Hear 2 Zen Podcast

🚀 WELCOME TO EPISODE 270 OF THE HEAR 2 ZEN PODCAST! 🎉

This week, we're supercharged to welcome Andreas Clark and Patrik “Hagge” Hallgren from the electrifying Stockholm-based band SELF DECEPTION! 🎸⚡️ After their explosive run with Electric Callboy in 2023 (which Andreas had to miss 😱), they’re more pumped than ever for their first-ever headline tour in Australia this April 2026! 🇦🇺

Join us as we dive deep into:

• 🎶 20 Years of Self Deception: The journey of the band and how they’ve evolved!

• 🆕 Musical Identity: How to introduce their sound to new fans!

• ❤️ Fan Favorites: Which songs resonate the most and why!

• ✍️ Songwriting Struggles: Andreas opens up about his love-hate relationship with creating music!

• 🌍 Songs for the World: When a song transcends the band and becomes a global anthem!

• 👫 Dream Collaborations: Who's on their bucket list?

• 🇸🇪 Sweden's Music Scene: Why is the Swedish music heritage so rich and profound?

• 🌏 Aussie Adventure: What they can’t wait to experience down under!

🔥 TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT! This is a tour you won’t want to miss! With over 75 million streams on Spotify, SELF DECEPTION is gearing up for one sensational Australian tour, showcasing their heart-pounding riffs and addictive hooks that took Europe by storm! 🌪️

Save these dates:

📅 Thursday 23rd April - Brisbane, The Triffid📅 Friday 24th April - Sydney, The Manning Bar📅 Saturday 25th April - Melbourne, Max Watts📅 Sunday 26th April - Adelaide, Lion Arts Factory📅 Tuesday 28th April - Perth, Magnet House 

Tune in for an episode that promises to be a wild ride filled with insight, laughter, and rock 'n' roll energy! 🤘 Don’t forget to catch the magic of Self Deception live this April! 🎤✨

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🎉 Get Ready to Rock! 🎉Welcome to Episode 269 of the Hear 2 Zen Podcast!

This week, we’re supercharged to bring you a convo with none other than Mike Leon from CKY! 🤘🚀

Mike shares his incredible journey of joining the band he grew up idolizing— a total Mark Wahlberg Rock Star Movie moment!

As we gear up for CKY’s epic Australian tour in January 2026, get the inside scoop on what to expect from these nationwide shows! 🎶✨

In this episode, we dive into:

CKY’s legendary legacy

The raw energy of their long-awaited tour

Mike's passion for coffee ☕

His signature ESP Bass 🎸

Time spent in Soulfly

His cool role as Director of Artist Relations at ENKI Cases

Exciting new music and more!

CKY is the ultimate standard-bearer for authentic rock, blending anarchy with the skate-punk vibe that made them icons! 🌟 With unforgettable anthems like “99 Quite Bitter Beings” and “Escape From Hellview,” their impact on the punk and alternative scene is undeniable! 🎤

After a tumultuous past, the band is BACK and heading to Oz for 3 special shows:📅

Tour Dates:

Friday, Jan 23: Max Watts, Melbourne

Saturday, Jan 24: Crowbar, Sydney

Sunday, Jan 25: Crowbar, Brisbane🔗

Don’t miss out! Stream the episode, get hyped for the tour, and join the CKY family! Let’s bring the house down!

🎧👇👉 Check us out on social media and let us know what you think! 🎧👇

#Hear2Zen #CKY #MikeLeon #RockNRoll #AustralianTour2026 #PunkRock #SkatePunk #NewMusic #PodcastLife #MusicLegends

🎤 Welcome to Episode 268 of the Hear 2 Zen Podcast! 🎸

Get ready for an exhilarating ride as we sit down with Alex Dean, the incredible bassist of Architects! 🌟 He's taking a break from moving houses to chat about the band's upcoming Australian tour and so much more!

🎶 In this episode, we discuss:

The upcoming Australian Tour 🇦🇺

Touring with Metallica 🤘

Exciting new music 🎵

The evolution of Architects 🔥

And an abundance of fun insights!

💥 Don’t miss out! Make sure you catch one of their electrifying shows as they promote their new album, The Sky, The Earth and All Between, which rocked its way to No.8 on the ARIA overall album chart!

🗓️ Tour Dates:

Melbourne – Festival Hall | December 11

Sydney – Hordern Pavilion | December 13

Brisbane – Riverstage | December 14

This is THE rock show of 2025! Full details are waiting for you—be sure to check it out! 🎊

👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode on YouTube! Don't forget to hit that notification bell 🔔 and follow @hear2zen on all socials for more exciting content!

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🎙️ Hear 2 Zen Podcast Episode 267: Featuring Bobby Nerves of Bad Nerves!

