As The Story Grows

Chapter 479 - "We've Been Called 100 Genres Already" ...as read by Floya

Today we welcome Phil and Marv from Floya to the podcast! New Floya record, Yume, is out today on Arising Empire Records! The guys talk about their metalcore backgrounds, how they teamed up to start Floya, the origin of the band name, releasing their album single by single and more. 

https://floyamusic.com/

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 479 Music:

Floya - "Wonders"

Time, The Valuator - "Elusive Reasons"

Floya - "The Hymn"

Floya - "Lights Out"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 478 - "Growth Can Be Brutal" ...as read by Emily Highfield of Suldusk

Today we welcome Emily Highfield from Suldusk to the podcast! Suldusk released Anthesis last Friday on Napalm Records! Emily talks about music as a safe place, finding a community on SoundCloud, discovering a love for black metal, pushing the aggression on Anthesis, and more!

https://suldusk.bandcamp.com/

https://napalmrecords.com/english/suldusk

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

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Chapter 478 Music:

Suldusk - "Anthesis"

Suldusk - "Crystalline"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 477 - "It Sounded Like Fun" ...as read by Taylor Roberts

Today we welcome Taproot guitarist and Riding With Killers frontman Taylor Roberts to the podcast! Riding With Killers released Full Circle back in December and Taylor and I chatted in January. Taylor talks about his painting business, the struggle to find his place in the Gulf Coast scene, his love for Europe, balancing being in two bands, and a lot more!

https://ridingwithkillers.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

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Chapter 477 Music:

Riding With Killers - "Hostility"

Riding With Killers - "Do This On My Own"

Riding With Killers - "In Silence"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 476 - "A Reflection Of The World We're Living In" ...as read by Boris from Moneky3

Today we welcome Monkey3 guitarist Boris to the podcast! Monkey3 released Welcome To The Machine last Friday on Napalm Records. Boris talks about how the band's name is a tribute, the struggles of trying to find a vocalist and what led to the band going the instrumental route, putting together album concepts, the artwork for Welcome To The Machine, and more.

https://www.monkey3official.com/

https://monkey-3.bandcamp.com/album/welcome-to-the-machine

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

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Chapter 476 Music:

Monkey3 - "Rackman"

Monkey3 - "Birth Of Venus"

Monkey3 - "Collision"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 475 - "We Didn't Expect That Kind Of Focus" ...as read by Øystein Brun of Borknagar

Today we welcome Borknagar guitarist Øystein Brun to the podcast! Borknagar released Fall last Friday on Century Media Records. Øystein talks about how doing press has changed over his 30 year career, the rise of the Norwegian metal scene, how the album artwork influenced the album title, how trying to tour Stateside has changed and more.

https://borknagar.com/

https://centurymedia.store/collections/borknagar

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https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

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Chapter 475 Music:

Borknagar - "Summits"

Borknagar - "Up North"

Borknagar - "Nordic Anthem"

Borknagar - "Moon"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 474 - "The Niche Can't Be Completely Obscure" ...as read by Leah

Today we welcome symphonic metal vocalist Leah to the podcast. Leah released her new record, The Glory and The Fallen, today. Leah talks about discovering symphonic metal, creating a fanbase without touring, the theatrical and visual elements of Leah, her dreams for the future, and more!

https://leahmchenrymusic.com/

https://theleahshop.com/

https://leahmusic.bandcamp.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

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Chapter 474 Music:

Leah - "Archangel"

Leah - "No More Fear"

Leah - "Unshakable"

Leah - "Dream Voyage"

Leah - "Victory"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 473 - "Rock Will Always Be Appreciated" ...as read by Damien Douleur of The Requiem

Today we welcome Damien Douleur frontman for The Requiem to the podcast. The Requiem released A Cure To Poison The World last Friday on Fearless Records. Damien talks about growing up as an immigrant in the United States, creating music for art instead of chasing trends, trying to find love in a digital world, the theatrical side of the band, and more. 

https://therequiemband.com/

https://therequiemmusic.bandcamp.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

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Chapter 473 Music:

The Requiem - "An Elegy Written On Porcelain Arms"

The Requiem - "Diary Of A Masochist"

The Requiem - "Kill The Lights"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 472 - "Doomsday Goes Away" ...as read by Uffe Cedarlund of Haystack

Today we welcome Entombed guitarist and Haystack frontman Uffe Cederlund to the podcast! Haystack just released their new record Doomsday Goes Away last Friday. Uffe talks about music schools in Sweden, the desire to start a three piece band, getting older as a musician, the meaning behind Doomsday Goes Away, and more.

https://threeman.se/project/haystack/

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 472 Music:

Haystack - "Doomsday Goes Away"

Entombed - "Eyemaster"

Haystack - "Away"

Haystack - "Winter"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 471 - "A Burst Of Creative Energy" ...as read by Eric Urbach from States Of Nature

Today we welcome States Of Nature frontman Eric Urbach to the podcast! States Of Nature will release Brighter Than Before this Friday on Sell The Heart Records. Eric talks about learning to play guitar to join the band that would become Static Thought, signing with Hellcat Records, capitalizing on creativity, enjoying being alive, and more.

https://statesofnature.bandcamp.com/

https://selltheheartrecords.bigcartel.com/product/states-of-nature-brighter-than-before-12-lp

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

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Chapter 471 Music:

States Of Nature - "Brighter Than Before"

Static Thought - "Dead And Gone"

States Of Nature - "Wicked World"

States Of Nature - "Undone"

States Of Nature - "God With A Gun"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 470 - "Trying To Shift Perspective" ...as read by Reconciler

Today we welcome Joe and Derron from Reconciler to the podcast! Reconciler released Art For Art’s Sake last Friday on Smartpunk Records! The guys talk about unknowingly being a part of the same scene, giving up a solo project to start Reconciler, surviving Covid and label drama, finding joy, and more!

https://reconcileratl.bandcamp.com/

https://smartpunkshop.com/products/reconciler-art-for-our-sake-lp-only

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 470 Music:

Reconciler - "Runaway"

Reconciler - "Art For Our Sake"

Reconciler - "What's In A Goodbye Anyway"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 469 - "Authenticity, Honesty, and Choosing To Do The Right Thing" ...as read by Mariel Loveland

Today we welcome Mariel Loveland from Best Ex to the podcast. Best Ex released With A Smile back in October on Iodine Records. Mariel talks about trying to find her place in high school, the importance of a record label’s ethos, how misogyny and abuse are tolerated and overlooked in the music industry, how Black Lives Matter protests reshaped Best Ex, and more.

https://www.bestexnj.com/

https://bestexnj.bandcamp.com/

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 469 Music:

Best Ex - "Tell Your Friends"

Candy Hearts - "I Miss You"

Best Ex - "Daylight"


Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

As The Story Grows Presents Albums That Matter: Caspian - You Are The Conductor

Today I dive into my love and relationship with Caspian's debut record, You Are The Conductor!

https://caspiantheband.bandcamp.com/album/you-are-the-conductor

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Music:

Caspian - "Quovis - Further Up - Further In"

Saxon Shore - "Replacement Driver"

Caspian - "Loft"

Caspian - "Last Rites"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

 

Chapter 468 - "There Will Be A Lot More" ...as read by Kolby and Dalton from Levels

Today we welcome Kolby Carigan and Dalton Kennerly from Levels to the podcast. Levels will release their new ep, Pulse, this Friday on Sharptone Records. The guys talk about how where they grew up shaped their musical experiences, the long road to get Kolby in the band, navigating a lineup change during lockdowns, being excited to reintroduced themselves to the world, and more.

https://levels-band.com/

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 468 Music:

Levels - "Pulse"

Levels - "Siren Hymn"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 467 - "The Chemistry Is Right" ...as read by Lukas Kerk of Hiraes

Today I’m stoked to share my chat Hiraes guitarist Lukas Kerk. The new Hires record, Dormant, is out tomorrow on Napalm Records! Lukas talks about teaching himself guitar, Dawn of Disease's musical evolution, how Dawn of Disease morphed into Hiraes, the joy of having Britta write lyrics, and more! 

