Locked In The Closet - Ep 25 with HopeFool

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10/29/20 • 21 min

As COIVD continues to be a part of our daily lives, we learn how to adapt to the new normal. So, we here at the podcast thought it was interesting that HopeFool was formed during COVID. The podcast found them via submission and played a track of theirs on the "Does It Stank" session. Liking the music and the story, they reached out to see how life was for them and to get to know them a little better.

The band was born out of emails, texts and zoom conferences. They haven't even played a show. Michael tells the story about renting an Air BnB to jam in person, since the guys live all over the place. Dylan (guitarist) actually moved from Colorado during the pandemic to pursue music. Also, all members are bartenders so, they got hit twice as hard. Michael actually tested positive for COVID and explains how he reacted to it. Thankfully he is doing ok.

The guys are planning on releasing some new music. Due to their situation, they have a trove of music they have written in the short amount of time. They plan on dropping singles here and there in the run up to the album release.

Fun Facts: The drummer used to be in Casket of Cassandra, formerly a ATX local fan favorite. Also, Michael has never been in a band nor has he performed live. Today's track featured in the episode is by HopeFool titled "The New Age"

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Locked In The Closet - Ep 24 with Runescarred

Rising out of the ashes of Austin legends Dead Earth Politics and joining forces with regional heroes Southern Front, Runescarred are hurtling towards success. Veterans of a thousand nights on the road and countless packed clubs, they have worked hard to polish their distinct prog metal assault and confidently stand beside some of the biggest names in the genre as talented musicians and songwriters.

Ven and Ryan go down the road of where the band came from, COIVD-19 and its impact on the band. They also take a dabble into some politics in which they go off on for some time. We all know politics is one of those subjects that is not for everyone but they express thier views and how its affecting current times. Ven is Founder/Producer/Director at Indignant Dog Films. This episode is full of fun and little nuggets of his journey over the last year.

Fun fact - he likes Poppy

Today's song featured in the episode is "Swallow Your Tail" off their latest album "The Distant Infinite" and can be found wherever you get your music from

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Have You Heard - Endwelt

Endwelt is no stranger to the podcast. They were featured on the segment "Does It Stank" where the guys at the podcast do live reactions and reviews. Upon first listen, there seemed to be something there but it wasn't hitting on all cylinders. So after some time, Endwelt came back with the track "Already Dead" and it was a definite improvement. Ryan sits down and gives Lucky a call to learn more about the band and all that is Endwelt.

"Already Dead" is featured on this episode and if you like what you hear you can go check out more releases from them on all streaming platforms.