In Episode 297, Tom sits down with Flynn of GASKET to dig into the band’s self-titled debut album, releasing soon on Blue Grape Music. Flynn talks about the band’s rapid growth since forming in 2022, how they’ve built momentum through heavy DIY touring, and what fans can expect from the new record.

The two discuss GASKET’s massive 26-shows-in-31-days DIY U.S. tour with X Gargoyle X, standout moments like their wild Orlando show with Watts, and the process of crafting songs for their first full-length. Flynn also previews their January 6th release show at Songbird in DC, an upcoming February festival, and a March tour with Mile End.

If you love discovering rising heavy bands, hearing real stories from the touring world, or following Blue Grape Music artists, this is a must-listen episode.

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