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It's Not A Phase

It's Not A Phase is a podcast dedicated to giving you a full insight into the world of rock, punk, metal, emo, hardcore and beyond. I'll be hanging out and talking with your favourite bands in alt music, and also speaking with those in more "behind-the-scenes" roles in the industry, from tour managers, label owners, festival promoters, publicists, and more. New episodes will come every Thursday, so subscribe and tune in.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
178
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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EP #169 - Liv Mitchell (Not Enough Space)

EP #169 - Liv Mitchell (Not Enough Space)

On this episode I'm joined by Not Enough Space vocalist, Liv Mitchell.

We talk about the band's debut album 'Weaponize Your Rage', her favourite deathcore and metalcore albums, being a Hayley Williams…

00:41:13  |   Wed 10 Sep 2025
EP #168 - Justin Bonitz (Tallah / Graystone / Hungry Lights / Enough Of Me / Call It Ego)

EP #168 - Justin Bonitz (Tallah / Graystone / Hungry Lights / Enough Of Me / Call It Ego)

On this episode I'm joined by Tallah vocalist, Justin Bonitz.

We talk all about the band's brand new third album 'Primeval: Obsession // Detachment', the concept that runs through it, how he came up w…

00:52:25  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
EP #167 - Death Goals (Harry Bailey & George Milner)

EP #167 - Death Goals (Harry Bailey & George Milner)

On this episode I'm joined by Harry Bailey and George Milner of Death Goals.

We talk all about their new EP 'Survival Is An Act Of Defiance', going independent this time around, bringing on guest voca…

00:58:11  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
EP #166 - Alex Hill (Mélancolia / ex-Âme Noire / ex-Athenas Wake)

EP #166 - Alex Hill (Mélancolia / ex-Âme Noire / ex-Athenas Wake)

On this episode I'm joined by Mélancolia vocalist, Alex Hill.

We discuss the band's new album 'random.access.misery', focusing on atmosphere and vibe, his love for Slipknot, the importance of imagery …

01:14:11  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
EP #165 - Chas Levi (Justice For The Damned / Whatever, Forever)

EP #165 - Chas Levi (Justice For The Damned / Whatever, Forever)

On this episode I'm joined by Justice For The Damned drummer, Chas Levi.

After 5 years the band are back with a new album called 'Stay Relentless', so we talk about making that record, writing music t…

00:48:41  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
EP #164 - Nathan Johnson (Fox Lake)

EP #164 - Nathan Johnson (Fox Lake)

On this episode I'm joined by Fox Lake vocalist, Nathan Johnson.
 
We discuss their newly released second album 'New World Heat', his thoughts on guest features in heavy music, the animated video for t…

00:34:08  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
EP #163 - Signs Of The Swarm (David Simonich & Bobby Crow)

EP #163 - Signs Of The Swarm (David Simonich & Bobby Crow)

On this episode I'm joined by vocalist David Simonich and drummer Bobby Crow of Signs Of The Swarm.

We talk all about their upcoming sixth album 'To Rid Myself Of Truth', the meaning behind the title …

01:00:54  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
EP #162 - Tom Davies (Split Chain)

EP #162 - Tom Davies (Split Chain)

On this episode I'm joined by Split Chain bassist, Tom Davies.

We discuss their newly released debut album 'motionblur', signing with Epitaph, looking back at the band's fast-paced growth since formin…

00:35:12  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
EP #161 - Kasey Karlsen (Deadlands)

EP #161 - Kasey Karlsen (Deadlands)

On this episode I'm joined by Deadlands vocalist, Kasey Karlsen.

The band have just dropped their new EP 'SEVEN', so we talk about making that, creating the concept that runs through it, signing with …

00:27:22  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
EP #160 - RADAR Festival 2025 (Future Palace / Floya / AVRALIZE / KAOS Kreatives / As December Falls / Novelists / Lastelle / Continents / Underoath / Artio)

EP #160 - RADAR Festival 2025 (Future Palace / Floya / AVRALIZE / KAOS Kreatives / As December Falls / Novelists / Lastelle / Continents / Underoath / Artio)

This is a special episode recorded on-site at this year's RADAR Festival in Manchester.

