Ampocalypse | Adam Kerr on Did You Ask To Be Set Free, Gasoline and Download Festival

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Adam Kerr from As Everything Unfolds to dive deep into the creation of their latest album “Did You Ask To Be Set Free?”. With the record now out, Adam reflects on the emotional weight behind the songwriting, exploring how personal experiences and even maladaptive daydreaming shaped the sound and themes across the album.The conversation also unpacks standout moments including the single “Gasoline”, the band’s approach to music videos, and the collaborative process behind the record, including working with Daniel Winter-Bates of Bury Tomorrow. Adam offers a behind-the-scenes look at life in a modern rock band, from navigating creativity under pressure to building a connection with fans through honest and immersive music.With Download Festival on the horizon, the discussion shifts to the band’s festival experiences, what it means to perform on such an iconic stage, and how the energy of a live crowd shapes their performance. Then, as always on Ampocalypse, things take a turn… as Adam faces a festival-themed end-of-the-world scenario. If Download became the last remaining society, who leads, how do you survive, and what role does music play when everything else falls apart?🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: would you stay at a festival if it became the last safe place on Earth — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#AdamKerr #AsEverythingUnfolds #DidYouAskToBeSetFree #Gasoline #DownloadFestival #BuryTomorrow #DanielWinterBates #RockPodcast #MusicInterview #NewMusic #FestivalSeason #UKRock #AltMusic #PostHardcore #AmpocalypseVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://www.aseverythingunfolds.comhttps://x.com/aeuofficial?s=21https://www.instagram.com/aseverythingunfolds/https://www.facebook.com/AsEverythingUnfolds/?locale=en_GBhttps://www.youtube.com/user/AsEverythingUnfoldsV13 Media:https://v13.nethttps://twitter.com/v13mediahttps://www.instagram.com/v13media/https://www.facebook.com/v13media https://soundcloud.com/v13mediaDamian FitzGerald:https://v13.net/author/damian_fitzgerald/https://twitter.com/damolition82https://www.instagram.com/damolition82/https://www.facebook.com/damian.fitzgerald1/https://www.threads.net/@damolition82Chapters00:00 Album Release and Festival Excitement02:47 The Emotional Journey of Writing05:47 Exploring Maladaptive Daydreaming09:01 The Single 'Gasoline' and Its Themes12:00 Collaboration with Danny from Bury Tomorrow14:55 Download Festival Experience17:51 Preparing for Download Festival22:42 The Burden of Popularity27:03 Festival Energy and Audience Connection27:55 Surviving the Apocalypse at a Festival32:16 Leadership in a Festival Society34:01 Securing Resources in a Dystopian Festival36:18 Music's Role in Maintaining Morale