Setting The Tone

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fresh new podcast to get under the skin of music related topics

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Friday Sep 05, 2025

EP 187 The Rasmus Special with Lauri Ylönen

Friday Sep 05, 2025

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 and looking behind the curtain on the career of The Rasmus

Pre order Weirdo https://therasmus.lnk.to/weirdoalbum

Watch the video for Love is a Bitch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7JZc7CxRFg

The Rasmus Online

https://www.instagram.com

https://www.facebook.com/therasmusofficial

https://www.youtube.com/user/RasmusOfficial

https://open.spotify.com/artist/76ptJV8617638xrpeoUtzl?si=VgQ3fl3NRjKEx00y0AHxSw&nd=1&dlsi=8de020a088284a0e

Thank you once again to Lauri for his time and of course Valeria over the Duff press

You can find this episode and previous episodes from Setting The Tone in the below links

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#TheRasmus #Weirdo #SettingTheTone #Podcast #Finland

Monday Aug 18, 2025

EP 186 The Fear special with Mick and Benj

Monday Aug 18, 2025

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 band James, as well discussing the past and present. And of course supporting the Californian punk legends that are Snot on this uk run 2025

The Fear Live @Camden Underworld supporting Snot 09/08/2025

First time seeing these four lads from Manchester, who brought a great show, and showcased sounds that spang through the different genres of alternative music and are a lot of fun.

Check out The Fear video for Sit Down

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcE2-Ov0JUA

The Fear Online

https://www.thefear.uk

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HvdQ4ycju2Tn0e6r6d3LE?si=uKa4dArIT_mPyTqY0WNgyA&nd=1&dlsi=bf3e4772eac241c5

https://www.facebook.com/officialthefear

https://www.instagram.com/officialthefear

https://www.youtube.com/@officialthefear

Thank you once again to Benji and Mick for their time and of course Jamie over at Rage PR

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Monday Aug 04, 2025

EP 185 Darko Special with Tom and Rob

Monday Aug 04, 2025

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 the EP and more

Check Out the video For CANVAS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEKClvjvKMQ

DARKO online

https://www.facebook.com/Darkoband

https://www.instagram.com/darko_band/

https://x.com/Darko_Band

https://www.youtube.com/user/Darkoband

https://www.tiktok.com/@darkobanduk

Thank you once again to Tom, Rob for their time and of course Dave over at The Noise cartel for his support

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Tuesday Jul 29, 2025

EP184 Setting The Tone pays it respects to Ozzy

Tuesday Jul 29, 2025

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

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Monday Jun 23, 2025

EP183 Glamour of The kill special with Davey Richmond

Monday Jun 23, 2025

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 single Grace Of God out everywhere now

Glamour Of The Kill will be headlining 229 on the 10 September 2025 grab tickets from the below link

229 Great Portland Street London W1W 5PN

https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/glamour-of-the-kill-229-tickets/13806884

Check Out the video For Grace Of God

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExJHV7qjheg

Glamour Of The Kill online

https://www.glamourofthekill.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2cay59CuGxyejCsIsgaKQw

https://www.facebook.com/glamourofthekill

https://www.tiktok.com/@glamourofthekillband

https://www.instagram.com/gotk

Thank you once again to Davey for his time and of course Abbie for your help and support

You can find this episode and previous episodes from Setting The Tone in the below links

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Wednesday Jun 04, 2025

EP 182 The Inspector Cluzo special with Mathieu

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025

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 ahead to the Uk tour this year

Check Out the video For We Win Together I’m Losing Alone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXOl7lM3uZA

The Inspector Cluzo online

https://theinspectorcluzo.com/en/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yxIIqWx8F0NfkXpyycTxg

https://www.deezer.com/fr/artist/210923

https://www.youtube.com/user/theinspectorcluzo

https://www.facebook.com/ticluzo/

https://www.instagram.com/theinspectorcluzo/?hl=fr

Purchase the album Less is more

https://theinspectorcluzo.com/en/

Thank you once again to Mathieu for his time and of course Duff over at Duff PR

You can find this episode and previous episodes from Setting The Tone in the below links

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Spotify

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https://podcasts.apple.com/.../setting-the-tone/id1499390718

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Sunday Jun 01, 2025

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

Sunday Jun 01, 2025

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 Defects, Grey Wind and New Found Glory.

Slam Dunk presented its 19^th addition of what has become somewhat of a tradition for fans of alternative music, Slam Dunk currently takes place the last bank holiday in May across two separate days in the south and the north of the uk.

With 5 stages jam packed full of your different artists and bands across the attentive scene there really is something that will appeal to Somone’s musical tastebuds

For those who may not be as familiar with the festival lets drill down, to give you an idea of what you can expect to see, this year’s line-up had 58 bands.

four headliners A Day to remember making their first appearance playing on main stage west, Electric callboy on main stage east legends Alkaline trio closing the monster energy stage and Hot milk over on the kerrang stage.

Everything from bands/artists making their first to bands making their 11^th

And Legends like New Found Glory, Zebrahead, Alkaline Trio. To festival debuts for grew wind as I have already stated I feel Slam Dunk offers something for everyone’s taste.

When does the festival

start well if you would like make a day out of it then gates open at 11am and first bands usually start about 40 mins after gates open, so get to the festival early.

Helpful tips

Parking onsite, make sure you buy your parking in advance as traditionally they are not on sale on the day of the festival

Transport methods

Train-check with National Rail

Coach packages can be purchase from see tickets in advance

So why should you go, well simply this it’s a day festival that is very competitive in price and what it offers. people also have the chance to see as many bands in one day and not worry that they have to pick a day out of say a 3-day festival, so if anyone does struggle with getting to festivals and shows Slam dunk may just be the event for you.

As well as being the first alternative festival to kick off the summer it’s a great chance to catch up with friends and start the summer.

This is a festival that started from humble beginnings and has continued to grow year and year out and just get better and better.

So, what is holding you back and when should you if you have not already made your appearance at the festival well personally, I think next year is as good as any time.

2026 marks the festival 20^th Year which is something that no doubt the organisers and people connected with the festival are aware of and are no doubt working on something very special

There are no announcements as to who what the weekend will like yet, but if I had to take an educated guess, I would say expect to see some names from the very early days of the festival and to some festival favourites to some new names

It’s going to be a very exciting 12 months to see how slam dunk marks their 20^th and how they plan to do it because speaking only on the Hatfield site I think there is a little bit of space to play around with different ideas and layouts, I would expect some great merchandise and a very special weekend.

As well as the uk addition Slam dunk has expanded into Europe which offers fans from Europe and even those who may wish to go to Europe the chance to catch slightly different lineups to the UK

Thank you, Slam Dunk and Alex, for the invite.

Slam Dunk online

https://linkin.bio/slamdunkfestival/

https://www.slamdunkfestival.com

https://www.instagram.com/slamdunkmusic/

Defects interview 15:50 with David and James

Thank you to Steve, David and James

Defects online

https://linktr.ee/WeAreDefects

https://www.wearedefects.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Defects/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1GcIqiLEyWGgVdglxShjZ3?si=3IBgAiLFQ3uPVgtpE5BF7Q&nd=1&dlsi=bd50b3fa069f4910

https://www.instagram.com/wearedefects

https://www.youtube.com/@DefectsOfficial

Grey wind interview 21:31 with Paul

Thank you, Sarah and Paul,

Grey Wind online

https://www.greywindband.com

https://www.tiktok.com/@greywindband

https://www.youtube.com/@greywindband/videos

https://www.facebook.com/greywind/

open.spotify.com/artist/3QFfYJq7jdx8GnVrePpZm4?si=BWxRAFU9TmSlb

New Found Glory Interview 26:17 with Cyrus and Ian

Thank you Anna and Cyrus, Ian

New Found Glory Online

https://www.newfoundglory.com

New Found Glory return to the UK in October 2025

OCT 10 FRI

O2 ACADEMY BIRMINGHAM @ 7:00 PM

REAL FRIENDS

KOYO

OCT 11 SAT

O2 VICTORIA WAREHOUSE MANCHESTER @ 7:00 PM

REAL FRIENDS

KOYO

OCT 12 SUN

O2 CITY HALL NEWCASTLE @ 7:00 PM

REAL FRIENDS

KOYO

OCT 14 TUE

O2 ACADEMY GLASGOW @ 7:00 PM

OCT 15 WED

OCT 17 FRI

O2 ACADEMY BOURNEMOUTH @ 7:00 PM

REAL FRIENDS

KOYO

OCT 18 SAT

O2 ACADEMY BRIXTON @ 7:00 PM

REAL FRIENDS

KOYO

You can find this episode and previous episodes from Setting The Tone in the below links

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Spotify

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https://podcasts.apple.com/.../setting-the-tone/id1499390718

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Monday May 05, 2025

EP 180 HIMALAYAS special with Joe Williams

Monday May 05, 2025

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 tress and more

Check Out the video for Afterlife

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc6sYXNh91M&t=5s

Purchase your copy of Bad star here

https://www.himalayasofficial.com/store

Himalayas Bad star Uk Tour tickets

https://himalayas.ffm.to/uktour

28 May The Key Club Leeds

29 May King Tuts Glasgow

30 May The Bred Shed club Manchester

4 Jube Patterns Brighton

5June The Garage London

6 June Tram shed Cardiff

HIMALAYAS online

https://www.himalayasofficial.com

https://www.instagram.com/himalayasofficial/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8dtYkdDMVX1QGiaAiSUqDQ

https://www.facebook.com/Himalayasofficial

https://www.tiktok.com/@himalayasofficial

https://discord.com/invite/v2PyuZymNX

https://www.bandsintown.com/a/899503-himalayas?came_from=257&utm_medium=web&utm_source=home&utm_campaign=search_bar

Bad star Uk Tour tickets

https://himalayas.ffm.to/uktour

28 May The Key Club Leeds

29 May King Tuts Glasgow

30 May The Bred Shed club Manchester

4 Jube Patterns Brighton

5June The Garage London

6 June Tram shed Cardiff

Thank you once again to Tu for his time and of course Hannah over at Hold tight

You can find this episode and previous episodes from Setting The Tone in the below links

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Monday Mar 31, 2025

EP 179 Memphis May Fire Special with Matt

Monday Mar 31, 2025

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 balance when making music

Click the below link to choose your listening platform

https://linktr.ee/SettingTheTone

Check out the awesome video for The Other side

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ieu6WeUAS8&t=2s

purchase your copy of SHAPESHIFTER

Out now

https://riserecords.com/collections/artist-memphis-may-fire

Memphis May Fire online

https://www.instagram.com/memphismayfire

https://www.facebook.com/MemphisMayFire

https://x.com/memphismayfire

https://www.youtube.com/user/riserecords/search