What is it like to be the lead singer of a band? Shane Told, frontman of the critically-acclaimed rock band Silverstein, brings you candid interviews with all of your favorite singers on this podcast. Is it really all sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll? Find out for yourself on Lead Singer Syndrome.
Episode 385 – Fat Wreck Chords Special – A landmark conversation with Erin Kelly-Burkett of Fat Wreck Chords, Louis Posen of Hopeless Records, and Lagwagon’s Joey Cape! We dig into the huge news that Hopeless is partnering with Fat Wreck, clearing all unrecouped artist debt and giving every Fat band a clean slate, while keeping the label’s legacy and fan experience fully intact. Hear how this historic deal came together and what it means for the future of independent punk.
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NEED SOME GREAT NEW MUSIC!? Open Your Ears has you once again with the new split release from House & Home and Suntitle ! If you're a fan of 2000's Emo and 90's Punk Rock, you're going to love this. Head over to OYErecs.com for more info! It's out now wherever you stream your music!
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20 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT
Ashrita Kumar (Pinkshift)
Episode 383 – Ashrita Kumar of Pinkshift joins the show today! Ashrita opens up about channeling their activism, from speaking out on genocide, trans rights, and more, to finding their voice in music. We dive into their journey starting with piano, flute in school band, navigating family expectations, and finding their way to grunge and punk. We also chat about the band's new album Earthkeeper, out August 29th on Hopeless Records. Their fall headline tour kicks off in October, so grab your tickets now and don't miss the new record when it drops!
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6 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT
Adam Gontier (Three Days Grace, Saint Asonia)
Host Shane Told interviews Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace and Saint Asonia about his musical reunion and new album.
[…] I didn't know anyone in the music industry. I was a aspiring, you know, filmmaker going to film school and doing a student project. And called that mic to, you know, do a music video and ended up doing the Bob video. I still had no idea that I was in a starter record label. It was only when another band got her mouth dared me to put out a seven inch that I even, it even crossed my mind to do so. And then I didn't know how to put out a record at that point. So other than buying a book called How to Run an Independent Record label, the only one I knew with a record label was Mike and Aaron. So I called them and they said, you know, come on up to San Francisco. […]
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