Lead Singer Syndrome With Shane Told

Episode 318 – Rory from Dayseeker returns! It’s been 5 years (!) since the last time he was on the podcast, and we get into the very eventful years that have happened since, from their breakout record “ Sleeptalk”, the pandemic that happened immediately after that release, and everything since. We also discuss their latest album, “Dark Sun”, from the shift in sound to the lyrical inspirations, which range from the birth of his daughter to the passing of his late father. Stream that album now everywhere, and catch them on tour with Silverstein in the US or headlining in the UK! Get tickets here: vip.silversteinmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 319 – HIGHLY REQUESTED GUEST ALERT! We're so excited to have Emma Boster of Dying Wish on the show this week! From her childhood growing up with punk and metal, to working in various roles in the industry and now fronting a band that has toured with the likes of Limp Bizkit, Hatebreed and The Devil Wears Prada, we get into her journey in music so far. We also talk about the figures that inspired her to become lead vocalist in a heavy band as well as the message behind the band’s ethos and lyrics. They’re currently in the studio finishing up their sophomore record – check out the first single, "Torn From Your Silhouette”, out soon so don’t miss it! WELCOME OUR NEW TITLE SPONSOR - OPEN YOUR EARS RECORDS! The label that has brought you awesome releases from House & Home, Wild Truth and more, just put out a brand new single from Canada's The Burden ... it's absolute fire for anyone who's a fan of post-hardcore. It's out now - check it out wherever you stream your music and head over to OYErecs.com for mor

Episode 317 – WE’RE BACK! After a little hiatus, we will be putting out episodes every WEDNESDAY moving forward! Please make sure you subscribe / follow! The first episode back is with Chris from Can’t Swim, and is an absolute gem. We get into the writing and recording process for the new self-produced album, his growth as a singer in the four years since he was last on the show, and the different sides of the band they showcase on the album. The terrific “Thanks, But No Thanks” out now, and catch them all over the USA on tour with Free Throw! Looking for new awesome punk driven music you haven't heard yet? Check out Open Your Ears Records . In just a few short years they have solidified themselves as the best underground label, with releases from House & Home, Wild Truth, Guardrail and more! The new Sea Of Storms 7" EP is up for preorder now! Go get that and see everything else they have to offer! oyerecs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 316 – Gavin Rossdale of Bush joins the show today! One of most the pivotal bands of the 90’s, we discuss the lightning in a bottle multiplatinum first album, their success as "Bush X" in Canada - which made them feel like The Beatles, their unique production and guitar tones on the hit song "Glycerline" and what it's like to now be writing songs about important issues like women’s reproductive rights and climate change. This is an amazing conversation spanning the band’s decades long career. Their new album, “The Art of Survival”, is out now everywhere! USE THE INTERNET? YOU NEED NORDVPN. PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION AND EVEN SAVE MONEY! Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/lss to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Give the gift of KNOWLEDGE from Masterclass! With over 180 instructors from the very top of their fields, you can learn songwriting from John Legend, cooking from Gordo

