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.
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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'…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…