This brand new band called nightdive managed to form, write, record and release an incredible EP within just 4 months! In this conversation singer and guitarist Sam Thomlinson discusses the songwriting inspirations, the fun little details in their music, and where the band is aiming themselves in future.

Be sure to keep up with  @nightdiveofficial  via these platforms:

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9L7N6JV8WaJ0E8PepaWwQ

* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4fj1S90XaV5d5V1RZNlzKL

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightdiveofficial

* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nightdiveofficial

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Thrice's drummer Riley Breckenridge joins for a conversation about the band's latest album Horizons/West, the creative recording techniques they've experimented with over the years, and why their current live setlist hits different.

Find ways to see Thrice live here: https://thrice.net/tour

Be sure to keep up with Thrice via these platforms:

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_gH-AQqoOUZ4ykZBCLdvww

* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3NChzMpu9exTlNPiqUQ2DE

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrice

*Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialthrice🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

VOWER are making waves in the heavy progressive rock scene having only been going a couple of years and for good reason: they are quite ecceptional as a live experience! In this episode guitarist Rabea Massaad and Joe Gosney join for a conversation about their songwriting styles, what the band is striving to do, and of course details on how they create such a massive live sound.

Unprocessed's drummer Leon Pfeifer joins for a conversation about their latest album "Angel" which includes deep dives into songwriting decision making, drum-specific choices, and some highlight moments from the band's career so far.

Be sure to keep up with Unprocessed via these platforms:

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

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/13GH7wviJQ9gfZmr1pXHS4?si=-Xgxcck7TQSuWG_H1yMnJQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unprocessedband/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unprocessedband

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Landon Tewers, the creative mind behind The Plot In You, joins for a conversation about his song-writing and music production choices, talks about the big year the band has had in 2025, and reveals a surprising new music style he'd like to attempt next.Be sure to keep up with The Plot In You via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THEPLOTINYOU* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1cJ5tVoeAEFcZBAwSZ0CtF?si=q9FjYzy8QKWgQaJuTS46Ug* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplotinyouofficial* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theplotinyouofficialFind ways to see The Plot In You live here: https://theplotinyou.com/#tourWatch Steve's review of The Plot In You's concert after the interview: https://youtu.be/C2-ayuflgrE🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Chris Turner is the drummer and founding member of Oceans Ate Alaska and a solo artist in his own right who puts together super technically challenging drum performances on the regular. In this conversation we chat about the joys he finds in particular through his drumming style, the role that talent plays in drumming skill, and the challenges of making drumming a career in 2025.Be sure to keep up with Chris Turner in future via these platforms:

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisTurnerDrums* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/58sBIaSMMZUOlBs4dQblGJ?si=zLLF3fAcR9OokRubFRA25A*

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisoaa

* Oceans Ate Alaska YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oceansatealaska

* Oceans Ate Alaska Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/48zUWAXpgEXfpttz23pCNQ?si=FXUkQWRHTeaEen_6F8b6rg

* Oceans Ate Alaska Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oceansatealaska

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Alex Kerski from Vianova joins for a deep conversation about what went into creating their 2025 masterpiece album "Hit It!". We talk about how their latest work is propelling them into new areas of the music industry as well as some specific songwriting and production decisions that went into this incredible album.

You can keep up with Vianova through the following links:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01DWiz55UPC4lQOGIo4z5n?si=ZPcqqOGdTmO4YG3AbpSNRQ
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPOPx3OIcFIl_QwdofJGKIg
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vianova.band
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vianovaberlin

Hot Milk's latest album "Corporation P.O.P." is a darker record than their previous: what inspired that change of tone and how did they go about creating it? Han and James from the band join the podcast for a chat all about their latest album and their upcoming tour.🎟 See Hot Milk live soon! → https://mailchi.mp/c90f89565022/hot-milk-uk-tour-2025You can keep up with Hot Milk through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1koutXdSFq2PHqtxSWj9tK?si=H0XCOeSvT1-ZLei_DtZ6yw- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTeWqo0hbs5Qr1iGlTcKUcg- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotmilkhotmilk- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotmilkhotmilk

Aaron Pauley and Valentino Arteaga from Of Mice & Men joined the podcast for a conversation about their latest album "Another Miracle" as well some reflection on how their songwriting has developed over the years. You can keep up with Of Mice & Men through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4tususHNaR68xdgLstlGBA?si=NsgdGLEmTaKxMIIxXKINIQ- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OMandMTV- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmiceandmen- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmicetiktok

Jacob Charlton and Ethan McCann from Thornhill joined the podcast during their support tour of Sleep Token in North America. In this discussion we chat about how that experience has been as well as songwriting notes from their most recent album "Bodies".You can keep up with Thornhill through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dE5audbkV3o5cKxvM7lBD?si=45VMDv4rRP238wJ1lBVmoA- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thornhillmelb- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thornhillmelb- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thornhillmelb🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock