The BreakdownINRVRY turns a Dayseeker concert into a life-changing moment - and their story is only getting started. If you love music with heart, this one gives you the origin story, the family ties, and the hope behind one of San Antonio's most interesting rising bands. Mando Vargas opens up about building INRVRY with his wife Celeste, their close-friends-turned-bandmates Leo and Chris, and how a song that started as a voice memo became the spark for a full album. From the first track, Intuition, to Grace, Notions, and the new visual for Iridescent, the band shares how they keep the focus where it belongs: serving the song. You'll hear how Dayseeker, Nothing But Thieves, Paramore, and Nothing More shaped their sound, why their music lands somewhere between metalcore, alt-rock, and worshipful honesty, and how a surprise proposal during Homesick became one of those stories you never forget. Celeste jumps in too, bringing the band's mission into focus - giving listeners hope through pain, loss, depression, and anxiety, and reminding people they're not alone. We also get real about storytelling, faith, identity, and what happens when music becomes more than entertainment. For anyone who cares about the human stories behind the songs or wants to discover a band creating with purpose instead of chasing hype, this episode hits hard.If you want music that carries meaning, chemistry, and a little bit of chaos in the best way, INRVRY is worth your time. Hit play and hear how this band is turning shared life, shared struggle, and shared vision into something bigger than themselves. Episode InfoBand IG: / inrvryband Band Website: https://linktr.ee/InrvryATXMP Website: atxmp.transistor.fm/ Subscribe to ATX Metal Podcast on YouTube: / @atxmetalpodcast Sponsors / AffiliatesCome and Take It Productions: www.comeandtakeitproductions.comCome and Take It Live: www.comeandtakeitlive.com/No Control Radio: www.klbjfm.com/show/no-control/ Chapters00:00 Intro + Mando’s introduction00:58 Dayseeker and current influences01:47 Who makes up INRVRY02:54 Celeste’s role + church background06:02 How INRVRY began07:39 The Dayseeker proposal story09:20 The proposal plan comes together12:00 Homesick proposal moment15:25 Ryan’s proposal story20:07 Storytelling and conversation25:28 New album origins26:00 “Intuition” begins the project27:46 “Grace,” “Notions,” and writing29:11 First live show33:06 Nothing But Thieves + music’s impact34:29 Faith, identity, and beliefs45:22 New music video + what’s next53:32 Celeste joins the conversation54:18 INRVRY’s mission55:16 Outro
