Rock Sound Podcast

Cavetown, aka Robin Skinner, talks us through the making of their brand new album 'Worm Food', featuring the singles 'frog', '1994' and 'Fall In Love With A Girl'. He talks recording in San Diego and collaborating with Pierce The Veil frontman Vic Fuentes on the song 'A Kind Thing To Do'. Plus, he tells us about the This Is Home project, his huge UK shows including a London date at the Hammersmith Apollo and reflects on 10 years since starting out as a musician on YouTube.

Pierce The Veil chat with us at When We Were Young Festival 2022 in Las Vegas about their huge live show including bringing Kellin Quinn out onstage for 'King For A Day' and wearing the suits from the music video. Plus, Vic, Jaime and Tony talk writing recent single, 'Pass The Nirvana', touring with I Prevail and what to expect from their upcoming new album.

Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale guides us through the making of the band's new album 'The Art Of Survival', produced by Tyler Bates and featuring the single 'More Than Machines' and opening track 'Heavy Is The Ocean'. He tells us about returning to live shows, currently on tour in the US alongside Alice In Chains and Breaking Benjamin. Also, we look back on the success of 'Machinehead' and why it has had such an enduring appeal, from cover versions to sports games. Plus, following the recent...

Death Cab For Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard talks us through the making of the band's new album 'Asphalt Meadows', featuring the singles 'Roman Candles' and 'Here To Forever'. Also, he tells us about working on the band's covers project 'The Georgia E.P.' and reflects on the continued popularity of TV's 'The OC' and how it promoted the band. Plus, he looks back on the impact of The Postal Service as we approach the 20th anniversary of 'Such Great Heights'.

New Years Day's Ash Costello tells us about working on their latest single 'Hurts Like Hell', the first taste of their upcoming new album. She talks working on more new music, the band's current lineup, returning to live shows and what she learned from previous record 'Unbreakable'.

We chat with Aimee Interrupter and Kevin Bivona from The Interrupters ahead of the release of new album 'In The Wild', featuring the singles 'In The Mirror', 'Jailbird' and 'As We Live' featuring Tim Armstrong and Rhoda Dakar. They talk writing during lockdown and channeling Aimee's personal stories into the lyrics. We also talk following up the success of previous record 'Fight The Good Fight', which included the huge single 'She's Kerosene', and what they hope fans take away from their...

Waterparks' frontman Awsten Knight chats with us as the band head out on Sad Summer Fest in the US. He tells us about writing the recent singles 'Funeral Grey' and 'Self-Sabotage' and tells us what to expect from the band's upcoming fifth album, including new song 'Brainwashed' and some exciting collaborations. Plus, we talk signing to Fueled By Ramen, their recent show at London's Brixton Academy and the inclusion of 'Telephone' in Netflix's 'Heartstopper' series.

Travie McCoy chats with us, fresh from the release of new album 'Never Slept Better', featuring the singles 'Stop It' and 'Full Monarch'. He tells us about the writing process and musical inspirations behind the record and recruiting Frank Carter for the spoken word title track. Plus, we look back on the success of Gym Class Heroes and why 'Cupid's Chokehold', featuring Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump, remains so popular. Finally, Travie tells us about his plans for more new solo music in the...

Parkway Drive frontman talks us through the making of the band's upcoming new album 'Darker Still', featuring the singles 'Glitch' and 'The Greatest Fear'. He tells us how reflecting on their career with documentary 'Viva The Underdogs' helped push them forward, their classic rock and 1990s musical inspirations and working on the epic title track. Plus, we look forward to their upcoming UK tour later this year.

We chat via Zoom with Jamie Campbell Bower ahead of the release of Volume 2 of 'Stranger Things' season 4. He tells us about the metal playlist that helped him get into character and the importance of music within the Netflix show. Also, he tells us which of his own songs he thinks would save him from Vecna. Plus, we find out how he wrote and recorded recent single 'Run On' and his future aims as he moves on from Counterfeit into solo work.

