtitles. shares their journey of creating music across continents, navigating the challenges of collaboration, and the personal stories behind their songs. They discuss the impact of music on mental health, the DIY approach to touring, and the importance of authentic storytelling in the emo and pop punk scenes.

Jake is a recovering addict and gets raw and real about his battle with addiction and his own thoughts of self-harm. If conversations around addiction and self-harm are particularly triggering, parts of this episode may not be for you. However, the earnest storytelling from Jake is an opportunity for you to find hope!

Is you are someone who is experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis, remember you can call, text, or chat the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to reach a trained specialist who can offer help and support.Don’t forget to like and subscribe, leave us a rating anda review. It helps out more than you can realize!

Our theme song is “Staythe Same” by Gold Steps

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The Never A Phase Network is hosted by Swemo

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Kanan

Phil Fairbrother

Winifred Color

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We are on the ground again for the Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach! Our West Coast Correspondent Kanan got to talk to Meet Me @ The Altar, Stand Atlantic, and rosecoloredworld! There's plenty more great interviews from Warped Tour to come! Special thanks to Kanan and Videographer Mike Lin.

Each interview our guests are asked about their current songwriting process, new music, history with Warped Tour, and what bands are inspiring them now! A great show so check it out! Don’t forget to like and subscribe, leave us a rating anda review. It helps out more than you can realize!

Our theme song is “Stay the Same” by Gold Steps

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In this episode, Rachael Ellering shares her journey from Minnesota to the wrestling world, her love for music, especially pop punk, and how it influences her persona and career. We explore the crossover between entertainment industries, the importance of music in wrestling, and her personal obsessions. Rachael shares her passions beyond pro wrestling, including her love for music, sneaker collecting, and supporting women's sports. Discover how her diverse interests influence her life and career.

Watch Rachael as part of Ring of Honor wrestling, a part of All Elite Wrestling!

Listen to her theme "Emotional Whiplash" by glimmers here

Our theme song is “Stay the Same” by Gold Steps

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On today's episode of Never A Phase we talk to Ben from Scarlet Street. He shares insights into the band's origins, the influence of Ohio's music scene, and the impact of social media on music creation and promotion. They explore themes of authenticity, regional culture, and the challenges faced by modern musicians in a digital age.

We also talk about whether you can overthrow the machine from the inside or if we are all simple slaves to the algorithm! A great conversation! Check it out!

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The Never A Phase crew is with one more set of interviews from Washington D.C.

This week, Cam, Becca, and Phil recap their adventures on-site at Vans Warped Tour, including interviews with some of the scene's most exciting artists.

On this episode you'll hear conversations with:

• Saturdays at Your Place
• Teen Mortgage
• Millington
• Fluorescents
• The Official Warped Tour Tribute Band

And we've got even more good news...

We're going back, back, back to Cali!

Never A Phase is officially heading to Warped Tour Long Beach, where we'll once again be bringing you interviews, festival coverage, and plenty of chaos from the heart of the scene.

Whether you missed D.C. or want to relive it all over again, this episode is packed with laughs, stories, and conversations you won't want to miss.

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We continue our Warped Tour DC coverage as the gang talks to bands Plain White T's, Super Sometimes, The Devil Wears Prada, and HUE. Our crew was on the ground in Washington DC for the Vans Warped Tour and got to talk to your favorite bands!

Who would Plain White T's have cover there songs? How many chills will Super Sometimes get if you mentioned San Diego? Will the Devil Wears Prada ever play "Still Fly" again? What does HUE stand for? Find out all of this on Never A Phase 15: Warped Recap!

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