Episode 315 – “We took a bunch of drugs and made this record" -Tom Rheault of No Trigger. Yup, one of the most under the radar (and also talented) punk bands ever is also one of the most entertaining and honest interviews ever on the podcast. They don't tour much, and they barely ever release records, but when they do, the punk world takes notice. Don't skip this conversation and you sure as hell DO NOT want to miss their new album DR ALBUM - out now! Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/lss to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 314 – HUGE GUEST! Winston McCall of the legendary band Parkway Drive joins the show today! From starting in the small Australian town of Byron Bay to playing the biggest arenas around the world, to say the band has had an incredible career would be an understatement. We explore all of that in our conversation, from their roots in their local punk and hardcore scene to how their sound has changed over the years. The band recently released their new album, written during lockdown, called “Darker Still”. Hear the inspiration behind the album in this episode, then go stream the record wherever you get your music! Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/lss to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 313 – Stephen of Anberlin is back on the show! And the band is back with new material! In this very honest and forthcoming conversation, Stephen gets into the conflicts that had caused the band to call it quits in 2014, his personal struggles in the aftermath, and how they reconnected and started the process of playing music together again. Recorded with close friend Tim McTague of Underoath, they recently released an EP called “Silverline”, the first of two that will form a full length record. Stream it now everywhere, and catch them on tour playing their classic albums all the way through! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 312 – Parry Gripp of Nerf Herder joins the show this week! From writing the theme song for the TV show Buffy The Vampire Slayer, their massive MTV hit "Van Halen", signing to a major and leaving for a Punk Rock label, to the viral hits Do You Like Waffles? and Cat Flushing a Toilet (yup - that was him!), he’s had an incredible career. Nerf Herder recently released a re-issue of their third album “American Cheese” for its 20th anniversary – check it out now everywhere! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 311 – We’re back, and she's back! One of my absolute favourite people ever - Jenna McDougall - joins the show! Since she was barely an adult, Jenna had been fronting Australian uplifting pop-punk group Tonight Alive, playing to huge crowds all over the world. Until, in 2018 when they abruptly went on hiatus. We get to the bottom of what happened, and we discuss her epic solo return, with her new project Hevenshe. Don't miss the new single “No One Will Ever Love You”. It's available now on all platforms, go check it out and follow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 310 – Tony Foresta of Municipal Waste joins the show this week! From his roots listening to punk and hardcore to his new side project with some death metal legends we talk about his career and various projects he’s been in, including his hot sauce company. Of course we also get into the stories and process of writing and recording the new Municipal Waste record, “Electrified Brain”, out July 1st!    Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 309 - This week on the show I talk to the legendary Taylor Hanson of (of course) Hanson! From their start in the music industry at a very young age to his life now as a married father of 7, he takes us through the incredible 30 year career that Hanson has had. What was it like to have a worldwide hit so young? How did they hold it together over the 25 years since MMMbop? We talk about all that and of course we get into their brand new (and awesome) record, “Red Green Blue”, out now on all platforms! Huge thanks to Taylor's publicist Samantha for the lovely introduction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 308 – The incredibly talented Josh Ramsay is back on the show this week! He just released his new solo album, “The Josh Ramsay Show”, and seriously WHAT. A . RECORD! With the loss of both his parents during the pandemic, we get into the meaning behind the songs written for them, the extreme recording process in which Josh played almost all the instruments himself, and all of the incredible guests featured – including Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, Dallas Smith, Fionn, Fefe Dobson, Serena Ryder, Ria Mae, DJ Sharkpocalypse, Tyler Shaw, and his sister Sara Ramsey. We also get into what’s next for Mariana’s Trench but for now, go check out this incredible and diverse record, “The Josh Ramsay Show”, out now on all platforms!  Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com It's Lawn Season! Get your own PERSONALIZED Lawn Care products (THAT REALLY WORK)

Episode 307 – Derek DiScanio of State Champs is back on the show! We talk about getting back on the road, the evolution of the pop-punk scene, and what he did during the pandemic – including recording a Fall Out Boy over, working on his singing voice, and of course… writing and recording a new album! “Kings of the New Age” will be out May 13th, 2022; don’t miss it! It's Lawn Season! Get your own PERSONALIZED Lawn Care products (THAT REALLY WORK) for your climate and soil directly from http://GetSunday.com/LSS20 and use Code LSS20 to save 20% off! Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 306 - LEGEND ALERT! Today we have Ivan Doroschuk of Men Without Hats, the seminal Canadian electro-pop group! From their early start in the 70's punk scene in Montreal, to huge mainstream success and being one of the first bands ever on MTV, to the influence they’ve had on music being made today, he takes us through his incredible career. Making music has changed a lot over the decades and we get into their process of recording their new album, “Again, Part 2”, which is out now! Go check it out, and catch them on tour this year! Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com   It's Lawn Season! Get your own PERSONALIZED Lawn Care products (THAT REALLY WORK) for your climate and soil directly from http://GetSunday.com/LSS20 and use Code LSS20 to save 20% off! Run a podcast or video calls? Get Riverside.FM today for the easiest, best quality audi

