It's Not A Phase

It's Not A Phase Podcast
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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.

  1. EP #180 - Tom Byrne (Valiant Hearts / Galleons / Endless)

    12/11/2025

    EP #180 - Tom Byrne (Valiant Hearts / Galleons / Endless)

    On this episode I'm joined by Tom Byrne, the vocalist for the bands Valiant Hearts and Galleons. We talk about the brand new Valiant Hearts album 'Hidden Realms', the potential avenues to finally tour in the future, creating a visual identity for this era of the band, collaborating with former Hands Like Houses frontman Trenton Woodley, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ------------------------------ SUPPORT THE PODCAST 👉 Subscribe / Follow 👉 Leave a rating/review 👉 Sign up to the newsletter 👉 Join the Patreon 👉 Pick up some merch ------------------------------ JOIN THE COMMUNITY DISCORD | Click here ------------------------------ CONTACT THE PODCAST contact@itsnotaphase.co.uk ------------------------------ FOLLOW THE PODCAST X (TWITTER) | @inappodcast INSTAGRAM | @inappod FACEBOOK | @inappodcast ------------------------------ FOLLOW ZACH REDRUP X (TWITTER) | @zachredrup INSTAGRAM | @zachredrup TIKTOK | @zachredrup ------------------------------ FOLLOW VALIANT HEARTS X (TWITTER) | @vhtheband INSTAGRAM | @valiantheartsofficial TIKTOK | @valiantheartsofficial ------------------------------ FOLLOW GALLEONS X (TWITTER) | @galleonsmusic INSTAGRAM | @galleonsofficial TIKTOK | @galleonsofficial ------------------------------ FOLLOW TOM BYRNE X (TWITTER) | @tjbhere INSTAGRAM | @tjbhere TIKTOK | @tjbhere ------------------------------ THEME MUSIC 'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired Violence Send the podcast a message Support the show

    1h 33m
  2. EP #179 - Matt Burridge & Caleb Taylor (pulses.)

    12/04/2025

    EP #179 - Matt Burridge & Caleb Taylor (pulses.)

    On this episode I'm joined by co-vocalists/guitarists Matt Burridge and Caleb Taylor of the band pulses. We talk about their new compilation record 'pulses. pack, vol. 1', remixes of their songs, experimenting within the genre of post-hardcore, their friendship with With Sails Ahead, looking back at their now 10-year long career as a band, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ------------------------------ SUPPORT THE PODCAST 👉 Subscribe / Follow 👉 Leave a rating/review 👉 Sign up to the newsletter 👉 Join the Patreon 👉 Pick up some merch ------------------------------ JOIN THE COMMUNITY DISCORD | Click here ------------------------------ CONTACT THE PODCAST contact@itsnotaphase.co.uk ------------------------------ FOLLOW THE PODCAST X (TWITTER) | @inappodcast INSTAGRAM | @inappod FACEBOOK | @inappodcast ------------------------------ FOLLOW ZACH REDRUP X (TWITTER) | @zachredrup INSTAGRAM | @zachredrup TIKTOK | @zachredrup ------------------------------ FOLLOW PULSES. X (TWITTER) | @pulsesva INSTAGRAM | @pulsesva TIKTOK | @pulsesva ------------------------------ FOLLOW MATT BURRIDGE X (TWITTER) | @mburridgemusic INSTAGRAM | @mburridgemusic TIKTOK | @mburridgemusic ------------------------------ FOLLOW CALEB TAYLOR X (TWITTER) | @internaldivide INSTAGRAM | @makessenseva ------------------------------ THEME MUSIC 'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired Violence Send the podcast a message Support the show

    46 min
  3. EP #178 - Liam Edwards (Downcast)

    11/27/2025

    EP #178 - Liam Edwards (Downcast)

    On this episode I'm joined by Downcast vocalist, Liam Edwards. We talk about their new EP 'Nothing Left To Give', covering songs by Backstreet Boys and My Chemical Romance, bringing on guest features, the comic book style artwork for the EP's cover, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ------------------------------ SUPPORT THE PODCAST 👉 Subscribe / Follow 👉 Leave a rating/review 👉 Sign up to the newsletter 👉 Join the Patreon 👉 Pick up some merch ------------------------------ JOIN THE COMMUNITY DISCORD | Click here ------------------------------ CONTACT THE PODCAST contact@itsnotaphase.co.uk ------------------------------ FOLLOW THE PODCAST X (TWITTER) | @inappodcast INSTAGRAM | @inappod FACEBOOK | @inappodcast ------------------------------ FOLLOW ZACH REDRUP X (TWITTER) | @zachredrup INSTAGRAM | @zachredrup TIKTOK | @zachredrup ------------------------------ FOLLOW DOWNCAST X (TWITTER) | @downcastuk INSTAGRAM | @downcastuk TIKTOK | @downcastuk ------------------------------ FOLLOW LIAM EDWARDS X (TWITTER) | @liamdowncast INSTAGRAM | @liamdowncast TIKTOK | @liamdowncast ------------------------------ THEME MUSIC 'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired Violence Send the podcast a message Support the show

    35 min
  4. EP #177 - Matt Flood (Caskets / ex-Silhouettes)

    11/13/2025

    EP #177 - Matt Flood (Caskets / ex-Silhouettes)

    On this episode I'm joined by Caskets vocalist, Matt Flood. We talk about their newly released third album 'The Only Heaven You'll Know', its personal and vulnerable lyrics, some of the easter eggs on the album's cover, the band's experience recording in LA, moving to live in the US, collaborating with blessthefall on one of their new songs, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ------------------------------ SUPPORT THE PODCAST 👉 Subscribe / Follow 👉 Leave a rating/review 👉 Sign up to the newsletter 👉 Join the Patreon 👉 Pick up some merch ------------------------------ JOIN THE COMMUNITY DISCORD | Click here ------------------------------ CONTACT THE PODCAST contact@itsnotaphase.co.uk ------------------------------ FOLLOW THE PODCAST X (TWITTER) | @inappodcast INSTAGRAM | @inappod FACEBOOK | @inappodcast ------------------------------ FOLLOW ZACH REDRUP X (TWITTER) | @zachredrup INSTAGRAM | @zachredrup TIKTOK | @zachredrup ------------------------------ FOLLOW CASKETS X (TWITTER) | @caskets_band INSTAGRAM | @caskets_band TIKTOK | @caskets_band ------------------------------ FOLLOW MATT FLOOD X (TWITTER) | @matt_cskts INSTAGRAM | @matt_cskts ------------------------------ THEME MUSIC 'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired Violence Send the podcast a message Support the show

    52 min
  5. EP #176 - Rachel Rigby & Dave Connolly (False Reality)

    11/06/2025

    EP #176 - Rachel Rigby & Dave Connolly (False Reality)

    On this episode I'm joined by vocalist Rachel Rigby and guitarist Dave Connolly of the band False Reality. We discuss their debut album 'Faded Intentions', working with producer Steve Sears (Gallows, Grove Street, TRC, Prowler, The Hell), signing with Hassle Records, the UK hardcore community, pints, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ------------------------------ SUPPORT THE PODCAST 👉 Subscribe / Follow 👉 Leave a rating/review 👉 Sign up to the newsletter 👉 Join the Patreon 👉 Pick up some merch ------------------------------ JOIN THE COMMUNITY DISCORD | Click here ------------------------------ CONTACT THE PODCAST contact@itsnotaphase.co.uk ------------------------------ FOLLOW THE PODCAST X (TWITTER) | @inappodcast INSTAGRAM | @inappod FACEBOOK | @inappodcast ------------------------------ FOLLOW ZACH REDRUP X (TWITTER) | @zachredrup INSTAGRAM | @zachredrup TIKTOK | @zachredrup ------------------------------ FOLLOW FALSE REALITY INSTAGRAM | @falserealityhc TIKTOK | @falserealityhc ------------------------------ FOLLOW RACHEL RIGBY X (TWITTER) | @rachelrigbyx INSTAGRAM | @rigtalife TIKTOK | @rachfalsereality ------------------------------ FOLLOW DAVE CONNOLLY INSTAGRAM | @makboo_lbu TIKTOK | @davefalsereality528 ------------------------------ THEME MUSIC 'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired Violence Send the podcast a message Support the show

    44 min
  6. EP #175 - Devin Shidaker (The Acacia Strain / ex-Oceano)

    10/30/2025

    EP #175 - Devin Shidaker (The Acacia Strain / ex-Oceano)