Whilst at the festival I had a chat with a bunch of artists on the bill, including Future Palace, Floya, AVRALIZ…

02:01:01  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
EP #159 - Sixth Wonder (Rebekah Kirk & Dylan McVey)

EP #159 - Sixth Wonder (Rebekah Kirk & Dylan McVey)

On this episode I'm joined by vocalist Rebekah Kirk and guitarist Dylan McVey of the band Sixth Wonder.

As a relatively new band, we talk about how they came to be, their brand new debut EP 'Prologue'…

00:29:17  |   Thu 03 Jul 2025
EP #158 - Ghostfest 2025 (Graphic Nature / Ingested / Martyr Defiled)

EP #158 - Ghostfest 2025 (Graphic Nature / Ingested / Martyr Defiled)

This is a special episode recorded on-site at this year's Ghostfest in Leeds, celebrating its 20 year anniversary.

I managed to get a hold of and speak with Graphic Nature, Ingested, and also a final …

00:57:14  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
EP #157 - Outbreak Fest 2025 (Long Goodbye / Oversize / JIVEBOMB)

EP #157 - Outbreak Fest 2025 (Long Goodbye / Oversize / JIVEBOMB)

This is a special episode recorded on-site in Manchester at this year's Outbreak Fest.

I managed to get a hold of and speak with Long Goodbye, Oversize and JIVEBOMB, so stay tuned in.

A new episode wi…

00:29:57  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
EP #156 - Nathanael Pulley (Archers)

EP #156 - Nathanael Pulley (Archers)

On this episode I'm joined by Nathanael Pulley, who is the vocalist for the band Archers.

We talk all about the band's new EP 'Temporary High', coming over to the UK and Europe for the first time, mov…

00:39:10  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
EP #155 - Ben Hughes (Stateside)

EP #155 - Ben Hughes (Stateside)

On this episode I'm joined by Stateside bassist, Ben Hughes.

We discuss the band's debut album 'Where You Found Me', signing with Pure Noise Records, working with Knuckle Puck frontman Joe Taylor, and…

00:41:55  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
EP #154 - Slam Dunk Festival 2025 (Rain City Drive / Lake Malice / Dream State / New Found Glory / I See Stars / Mouth Culture)

EP #154 - Slam Dunk Festival 2025 (Rain City Drive / Lake Malice / Dream State / New Found Glory / I See Stars / Mouth Culture)

This is a special episode where I was invited to head to Slam Dunk Festival in Leeds to have a quick chat with a few bands on this year's line-up.

I managed to get a hold of and speak with Rain City D…

00:46:23  |   Wed 28 May 2025
EP #153 - Chadwick Johnson (Hundredth / CHADWICK / Pure Violet)

EP #153 - Chadwick Johnson (Hundredth / CHADWICK / Pure Violet)

On this episode I'm joined by Hundredth frontman, Chadwick Johnson.

We discuss the band's new album 'Faded Splendor', the 5 year gap between albums, being an independent band, the artwork, visuals and…

00:55:17  |   Wed 21 May 2025
EP #152 - Howard Fang (Within Destruction / ex-Defying Decay)

EP #152 - Howard Fang (Within Destruction / ex-Defying Decay)

On this episode I'm joined by Within Destruction guitarist, Howard Fang.

I had Howard come back onto the podcast to talk about the band's new album 'Animetal', continuing to inject anime and manga inf…

00:38:22  |   Wed 14 May 2025
EP #151 - Ben Lumber (Acres / ex-Out For Tomorrow)

EP #151 - Ben Lumber (Acres / ex-Out For Tomorrow)

On this episode I'm joined by Acres vocalist, Ben Lumber.

We discuss their brand new third album 'The Host', recording with The Plot In You frontman Landon Tewers, recently touring the US a bunch, the…

00:36:22  |   Wed 07 May 2025
EP #150 - Ryan Hughes (Bleed / Garden Of Mary / ex-Narrow Head)

EP #150 - Ryan Hughes (Bleed / Garden Of Mary / ex-Narrow Head)

On this episode I'm joined by Bleed vocalist and guitarist, Ryan Hughes.

We talk all about the band's new self-titled debut album, why it took several years to put together, being signed to 20 Buck Sp…

00:42:19  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
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