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188: Mercedes Arn-Horn (Softcult): Stars In Our Eyes Apr 03, 2024

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This week Jeremy interviews Mercedes Arn-Horn of the bands Softcult

On this episode Jeremy and Mercedes talk touring Australia, the Juno Awards, The Cure, finding new music in the public library, playing the harp, Alice Cooper, forming bands with her sibling, Courage My Love, major label woes, independent label freedom, Japan, starting Softcult, and so much more!!!

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187: Alex Estrada (Producer / Engineer): Extras at a Quinceañera Mar 27, 2024

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This week Jeremy interviews musician, producer and recording engineer Alex Estrada

On this episode Jeremy and Alex talk wind speeds, Paula Abdul, celebrity doppelgängers, Tom Lord-Alge, tab books, Silverchair, recording with his father, full circle moments with Slick Shoes, hardcore divergence of the early 2000s, Breather Resist, starting his band Silver Snakes, touring with Korn, learning recording techniques from Ed Rose, and so much more!

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186: Justin Smith (Graf Orlock / Sweat): Villain Origin Story Mar 20, 2024

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This week Jeremy interviews Justin Smith of Graf Orlock, Sweat and Vitriol Records

On this episode Jeremy and Justin talk Orange County, Metallica, Koo's Cafe, White Zombie, playing guitar with his family, recording as a member of Death Hymn No. 9, choosing producers for projects, playing Guttermouth covers in high school, Orlando Magic Fest, As Hope Dies, Hellfest in New York, working with Level Plane Records, starting Vitriol Records, the new Sweat album "Love Child", and so much more!

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185: Tim "Shogun" Wall (Royal Headache): Singing Songs to the Heart of My Youth Mar 13, 2024

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This week Jeremy interviews Tim "Shogun" Wall of Royal Headache / Finnoguns Wake / Antenna

On this episode Jeremy and Shogun talk figuring out your routine, playing piano, Guns 'n Roses, rollerblading, De La Soul, collecting records, his early band Nintendo Police, Do It Yourself Cool, questioning yourself as an artist, Royal Headache, playing with the Black Keys, touring the U.S. compared to Australia, Shogun & the Sheets, his new band Antenna, and so much more!

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184: Ben Russin (Title Fight / Citizen): What I Was Always Chasing Mar 06, 2024

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This week Jeremy interviews Ben Russin of Title Fight and Citizen.

On this episode Jeremy and Ben talk past tours with each other, remembering the legacy of John Slaby, going to high school football games, Cher, starting to play drums, An Albatross, recording with Joe Loftus, meeting and collaborating with Balance & Composure, documenting the early years of Title Fight, his work as an engineer, Walter Schreifels producing the Title Fight album Shed, creating Floral Green, the Hyperview tour with Power Trip, joining the band Citizen, and so much more!!!

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183: Martin Stewart (Terror / Gods Hate): Headfirst Into Everything Feb 28, 2024

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This week Jeremy interviews Martin Stewart of Terror, God's Hate, and the Sound & Fury Festival.

On this episode Jeremy and Martin talk high school football, fleeting venues in Los Angeles, Tears for Fears, starting on keyboard, moving to bass, west coast punk, Bad Religion, early bands playing in backyards, stage fright, touring in Donnybrook!, shows in Tijuana, joining Terror, the Ten for Ten Tour, the role of a record label, putting on the Sound & Fury Fest, and so much more!

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182: Anthony Anzaldo (Ceremony): The Process Doesn't Owe Me Anything Feb 21, 2024

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This week Jeremy interviews Anthony Anzaldo of Ceremony

On this episode Jeremy and Anthony talk Homesick Fest, the neighborhood of Rohnert Park, his father's history in the radio business, Purple Rain, being shamed by Meatloaf, guitar playing versus songwriting, Prince, straight edge, Nirvana, forming Ceremony, recruiting the right group of people for your goals, adjusting in the face of adversity, Luxt, touring Europe for the first time, the "Rohnert Park" album anniversary show, and so much more!

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181: Matt Ebert (Joyce Manor): Everybody's Playing a Different Genre Feb 14, 2024

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This week Jeremy interviews Matt Ebert of Joyce Manor.

On this episode Jeremy and Matt talk the city of Torrance, Green Day, parental censorship, Red Hot Chili Peppers, punk compilations, Bad Religion, piano lessons, the band Tragedy, expensive music videos, Asian Man Records, stage confidence, his band English Work Standard, the Toxicbreed forum, working with producer Jack Shirley for Joyce Manor, consistency with output, and so much more!!!

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180: Jason Aalon Butler (Fever 333 / letlive.): The Chaos That Is My Life Feb 07, 2024

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This week Jeremy interviews Jason Aalon Butler of the bands Fever 333, letlive. and Pressure Cracks.

On this episode Jeremy and Jason talk morning routines, his father's career in music, Turnstile, skate videos, Korn, El Segundo, the band Bush, starting the band letlive., recording at a Malibu home of one of the Eagles, being influenced by Davey Havok of AFI, Japan, the album "The Blackest Beautiful", working with Travis Barker on Fever 333, the different approach to his band Pressure Cracks, and so much more!!!

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179: Mary Jane Dunphe (Singer / Songwriter): Woman is a Danger Cat Jan 31, 2024

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This week Jeremy interviews singer / performer Mary Jane Dunphe

On this episode Jeremy and Mary Jane talk Prince, early life in Spokane, The Cure, taking the bus to shows, Paramore, moving around frequently, Frank Zappa, train hopping, folk punk, her band VEXX, touring Europe, writing poetry, opening for Turnstile, releasing a solo album on Pop Wig Records, and so much more!

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