    On this episode I'm joined by The Acacia Strain guitarist, Devin Shidaker. We talk about the band's brand new thirteenth album 'You Are Safe From God Here', exploring different genres and aspects of heavy music, the contrast between their bleak music and goofy music videos, the origin of the nickname "Big Slime", and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ------------------------------ SUPPORT THE PODCAST 👉 Subscribe / Follow 👉 Leave a rating/review 👉 Sign up to the newsletter 👉 Join the Patreon 👉 Pick up some merch ------------------------------ JOIN THE COMMUNITY DISCORD | Click here ------------------------------ CONTACT THE PODCAST contact@itsnotaphase.co.uk ------------------------------ FOLLOW THE PODCAST X (TWITTER) | @inappodcast INSTAGRAM | @inappod FACEBOOK | @inappodcast ------------------------------ FOLLOW ZACH REDRUP X (TWITTER) | @zachredrup INSTAGRAM | @zachredrup TIKTOK | @zachredrup ------------------------------ FOLLOW THE ACACIA STRAIN X (TWITTER) | @theacaciastrain INSTAGRAM | @theacaciastrain TIKTOK | @theacaciastrain ------------------------------ FOLLOW DEVIN SHIDAKER X (TWITTER) | @devinshidaker INSTAGRAM | @devinshidaker TIKTOK | @devinshidaker ------------------------------ THEME MUSIC 'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired Violence Send the podcast a message Support the show

    53 min
  7. EP #174 - Jono Hawkey & Jack Van Vliet (Bloom)

    10/22/2025

    EP #174 - Jono Hawkey & Jack Van Vliet (Bloom)

    On this episode I'm joined by vocalist Jono Hawkey and drummer Jack Van Vliet of Bloom. We discuss their second album 'The Light We Chase', the meaning behind its title, working with Sam Bassal of Ocean Grove, guest features on the record, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ------------------------------ SUPPORT THE PODCAST 👉 Subscribe / Follow 👉 Leave a rating/review 👉 Sign up to the newsletter 👉 Join the Patreon 👉 Pick up some merch ------------------------------ JOIN THE COMMUNITY DISCORD | Click here ------------------------------ CONTACT THE PODCAST contact@itsnotaphase.co.uk ------------------------------ FOLLOW THE PODCAST X (TWITTER) | @inappodcast INSTAGRAM | @inappod FACEBOOK | @inappodcast ------------------------------ FOLLOW ZACH REDRUP X (TWITTER) | @zachredrup INSTAGRAM | @zachredrup TIKTOK | @zachredrup ------------------------------ FOLLOW BLOOM X (TWITTER) | @bloomsyd INSTAGRAM | @bloomsyd TIKTOK | @bloomsyd ------------------------------ FOLLOW JONO HAWKEY X (TWITTER) | @jonohawkey INSTAGRAM | @jonohawkey TIKTOK | @jonohawkey ------------------------------ FOLLOW JACK VAN VLIET INSTAGRAM | @jvvck_ TIKTOK | @jackvanvliet2 ------------------------------ THEME MUSIC 'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired Violence Send the podcast a message Support the show

    1 hr
  8. EP #173 - Justin Pierre & Josh Cain (Motion City Soundtrack)

    10/15/2025

    EP #173 - Justin Pierre & Josh Cain (Motion City Soundtrack)

    On this episode I'm joined by frontman Justin Pierre and guitarist Josh Cain of Motion City Soundtrack. We talk all about their new album 'The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World', the 10-year gap between records, working with Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy, being involved with the film Dìdi, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ------------------------------ SUPPORT THE PODCAST 👉 Subscribe / Follow 👉 Leave a rating/review 👉 Sign up to the newsletter 👉 Join the Patreon 👉 Pick up some merch ------------------------------ JOIN THE COMMUNITY DISCORD | Click here ------------------------------ CONTACT THE PODCAST contact@itsnotaphase.co.uk ------------------------------ FOLLOW THE PODCAST X (TWITTER) | @inappodcast INSTAGRAM | @inappod FACEBOOK | @inappodcast ------------------------------ FOLLOW ZACH REDRUP X (TWITTER) | @zachredrup INSTAGRAM | @zachredrup TIKTOK | @zachredrup ------------------------------ FOLLOW MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK X (TWITTER) | @motioncitymusic INSTAGRAM | @motioncitysoundtrack TIKTOK | @motioncitysoundtrack ------------------------------ FOLLOW JUSTIN PIERRE X (TWITTER) | @jcpmcs INSTAGRAM | @jcpmcs ------------------------------ FOLLOW JUSTIN PIERRE X (TWITTER) | @joshuacain INSTAGRAM | @joshuaallencain ------------------------------ THEME MUSIC 'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired Violence Send the podcast a message Support the show

    1h 1m
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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.

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  • Creator
    It's Not A Phase Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    189
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 It's Not A Phase
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