# 306: Egin Kongoli & Rohan Lilauwala (New Friends Fest / Respire): Harassing Our Heroes

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Podcast: [The First Ever Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-first-ever-podcast-6400577)
Published: 2026-07-22T07:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week Jeremy welcomes Egin Kongoli and Rohan Lilauwala of New Friends Fest and the band Respire. On this episode, Jeremy, Egin, and Rohan talk booking a festival, AudioTree Sessions, lessons in the recording studio, screamo music tropes, the Canada season, touring in the United States, New Friends Fest 2026 and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Egin and Rohan answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X

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