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What is it like to be the lead singer of a band? Shane Told, frontman of the critically-acclaimed rock band Silverstein, brings you candid interviews with all of your favorite singers on this podcast. Is it really all sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll? Find out for yourself on Lead Singer Syndrome.

Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told Shane Told

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    • 4.9 • 1.3K Ratings

What is it like to be the lead singer of a band? Shane Told, frontman of the critically-acclaimed rock band Silverstein, brings you candid interviews with all of your favorite singers on this podcast. Is it really all sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll? Find out for yourself on Lead Singer Syndrome.

    Keith Buckley (Many Eyes)

    Keith Buckley (Many Eyes)

    Episode 356 – Keith Buckley, formerly of Every Time I Die, returns to the show today! We talk about his new project Many Eyes, who just finished their first tour and will be releasing an album later this year. We also touch on what his personal life has looked like in the past few years. Check out the new Many Eyes singles now and be on the lookout for the album!

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    • 44 min
    Jake Wilson (Between You And Me)

    Jake Wilson (Between You And Me)

    Episode 355 – Jake Wilson of Between You And Me is on the show today! We get into their career so far leading up to the new EP, their first independent release since parting ways with Hopeless Records. Catch them on tour in the US and Australia this year, and don't miss the new EP "SH!T YEAH" out April 5th!

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    NEED SOME GREAT NEW MUSIC!? Open Your Ears has you once again with the new split release from House & Home and Suntitle ! If you're a fan of 2000's Emo and 90's Punk Rock, you're going to love this. Head over to OYErecs.com for more info! It's out now wherever you stream your music!
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    • 44 min
    Ben Barlow (Neck Deep)

    Ben Barlow (Neck Deep)

    Episode 354 – Ben Barlow of Neck Deep is back on the show! It’s been seven and a half years since we last had him on, and a lot has happened for the band. We get into all that, the big shows coming up for them, their new warehouse/studio/rehearsal space, and of course their brand new self-titled record. It’s out now everywhere, so go check it out!


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    NEED SOME GREAT NEW MUSIC!? Open Your Ears has you once again with the new split release from House & Home and Suntitle ! If you're a fan of 2000's Emo and 90's Punk Rock, you're going to love this. Head over to OYErecs.com for more info! It's out now wherever you stream your music!
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Saxl Rose

    Saxl Rose

    Episode 353 – Lead Saxophone Syndrome?! Saxl Rose joins the show today – bending the rules of the show a little this time. He plays saxophone for… well, just about everybody! From his childhood watching his father perform the sax with his band, to getting into other styles of music as he grew up, to the array of artists he’s rocked a sax feature for (Paramore, Wiz Khalifa, Jelly Roll, Spiritbox, The Used, & Silverstein to name a few). He's now releasing his own solo music via Next Paradigm. His debut single "Alone With You" is out now, so check that out & make sure to catch him on tour!

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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Eugene Hütz (Gogol Bordello)

    Eugene Hütz (Gogol Bordello)

    Episode 352 – Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello joins the show his week! He talks all about the incredible career he's had. From his influences, his own music, his record label, working with newer artists as a producer, and more. So much music coming from his various projects and touring all over the world, you’ll definitely not want to miss any of it!
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    • 1 hr 16 min
    Lukas Nicolai (Mental Cruelty)

    Lukas Nicolai (Mental Cruelty)

    Episode 351 – Lukas of Mental Cruelty joins the show today! We get into his start as a vocalist at 16 year old all the way up to recently joining Mental Cruelty, recording and releasing their first record on the legendary label Century Media, the wild sounds he makes, and his first time touring in the US- catch them all over the country in the next couple months with OV SULFUR! Their latest album, “Zwielicht”, is a masterpiece and is out now everywhere. Do not sleep on this record, this band or that tour!
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    NEED SOME GREAT NEW MUSIC!? Open Your Ears has you once again with the new split release from House & Home and Suntitle ! If you're a fan of 2000's Emo and 90's Punk Rock, you're going to love this. Head over to OYErecs.com for more info! It's out now wherever you stream your music!
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    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
1.3K Ratings

1.3K Ratings

vincenzovelasco ,

Life Saving Syndrome !

As a singer-songwriter myself, who has experienced highs and lows—I find it easy to relate to Shane and his guests on the show. To hear people talk about their aspirations and dreams similar to my own has been nothing short of uplifting and has saved me in a way. Music lovers will undoubtedly enjoy this podcast, which sheds a lot of light on the industry. For me, it’s even more personable getting to hear so many artists with likeminded viewpoints to my own. Thank you for an awesome podcast! 🤙🏼

abigbagofbbqchips ,

Please let the interviewee speak

I really love hearing about these guests and their experiences! Ultimately a cool podcast, but the interviewing could use some fine-tuning imho. In the Tades from HM episode especially, it was a lot of Shane cutting him off (and actually saying "I'm going to cut you off") and interjecting his own stories right after asking a question. Mad respect to Shane and his experiences, but it felt like a conversation flow killer, and it took a bit of time to get the back and forth volleying going again in the first half. Didn't feel like a conversation or interview, just some clunky in between. Still a really great podcast though.

Partofyourworld07 ,

One of the best podcast around!

If you love music then you will fall in love with lead singer syndrome. I absolutely adore Shane and love all the interviews. Of course I’m a huge Silverstein fan. I’m here for the nostalgia from when I was a teen listening to my favorite lead singers relive all the memories of touring during the peak of MySpace days and of course some of the best shows I ever attended. I really appreciate all the honesty and insight into some very raw topics that molded these amazing people. Give it a listen, you won’t be disappointed. If you love finding new music this is the way right here. Keep it up!!!

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