Hosted by Julia Menou · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 53 episodes
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Into The Cave is a podcast where musicians talk about the lyrics that mean the most to them: the ones they’ve written and the ones that inspire them. Each conversation dives into songwriting, emotion, and the stories behind the music. Featuring artists from indie, emo, post-hardcore and alternative scenes.New episodes every week.
Julia Menou hosts Into the Cave, a music show with 53 episodes published.
I’m joined by Phillip from Wildernesses, a band blending post-rock, folk, shoegaze, alt rock and dreamo. We start with their song “Summertime, 1917” from their newly released album Growth: a story of love, loss, and memo
In this episode, I’m joined by Jessie Powell, vocalist of Dream State, and we go through her journey as an artist: from singing in choirs as a kid to fronting bands, taking a break from music, and finding her way back to
In this episode, I sit down with Hansol from Shoreline just days before the release of their new album Is This the Low Point or the Moment After? (out now) We start with their song Good Times and talk about what it reall
Arne from Fyrn joins me to talk about the ideas behind their upcoming EP Hope Despair. We dive into lyrics from their song Grip, about feeling stuck in modern life, and a line from La Dispute’s I Shaved My Head, which le
I’m joined by Mathias from Heisskalt, one of the most beloved bands of the German post-hardcore scene. We discuss lyrics from their latest album, “Vom Tun und Lassen,” feelings of anger at the world we live in, and the w
In this episode, David and Chris from FJØRT join me to talk about anger, the kind that comes from loving humanity deeply. We dive into their new album Belle Époque, a sarcastic title for a world that feels anything but b
In this episode of I’m joined by Alex of sharpened.lives. We talk about a line from their song Trenches that was written during a particularly difficult period: when both a band and relationship ended. That moment became
Rob from Death of Youth joins me to talk about heartbreak, healing, and the uncertainty that comes when something beautiful ends. We dive into the making of their new album Nothing Is the Same Anymore, the tough decision
Mae and George of WREX join me for a conversation about vulnerability, emotional release, and letting songs be imperfect on purpose. We talk about writing and recording their new EP Sad World, keeping first takes, resist
Depression doesn’t always come from something broken inside of us. Sometimes, it comes from seeing the world too clearly. I’m joined by Alexis, the mind behind screamo project Gros Enfant Mort, to talk about depression a
Joost of Catapults joined me into the cave. We first dive into the lyrics of Enter Shikari’s One True Colour and talk about where we come from, where we stand as individuals and as a collective, and how science and spiri
I sit down with J from Hacktivist to talk about lyrics, identity, and what it means to feel different, and to choose to embrace it. Starting from a line inspired by the movie The Burbs, we talk about being an outsider, r
I sit down with Sophie Smith of Hamartia to talk about breakups, growth, and what it really means to choose yourself. We start with Bloom, a song about leaving a relationship that wasn’t toxic, just not right, and the mo
I sit down with Andy from Pleiades to explore the song No Living Thing, and especially into the line “I’m caught on the claw of a single thought and it’s keeping me in all of the space I’ve realigned” and how it captures
In this episode, Casper from Paleskin dives deep into the writing behind Absence of You and Honey Poison, songs that explore grief, depression, friendship, and the moments when you can’t see the light even though it’s ri
Aaron Akeredolu of incaseyouleave joins me for an honest conversation about lyrics, identity, and finding your place in the DIY scene.We dig into the writing of Ink Labyrinth, how reality and fear start to blur when thin
fiio joins me from Vienna to talk about his new album Athena., a mix of humor, melancholy, and honesty.We talk about love, distance, and why doing things with intention still matters. Vienna-based artist Fiio joins me to
Fynn Gillions of Take Breath joins me to talk about turning emotion into art. We dive into their song “Writhe”, the short story that inspired it, and how “Canvas” captures the highs and lows of being an artist. Fynn open
⚠️ Trigger Warning: SA, trauma. Kim, vocalist of post-hardcore band Chasing Dreams, opens up about turning pain into power. From struggling with self-worth to healing after abuse, she shares her story with honesty and st
Mario Radetzky of Blackout Problems joins me to talk about friendship, authenticity, and the power of speaking up. We dive into the stories behind Talk to Me and Germany, Germany, touching on emotional struggles, politic
Phillip
founder · The Substance Podcast
1 appearance on this show
Arne
Fyrn
1 appearance on this show
Mathias
co-founder · Shogun War NFT
1 appearance on this show
Chris
Pastor · unknown
1 appearance on this show
David
Head of Product · Spirit Chasers UK
1 appearance on this show
Alex
trained clinical counselor and child welfare social worker · JWA Management Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Rob
Sergeant, Illinois Army National Guard, Senior in Urban Planning · Project: Tech Gaming
1 appearance on this show
George
former chef and food tech founder · Bluntrock Brewery
1 appearance on this show
Mae
Catholic florist · wetdry.world
1 appearance on this show
Alexis
Spanish to English translator · none
1 appearance on this show
Sophie Smith
Senior Associate, Planning · Biosecurity for Scotland
1 appearance on this show
Andy
fourth grader · Intuety.io
1 appearance on this show
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