Alex Hart on Lancaster’s Music Scene, His Bands, Guitar Hero & More | Tone Tailors Podcast

This week on the Tone Tailors Podcast, I sit down with Lancaster musician Alex Hart to talk about the local music scene, songwriting, recording, touring, Guitar Hero, social media, and the reality of being a working musician in 2026.Alex is involved in several projects across Central Pennsylvania, including Still Flow, Samaritan Snare, AARDVAARK, and their solo work. Throughout the conversation, we talk about how they first picked up a guitar, the journey from learning riffs in middle school to performing throughout the region, and why staying involved in multiple bands keeps them creatively inspired.Follow & Listen Alex Hart's Music: https://www.instagram.com/alexhartpark/Follow & Listen to Stillflow: https://www.instagram.com/stillflowband/Follow & Listen to Samaritan Snare: https://www.instagram.com/samaritansnare/Follow & Listen to AARDVAARK:https://www.instagram.com/aardvaarkjams/We spend time discussing Alex’s recently released solo single, “Lip Stain,” a vulnerable and personal song that explores heartbreak, healing, and self-reflection. Alex shares what it was like stepping into the role of lead vocalist after years of focusing primarily on guitar and why releasing solo material feels completely different from performing in a band.We also dive into the inner workings of Samaritan Snare, the creative chemistry between band members, and how collaboration helps everyone push each other to become better musicians. Alex explains how Lancaster’s music scene has become one of the most supportive and interconnected communities they’ve experienced, with artists constantly helping one another, sharing opportunities, and building something bigger than themselves.Along the way, we discuss:• The state of Lancaster’s music scene in 2026• Why musicians should attend shows even when they’re not performing• Recording music with friends and keeping the process fun• Social media, promotion, and being the public face of a band• Burnout, balancing music with work, and creative obsession• Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and whether they actually helped create musicians• Why rock music isn’t dead despite what people say• Post Malone’s impact on modern music• Fish at The Sphere• Unique venues and unconventional places to perform• The challenges of building an audience todayAlex also gives updates on what’s next for Still Flow, including an upcoming EP that the band has spent years carefully crafting and preparing for release. We also talk about upcoming plans for Samaritan Snare, new music in the works, and future performances with AARDVAARK.If you’re a musician, songwriter, producer, or simply someone who loves discovering the people shaping Lancaster’s music community, this episode is for you.Follow Alex Hart and check out:🎸 Still Flow🎸 Samaritan Snare🎸 AARDVAARK🎸 Lip StainSubscribe for more conversations with the musicians, venue owners, producers, engineers, and creators helping make Central Pennsylvania one of the most interesting music scenes in the country.