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 Face Yourself vocalist, Yasmine Liverneaux.
In this chat we discuss the band's new EP 'Martyr', signing to Sumerian Records, her adjustment to living in the US after movi…
On this episode I'm joined by Mayday Parade vocalist, Derek Sanders.
The band are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, so we dive into some highlights from the past two decades, their new rec…
On this episode I'm joined by Trenton Woodley, the frontman for Ladders On Tables and former vocalist for Hands Like Houses.
We talk about his new project Ladders On Tables, his departure from Hands L…
On this episode I'm joined by the vocalist of both Memphis May Fire and Anberlin, Matty Mullins.
We talk about the new Memphis May Fire album 'Shapeshifter', why they released so many singles ahead of…
On this episode I'm joined by Ameonna vocalist, Alex Koehler.
We talk about their brand new EP 'The Birth Of Death', the concept that runs through it, forming the band after departing Chelsea Grin and…
On this episode I'm joined by vocalist Rich Lardner and drummer Isaac Barton of the UK metalcore band, Downpour.
We talk about their debut album 'Where There Is Life, There Is Hope', how the band form…
On this episode I'm joined by Kerrang! Radio host, Alex Baker.
We talk about his old life in bands, how he entered the world of radio, his new show surrounding Download Festival, advice for bands look…
On this episode I'm joined by Traitors vocalist, Tyler Shelton.
We talk about their new album 'Phobias', creating it as the conceptual successor to their 2015 EP 'Night Terrors', phobias that he lives…
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On this episode I'm joined by Volatile Ways bassist, Lewy Glass.
We discuss their newly released debut album 'Perfect Dark', how Volatile Ways formed, drawing inspiration from the Dark Souls video gam…
On this episode I'm joined by Vukovi guitarist, Hamish Reilly.
We discuss the band's new album 'My God Has Got A Gun', heading over to the US for the first time to record it, working with SharpTone R…
On this episode I'm joined by Bleeding Through frontman, Brandan Schieppati.
We talk about their aptly titled ninth album 'NINE', bringing on guest vocalists for the first time since 2008, the meaning…
On this episode I'm joined by Four Year Strong vocalist and guitarist, Alan Day.
We talk all about their latest album 'analysis paralysis', wanting to experiment whilst retaining their identity, forci…
On this episode I'm joined by State Of You frontman, Steve Sitkowski.
We discuss the band's newly released EP 'On A Knife's Edge', having a vault of over 50 unreleased songs in the bag, implementing m…
On this episode I'm joined by Great American Ghost vocalist, Ethan Harrison.
With the release of their fourth album 'Tragedy Of The Commons' just around the corner, we talk about the meaning behind it…
On this episode I'm joined by Nyrobi and Chaya of ALT BLK ERA.
We discuss their debut album 'Rave Immortal', working with Earache Records, their musical upbringing as sisters, opting for a yin yang ae…
On this episode I'm joined by emo solo artist and singer-songwriter, Days To Waste.
We talk about their debut album 'Forget Me When The Summer Ends', how it expands on a loose concept that he's been w…
On this episode I'm joined by Matt Burns who is the label manager of Smartpunk Records.
We talk about his gateway into the scene, how he got involved at Smartpunk Records, what the role of a label man…
On this episode I'm joined by RedHook vocalist, Emmy Mack.
I had Emmy jump on the podcast again to talk about the band's new album 'Mutation', each of its guest features, covering 'Greedy' by Tate McC…
On this episode I'm joined by Leander Gloversmith, who's an artist manager at Future History Management.
We talk about what artist management entails, how he accidentally stumbled into the job by look…