Episode 305 – Steve Cobucci of Wolves At The Gate joins the show today! From his early childhood discovering punk and emo music, to signing a record deal with Solid State at a big inflection point in his life, and finally self-producing the band’s latest records, we get into the journey of this incredibly underrated band. The new album “Eulogies” will be out March 11th - don’t miss it, or this amazing conversation! Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com   It's Lawn Season! Get your own PERSONALIZED Lawn Care products (THAT REALLY WORK) for your climate and soil directly from http://GetSunday.com/LSS20 and use Code LSS20 to save 20% off!  Run a podcast or video calls? Get Riverside.FM today for the easiest, best quality audio and video, and separation for easy editing! I use it - you should too! Use promo code LSS and save $10 off any subscripti

Episode 304 – DOUBLE EPISODE! Nick from Hit The Lights is finally on the show, along with Liz from Gold Steps! Nick gets into his beginnings as a musician and joining Hit The Lights, signing to a major label, success in Japan, and his solo project Thief Club. Liz talks about her upbringing and getting into music, forming Gold Steps with her husband, and writing their new song with Nick. Don’t miss all of this new music, both from Thief Club and Gold Steps! It's Lawn Season! Get your own PERSONALIZED Lawn Care products (THAT REALLY WORK) for your climate and soil directly from http://GetSunday.com/LSS20 and use Code LSS20 to save 20% off! Run a podcast or video calls? Get Riverside.FM today for the easiest, best quality audio and video, and separation for easy editing! I use it - you should too! Use promo code LSS and save $10 off any subscription! Click: http://Riverside.FM ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 3OH!3 – That’s right! Who else could we have on for episode #303 but Nat from the amazing duo straight outta Boulder, Colorado. From their rise to fame on the Warped Tour, to their mainstream success, and writing songs for Maroon 5, this is one of the best conversation on the podcast yet. Don’t miss this and be sure to stream the new record, “Need”, out now! Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 302 - SYNNERS REJOICE! Whether it's the Lead Singer type, or the Gemini type..... we have the infectious personality of Mr. Aaron Nordstrom of Gemini Syndrome on the show! The band recently released their long-awaited third record, “3rd Degree – The Raising”. We get into their writing and recording process, the band’s crazy major label journey and their plans for the future. Catch them on tour this spring and summer, and check out the new record, out now everywhere! NEXT WEEK IS EPISODE 303! Hmmmmmm...  Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 301 – Tony Cappocchi of Dragged Under joins the show! Just 2 years ago, the band seemingly came out of nowhere, turning heads with a strong debut album "The World Is In Your Way". Just weeks after the album's release, the pandemic sidelined the band from touring, putting the hype on hold. But, with huge opening slots with Beartooth and The Used, Dragged Under is still killing it, and spreading their punk influenced post hardcore all over the world. Tony and I talk about the pandemic derailing their progress, the origins of the band, ties to YouTuber/Modern Guitar God Jared Dines, AND .... Tony spills the beans on new info about the NEW DRAGGED UNDER ALBUM! A MUST LISTEN! Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HERE IT IS EVERYONE - EPISODE 300! For this special episode we have an even more special guest - Jacob Bannon of Converge! This conversation goes incredibly deep discussing Jake's mysterious persona, the formation and recording of Converge Bloodmoon: I and the making and legacy of Converge's classic album Jane Doe. We also talk about model Audrey Marnay revealing herself as the real "Jane Doe" after 20 years. And finally, it’s time for a new theme song for the show, which Jacob chooses himself! Don’t miss this incredible conversation, and check out the new record ,”Bloodmoon: I”, out now everywhere! Need band merch? Look no further than Rockabilia for all your needs! They have over 500,000 unique merch items at the lowest prices ... BUT use promo code SHANE to save an additional 10% off! rockabilia.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices