Welcome to Truth and Venom!

In this first ever episode, Chris speaks to Joey Ashworth from mathy-indie-emo legends itoldyouiwouldeatyou!

Joey speaks about bands and lyricists that influenced them as a young songwriter as well as those they draw reference from more recently, before getting into the experiences, ambitions and philosophies that inspire their own lyrics.

There's also some in depth chat about the lyrics from some songs from the band's upcoming record. It feels like every aspect of life gets touched upon at some point in what turned out to be a fascinating and inspiring conversation.

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Listen to itoldyouiwouldeatyou here: https://itoldyouiwouldeatyou.bandcamp.com/

itoldyouiwouldeatyou can be found on social media here for updates on new music and live shows:

https://www.instagram.com/itoldyouiwouldeatyou

https://twitter.com/ITYIWtweetyou

https://www.facebook.com/itoldyouiwouldeatyou

More insight into Joey's lyrics can be found through their annotations here: https://genius.com/artists/Itoldyouiwouldeatyou

Recommended further listening:

Band On Band podcast, Episode 013.

Just An Insight podcast, Episode 136.

This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast.

Artwork by Spitting Fur Designs.

https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo

https://www.instagram.com/spittingfur_designs/

Artwork photo used with kind permission from Estie Joy

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