Steve O'G Rock Podcast

James Morgan, the vocalist and founding member of Catsclaw, dives deep into the transformative journey of songwriting. He reveals how a key discovery reshaped his approach to creating music, moving towards a melody-first style that invites broader connections. The conversation explores the emotive power of heavy metal, the band’s unique dynamics, and the importance of independence in their creative process. Morgan also shares poignant stories behind their debut album, 'Perfect Death', including its significance and future direction.

Andrew Wells and Matt Mingus of Dance Gavin Dance joined for a conversation about their latest album "Pantheon". In this conversation we delve into some of the creative process of their song-writing over the years, hear the back story of the George Clinton feature, and get a taste of what may be coming next from them.You can keep up with Dance Gavin Dance through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6guC9FqvlVboSKTI77NG2k?si=WM60vq6FTK6XTm8LJ07jXw- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkmEoZbpH7jPCe1_Ym4XJdQ- Official Website: https://dancegavindanceband.com- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancegavindance- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanceGavinDance- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dgdtheband🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Beau Bokan, the dynamic vocalist of metalcore band Blessthefall, dives into the creativity behind their upcoming album, Gallows. He discusses their shift to high-energy songwriting without pressure, emphasizing in-person collaboration over remote co-writing. Beau highlights the importance of authenticity in music, dismissing genre labels while focusing on catchy choruses. He shares insights on sustainable touring practices and the excitement of bringing new songs to life on stage, all while reflecting on their role as mentors in the metalcore scene.

Manuel Gagneux joins the podcast for a chat about how Zeal & Ardor's unique songs are written and how they are brought to life in live performances. We also discuss the risk of over-producing the recordings as it relates to the human experience and what drives him within this particular project.You can keep up with Zeal & Ardor through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6yCjbLFZ9qAnWfsy9ujm5Y?si=xFPRE9g-QlOElfbQYCLr5A- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZealArdor666- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zealandardor- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zealandardor- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zealandardor🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Guitarist Mike Stringer and vocalist Courtney LaPlante created Spiritbox back in 2017 and this band has gone on to become twice Grammy-nominated, performing live on US National late night TV and touring around the world with the legenday KoRn as well as headlining their own large shows. In this episode of the podcast I chat with Mike about songwriting decisions across their discography, the realities of performing at this high profile level, and what continues to drive them.You can keep up with Spiritbox through the following links:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4MzJMcHQBl9SIYSjwWn8QW?si=o17nTZq6RRyjtDxj_p2Y-A- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritboxOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritboxmusicTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spiritboxbandFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Spiritboxofficial🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

Matt Bigland from Dinosaur Pile-Up joins the podcast to chat about their new album "I've Felt Better..." and why this has inspired some fans to start woofing at their latest show. We get deep into song-writing decision making, vocal delivery styles, and what advice Matt has for anyone looking to start a band today.You can keep up with Dinosaur Pile-Up through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4MQsNhP9u10g1xuxaJBF0S?si=GOJ-I-3xSKO7yErEwe2OMQ- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNE2UyWyFNzPGXlw3C_dUUQ- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpuofficial- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dpuofficial- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dinosaurpileup🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock

This band has a work ethic and can-do attitude which is incredibly rare and it's paying off in the high-production quality of their music and videos. In this interview I asked them about the various skills they've learnt along the way through their career and how they manage to keep everything balanced.You can keep up with Calva Louise through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/02nZLQtQ4vL5iHyp6atBrh?si=GWGQGfdwS3W9TOP2Yz3idA- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CalvaLouise- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvalouise- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@calvalouise- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvalouise

After playing their first ever festival as a band, Haley Roughton and Wills Weller from Gore. joined Steve O'G for a quick chat about the set and also what may be coming up for the band soon! 📺 Get additional exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/steveogrock💬 Come chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Mike Dawes is an incredible acoustic guitarist with a unique complex playing style which has earned him the title "Best Acoustic Guitarist In The World" more than once! In this episode we chat about his process for creating such mind-bending arrangements, his collaborations with other great artists such as Periphery, and what drew him to cover Sleep Token's "Euclid".► Check out Mike's new album 'Galactic Acid' on limited edition splatter vinyl: http://mikedawes.com▼ Mike's live showsUSA08/02: Tucson, AZ08/03: Phoenix, AZGERMANY11/04: Stuttgart11/05: Pforzheim11/06: Frankfurt11/07: Bestwig11/09: OldenburgYou can keep up with Mike through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3B83ffT0B4Si3ttxzY9fMz?si=u6twoUGRQFezR19yuHWA9g- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikedawesofficial- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_dawes- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikedawesofficial- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikedawesofficial#mikedawes #acousticguitar #sleeptoken

Future Palace vocalist Maria Lessing joined the podcast for a conversation about the importance of authenticity in music, the major moments in their history thus far, and where they find themselves in 2025. You can keep up with Future Palace through the following links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4QnuZOyl4C9d1keyOZXJ21?si=yHTNBKPRR4KJWqDXW_cbug- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FuturePalace- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurepalaceofficial- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futurepalace- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurepalace💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw