IN CONVERSATION: Justine Jones of Employed to Serve @ 2000trees

Welcome to In Conversation, our interview column where we pick the brains of artists on the cutting edge of music. As Moodring prepares to release their highly anticipated album Death Fetish, Jack Walker and Shane C caught up with the band’s frontman, Hunter Young, to discuss the making of the record, his personal struggles, and the band’s evolution. With a raw, unflinching approach to both songwriting and production, Death Fetish is a powerful reflection of Hunter’s journey over the past few years. Here’s what he had to say about the album and his role in the wider music scene.

Welcome to In Conversation, our interview column where we pick the brains of artists on the cutting edge of music. In a rare edition of this podcast, we had a sit down with Luke Nuttall of The Soundboard to summarise the highs and lows of 2025.

With their latest album Mutilator just passing it’s third anniversary, we caught up with Gatherer’s drummer, Adam Cichocki, to talk about the meaning of the record, the future of the band, and his other work as the owner of the extremely popular Timber Studios.

Welcome to In Conversation, our interview column where we pick the brains of artists on the cutting edge of music. Dobbin had the opportunity to chat to Amaya López-Carromero and Scott McLean, following live shows and key releases from both Maud the Moth and Healthyliving. Recorded at ArcTanGent 2025, this chat delves into all aspects of these projects, especially the approach to recording and the meaning behind The Distaff, and how Healthyliving fits into their musical world.

Jack CG had the opportunity to chat to Dani Nightingale of Conjurer (and Curse These Metal Hands, for those in the know) in the wake of the band’s impending new album Unself. In this session they discussed a wide array of themes and inclusions that orbit the upcoming record, as well as live performances, other projects and particularly prosperous shout-outs.

Welcome to In Conversation, our interview column where we chat to our favourite artists who are producing incredible music. For the second of our interviews undertaken at ArcTanGent, Dobbin sat down with of REZN who are defining the cutting edge of doom. We chatted to Rob McWilliams (guitar and vocals) and Spencer Ouellette (saxophone, synthesizer and more) about their recent tours and release of their most recent records, Solace and Burden, plus an in-depth dive into a certain special influence.

Welcome to In Conversation, our interview column where we chat to our favourite artists who are producing incredible music. The first of our interviews undertaken at ArcTanGent, we had the honour of chatting to the legendary Tommy Giles Rogers of Between the Buried and Me, one of the essential bands that forms the bedrock of Boolin Tunes. Kieran and Dobbin chatted to Giles about the upcoming record, The Blue Nowhere, signing to InsideOut, their set list choices and preparation for album tours, and the true origin of all the ‘goofy’ bits.

In our conversation, we dive into the album’s darker emotional themes, unexpected influences, and how the underground scene’s DIY spirit continues to shape Blind Equation’s identity.

We now have our final 2000trees interview. Joe spoke with Justine Jones of Employed to Serve about performing their new songs live, the Church Road presence at 2000trees, and their visit to the Warhammer museum in Nottingham.

Returning to our interviews at 2000trees, we had the honour of chatting to another long time favourite of BoolinTunes. Joe chatted to CJ and Daniel of Love Rarely about their rise in popularity, 2000trees performance and CJ's Vinted strategy.