Rock Sound's 7 Of 30

Good Kid's Nick and Jacob join James Wilson-Taylor for an all-new 7 of 30 interview to reflect on the reception to their album, Can We Hang Out Sometime?, and the deep sense of community they've built with fans. The pair open up on why they made the decision to remove copyright strikes so fans can freely use their music in edits and covers, and get excited about the return of guitar-hero-style games with their upcoming feature in Stage Tour. Plus, they take on the 7 of 30 questions to reveal a mosh pit mishap gone wrong, an unforgettable run-in with Donald Glover, and their unfiltered take on what retirement really means for a band like theirs. 00:00 – Intro 00:25 – Reflecting on the Community and Album 06:18 – Discussing Fan Art 08:11 – Stage Tour and Rhythm Games 11:00 – 7 of 30 Begins 29:30 – Quickfire Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Noahfinnce joins James Wilson-Taylor for a new episode of 7 Of 30 to talk latest single 'Too Sensitive', his upcoming new album, his love of My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy and why he can't wait to perform at All Points East festival alongside Twenty One Pilots. 00:00 Intro 01:27 The ‘Too Sensitive’ writing process and filming the music videos 3:20 The upcoming album 7:18 Twenty One Pilots at All Points East and his love for them throughout the years 10:04 Issue 320 featuring Sleep Token, PRESIDENT, RØRY and more 10:33 7 Of 30 Intro 11:06 The insane crowds in Chicago, meeting friends at London shows and supporting grassroots venues and touring 41:27 Meeting Frank Iero, Frank’s reaction to his Itchy and Scratchy hoodie and the MCR shows 18:56 The worst advice he’s ever received 22:56 Being obsessed with Fall Out Boy and the cultural movement surrounding them 25:45 The item that would go in a Noahfinnce museum 28:40 Noahfinnce’s Gladiator themed musical 31:54 Asking the devil for his side of the story 33:56 The Big 7: Rob Pattinson at a dinner party, how his friends describe him and the 7 song setlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Clarke of Deafheaven joins James Wilson-Taylor to discuss the band’s return to the UK for Outbreak Festival in London. George reflects on the "phenomenal" energy of their previous Outbreak performances and how the festival’s curated lineups allow the band to bridge different heavy music scenes. He also shares an exciting update on the band's current creative phase, revealing that they have been working on new music that pushes further into their roots as a follow up to 2025's 'Lonely People with Power'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Acorn joins James Wilson-Taylor for an all new 7 of 30 interview to celebrate her brand new album, Poster Child. Taylor reflects on the joy of finally playing new tracks like "Blood On Your Hands" live and discusses her deep connection to the fan community. She also looks ahead to her upcoming UK headline tour and shares her favourite memories of touring Australia with her best friends in Arrows in Action. Plus, she takes on the mystery questions to reveal her "humiliating" first performance in a school talent show, her "protector motherly vibe" toward new bands, and the lyric she wants engraved on her gravestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bilmuri (Johnny Franck) joins James Wilson-Taylor for an all-new 7 of 30 interview to celebrate the release of their brand-new album, ‘Kinda Hard’. Johnny discusses the "Avengers squad" behind his collaboration with A Day To Remember’s Jeremy McKinnon and reflects on his long standing friendship and creative history with Bad Omens’ Noah Sebastian. He also looks ahead to his massive UK summer tour and reveals how playing arenas with Sleep Token helped level up his live show. 00:00 - Introduction to the new album 01:53 - Managing the pressure of a follow-up record 03:04 - Collaborating with Jeremy McKinnon on ‘Always Let You Down’ 04:31 -The story behind the Novelists guitar solo stunt 06:05 - Writing with Noah Sebastian and the Bad Omens friendship 07:03 - Levelling up the live show for the UK tour 09:19 - 7 of 30 intro 10:57 - What song would you like played at your funeral? 12:19 - What was your best memory of school? 13:28 - What is your idea of happiness? 15:53 - Name a time you got starstruck 18:12 - What makes up the perfect breakfast? 20:32 - If you were a wrestler, what would your stage name be? 23:01 - What do you want to be remembered for? 24:37 – The quick-fire round 28:10 – Bilmuri’s seven-song career setlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AViVA joins James Wilson-Taylor for an all new 7 of 30 interview to celebrate her upcoming album, Ghost In The Machine, and the massive success of her latest singles, "Toxic" and the upcoming "Monsters". She also Reflects on her milestone of 22 billion streams as an independent artist. She discusses the "fastest 10 years" of her life and her recent cover of Twenty One Pilots' "Tear In My Heart" for the Blurryface Reborn tribute project.00:00 - Introduction01:07 - Behind writing “Toxic”04:07 - Genre blending in modern music05:15 - AViVa talks upcoming music06:34 - Passing 22 billion streams & challenges for new artists08:45 - Twenty One Pilots cover12:37 - 7 of 30 intro13:28 - What song would you like to have played at your funeral?15:28 -What do you want to do when you retire?18:06 - What was your best memory of school?20:05 - What is the greatest gift you have ever been given? 