https://www.hiraes.com/

https://www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/hiraes

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 467 Music:

Hiraes - "Through The Storm"

Dawn Of Disease - "Above The Gods"

Hiraes - "Solitary"

Hiraes - "We Owe No One"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 466 - "We Want To Give The People A Positive Message" ...as read by Dennis Diehl of Any Given Day

Today we welcome Any Given Day frontman Dennis Diehl to the podcast. The new Any Given Day record, Limitless, is out this Friday on Arising Empire Records! Dennis talks about the process of bands that led to the formation of Any Given Day, the importance of American Football to the band’s name, coming out of lockdown stronger, Limitless and more! 

https://anygivenday.eu/

https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/any-given-day/

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 466 Music:

Any Given Day - "Get That Done"

Any Given Day - "Savior"

Any Given Day - "Come Whatever May"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 465 - "I Just Want To Make The Music" ...as read by Hunter Oliveri

Today we welcome Hunter Oliveri to the podcast! Another new, up and coming artist to put on your radar. Hunter talks about the family influence that led to him playing guitar, choosing to be a solo artist, singles vs albums, having to make it on TikTok, and more. 

https://www.spinefarmrecords.com/438/artists/hunter-oliveri

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 465 Music:

Hunter Oliveri - "Dumb"

Hunter Oliveri - "Spiraling Out"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 464 - "Introducing Eschalon" ...as read by Simon Garrod of Eschalon

Today we welcome Simon Garrod, guitarist for metalcore newcomers Eschalon to the podcast! Eschalon dropped their debut single, Helios, late last year. Simon talks about his musical background, starting Tech Fest, being a tour bus driver, finally getting Eschalon off the ground, and more.

https://eschalon.bandcamp.com/

https://linktr.ee/eschalon

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 464 Music:

Eschalon - "Helios"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 463 - "A Lot Of Work But Very Satisfying" ...as read by Tomi Koivusaari

Today we welcome Amorphis guitarist Tomi Koivusaari to the podcast! Back in December Tomi released his debut solo album under the name Bjørkø, called Heartrot. Tomi talks about the metal scene in Finland, Amporphis’ label journey, how lockdown gave him the time to pursue a solo album, and more. Heartrot is a fun diverse album and I highly recommend giving it a spin!

https://bjorko.bandcamp.com/album/heartrot

https://amorphis.net/

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https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 463 Music:

Bjørkø - "The Heartroot Rots"

Amorphis - "The Gathering"

Bjørkø - "World as Fire and Hallucination"

Bjørkø - "Magenta"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 462 - "45% A Death Metal Band" ...as read by Wes Hauch of Alluvial

Today we welcome to the podcast Alluvial guitarist Wes Hauch. The new Alluvial ep, Death Is But A Door, is out this Friday on Nuclear Blast Records! Wes talks about joining the military, how friendships helped drive his musical career, the search for a vocalist, the influences on Death Is But A Door, and more.

https://www.alluvialofficial.com/

https://shop.nuclearblast.com/collections/alluvial

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

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Chapter 462 Music:

Alluvial - "Bog Dweller"

Alluvial - "The Deep Longing For Annihilation"

Alluvial - "Death Is But A Door"

Alluvial - "Fogbelt"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com
 

Chapter 461 - "Turn Hopelessness Into Something Productive" ...as read by Cash Bribe

Today we welcome Joe and Kirk from New York hardcore band Cash Bribe to the podcast! Cash Bribe released Escape From New York back on December 1st. The guys talk about being transplants to New York and trying to find their way in the music scene, how the other members keep the band’s sound from getting stale, the inspiration for Escape From New York, and more.

https://cashbribe.bandcamp.com/

https://cashbribe.myshopify.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

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Chapter 461 Music:

Cash Bribe - "Creature Of Consumption"

Cash Bribe - "Escape From New York"

Cash Bribe - "Umbra"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com