Setting The Tone

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  • EP 201 The Dead collective Special with Oli

    Brand new episode out now EP 201 Setting The Tone presents it’s The Dead Collective special. I recently had the chance to sit down with Oli to discuss the bands brand new EP self-titled Ep The Dead collective out on 22 May 2026 via Black F…

  • EP 200 Setting The Tone presents its 2026 festival round up.

    Brand new episode out now EP 200 Setting The Tone presents its 2026 festival round up. Starting with Bloodstock 2026 and their 25th Anniversary sharing the line up and discussing what bands I would see https://bloodstock.uk.com Then a quic…

  • EP 199 Setting The Tone presents A quick review from Grey Daze show from London Camden

    Brand new episode out now EP 199 Setting The Tone presents it’s A quick review from Grey Daze show from London Camden The Underworld March 21 2026, sharing my thoughts on the show and the journey to this point https://linktr.ee/SettingTheT…

  • EP 198 Setting The Tone presents Slam Dunk stage times and guidance for the 20thanniversary edition of Slam Dunk 2026

    Brand new episode out now EP 198 Setting The Tone presents Slam Dunk stage times and guidance for the 20thanniversary edition of Slam Dunk 2026 Get your Slam DUNK Tickets from the following link https://slamdunkfestival.seetickets.com/cont…

  • EP197 Download Festival day split and band tips

    EP197 Download Festival day split and band tips With the news coming from Download festival/Live nation that day tickets are on sale now https://downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets/ I wanted to put together an episode where I break down the day…

  • EP 196 Austen Starr Special with Austen Starr

    Brand new episode out now EP 196 Setting The Tone presents its Austen Starr Special I recently had the chance to sit down with Austen to discuss her journey and love for music as well her debut album out I am the enemy Check out the video…

  • EP 195 TailGunner Special with Bones

    Brand new episode out now EP 195 Setting The Tone presents its TAILGUNNER Special I recently had the chance to sit down with Bones from TAILGUNNER to discuss the bands upcoming album Midnight Blitz, a UK tour supporting Fozzy and of Course…

  • EP 194 Glamour Of The kill Special With Davey Richmond

    Brand new episode out now EP 194 Setting The Tone presents it’s Glamour Of The kill special with Davey Richmond I recently had the chance to sit down with Davey from Glamour Of The Kill to about the bands brand new album their first in sin…

  • EP 193 GreyWind Special with Steph O' Sullivan

    Brand new episode out now EP193 I recently had the chance to catch up with Steph to discuss their latest release Served Heart City Pre order Served Heart City UK/EU Store https://greywind-store.myshopify.com Grey Wind online https://www.gr…

  • EP 192 A Look Back on 2025

    ​ Brand new episode out now EP 192 A Look Back on 2025 Looking back at 2025 Music releases, Album of the year, bands/artists to keep an eye on Greywind, Glamour of the Kill, Pip marsh, Grey Daze Events/shows of 2025 and the year ahead. Tha…

  • EP 191 The Funeral Portrait on tour special with Lee Jennings

    Brand new episode out now 191 The Funeral Portrait I recently had the chance to sit down with from Lee The Funeral Portrait their first ever UK tour supporting The Rasmus a look back on what has been an amazing year and what’s ahead Check…

  • Ep 190 Temples On Mars Special with James Donaldson

    Brand new episode out now EP Setting The Tone presents it’s Temples On Mars Special with James Dondalson I recently had the chance to sit down with James to talk about the bands brand new album Last Ship out everywhere now, we take a peek…

  • EP189 God Forbid Constitution Of Treason 20th Anniversary special with Doc Coyle

    Brand new episode out now EP189 Setting The Tone presents it’s God Forbid Constitution Of Treason special with Doc Coyle I recently had the chance to sit down with Doc Coyle to talk about God Ford bid’s Constitution Of Treason which turns…

  • EP 188 Rust N Rage Special

    Brand new episode out now EP 188 Setting The Tone presents it’s Rust n Rage special. I recently had the chance to sit down with guys from Rust N Rage to discuss their new album Song’s For Yesterday which is out now via Frontier Label Check…

  • EP 187 The Rasmus Special with Lauri Ylönen

    Brand new episode out now EP 187 Setting The Tone presents it’s The Rasmus special. I recently had the chance to sit down with Lauri Ylönen to discuss the bands brand new album Weirdo out on the 12 September 2025 plans for the rest of 2025…

  • EP 186 The Fear special with Mick and Benj

    Brand new episode out now EP 186 Setting The Tone presents it’s The Fear special. I recently had the chance to sit down with Benj and Mick to discuss the bands brand new Single Sit Down a cover track from one of Manchester very own the ban…

  • EP 185 Darko Special with Tom and Rob

    Brand new episode out now EP 185 Setting The Tone presents it’s DARKO band special Join me on this episode where I sat down with Tom and Rob to discuss their latest release Canvas out everywhere now, we take a look behind the curtain into…

