Steve O'G Rock Podcast

Lynsey Ward is the singer and pianist in Exploring Birdsong and a member of backing vocalist group Espera and joined the podcast in this episode to chat about how she writes vocals melodies and harmonies, the development of Exploring Birdsong's sound over time, and the balance of her responsibilities across her music projects. You can keep up with Lynsey Ward's projects through the following links:EXPLORING BIRDSONG- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HPwQcRoOq1Mlqw5WBtNQc?si=2CB91ph1S7us_nTgu2Pg-w- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploringbirdsongESPERA- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espera.bgvs💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Invent Animate vocalist Marcus Vik joined the podcast to chat about the band's much celebrated album "Heavener", his vocal technique improvements, and other thoughts on the current live music scene. Invent Animate's links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ALVPmg5sZexSVD2m9atEt?si=ggy0hJMYRWuSHDShlL6e3g- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invent_animate💬 Come chat to Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Johnny Franck, musician and frontman of BILMURI, shares insights into the band's journey on the highly anticipated Sleep Token tour across the UK and Europe. He reveals behind-the-scenes details about their unique songwriting process and the thrilling experience of playing arenas. Johnny discusses adapting their stagecraft for larger crowds and highlights the standout track 'Straight Through You.' He also teases their new sound with Columbia Records, emphasizing authentic music videos and the creative innovations inspired by their tour experience.

The Download Festival booking team have put together a 2025 lineup featuring headliners Sleep Token, Green Day, and KoRn. So how does a lineup like that get booked? What are the lesser known considerations and challenges that go into booking the UK's largest rock and metal festival? Jenny Cotter and Dannika Webber from the booking team joined the podcast for a conversation all about their roles and the 2025 lineup that has everyone talking!Checkout the full Download Festival 2025 lineup here: https://downloadfestival.co.uk/lineup#poster💬 Come chat to Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Vocalist Dryden Mitchell and guitarist Terry Corso share details behind their latest album "~mAntras~" along with insights on how they've stayed relevant over the years and the story behind the icon "These Days" music video.Alien Ant Farm's links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6TZdvF1kFzwnQLgHQynzsO?si=a6zADfRcSeu3bP7ucYj5sg- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alienantfarmofficial💬 Come chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Marcus Bridge, the dynamic vocalist of Australian metal band Northlane, dives into the creative journey behind their recent EP, Mirror's Edge. He shares insights on opting for an EP over an album to free up creativity. The conversation touches on rebuilding band dynamics post-lockdown, experimenting with songwriting choices, and balancing deep cuts in live sets. Marcus also discusses the impact of collaborative production, the band’s unique stage presence, and how they approach crafting music that resonates with audiences.

Vocalist Jack Murray and guitarist Jimmy Howell from 156/Silence joined me for a conversation about their latest album "People Watching" and reveal some of the choices they made in creating this fascinating collection of dark and intense songs that just grows and grows on repeat listens.156/Silence links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qXHYRTtZytxMMfO9pW1V9?si=FxpEQCaLTUewBs7OfmarSQ- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/156silence💬 Come chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Vocalist Sean Harmanis joined me for a chat about the new self-titled album from Make Them Suffer. In this interview we chat about the variety in the non-singles on the album, the band's song-writing process, and the subjectivity of evaluating music. Make Them Suffer links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0FZcPgWI3BsFQl4rOAGSHT?si=iQE4l-QDQ6-Ey4byuhYUmQ- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makethemsuffer💬 Come chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw

Join Jamie Hails, the intense vocalist of Polaris, and Dan Furnari, their talented drummer, as they dive into the pressures of performing at arena shows and major festivals. They share surreal experiences, like jamming with Mike Shinoda, and the excitement of playing Download Festival. The duo talks about connecting with fans across vast venues and the meticulous preparation that goes into a show. They also reflect on writing new music, balancing creativity with personal challenges, and lessons learned from touring with Beartooth.

Mirrorcell are a new band from the US who create a super tasty blend of dark metal music styles. In this episode I chat with vocalist Nate Cell about the risks and rewards of taking risks when innovating in metal music, the origin story of this new band, and where he is hoping to take the band in future.Mirrorcell links:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/18MQzgqh7Afpja2i3phf4j?si=dqlU7KgIRyijB9BiwCELmA- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorcell.tv💬 Come chat with Steve O'G on Discord: https://discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzw