As The Story Grows

Chapter 169: "Every Church Will Buy The CD" ...as read by Joe Yerke of The Insyderz The Insyderz bust onto a scene at the right time. Only it wasn't exactly the scene they hoped to be a part of. Joe took the time to talk about about being the kiss of death to record labels, the politics of navigating the Christian music scene, and post Insyderz life. The Insyderz have a few records on Bandcamp: https://theinsyderz.bandcamp.com/ Chapter 169 Music: The Insyderz - "Jigsaw" The Insyderz - "Trigger Happy" The Insyderz - "Call To Arms" The Insyderz - "Chosen Few" The Insyderz - "Our Darkest Hour" The Insyderz - "The Hunted" As The Story Grows links: ​ [Help out at Patreon][1] [ATSG Website][2] [ATSG Music and Merch][3] [Join the Email List][4] [ATSG Facebook][5] Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com ​ [1]: https://patreon.com/asthestorygrows [2]: http://asthestorygrows.com [3]: http://asthestorygrows.bandcamp.com [4]: http://eepurl.com/bzQRRT [5]:

Chapter 168: "Tarantino Rock" ...as read by Sally Grayson of Black Swift You very likely heard Sally on Never Was and/or Urban Achiever and it was my pleasure to welcome her to the show this week. Sally shares a couple of great stories that include throwing away her entire music collection, going to Cornerstone for the first time, and her connection with Mortal and the Blamed. Sally also shares about Black Swift's new ep, Desert Rain. Photo courtesy of https://www.instagram.com/jungle_of_photography/ Black Swift: https://www.blackswiftmusic.com/ Sally on Never Was: https://neverwaspodcast.simplecast.fm/16 Sally on Urban Achiever: https://www.urbanachievershow.com/episodes/sally-grayson https://www.urbanachievershow.com/episodes/sally-grayson-returns Chapter 168 Music: Black Swift - "Downpour" Mortal - "Rift" Black Swift - "To The Strength Within" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: a

Chapter 167: "They Let Us Do What We Do" ...as read by Wayne Everett of The Prayer Chain and The Lassie Foundation Wayne was kind enough to call me on his drive home from work. Wayne talks about playing Prayer Chain songs 20+ years later, how he joined the band in the first place, why he left Starflyer 59, and his upcoming solo record. http://www.wayneeverett.com/ Chapter 167 Music: Wayne Everett - "A Million Leaves" The Prayer Chain - "Chalk" The Prayer Chain - "Crawl" Starflyer 59 - "I Drive A Lot" The Lassie Foundation - "Promise Ring" Wayne Everett - "Mor Far" The Lassie Foundation - "Blow It (Away)" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 166: "I Knew It Was Going To Be Huge" ...as read by Bryan Gray of the Blamed After years of asking him to come on the show, we finally have Bryan Gray as a guest! Bryan was there when Tooth and Nail got started. He saw the scene transform overnight. Bryan talks about his time in Mortal and the early days of Tooth and Nail. He also talks about the struggles of keeping a band going when all the members leave and what keeps him going over 20 years later. The Blamed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBlamed/ A few records on Bandcamp: https://theblamed.bandcamp.com/ Bryan's high school band: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pudge/2472678622/sizes/m/ Chapter 166 Music: The Blamed - "Better Left Unsaid" The Blamed - "Help Yourself" Crashdog - "Five" The Blamed - "Breeze" The Blamed - "1200 Stares" The Blamed - "Running Away Can Be An Ugly Thing: The Blamed - "Beyond Your Passion Is His Passion" As The Story Grows links: Help ou

Chapter 165: "Original Jamaican Ska Is My Heavy Metal" ...as read by Pegleg Tooth and Nail signed in The Dingees in hopes that they'd have the same sort of success as The Supertones. But member and stylistic changes, plus a desire to not get trapped in the Christian music world left The Dingees in-between two scenes. Peg talks about his love for Fishbone, the reason there was a long delay between Crucial Conspiracy and The Rebel Soul Sound System, and what makes Peg & the Rejected different from The Dingees. The Dingees Bandcamp: https://thedingees.bandcamp.com/releases Peg & The Rejected Bandcamp: https://pegandtherejected.bandcamp.com/releases Dread Pirate Roberts Bandcamp: https://theedreadpirateroberts.bandcamp.com/releases Chapter 165 Music: Peg & The Rejected - "Don't Take It Out On Me" The Dingees - "Ghetto Box Smash" The Dingees - "Could Be Worse" The Dingees - "Rebel Youth" The Dingees - "Moving Underground" The Dingees - "

