The Faultline Social Podcast

For episode Rob, talks to Olivier Roy from hardcore punk band, Boundaries who hail from Quebec City; the band are innovators of the hardcore genre and their take on music is fresh, energetic and aggressive. They have an upcoming live stream, and a new single 'The Devil's Breath' so check both of them out.

James, Rob and Theo are back for another Beer Garden discussion. Today they discuss what, if anything, was the 'golden age' of music; obviously very subjective depending on who you're talking to. Then afterwards there's some good news for humanity, but something about it raises James' blood pressure alarmingly high.

James sits down to talk to lead guitarist of Led Zep tribute band Fred Zeppelin; the band have been playing together for almost 30 years and have won various accolades and praise for their live performances. With recognition from Zep fans, and musicians alike, Fred Zeppelin are definitely worth checking out when live music returns in the near future.

Rob and Theo sit down to chat to NJ rock band Wishful Thinking for an informal chat about their creative process and what they've been up to. The guys talk about their latest record 'After Hours', recording with Nik Bruzzese and what the future holds for the band.

Perry (Cauldron) talks to UK hardcore hero and vocalist of Knuckledust, Pierre Pelbu. They get into the roots of the starting the band, how they made a name for themselves in the early days. He talks about his other musical projects and his experience running his hardcore label, Ruckiton Records

Perry (Cauldron) talks to Sam Bloor, a Midlands based producer and owner of Lower Lane Studios. He's a veteran of the scene and has mixed and recorded in excess of a thousand tracks; his work has been featured on BBC Radio 1, Radio 6, Kerrang!, Rocksound, ITV and many more.

Another episode of the Beer Garden, today Jim, Rob and Theo chat about the murky grey area of musicians paying for their music to be reviewed, and some of the shadier practices that can take advantage of bands just starting out. There's also some interesting Welsh power station facts just to keep things interesting, enjoy

Perry (Cauldron) talks to Tom Lovejoy, guitarist of the band Vatican; they discuss how COVID has affected his musical life, stories from his time on tour with the band and his approach to writing and performing music.

Rob sits down to talk to musician and founding member of the experimental Icelandic band Múm, Örvar Þóreyjarson Smárason. Thankfully Kerry Katona makes no appearance, but the guys do chat about a wide variety of topics relating to the band, how it started, how the music has evolved and the collective, collaborative nature of making music.

Rob talks to Jess Webberley, a Midlands based artist who makes music under the name Graywave; her shoegaze, indie solo project. They talk about how the project came to light, the evolution of her music and the transition from band member to solo artist.