  • EP184 Setting The Tone pays it respects to Ozzy

    Brand new episode out now EP 180 Setting The Tone presents it’s HIMALAYAS special. EP 184 Setting The Tone Pays its respects to Ozzy Osbourne Just me sharing my stories and thoughts on the late great Ozzy Osbourne links https://linktr.ee/S…

  • EP183 Glamour of The kill special with Davey Richmond

    Brand new episode out now EP 183 Setting The Tone presents it’s Glamour of The kill special with Davey Richmond. I recently had the chance to sit down with Davey from Glamour Of The Kill to talk about the bands Journey and the brandnew sin…

  • EP 182 The Inspector Cluzo special with Mathieu

    Brand new episode out now EP 182 Setting The Tone presents it’s The Inspector Cluzo special. I recently had the chance to sit down with Mathieu to discuss the bands brand new album Less is More out everywhere 6/6/2025 as well as looking ah…

  • EP 181 Slam Dunk 2025 special interviews with Defects,Grey Wind and New Found Glory

    EP 181 Slam Dunk 2025 Special EP181 is Setting The Tone’s Slam Dunk Special, the episode is broken down into my thoughts on this year’s event and why you should consider attending Slam Dunk in 2026 As well brining you interviews from Defec…

  • EP 180 HIMALAYAS special with Joe Williams

    Brand new episode out now EP 180 Setting The Tone presents it’s HIMALAYAS special. I recently had the chance to sit down with Joe to discuss the bands brand new album Bad star out everywhere now, in-depth look into the bands future 2000 tr…

  • EP 179 Memphis May Fire Special with Matt

    Brand new episode out now EP179 Setting The Tone presents it’s Memphis May Fire special. I recently had the chance to sit down with Matt to discuss the bands brand new album SHAPESHIFTER out now, anniversary shows and finding the right bal…

  • EP 178 Alien Weaponry Special with Tu Morgan-Edmonds

    Brand new episode out now EP178 Setting The Tone presents it’s Alien Weaponry I recently had to chance to speak to Tu from Alien Weaponry to discuss the band’s new album Te Rā, culture and more Check out the awesome video for 1000 Friends…

  • EP 177 Grey Daze European Tour special 2025

    Brand new episode out now EP177 Setting The Tone presents its Grey Daze 2025 Special Ahead of the band’s European run and with fake little lies already out and a new track Still screaming out this Friday I had the opportunity to catch up w…

  • Ep 176 DeadWriters Special with Paul Shine

    Brand new episode out now EP Setting The Tone presents its DeadWriters Special with Paul Shine I recently sat down with Paul from the band DeadWriters to talk about the bands new single Meet The Shadow which is out digitally today and a li…

  • EP 175 We need to catch our breath wow 2025

    New Episode Out Now Episode EP 175 we need to catch our breath wow We need to catch our breath 2025 wow, the episode where I discuss 2025 to date so much has happened and we are not even out of February 2025, I discuss single releases from…

  • EP 174 Hands Like Houses Special with Joel Tyrrell

    Brand new episode out now EP Setting The Tone presents it’s Hand Like Houses special with Joel I was lucky enough to sit down Joel Tyrrell from Hands Like Houses to talk about the bands 5th Album Atmospherics out on February 14 2025 Pre or…

  • EP 173 The Nightmares Special with Benjamin T. Mainwaring

    Brand new episode out now EP 173 Setting The Tone presents it’s the Nightmares special with Ben I was lucky enough to sit down Ben from The Nightmares to talk about the bands second album Fire In Haven out February 14 2025 Hit the link bel…

  • EP 172 Madina Lake 20th Anniversary With Matthew and Nathan leone

    Brand new episode out now EP Setting The Tone presents its Madina Lake special with Matthew and Nathan leone I was lucky enough to sit down with Matthew and Nathan to talk about their 20th anniversary and a real in-depth look into their 20…

  • EP171 Punk Rock Factory on tour 2024 Special with PeeJ and Stead

    ​ Brand new episode out now EP 171 Punk Rock Factory on tour 2024 Special with PeeJ and Stead I recently sat down with Pee J and Stead to discuss their current tour and with the recent announcement of their new album All Hands On Deck out…

  • EP 170 Dead Icarus special with Alex Varkatzas

    ​ Brand new episode out now EP 170 Dead Icarus s Special with Alex varkatzas I recently had the chance to sit down with Alex From Dead Icarus to discuss their the debut album Zealot out digital now, we spoke about the album and moving forw…

  • EP 169 Kids In Glass Houses Special with Shay

    Brand new episode out now EP 169 Kids In Glass Houses Special with Shay I recently had the chance to sit down with Shay From kids In Glass Houses to discuss their 2023 comeback Slam Dunk, and the bands brand new album Pink Flamingo out 25…

