EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 1H
Never A Phase 7: When The Sun Sets
from Never A Phase Podcast · host Never A Phase Network
IT'S THE YEAR OF THE DONUT! And the Big Donut Sponsored Band When the Sun Sets is here to talk to Swemo on the Never A Phase Podcast! In this interview, Zack Baumgartner from When the Sun Sets opens up about the band’s journey, why mental health matters in their music, and how the Chicago pop-punk scene keeps evolving. He also dives into how social media, strong community vibes, and how real, honest storytelling are helping indie bands carve out their place right now.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest02:36 The Band's Identity and Unique Merchandising06:48 The Evolution of When the Sun Sets13:39 Building Community in the Pop Punk Scene18:39 Building Connections in the Music Scene27:49 Mental Health Advocacy in Music39:32 Future Aspirations and New Music47:39 Navigating Music Distribution Challenges53:03 Lightning Round: Fun Questions and InsightsUse Code EMOTEN to save 10% on Eargasm Earplugs! SWEMOwww.instagram.com/emoeducationwww.youtube.com/@theemoeducationwww.tiktok.com/@ryanstrikesback THE NEVER A PHASE NETWORKwww.neveraphasenetwork.comwww.instagram.com/neveraphasenetworkwww.youtube.com/@neveraphasenetworkwww.tiktok.com/@neveraphasenetworkFrom This EpisodeHope for the Day - https://hopefortheday.org/When the Sun Sets Official Website - https://whenthesunsetsband.com
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IT'S THE YEAR OF THE DONUT! And the Big Donut Sponsored Band When the Sun Sets is here to talk to Swemo on the Never A Phase Podcast! In this interview, Zack Baumgartner from When the Sun Sets opens up about the band’s journey, why mental health matters in their music, and how the Chicago pop-punk scene keeps evolving. He also dives into how social media, strong community vibes, and how real, honest storytelling are helping indie bands carve out their place right now.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest02:36 The Band's Identity and Unique Merchandising06:48 The Evolution of When the Sun Sets13:39 Building Community in the Pop Punk Scene18:39 Building Connections in the Music Scene27:49 Mental Health Advocacy in Music39:32 Future Aspirations and New Music47:39 Navigating Music Distribution Challenges53:03 Lightning Round: Fun Questions and InsightsUse Code EMOTEN to save 10% on Eargasm Earplugs! SWEMOwww.instagram.com/emoeducationwww.youtube.com/@theemoeducationwww.tiktok.com/@ryanstrikesback THE NEVER A PHASE NETWORKwww.neveraphasenetwork.comwww.instagram.com/neveraphasenetworkwww.youtube.com/@neveraphasenetworkwww.tiktok.com/@neveraphasenetworkFrom This EpisodeHope for the Day - https://hopefortheday.org/When the Sun Sets Official Website - https://whenthesunsetsband.com
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