Chapter 164: "I Like Music More" ...as read by Jonathan Caro Jon's brother introduced him to punk rock when he was 5 and that moment impacted Jon's life trajectory. Jon talks about how Eric Balmer was influential in him joining Bloodshed, the disappointment of having never recorded a Bloodshed full-length (and why we're finally going to get one), why Stairwell ended when things seemed like they were looking up, and the brand new My Compatriots album, A Blanket of Clouds. My Compatriots: https://www.facebook.com/mycompatriots/ Chapter 164 Music: Bloodshed - "Martha" Bloodshed - "Signs Of the Earth" Stairwell - "Hearts and Chevys: Stairwell - "Breathless" My Compatriots - "A Blanket Of Clouds" Bloodshed - "Last Breath" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 163: "Promoting A Song No One Could Get" ...as read by Matthew Schwartz from Pacifico Pacifico was a band built for 2019 living in 1999. They had a hit single and music video getting MTV airtime. The only problem was there was no album for people to buy. Matthew talks about going from full-time band to collaborative output, and working with both Martin brothers and both Sprinkle brothers! Pacifico: https://www.pacificorock.com/ Pacifico on Bandcamp: https://pacifico.bandcamp.com/music Chapter 163 Music: Pacifico - "The Need To Dismantle" Pacifico - "I Just Want To Dream" Pacifico - "xMultiplex" Pacifico - "Beautiful" Pacifico - "The Loneliest Man In The World" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 162: "I Never Thought That I Would Be Doing Anything Like This" ...as read by Orlando Greenhill formerly of Havalina Rail Co It was a joy getting to chat with Orlando. Orlando talks about his love for punk rock and going to shows at a young age, his dad's influence in his life, meeting Matt Wignall, and fighting for racial equality. Huge thanks to Jeff Jacquay for suggesting I reach out to Orlando. Orlando's solo work: https://soundcloud.com/orlandogreehill?fbclid=IwAR0injX31Eo0bVA6mK_2y1WO1YWJkEfDmjD-hM4bFKCRBy-NsZSxZO5Ic8A Chapter 162 Music: Havalina Rail Co - "Tundra" Havalina Rail Co - "Ballad of A Spy" Havalina Rail Co - "Total Depravity" Havalina Rail Co - "Bullfighter" Havalina Rail Co - "Leica" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 161: "Never Got An Explanation" ...as read by Doug Lorig of Roadside Monument Brandon Ebel had expressed interest in signing Doug's band Water Front. But Water Front no longer existed. It took a few years, but eventually Ebel signed Roadside Monument. Doug talks about the struggle of recording the band's debut full-length, member changes, working with amazing producers, and his new band, Graphic Nature. Graphic Nature: https://www.facebook.com/Graphic-Nature-276849189757455/ Chapter 161 Music: Roadside Monument - "Nothing Short of a Comfortable Situation" Roadside Monument - "A Girl Named Actually" Roadside Monument - "Iowa Backroads" Roadside Monument - "The Life Vest" Roadside Monument - "Zizzyzx" Roadside Monument - "My Hands Are Thermometers" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 160: "That Wasn't What I Wanted To Do" ...as read by Doug Venable of Hopesfal Doug Venable, Hopesfall's original vocalist, took the time with chat with me about the importance of Tooth and Nail to his musical discovery, finding his screaming voice, and why he decided to part ways with Hopesfall. Chapter 160 Music: Hopesfall - "Open Hands To The Wind" Hopesfall - "Comfort" Hopesfall - "April Left With Silence" Hopesfall - "The End Of An Era" Hopesfall - "A WInter's Rose" Hopesfall - "The Broken Heart Of A Traitor" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 159: "Never Make the Same Record" ...as read by Aaron Stone of My Epic My Epic is set to release their new ep Violence on May 10th via Facedown Records. Aaron chatted with me about how Facedown initially passed on signing the band, the tight bond that keeps the band together, and heart behind the lyrical content on Violence. Thanks to Shannon Quiggle for connecting me and Aaron. Violence pre-order: https://facedown.merchnow.com/products/preorders My Epic: https://www.facebook.com/myepic/ Chapter 159 Music: My Epic - "Curse" My Epic - "Lower Still" My Epic - "Voices" My Epic - "White Noises" My Epic - "Lashes" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 158: "An Amazing Period of Time" ...as read by Jason Stinson of Overcome When Jason Stinson heard the phrase "Spirit Filled Hard Core" he knew that was the scene he belonged in. Jason talks about the mission of Overcome and how it guided them through tough decisions, the vocal condition that led to the band ending, his mixed feelings about the "reunion" and how he got involved in country music. Overcome's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OVERCOME-105642339479078/ Some Dark Hollow: https://somedarkhollow.bandcamp.com/ Chapter 158 Music: Overcome - "Sacrificed" Overcome - "Understanding" Overcome - "House of Cards" Indwelling - "Throats As Open Graves" Overcome - "Campaign of Sabotage" Some Dark Hollow - "Far Away" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 157: "Just Don't Break Up" ...as ready by Cody Bonnette As Cities Burn just announced their new record, "Scream Through the Walls", which will be out on June 7th via Equal Vision Records. Cody chatted with me about how excited the band was to be a part of T&N, the backlash when they changed their sound, the struggle to keep the band going, and what drives them to continue forward now. As Cities Burn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ascitiesburn Chains: https://open.spotify.com/album/31aNPSPOtRbHh8FCypkaBX Chapter 157 Music: As Cities Burn - "Empire" As Cities Burn - "Love Jealous One, Love" As Cities Burn - "Pirate Blues" Hawkboy - "Two Bit" As Cities Burn - "Contact" As Cities Burn - "Chains" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 156: "Heroin Is the Answer" ...as read by Russell Holbrook Russell Holbrook just released a new memoir called "Heroin Is the Answer." Russell talks meeting Zach Gresham, the (brief) hesitation with joining Tooth and Nail, drug use in the christian scene and finding freedom as a horror writer. Heroin Is the Answer: https://www.amazon.com/Heroin-Answer-Memoir-What-Remember-ebook/dp/B07PBR9R2L/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=21A4KSBJWHTZI&keywords=heroin+is+the+answer&qid=1553715613&s=gateway&sprefix=heroin+is%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1-fkmrnull Russel on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14785254.Russell_Holbrook Harmony Lull: https://harmonylull.bandcamp.com/ Chapter 156 Music: Joe Christmas - "Coupleskate" Joe Christmas - "A Pretty Girl Never Lights Her Own Cigarette" Joe Christmas - "Bedroom Suite" Choose Your Own Adventure - "Luca Brasi" Joe Christmas - "Haunted Mystery" As The Story Grows links: Help out

Chapter 155: "Spirit Filled Hardcore" ...as read by Tim Mann Focused was a pioneering band when it came to introducing hardcore to the Christian world. The band coined the phrase "spirit filled hardcore" and were one of the first bands signed to Tooth and Nail Records. Tim was kind enough to talk about his struggles growing up, finding God in jail, merging "christian" hardcore with the straight edge scene and the trials of being on Tooth and Nail in the early days. Focused on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusedsxfxhxc/ Chapter 155 Music: Focused - "Walk Beside Me" Focused - "Behold" Focused - "Empty" Focused - "Grace" Focused - "Angels and Demons" Focused - "Absence" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 154: "I Gotta Find Another Drummer" ...as read by Jeff Jacquay Jeff was there nearly at the beginning. Unashamed is credited with being one of the earliest Spirit Filled Hardcore bands (alongside Focused) and Jeff was around when Tooth and Nail really started to to roll. Jeff talks about signing with Tooth and Nail, the animosity and allies they had in the "mainstream" hardcore scene and the whole christian/secular divide in music. Huge thanks to Neil Samoy for suggesting I reach out to Jeff! Jeff has uploaded just about everything he's ever done to Bandcamp! Unashamed: https://unashamedhc.bandcamp.com/ Rainy Days: https://rainydaysband.bandcamp.com/ Open Field System: https://openfieldsystem.bandcamp.com/ Tetzel Would Be Proud: https://tetzelwouldbeproud.bandcamp.com/ Chapter 154 Music: Unashamed - "Stand" Nothing Special - "Sliding Backwards" Unashamed - "Gain" Unashamed - "This Dividing Wall" Unashamed - "Sustained" Tetzel Would