21:47 - What do you think the world will be like in 100 years? 24:04 - What do you want to be remembered for?27:18 - What would you ask if you ever met the devil?28:03 - The quick-fire round32:53 - Aviva’s seven-song career setlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Wilson-Taylor is joined by Hokka (Joel Hokka), formerly of Blind Channel, to discuss his debut solo album and the bold new chapter it represents. Drawing on the classic rock and dark Finnish heritage that shaped him, Joel explains how a chance encounter with long-time friend Pauli Rantasalmi, co-founder and former guitarist of The Rasmus, sparked a creative flood that brought the record together at lightning speed. Plus, he takes on the 7 of 30 questions to recount his starstruck bathroom run-in with Oli Sykes at Knotfest, and share the song that made absolutely everything possible. 00:00 – Introduction01:06 – Transitioning to solo life02:45 – Shifting musical direction towards '80s rock04:12 – The creative "flood" behind the new album05:31 – Establishing the identity of "Hokka"07:21 – Reclaiming Finnish dark rock heritage08:28 – Building the new live band10:22 – 7 of 30 interview begins11:28 – What song would you like played at your funeral?13:39 – What was your best memory of school?15:24 – What is the stupidest thing you’ve ever done on stage?16:21 – Name a time that you got starstruck19:43 – What do you want to be remembered for?21:31 – What is the worst meal you have ever had on tour?23:49 – What would you ask if you ever met the devil?27:42 – The quick-fire questions round31:35 – The Seven Song Setlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe joins James Wilson-Taylor to discuss the band’s blistering new era and their imminent album, Into Oblivion. Randy reflects on "pressure testing" new tracks on the road and looks ahead to a massive return to the UK to headline the 25th anniversary of Bloodstock Festival. Plus, he takes on the 7 of 30 questions to recount his surreal experience working with Iggy Pop, a "shook" encounter with a UFO, and the dark, redemptive plot of a potential Lamb of God Broadway musical.00:00 – Releasing new singles and "pressure testing" songs live02:55 – Co-writing the record and choosing the title track06:24 – Recording vocals at the legendary Total Access studio09:13 – Headlining Bloodstock Festival's 25th anniversary10:37 – Side-stage memories of watching Killing Joke13:13 – The 7 of 30 Interview begins14:04 – What song would you like played at your funeral?16:01 – Name a time you got starstruck.20:02 – What would your wrestling stage name be?20:50 – What do you want to be remembered for?24:22 – Do aliens exist? (UFO encounter)27:36 – What is the worst meal you have ever had while on tour?29:49 – What would be the plot of a musical based on your songs?32:54 – The quick-fire questions round35:46 – Final question: The Seven Song Setlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mothica joins James Wilson-Taylor for an all new 7 of 30 interview to discuss her personal new EP, Somewhere in Between. Reflecting on her journey through burnout and rehab, she explains how she rediscovered her passion by starting from scratch in the studio. Mothica also looks ahead to her massive 29 date tour with I See Stars and the "micro circle pits" her new tracks are inspiring. 00:00 – Introduction to somewhere in between 01:12 – Recovery, rehab, and the writing process 02:44 – Finding the "magic" again with the song weapon 03:38 – Connecting with the fan community on discord 04:52 – Preparing for the I See Stars tour 07:43 – 7 of 30 intro 09:07 – What would you ask if you ever met the devil? 11:28 – When was the last time you felt scared? 12:57 – What do you think the world will be like in 100 years? 14:34 – Tell us about your first time ever being on stage 18:27 – What was the proudest day of your life? 20:39 – What was your best memory of school? 23:37 – What song do you want played at your funeral? 25:54 – The quick-fire round and funeral songs 30:12 – Mothica’s seven-song career setlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motionless In White’s Chris Motionless joins James Wilson-Taylor to celebrate a massive 20 years of the band and the release of their new single, ‘Afraid Of The Dark’. Chris talks through the writing process for their upcoming 2026 album, reflects on hitting the arena circuit for their biggest ever UK tour, and discusses the nostalgia of returning to Warped Tour. Plus, he takes on the 7of30 questions to reveal his brutal mosh pit "battle scars," his official pro-wrestling stage name, and more. 00:00 – Intro & New Single 'Afraid Of The Dark'02:44 – 20 Years of Motionless In White & New Album05:27 – Highlights on Tour07:43 – Warped Tour & Festival Season10:58 – 7 of 30 Intro11:52 – What would you ask if you ever met the devil?13:00 – Best and worst experience in a mosh pit?15:30 – What do you think the world will be like in 100 years?16:16 – If you were a wrestler, what would your stage name be?18:00 – Name a time you got starstruck20:35 – What is the stupidest thing you have ever done on stage?22:45 – What song do you want played at your funeral?24:00 – The Big 7: Quick-fire Round27:11 – The 7 Song Setlist & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices