The Soundsphere Magazine Podcast

Crawlers' Harry Breen on releasing 'The Mess We Seem To Make' and the band's passionate fans

#crawlers #poppunk “It goes from Tool-inspired baselines to piano ballads, to pop songs to folk music. It sounds like a bizarre and eclectic mix but we have made it work. Listen to the album and you will understand,” Harry Breen from the band Crawlers sits and chats to us about their debut album - The Mess We Seem To Make - and the band's influences and the definition of success. “Feeling a bit anxious but also very excited. It is so weird because we have been sat on this album for like, three or four months already just waiting for it to go out into the world for everyone to hear it,” Harry Breen, drummer of Merseyside rock four-piece - Crawlers - says the morning of their debut album release - The Mess We Seem To Make. Excitement levels are high as the initial album reviews roll in and Crawlers sit on revel on this piece of art they have finally unleashed into the world. He joins us on his own without the other members but fuels and feeds us with an in-depth and passionate insight into the creation of this debut record. “Hopefully everyone loves it as much as we do,” he adds. Asking what the feedback on the record has been like so far - despite it only being out for twelve hours at the time of the conversation, Harry elates: “The reviews have been great, and all the fans love it because they are so dedicated. But it is nice to hear that even like new people are listening, which is great.” With the release of something you have worked hard on, it is only right to celebrate. “We did not have anything planned for a while, we had not thought of it but we said in the group chat the other night that we are gonna go to Amy’s (guitarist) for a nice little family meal,” Harry discusses. The band are about to head on a support slot with Canadian rock band Mother Mother - so their release week schedule is packed, yet there is still space for celebrations.
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Luke Johnson (No Devotion) and Lee Downer (The Defiled) reflect on their past bands, Lowlives' future and new music

#lowlives #spinefarm #grunge
Luke Anthony Johnson (Amen, No Devotion) and Lee Downer (The Defiled) have been in bands that courted a lot of controversy over the years.
Through the anxiety and stress that came with those groups, the pair eventually found each other and found a "safe space" to create raw, gritty alternative rock that is as much catharsis for them, as it is for listeners.
In this interview, we go in-depth with Lowlives in 2024, discussing the delay to the forthcoming debut album, being signed to Spinefarm by Daniel P. Carter, and some funny tour moments.
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Ian from Sounds Pretty Grim talks loving Spooky Culture, growing the channel and more

Dom Smith sits down with one of his favourite YouTubers, Sounds Pretty Grim to discuss the creation of the channel, personal motivations, goth and spooky culture and much more. 
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IVW’s Sybil Bell comments on the creation of Independent Venue Community

Sybil Bell talks to Dom Smith of Soundsphere about the creation of Independent Venue Week, and how that inspired Independent Venue Community, alongside her love for Hull and the North of England's creative scene. 
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Jake Duzsik on ’Rat Wars’, HEALTH as a brand and their punk ethos

#health #ratwars #healthband
Jake Duzsik discusses HEALTH's brand, alongside his own personal development in this revealing interview ahead of the 'Rat Wars' album release.
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Bad Wolves’ Doc Coyle on the creative process behind ‘Die About It’

#badwolves #alternativemetal #dieaboutit
Doc Coyle goes in-depth on his thoughts about Bad Wolves' forthcoming record, 'Die About It' and discusses how he feels the band fits into the modern alternative metal landscape.
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Dirty Sanchez’s Mathew Pritchard talks being a vegan chef, his mental health and the importance of going outside

#DirtySanchez
Mathew Pritchard is a man whose career looks drastically different now than it did at its onset. Rising to notoriety 20 years ago with stunt and prank show Dirty Sanchez, Pritchard is now widely visible as a vegan chef and triathlon athlete. With this year seeing the launch of vegan supplement company SWYD Supplements and the third Dirty Vegan book, Dirty Vegan: Fast and Easy, Pritchard sat down with Soundsphere’s Dom Smith to reflect on his career and personal growth, anxiety and how he maintains motivation.
 
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Code Orange’s Jami Morgan shares the intricacies of ’The Above’, working with Billy Corgan and more

Jami Morgan of Code Orange chats to Dom Smith about the hidden depths of 'The Above', and working with the likes of Billy Corgan on 'Take Shape'. For more visit: https://www.soundspheremag.com/

Rasheed Thomas discusses the legacy of Nonpoint, touring the UK

#nonpoint #numetal #alternativemetal
Rasheed Thomas of US alternative metal overlords, Nonpoint chats with Dom Smith from Soundsphere about the band's legacy, and coming over to the UK for a tour! --- South Florida-based rock band Nonpoint, has been captivating audiences with their energetic sound and passionate performances for over two decades. Formed in 1997, the band has consistently pushed the boundaries of what modern rock can be, combining heavy metal, nu-metal, and hard rock into a unique and powerful musical force. Over the course of their 20-year career, Nonpoint has released several critically acclaimed albums and garnered a reputation as one of the most exciting live acts in the industry. Throughout their career, Nonpoint has been celebrated for their signature sound and powerful lyrics, which often tackle social and political issues. Their hard-hitting sound and emotional live performances have earned them a dedicated fanbase, as well as recognition from the music industry. Nonpoint has received multiple award nominations and has been praised by publications such as Rolling Stone, Revolver, and Alternative Press.
Nonpoint is: Elias Soriano (Lead Vocals) Robb Rivera (Drums) Rasheed Thomas (Guitar /Backing Vocals) Adam Woloszyn (Bass) Jason Zeilstra (Lead Guitar)

Steve ”Liquid” Hawley opens up on Bran Van 3000’s success how personal trauma inspired ’I Walked’

Fresh off the success of his song ‘Hard Labor’, which has been heard on radio all over Europe and has just been featured in Bafta winning editor / screenwriter Will Gilbey’s new action-thriller film Jericho Ridge, new Liquid Ltd single ‘I Walked’ is a soulful hip-hop meets Americana track that reflects on the Montreal artist’s life journey, from struggles to enlightenment in consciousness. Liquid Ltd, aka Stephen “Liquid” Hawley has soared to the Top of the Pops with Bran Van 3000’s smash hit ‘Drinking In LA’ and with ‘I Walked’ has teamed again with Brooklyn’s Billboard number one charting, Emmy nominated producer Rench to bring a powerful portrait of desire facing the reality of inner-city life and concrete meeting the dirt road. “If you want the highs! Better know the lows”, Liquid proclaims with a sounded foundation, as ‘I Walked’ carries the weight of his highs and lows in life so far. The contemplative song is sure to have you deep in thought and get under your skin with its gritty rap bars and restrained rustic troubadour lilt. “It’s a song of the miles travelled, escaping conflict and pain and being forced at a young age to make life-changing decisions”, says Liquid. “It is a story of consciousness in consequences in the battle of bad and good”, he adds. The video for ‘I Walked’ was shot by Liquid and Francis DiSalvio (F6 image) in the infamous Fattal artist compound in St. Henri and Liquid’s own neighbourhood NDG (Notre Dame De Grace) or Our Lady of Peace in the West End of Montreal. “It’s a marginalized community layered with many cultures from Irish to Jamaican and where I have lived since hitchhiking to Montreal at 16 years old”, reveals Liquid. “I wanted to capture the feeling I felt when I was 16 years old. The highs and lows, bad and good and the struggle to find a way in the maze”, he explains. So, take the steps and walk with Liquid Ltd in ‘I Walked’ and enjoy a richness of emotion that will bring a fire to your spirit and hope to despair and meet you there!
 
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