Chapter 153: "A Small Group of Really Talented" ...as read by Jeff Cloud Jeff Cloud has run Velvet Blue Music for 23 years. He was in Starfyer 59 for (roughly) 7 years and Joy Electric for 5 (ish) years. Jeff talks about meeting Jason in high school, the early days with the Martin brothers, getting to work with incredible artists like Richard Swift (RIP) and Frank Lenz, and what keeps the label going all these years later. Huge thanks to Jeff for the taking the time to chat, even though he was battling the flu! Velvet Blue Music: https://velvetbluemusic.com/ A few VBM tunes on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/velvetblue Lars Gotrich's Tribute to Richard Swift: https://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2018/07/03/625667567/richard-swift-was-a-sonic-revelation-right-from-his-first-single Chapter 153 Music: Pony Express - "Fraud" Bethan - "Low Expectations" Joy Electric - "Sweet Sweet Charity" Starflyer 59 - I Drive A Lot Map - "Lay Down The Law" Soda Shop - "

Chapter 152: "Hide No Truth" ...as read by Nate Allen Destroy Nate Allen has been set aside and in its place we have gotten Good Saint Nathanael. Nate Allen is releasing Hide No Truth on February 1st. Nate talks about the themes on the new album, including being vulnerable about spiritual abuse and finding his way through Christianity and the cards we've been given in life. Good Saint Nathanael on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodsaintnathanael Hide No Truth on Bandcamp: https://goodsaintnathanael.bandcamp.com/album/hide-no-truth Hide No Truth CD and Merch: http://highendurancerecords.limitedrun.com/ Chapter 152 Music: Good Saint Nathanael - "Lightning" Ninety Pound Wuss - "Something Must Break" Good Saint Nathanael - "Better" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 151: "All In On This" ...as read by Jolie Lindholm Jolie moved to Florida for college and sang on a project for a guy named Chris Carrabba. You might have heard of him. That connection led her to fronting her first band, The Rocking Horse Winner. Jolie discusses being a woman in a mostly male dominated scene (plus being an "emo" band in a hardcore world), as well as the whirlwind ride that has been her latest project The Darling Fire. The Darling Fire just finished recording their debut record with J Robbins a few day before I talked with Jolie. The Darling Fire - https://www.facebook.com/thedarlingfire/ Here's a news article about Popvert: https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/popvert-6342145 Chapter 151 Music: The Rocking Horse Winner - "Missing You" Vacant Andy's - "Indecisive" The Rocking Horse Winner - "When Song Birds Sing" Popvert - " Nothng Once" Dashboard Confessional - "Age Six Racer" As The Story Grows links: Help out at

Chapter 150: "The Best of 2018" Adam Morgan (Hopesfall), Matt Traxler (Steadfast Records), Ryan Parrish (In Parallel), and Josh Hersom (The Cycle podcast) join me to discuss their favorite albums of 2018. Bryan's Top 30 Records of the Year: https://themeltdownmusic.com/2018/12/20/top-30-of-2018/ Bryan's Top 30 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1215930345/playlist/0yh6BO0WMVWx1XZXbOKEfA?si=MN-spnI0Tou4d-1UGi-yYQ Chapter 150 Music: Good Game - "Supercollider? I Just Met Her" Hopesfall - "Bradley Fighting Vehicle" Brandtson - "Things Look Brighter" In Parallel - "New Fire" Deafheaven - "Honeycomb" Pianos Become the Teeth - "Bitter Red" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com