Summary: Join PipemanRadio as I sit down with the dynamic group ILLUMISHADE, where we tackle everything from time zone slip-ups to the alluring sounds of their latest album, 'Another Side of You.' Apologies are in order as we kick off, but swiftly move to the heart of the music that truly resonates with both the band and myself. ILLUMISHADE shares the inside scoop on their creative journey, revealing the evolution of their sound and the thrill surrounding their upcoming release. You won't want to miss the tales of battling the sun in Florida and Costa Rica, which offer a backdrop to our conversation as vivid as their album art. <br><br>As we jam out to the intricacies of their new single "Badass Song," ILLUMISHADE takes us behind the scenes of their organic songwriting process and the euphoria of playing it live. The band recounts their electrifying tour experiences and the audience's enthusiastic reactions, especially to crowd-favorite "Cloud Reader." The chat takes a turn towards the anticipation of their album release shows in Switzerland and the buzz about their North American tour. Listen in for an exclusive rundown of tour dates and cities, including a special mention of New York's Gramercy venue, and share in the excitement for what promises to be a monumental series of shows for both the band and their fans. Grab your earbuds and join us for this epic musical adventure with ILLUMISHADE! <br>EPISODE CHAPTERS <br><br>(0:00:05) - ILLUMISHADE's New Album Interview<br><br>(0:05:46) - 'Badass Song and Upcoming Shows Discussion<br><br>(0:19:19) - North American Tour Dates and Cities <br><br>EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS <br><br>(0:00:05) - ILLUMISHADE's New Album Interview<br><br>Apology for scheduling mix-up, new music from ILLUMISHADE, challenges of intense sun, creative process behind album. <br><br>(0:05:46) - 'Badass Song and Upcoming Shows Discussion<br><br>Organic creation of "Badass Song," positive reception on tour, upcoming album release shows, and North American tour excitement. <br><br>(0:19:19) - North American Tour Dates and Cities North American tour, Gramercy venue, old school metalheads, universal appeal, epic adventure, new album. <br><br>EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH FULL SUMMARIES <br><br>(0:00:05) - ILLUMISHADE's New Album Interview (6 Minutes) <br><br>This chapter kicks off with an apology for a scheduling mix-up due to time zone confusion, as I'm currently in Costa Rica and mistakenly missed our previous appointment. We then shift gears to celebrate the exciting new music from our guest, ILLUMISHADE, discussing their upcoming album 'Another Side of You.' I express my genuine admiration for their work, emphasizing that I only feature bands whose music truly resonates with me. We touch on the challenges of dealing with the intense sun in both Florida and Costa Rica, sharing a personal anecdote of sun poisoning. The conversation wraps up with ILLUMISHADE giving us a peek into the creative process behind their album, the evolution of their music over the past few years, and the anticipation of their imminent release. <br><br>(0:05:46) - 'Badass Song and Upcoming Shows Discussion (14 Minutes) <br><br>This chapter kicks off with insights into the catchy yet intricate new single "Badass Song," which is rapidly becoming a favorite for its approachable pop sound and challenging live performance. We explore the organic creation process behind the track, touching on its uplifting message and how it steers clear of being preachy. On the road, we reflect on the overwhelmingly positive reception of the new music during the tour, giving a shoutout to the crew and sharing experiences from the road, including the dynamic response to "Cloud Reader." We also get a glimpse into the skepticism one band member had about the song and how it was overcome. Looking ahead, we discuss upcoming album release shows in Switzerland, highlighting the diversity of supporting...
