Never A Phase Podcast alumni Scarlet Street are everything you want in a sad-boy band. Their songs face into some of the darkest parts of the human experience, with melancholy melodies and honest, pointed lyrics. Their sound is measured and intentional, drawing you into the moment with balanced arrangements and vibrant storytelling. Ben (vocals/guitar), Luke (guitar), Jake (drums), and Will (bass), aim to speak truth to power, disrupt toxic social norms, and champion the people society often casts aside.
Their second full-length record, “NO ALTERNATIVE”, released in 2025, pulls no punches in its scathing interrogation of the modern social media machine. Listeners seeking something beyond the topical tip-toeing rampant in popular music will find the depth and sincerity they crave in Scarlet Street.
Keep scrolling to check out my lightning round interview with Scarlet Street. Be sure to follow along on socials (@scarletstreetOH on X) and tune in to Spotify. Don’t forget to save the Under Exposed playlist on Spotify to listen to my favorites from Scarlet Street, and the rest of the Under Exposed lineup!
Interview
Cameron Conrad sits down with Ben, Luke, Jake, Will, and Scarlet Street
What’s your dream venue, the place that will feel like you’ve “made it” once you've played there?
The Metro - Chicago, IL
If you could pick any band or artist, past or present, to tour with, who would it be?
La Dispute
If each of you was a Disney character, who would you be?
I have been told Kylo Ren, I'm not sure how that makes me feel
Winnie the Pooh
Mike Wazowski
What’s the craziest, cringiest thing you’ve done for the sake of your music?
Made a whole website dedicated to being eerie and spooky and cryptic to make hype for an album.
If we gave out high-school superlatives today, what would each of you win?
Most Talented
Most Likely to Lead a Cult
Most Obscure Music Taste
Quickest to Learn
Any new music or upcoming tours we should know about? Anything brewing behind the scenes you can give a hint about?
We're hoping to finally make it out to the west coast this year, stay tuned on that.