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It's Not A Phase

It's Not A Phase

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

    EP #176 - Rachel Rigby & Dave Connolly (False Reality)
    Nov 6 2025

    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.

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    FOLLOW FALSE REALITY
    INSTAGRAM | @falserealityhc
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    FOLLOW RACHEL RIGBY
    X (TWITTER) | @rachelrigbyx
    INSTAGRAM | @rigtalife
    TIKTOK | @rachfalsereality

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    FOLLOW DAVE CONNOLLY
    INSTAGRAM | @makboo_lbu
    TIKTOK | @davefalsereality528

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    THEME MUSIC
    'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired Violence

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

    EP #175 - Devin Shidaker (The Acacia Strain / ex-Oceano)
    Oct 30 2025

    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.

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    FOLLOW THE PODCAST
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    FOLLOW ZACH REDRUP
    X (TWITTER) | @zachredrup
    INSTAGRAM | @zachredrup
    TIKTOK | @zachredrup

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    FOLLOW THE ACACIA STRAIN
    X (TWITTER) | @theacaciastrain
    INSTAGRAM | @theacaciastrain
    TIKTOK | @theacaciastrain

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    FOLLOW DEVIN SHIDAKER
    X (TWITTER) | @devinshidaker
    INSTAGRAM | @devinshidaker
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    THEME MUSIC
    'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired Violence

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

    EP #174 - Jono Hawkey & Jack Van Vliet (Bloom)
    Oct 22 2025

    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.

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    CONTACT THE PODCAST
    contact@itsnotaphase.co.uk

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    FOLLOW THE PODCAST
    X (TWITTER) | @inappodcast
    INSTAGRAM | @inappod
    FACEBOOK | @inappodcast

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    FOLLOW ZACH REDRUP
    X (TWITTER) | @zachredrup
    INSTAGRAM | @zachredrup
    TIKTOK | @zachredrup

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    FOLLOW BLOOM
    X (TWITTER) | @bloomsyd
    INSTAGRAM | @bloomsyd
    TIKTOK | @bloomsyd

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    FOLLOW JONO HAWKEY
    X (TWITTER) | @jonohawkey
    INSTAGRAM | @jonohawkey
    TIKTOK | @jonohawkey

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    FOLLOW JACK VAN VLIET
    INSTAGRAM | @jvvck_
    TIKTOK | @jackvanvliet2

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    THEME MUSIC
    'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired Violence

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    1 hr
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