This was probably the quietest week I’ve had in a while in terms of interviews. Which is fine because the calendar is filled through the second week of May. One of the best things about where As The Story Grows is at the moment is I don’t need to stress about what’s next. On top of having a cache of interviews already recorded, there is always something new being released next week. And being able to promote and celebrate new bands and new albums truly brings me joy!
Speaking of new music, on Wednesday we had Josh Barber from Idle Heirs on the podcast! Their debut album, Life Is Violence, is out today on Relapse Records! Idle Heirs is a collaboration between Josh and Sean Ingram of Coalesce! You should absolutely check out their debut album!
Today on the podcast we welcome back Evan Diprima! Evan is currently playing drums with Moon Destroys, a project he started with ex-Torche guitarist Juan Montoya! Their new album, She Walks By Moonlight, was released last week and if you like shoegaze with a hint of sludge metal, this is an album, not to miss!
And lastly, Monday we had Johannes and Matthias Clemens from German thrash newcomers Warfield on the podcast! 2025 is apparently the year I embrace thrash! Their new record, With The Old Breed, also came out last Friday on Napalm Records and I dig it a lot!
Keeping it short and sweet today but I have a playlist for your weekend! If you were wondering what new records/bands I currently have in rotation, this is for you! On this playlist I have:
Edge of Paradise - Prophecy Unbound
Arch Enemy - Paper Tiger
Lauren Babic - Breathe You In
Echos - Quiet In Your Service
SOM - Let The Light In
Telepathy - Augury
Young Widows - "Total Fucking Clarity
Deep Sea Diver - Billboard Heart
you, infinite - The Elder
Deafheaven - Doberman
Grima - Beyond The Dark Horizon
Spiritbox - Keep Sweet
The Night Flight Orchestra - Melbourne May I
Enjoy and have a great weekend!