Thrice's drummer Riley Breckenridge joins for a conversation about the band's latest album Horizons/West, the creative recording techniques they've experimented with over the years, and why their current live setlist hits different.
Find ways to see Thrice live here: https://thrice.net/tour
Be sure to keep up with Thrice via these platforms:
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_gH-AQqoOUZ4ykZBCLdvww
* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3NChzMpu9exTlNPiqUQ2DE
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrice
*Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialthrice🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock
VOWER are making waves in the heavy progressive rock scene having only been going a couple of years and for good reason: they are quite ecceptional as a live experience! In this episode guitarist Rabea Massaad and Joe Gosney join for a conversation about their songwriting styles, what the band is striving to do, and of course details on how they create such a massive live sound.
Unprocessed's drummer Leon Pfeifer joins for a conversation about their latest album "Angel" which includes deep dives into songwriting decision making, drum-specific choices, and some highlight moments from the band's career so far.
Be sure to keep up with Unprocessed via these platforms:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Unprocessed
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/13GH7wviJQ9gfZmr1pXHS4?si=-Xgxcck7TQSuWG_H1yMnJQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unprocessedband/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unprocessedband
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Landon Tewers, the creative mind behind The Plot In You, joins for a conversation about his song-writing and music production choices, talks about the big year the band has had in 2025, and reveals a surprising new music style he'd like to attempt next.Be sure to keep up with The Plot In You via these platforms:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THEPLOTINYOU* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1cJ5tVoeAEFcZBAwSZ0CtF?si=q9FjYzy8QKWgQaJuTS46Ug* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplotinyouofficial* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theplotinyouofficialFind ways to see The Plot In You live here: https://theplotinyou.com/#tourWatch Steve's review of The Plot In You's concert after the interview: https://youtu.be/C2-ayuflgrE🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock
Chris Turner is the drummer and founding member of Oceans Ate Alaska and a solo artist in his own right who puts together super technically challenging drum performances on the regular. In this conversation we chat about the joys he finds in particular through his drumming style, the role that talent plays in drumming skill, and the challenges of making drumming a career in 2025.Be sure to keep up with Chris Turner in future via these platforms:
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisTurnerDrums* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/58sBIaSMMZUOlBs4dQblGJ?si=zLLF3fAcR9OokRubFRA25A*
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisoaa
* Oceans Ate Alaska YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oceansatealaska
* Oceans Ate Alaska Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/48zUWAXpgEXfpttz23pCNQ?si=FXUkQWRHTeaEen_6F8b6rg
* Oceans Ate Alaska Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oceansatealaska
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Alex Kerski from Vianova joins for a deep conversation about what went into creating their 2025 masterpiece album "Hit It!". We talk about how their latest work is propelling them into new areas of the music industry as well as some specific songwriting and production decisions that went into this incredible album.
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Hot Milk's latest album "Corporation P.O.P." is a darker record than their previous: what inspired that change of tone and how did they go about creating it? Han and James from the band join the podcast for a chat all about their latest album and their upcoming tour.🎟 See Hot Milk live soon! → https://mailchi.mp/c90f89565022/hot-milk-uk-tour-2025You can keep up with Hot Milk through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1koutXdSFq2PHqtxSWj9tK?si=H0XCOeSvT1-ZLei_DtZ6yw- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTeWqo0hbs5Qr1iGlTcKUcg- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotmilkhotmilk- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotmilkhotmilk
Aaron Pauley and Valentino Arteaga from Of Mice & Men joined the podcast for a conversation about their latest album "Another Miracle" as well some reflection on how their songwriting has developed over the years. You can keep up with Of Mice & Men through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4tususHNaR68xdgLstlGBA?si=NsgdGLEmTaKxMIIxXKINIQ- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OMandMTV- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmiceandmen- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmicetiktok
Jacob Charlton and Ethan McCann from Thornhill joined the podcast during their support tour of Sleep Token in North America. In this discussion we chat about how that experience has been as well as songwriting notes from their most recent album "Bodies".You can keep up with Thornhill through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dE5audbkV3o5cKxvM7lBD?si=45VMDv4rRP238wJ1lBVmoA- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thornhillmelb- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thornhillmelb- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thornhillmelb🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock
Deaf Havana are releasing a brand new album in 2025 called "We're Never Getting Out" and singer James Veck-Gilodi joined the podcast for a conversation all about it. We also chat about the evolutions their music has gone through over the years and the challenges they experienced along the way.You can keep up with Deaf Havana through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0exhrQcReCdr11oPbOh22M?si=CI2-AidNThip07LDHcq1mA- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DeafHavana- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deafhavana- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deafhavana🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock
James Morgan is the vocalist and founding member of Catsclaw who released their debut album in 2025 called "Perfect Death". He joins the podcast for a conversation in which we talk about the emotive power of heavy metal music, how Catsclaw's music is created, and a key songwriting discovery which has changed the way he approaches his music now.You can keep up with Catsclaw through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7wOW98O5VLYYbJxntYe799?si=T7jHmVIdTeSVC1SXbH9yGg- YouTube: www.youtube.com/@catsclawband- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catsclawband/🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock
Andrew Wells and Matt Mingus of Dance Gavin Dance joined for a conversation about their latest album "Pantheon". In this conversation we delve into some of the creative process of their song-writing over the years, hear the back story of the George Clinton feature, and get a taste of what may be coming next from them.You can keep up with Dance Gavin Dance through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6guC9FqvlVboSKTI77NG2k?si=WM60vq6FTK6XTm8LJ07jXw- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkmEoZbpH7jPCe1_Ym4XJdQ- Official Website: https://dancegavindanceband.com- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancegavindance- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanceGavinDance- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dgdtheband🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock
Blessthefall's singer Beau Bokan joins the podcast to chat about their latest album "Gallows" and where the band finds themselves in the metalcore scene after 2 decades.
