Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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On this episode I'm joined by vocalist Rachel Rigby and guitarist Dave Connolly of the band False Reality.

We discuss their debut album 'Faded Intentions', working with producer Steve Sears (Gallows, Grove Street, TRC, Prowler, The Hell), signing with Hassle Records, the UK hardcore community, pints, and loads more.

A new episode will be released every Thursday.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:24 - Introducing: Rachel & Dave
00:01:42 - Releasing debut album 'Faded Intentions'
00:02:55 - How False Reality formed
00:06:00 - Rachel promoting local hardcore shows
00:08:15 - Dave having multiple bands
00:10:42 - Making the album
00:13:42 - Experimenting
00:17:30 - Working with Steve Sears
00:21:48 - Following up 'Path Of Self Destruct' EP
00:26:10 - Influences outside of hardcore
00:29:18 - Signing with Hassle Records
00:33:44 - Album artwork
00:37:30 - UK tour and album release shows
00:41:17 - Plans for 2025 and 2026
00:42:14 - Final words
00:43:03 - Outro

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THEME MUSIC
'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired Violence

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