Bamacore Photography

05/05/2026

This week is absolutely stacked. New content coming soon. It’s about to be a busy five days.

04/19/2026

Episode 8 of The Breakdown is out now.

Josh Bradford has been part of the Birmingham heavy music scene since before most people knew what to call it. He fronted Escape Artist, helped build Adlet into one of the most memorable local acts this city has produced, and he's still showing up. That tells you everything you need to know about who this guy is.

This ended up being one of the best conversations I've had on this show. We get into the Cave 9 era, what it actually took to be in this scene before social media made everything easy, the Escape Artist story from the beginning through their 2024 reunion, the Adlet chapter, and what Workplay is doing right now for local heavy music in Birmingham.

Watch the full episode above. Spotify and Apple Podcasts links are in the comments.

What is one venue from the Birmingham heavy music scene you wish was still around?

Birmingham Heavy Music Scene | Josh Bradford | The Breakdown Ep. 8

04/16/2026

Explore the exciting crossover appeal in music where diverse artist lineups are becoming the norm at modern festivals. Don't miss Josh Bradford on Episode 8 of The Breakdown, dropping April 19th. Link in bio

04/15/2026

Two years off the stage, and Escape Artist came back to Saturn like they never missed a step. The crowd was locked in the whole set. Nights like this remind me why I love shooting this scene.

Were you there? Drop a comment if you caught this one.

04/14/2026

Discover Workplay's Firstplay and $3 Thursday events, designed to give local musicians a platform. These events are crucial for bands looking to perform and potentially open for bigger artists. Don't miss episode 8 of The Breakdown with Josh Bradford, dropping April 19th! Link in bio.