You can keep up with Blessthefall through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7t2C8WwLyKUKRe0LVh8zl9?si=YWXYVF9PQPagqs9T_NEa2g- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blessthefallmusic- Official Website: https://www.blessthefallmusic.com- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blessthefall- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blessthefall🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock
Manuel Gagneux joins the podcast for a chat about how Zeal & Ardor's unique songs are written and how they are brought to life in live performances. We also discuss the risk of over-producing the recordings as it relates to the human experience and what drives him within this particular project.You can keep up with Zeal & Ardor through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6yCjbLFZ9qAnWfsy9ujm5Y?si=xFPRE9g-QlOElfbQYCLr5A- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZealArdor666- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zealandardor- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zealandardor- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zealandardor🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock
Guitarist Mike Stringer and vocalist Courtney LaPlante created Spiritbox back in 2017 and this band has gone on to become twice Grammy-nominated, performing live on US National late night TV and touring around the world with the legenday KoRn as well as headlining their own large shows. In this episode of the podcast I chat with Mike about songwriting decisions across their discography, the realities of performing at this high profile level, and what continues to drive them.You can keep up with Spiritbox through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4MzJMcHQBl9SIYSjwWn8QW?si=o17nTZq6RRyjtDxj_p2Y-A- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritboxOfficial- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritboxmusic- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spiritboxband- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Spiritboxofficial🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: https://www.steveog.com
Matt Bigland from Dinosaur Pile-Up joins the podcast to chat about their new album "I've Felt Better..." and why this has inspired some fans to start woofing at their latest show. We get deep into song-writing decision making, vocal delivery styles, and what advice Matt has for anyone looking to start a band today.You can keep up with Dinosaur Pile-Up through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4MQsNhP9u10g1xuxaJBF0S?si=GOJ-I-3xSKO7yErEwe2OMQ- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNE2UyWyFNzPGXlw3C_dUUQ- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpuofficial- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dpuofficial- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dinosaurpileup🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock
This band has a work ethic and can-do attitude which is incredibly rare and it's paying off in the high-production quality of their music and videos. In this interview I asked them about the various skills they've learnt along the way through their career and how they manage to keep everything balanced.You can keep up with Calva Louise through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/02nZLQtQ4vL5iHyp6atBrh?si=GWGQGfdwS3W9TOP2Yz3idA- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CalvaLouise- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvalouise- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@calvalouise- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvalouise
After playing their first ever festival as a band, Haley Roughton and Wills Weller from Gore. joined Steve O'G for a quick chat about the set and also what may be coming up for the band soon! 📺 Get additional exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock💬 Come chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw
Mike Dawes is an incredible acoustic guitarist with a unique complex playing style which has earned him the title "Best Acoustic Guitarist In The World" more than once! In this episode we chat about his process for creating such mind-bending arrangements, his collaborations with other great artists such as Periphery, and what drew him to cover Sleep Token's "Euclid".► Check out Mike's new album 'Galactic Acid' on limited edition splatter vinyl: http://mikedawes.com▼ Mike's live showsUSA08/02: Tucson, AZ08/03: Phoenix, AZGERMANY11/04: Stuttgart11/05: Pforzheim11/06: Frankfurt11/07: Bestwig11/09: OldenburgYou can keep up with Mike through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3B83ffT0B4Si3ttxzY9fMz?si=u6twoUGRQFezR19yuHWA9g- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikedawesofficial- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_dawes- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikedawesofficial- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikedawesofficial#mikedawes #acousticguitar #sleeptoken
Future Palace vocalist Maria Lessing joined the podcast for a conversation about the importance of authenticity in music, the major moments in their history thus far, and where they find themselves in 2025. You can keep up with Future Palace through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4QnuZOyl4C9d1keyOZXJ21?si=yHTNBKPRR4KJWqDXW_cbug- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FuturePalace- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurepalaceofficial- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futurepalace- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurepalace💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw