The Breakdown

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The Breakdown (with Bamacore) is a podcast about heavy music and the people who keep the scene alive—especially in Birmingham, Alabama and across the South. Host Alan Starns (Bamacore Photography) has real conversations with local, regional, and touring bands about scene history, songwriting, touring, DIY shows, and the stories between the setlists (plus a few laughs). Hardcore • metal • metalcore • deathcore • punk. Video: search “Bamacore Breakdown” on YouTube. bamacore.com • IG: @bamacore_

Episodes

  1. Ep. 03 | Patrick Dixon (Bridewell) | The Breakdown

    4D AGO

    Ep. 03 | Patrick Dixon (Bridewell) | The Breakdown

    Birmingham heavy music is built on tight rooms, tight sets, and tight-knit people—and Bridewell is right in the middle of it. In Episode 3 of The Breakdown, I sit down with Patrick Dixon of Bridewell to talk how the band formed, how their sound got so surgical (without losing the chaos), and what it means to build something real in the Birmingham scene. We dig into Anger Poetry Pt. I & Pt. II, the creative choices behind tracks/synths/click, and why “controlled chaos” is basically the job description when you’re running a set on a timer. Plus: Birmingham show culture, learning to be professional on bigger bills, and what Bridewell has coming next. In this episode:• How Bridewell started: riffs first, friends next, then the push to make it a real project• Anger Poetry Pt. I & Pt. II: meaning, writing approach, and how the sound evolved• Click tracks + backing elements: keeping it tight live while still feeling dangerous• Birmingham scene culture: the “big city / small town” feel and why community matters• What’s next for Bridewell (new music + the bigger push coming) Guest: Patrick Dixon (Bridewell)Instagram | Facebook | Spotify Host: Alan StarnsInstagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok http://www.bamacore.com⁠ Watch the video version #BirminghamHardcore #AlabamaHardcore #TheBreakdownPodcast #Bridewell

    39 min
  2. Ep. 02 | Following Seas | The Breakdown

    JAN 18

    Ep. 02 | Following Seas | The Breakdown

    Episode 2 of The Breakdown features Following Seas with vocalist Vinnie and guitarist Nick—two familiar names in the Alabama heavy music scene with a brand-new chapter in motion. We talk scene history, the “how did this band actually start?” story, and what it looks like building something fresh with experience behind you—right as Following Seas gears up to release their debut EP. In this episode: The members’ roots in the local hardcore/metal scene and how that shaped Following Seas Writing as a team: riffs, lyrics, and finding the band’s identity without chasing comparisons Getting ready for the debut EP: what they want people to feel when they press play Staying consistent: practice, recording, and keeping momentum when life is busy What’s next for Following Seas and how listeners can support the band Guests: Following Seas IG: @followingseas_hc Host: Alan Starns IG: @bamacore_ • www.bamacore.com

    37 min
  3. Ep. 01 | Kelly Reaves (Long Cold Stare / Haste) | The Breakdown

    JAN 4

    Ep. 01 | Kelly Reaves (Long Cold Stare / Haste) | The Breakdown

    Episode 1 kicks off The Breakdown with Birmingham heavy-music mainstay Kelly Reaves—former vocalist of Haste and current frontman for Long Cold Stare. This one’s equal parts scene history and real-world band lessons: the early days, the turning points, and what it takes to keep making music when real life is doing real-life things. In this episode: Birmingham hardcore/metal scene roots and how it shaped the sound The Haste era: stories, growth, and perspective with time behind it The road to Long Cold Stare and what “starting again” really looks like Practical advice for newer bands (and anyone trying to stay consistent) Guest: Kelly Reaves (Haste / Long Cold Stare) IG: @longcoldstare • @hasterockband Host: Alan Starns IG: @bamacore_ www.bamacore.com

    37 min
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About

The Breakdown (with Bamacore) is a podcast about heavy music and the people who keep the scene alive—especially in Birmingham, Alabama and across the South. Host Alan Starns (Bamacore Photography) has real conversations with local, regional, and touring bands about scene history, songwriting, touring, DIY shows, and the stories between the setlists (plus a few laughs). Hardcore • metal • metalcore • deathcore • punk. Video: search “Bamacore Breakdown” on YouTube. bamacore.com • IG: @bamacore_

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  • Creator
    Bamacore
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    3
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    Explicit
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    © Bamacore
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