The Gaslight Anthem's Brian Fallon guides us through the band's upcoming return, from tour rehearsals to writing new music. He tells us why now felt like the right time to reform the band, his approach to songwriting and reflects on their debut 'Sink Or Swim' which turns 15 this year. Plus, we look back on his recent solo work, from 'Local Honey' to his holiday record 'Night Divine', and revisiting 'The '59 Sound' for a special lockdown livestream.

Machine Gun Kelly and MOD SUN talk us through the making of their new movie 'Good Mourning', which they co-wrote and directed together. We find out about the casting process, why they almost weren't in the film themselves and writing the title song that appears on the soundtrack. Plus, MGK reflects on the huge success of recent album 'Mainstream Sellout', we find out about another possible collaboration between the pair and discover their favourite aspect of working together.

The Rasmus frontman Lauri Ylönen joins us from Turin for a chat ahead of their performance at the semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, representing Finland with the song 'Jezebel'. He talks rehearsals for the show and getting to know his fellow contestants. Plus, how he wrote the song with the legendary Desmond Child, adjusting to a recent lineup change and their new album and tour plans for later this year.

Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley chats with us ahead of the band's headline appearance at Slam Dunk Festival 2022. He talks becoming a UK citizen, his recent collaboration with Simple Plan, 'Ruin My Life', and plans for the band's upcoming new double album. Plus, returning to the live stage and relearning songs from their 'All Killer No Filler' album as it celebrates its 21st anniversary. Slam Dunk Festival takes place June 3 in Leeds and June 4 in Hatfield, get tickets and more info here:...

Alexisonfire's Wade MacNeil guides us through the making of 'Otherness', the band's first new album in 13 years, which features the recent singles 'Sweet Dreams Of Otherness' and 'Reverse The Curse'. He tells us why they chose that title for the record, the diverse musical inspirations behind it and looks forward to AOF's upcoming headline appearance at Slam Dunk Festival 2022.

Motionless In White frontman Chris Motionless chats to us about the band's upcoming new album 'Scoring The End Of The World', featuring the recent singles 'Cyberhex and 'Masterpiece'. He tells us about the writing process, visual concept and the record's collaborations with Beartooth's Caleb Shomo, Knocked Loose's Bryan Garris and composer Mick Gordon. Plus, he tells us about the band's Trinity Of Terror tour with Ice Nine Kills and Black Veil Brides and looks forward to their appearance at...

We chat with Masked Wolf fresh from the release of 'Fallout', his new collaboration with Bring Me The Horizon. He tells us how the track came together, talks working with frontman Oli Sykes and filming the music video. Plus, he looks back on the huge success of 'Astronaut In The Ocean' and how TikTok helped it find a whole new audience. Oh, and we get to meet his brand new pet kitten!

We chat via Zoom with The Regrettes' Lydia Night as they release their new album 'Further Joy', featuring the singles 'Anxieties (Out Of Time)' and 'You're So Fucking Pretty'. She talks us through the writing process and why they chose that title for the record. Plus, we look back on her collaborations with My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way on 'Dasher' and with the team behind 'Hamilton' on a new version of 'Helpless'.

Yours Truly talk us through their latest single 'Lights On' and what we can expect from their upcoming new music. Also, they reflect on the release of pop punk album 'Self Care' and why they have loved returning to the UK to tour with Against The Current. Plus, Mikaila Delgado tells us about working with Between You & Me on their track 'Go To Hell' and teases an upcoming collaboration with one of her musical heroes.

Against The Current's Chrissy Costanza, Will Ferri and Dan Gow chat with us backstage as they continue their UK tour in support of recent EP 'Fever'. We talk returning to live shows and putting together their setlist, including a cover of Taking Back Sunday's 'MakeDamnSure'. Also, they tell us about writing 'Wildfire' in collaboration with the League Of Legends team, what to expect from their next EP and look forward to Sad Summer Fest later this year. Plus, Chrissy tells us about her...