EP296 Arthur Shepherd of BEINN & Saint Vitus Bar: Major Label Madness, Shoegaze Revival & the Secret Foo Fighters Show

Tom sits down with Arthur “Arty” Shepherd—vocalist/guitarist of BEINN, co-founder of Saint Vitus Bar, and longtime member of bands like Mind Over Matter, Instruction, and Errortype:11.In this deep-dive conversation, Artie opens up about:Building the new BEINN album Perpetual ArchitectureHow Saint Vitus Bar became a global destination for heavy musicThe story behind the 2015 secret Foo Fighters showLife inside the major-label system during the 2000sTouring with Papa Roach, Puddle of Mudd, Three Days Grace, and KornThe resurgence of shoegaze and modern bedroom-production cultureCreating music later in life with new inspirationThe evolution of the NYC and Brooklyn rock scenesWhy live shows feel different post-pandemicSetlist collecting, festival memories, and band chemistryThis episode is essential listening for fans of shoegaze, post-hardcore, 90s alt-rock, NYC music history, Saint Vitus culture, and anyone obsessed with how records, venues, and scenes truly come together.Follow the show for more conversations with underground, heavy, and influential artists.