  • EP 168 October Drift Special

    ​ Brand new episode out now EP 167 October Drift I recently had the chance to sit down with from Kieran October Drift to discuss their brand-new album Blame The Young out 27th September 2024 where we discussed the making of the album, the…

  • EP 167 The Funeral Portrait Special with Lee Jennings

    ​ Brand new episode out now 167 The Funeral Portrait Special with Lee Jennings I recently had the chance to sit down with from Lee The Funeral Portrait to discuss their brand-new album Greetings from suffocate city out everywhere now, wher…

  • EP166 Johnny Foreigner Special with Alexei Berrow

    ​ Brand new episode out now 164 Johnny Foreigner I recently had the chance to sit down with Alexei Berrow from Johnny Foreigner to discuss their brand-new album How to be hopeful out 13th September 2024 where we discussed the making of the…

  • EP 165 The Dead Daisies with Doug Aldrich

    ​ Brand new episode out now EP 165 The Dead Daises I recently had the chance to sit down with from Doug Aldrich The Dead Daises to discuss their brand-new album Light Em Up out 6th September 2024 where we discussed the making of the album,…

  • EP 164 Flat Black special Wes Horton

    ​ Brand new episode out now 164 Flat Black Wes Horton I recently had the chance to sit down with Wes from Flat Black to discuss their debut album Dark Side Of The Brain where we discussed the making of the album, another chance to prove th…

  • EP 163 Earthtone9 Special

    ​ Brand new episode out now 163 Earthtone9 I recently had the chance to sit down with Karl Middleton from Earthtone9 to discuss their brand-new album Resonance in Nexus out now via candlelight records where we discussed the making of the a…

  • EP 162 Nothing More Carnal special with Daniel OIiver

    Band new Episode 162 Nothing More out now I recently had the chance to sit down with Daniel Oliver from NOTHING MORE to discuss their brand new album Carnal out on June28 2024 where we discussed the making of the album, self-producing and…

  • EP 161 love Letter special with Jay Mass

    Band new Episode 161 Love Letter out now I recently had the chance to sit down with Jay Mass from Love Letter to talk about their debut album Everyone Wants Something Beautiful the bands journey and more Hit the below link to choose your l…

  • EP 160 LowLives Special with Luke and Liam

    Brand new episode out now EP160 Setting The Tone presents it’s LowLives Recently I had the opportunity to catch up with Luke and Lee from Hit the below link to choose your listening platform Check out the awesome video for Loser https://ww…

  • EP 159 Defects Special with Harry

    Defects Brand new episode out now EP15 I recently I had the chance to catch up with Harry to discuss Defect debut debut album Modern Error, confidence, Download and future plans Pre order Modern Error https://lnk.to/Defects check out the v…

  • EP 158 Thomas Ian Nicholas Band Special We're Gonna Be Okay

    Brand new episode out now EP158 Setting The Tone presents it’s Thomas Nicholas Special Recently I had the opportunity to catch up with Thomas on his co-headline tour with Don’t panic here in the UK to discuss his upcoming album out May 17…

  • EP 157 The one where I discuss SlamDunk and Download festival share my thoughts on the Chester Benington rumour and review some of the latest album releases

    EP157 The one where I discuss SlamDunk and Download festival share my thoughts on the Chester Benington rumour and review some of the latest album releases You can find this episode and previous episodes from Setting The Tone in the below…

  • EP 156 Cloud Nothings special

    Brand new episode out now EP156 I recently had the chance to catch up with Dylan From Cloud Nothings and to discuss the bands upcoming album Final summer inspiration and the 10 year anniversary of Here and Nowhere Else Hit the below link t…

  • EP 155 Grey Daze Uk Tour Special 2024

    Brand new episode out now EP155 Setting The Tone presents its Grey Daze UK Tour 2024 Special Ahead of the band’s first UK tour I had the opportunity to catch up with Sean and Cris from Grey Daze to discuss the upcoming UK tour, an insight…

  • EP 154 Dream State tour special

    Dream State Brand new episode out now EP154 I recently I had the chance to catch up with Jessie on their Still dreaming tour their current album Still dreamin, the current tour and more Still dreaming out every now https://dreamstateoffici…

  • EP 153 Don't Panic Uk Tour Special

    Don’t Panic Brand new episode out now EP153 I recently I had the chance to catch up with Ted and Aj to discuss their current album Setting Up To Fail as well how Their current co headline tour Naked Attract Tour with Thomas Nicholas Settin…

  • EP 152 GreyWind Special

    GreyWind Brand new episode out now EP152 I recently had the chance to catch up with Steph and Paul to discuss their latest release You’re my medicine as well as their upcoming Ep Antidote out 15/3/2024 Grey winds journey. Death Melodies ou…