Get ready to turn up the volume! In this electrifying episode, we sit down with Bobby Nerves from the high-octane band Bad Nerves, just before they take the stage at Good Things Festival 2025 and embark on their side shows with Dead Poet Society! 🚀 🔊

What’s Inside:

The buzz around their new music

Navigating the wild ride of jet lag

Behind-the-scenes festival tales

Differences between festival sets and headline performances

What fans can expect from their thrilling shows

Bad Nerves are the exhilarating fusion of punk and pop, described as the “bastard child of a Ramones/Strokes one night stand.” Their self-made debut has struck a chord with rock icons, and they're on a mission to deliver music that is raw, powerful, and unforgettable. 🎸

The future is indeed loud for Bad Nerves! Don’t miss this chance to hear what makes them one of the most exciting bands today!

👉 Tune in now and get hyped for the festival!

#Hear2Zen #BadNerves #GoodThingsFestival #NewMusic #PunkRock #FestivalSeason #LiveMusic #SideShows #JetLag #rockon

The Ghoul of Cool is Back! 🧟‍♂️ Hear 2 Zen Podcast Episode 265 with Wednesday 13!

Get ready for a double dose of horror punk greatness! Wednesday 13 is back on the Hear 2 Zen Podcast for his second spine-tingling appearance in Episode 265!

He's currently about to head Down Under, touring with Kim Dracula thanks to the legends at The Phoenix AU, and he took a break from the mayhem to chat all things macabre and rock 'n' roll! 🤘

We dove deep into the mind of the "Ghoul of Cool," covering a killer list of topics:

Album Love: What's his absolute favorite Wednesday 13 album? Prepare for a shocking reveal! 💿

A Touching Tribute: Hear his thoughts on the recent, heartfelt tribute to the late, great Joey Jordison.

Touring Terror: Get the inside scoop on hitting the road with the sensational Kim Dracula. 🇦🇺

The Kiss Krush: Which member of the iconic band Kiss gets his ultimate fan salute? 👅

Toy Story: What must-have '80s action figures are still on his collector hit list? 🧸

New Music Alert: Get a sneak peek into the writing process for a brand-new Wednesday 13 album!You don't want to miss this electric conversation! Tune in, turn up, and get spooked!

📲 Don't Miss a Moment!If you loved this chat, smash that like button, subscribe to the Hear 2 Zen YouTube channel, and most importantly, hit that bell to get notified the second a new episode drops! 🔔

You can also follow us on all your favorite social media platforms and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Find us by searching "Hear 2 Zen"! Spread the word, share the fear, and stay tuned!

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🎉🎸 Get Ready to Rock! Episode 266 of the Hear 2 Zen Podcast is HERE! 🐈🎤

We’re kicking off an exciting new chapter with a special guest who is absolutely crushing the pop-punk scene: the incredibly talented Taylor Acorn!To celebrate the release of her fierce new album, 'Poster Child' (her first for Fearless Records!), Taylor joins us for an unapologetic and empowered chat.

She's proving that emo was never just a phase, channeling the raw, nostalgic energy of late-’90s/early-’00s pop-punk (think the emotional punch of Avril Lavigne meets the anthemic fire of Paramore), and putting her own modern, high-energy stamp on it!

🔥We dove deep with Taylor on a heap of awesome topics, including:

✍️ The writing process behind the incredible new record.

🤝 Collaborations—past, present, and future!

🇦🇺 Touring Australia for Good Things 2024 and the whisper of a potential Australian Tour coming soon! (Eyes peeled, mates!)🌟 Her earliest influences and who inspires her music now.

🐈 And, of course, our parallel lives as proud cat parents!

😻Taylor’s fearless mix of pop-punk, alt, and rock has been championed everywhere from Apple Music's flagship playlists to Spotify's Pop Punk’s Not Dead and Women of Rock. She’s bringing the energy of Poster Child to life on her upcoming North American Headline Tour and legendary festivals like When We Were Young Fest and Warped Tour!

You absolutely need to hear this one—press play and crank it up! 🔊

#TaylorAcorn #PosterChild #Hear2ZenPodcast #PopPunk #EmoNeverDies #FearlessRecords #NewMusic #PodcastInterview #WarpedTour #Goodthingsfestival

🎸 Welcome to Episode 264 of The Hear 2 Zen Podcast! 🎉

Today, we're thrilled to have Peej and Stead from Punk Rock Factory in the house! 🤘

They stopped by just ahead of their upcoming Aussie tour for a fun-filled chat about all things punk, pop, and playful chaos. From their hilarious fan club name inspired by an Aussie staple to a possible collab with Bunnings, plus all the scoop on their new album A Fright Before Christmas — this episode is packed with good vibes and great stories! 🎤✨

We also dive into behind-the-scenes tales of licensing, collaborations with musical legends, and exclusive tour info. 🎶🔥

🚨 Don't forget! Hit LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔, and SHARE this episode with your friends. Tap the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes! 💬 Follow us on socials for more exclusive content and updates! 📲

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🔥 Welcome to Episode 263 of The Hear 2 Zen Podcast! 🔥

Today, we're stoked to sit down with Jono & Jack from Sydney’s melodic hardcore powerhouse, Bloom! 🌿🤘

Their upcoming album, The Light We Chase, drops October 31st via Pure Noise Records, and it’s their most raw, intense release yet. 💥 This record digs deep into emotional chaos—breakups, trust issues, and battling hopelessness—all infused with the band’s signature visceral energy. 🎸🔥

Here’s a sneak peek of what we dive into:

• The powerful themes of nostalgia, longing, and shattered expectations 💭💔

• Epic collabs with Jack Bergin (Void Of Vision), Mikaila Delgado (Yours Truly), and Patrick Miranda (Movements) 🤝🎤

• Why the Sydney suburb of Belrose means so much to them 🌆

• The many sides of the album—from thunderous fears in Forget Me Not ⚡, soulful past reflections in Glen Street 🌅, hazy tributes in Keep You 🌫️, to some of Bloom’s heaviest moments yet with Withered 🤯

A huge thank you to Jono & Jack for sharing their stories with us! 🙏

Fresh off a sold-out Australian headline tour, fans across the UK & EU can catch Bloom with Thornhill & Ocean Grove starting October 17th. 🇬🇧🇪🇺 After that, they’ll support Silverstein in North America on the 25 Years of Noise Tour—also supporting Thursday & Free Throw! 🎶🌎

Since forming in 2017, Bloom has been redefining melodic hardcore—blending raw catharsis, rage, despair, and killer hooks. They’ve taken Europe by storm with Silverstein, crushed stages down under with Chelsea Grin & Currents, sold out Tokyo shows, and shared stages with Miss May I, Polaris, and Make Them Suffer. Their live shows are just as electric as their records. ⚡🔥

Stay tuned, stay loud—these guys are just getting started! 🎧✨

#Hear2Zen #BloomBand #MelodicHardcore #TheLightWeChase #NewMusic #TourLife #SydneyMusic #HardcoreVibes #PureNoiseRecords #MusicInterview #AlternativeMusic #EmotionalHardcore #BandInterview #UKTour #NorthAmericaTour #MusicCommunity #LiveMusic #MusicLovers #HardcoreScene #MusicPassion

🎸🔥 Episode 262 of The Hear 2 Zen Podcast is here!

Join us as we dive into an electrifying conversation with Lauri Ylönen from The Rasmus – the Finnish rock legends behind the hit album Weirdo.

Discover the secrets behind nearly 20 years working with Desmond Child, songwriting in Greece, and recording in Nashville 🎶.

Lauri shares his insights on riffs vs. hooks, his favorite hook he wishes he wrote, and how collaborating with talented artists like Marti Fredericksen and Lee Jennings fuels their creativity ✨. Plus, get the scoop on his first band, his love for Alice Cooper and Kiss, and why being a weirdo is a superpower! 🚀

And big news – The Rasmus is heading to Australia for their first-ever tour in 2026! Don’t miss out on this epic episode packed with stories, music tips, and inspiring vibes. 💥

🔗 Listen now and embrace your inner weirdo!

AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES

Fri, Jan 30: The Triffid, Brisbane

Sat, Jan 31: Manning Bar, Sydney

Sun, Feb 1: Max Watts, Melbourne

#TheHear2ZenPodcast #LauriYlönen #TheRasmus #MusicPodcast #RockMusic #Weirdo album #MusicInspiration #SongwritingTips #RockLegends #MusicCollaboration #AustralianTour #MusicJourney #BeYourself #InnerWeirdo #RiseAbove #MusicLife #RockOn #ProudToBeWeird #NewMusic #MusicStories

Get ready for an electrifying episode of The Hear 2 Zen Podcast! 🎸🔥 

In Episode 261, we sit down with none other than Canadian music legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Alex Lifeson from Envy Of None and Rush! 🎤✨

🤘 Dive into the story behind their latest single, "The Thrill," and how it’s making a real difference with proceeds supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦. Plus, uncover the hidden Easter egg in their Thunderbirds-inspired music video and get Alex’s take on how he addressed the Hall of Fame! 🏆🚀

🎸 Learn why Envy Of None doesn't record together , potential for the band to tour or possible residency, and what it's really like working with producer Nick Raskulinecz. Get personal insights into Alex’s Serbian heritage, favorite foods, and his opinionated and offensive alter ego, “The Bag,” plus stories about touring with Kiss in the ’70s! 🎶🎙️

🌟 Don't miss this exclusive chat packed with legendary tales, charity efforts, and behind-the-scenes moments! Tune in now via our website, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform! 🎧🔥

More About Envy Of None:

Fresh off their acclaimed second album Stygian Wavz, Envy Of None drops a powerful 3-track single and a vibrant new video. They’re donating all proceeds from “The Thrill” vinyl release to UNHCR’s Ukraine relief efforts. It’s their mission to make a difference! 🌍💙

✨ Whether you’re a Rush die-hard or just love great stories and powerful music, this episode is a must-listen. Hit play and get inspired! 🎶🙌

#Hear2ZenPodcast #AlexLifeson #EnvyOfNone #Rush #TheThrill #UkraineSupport #RockLegends #HallOfFame #MusicStories #CharityMusic #RockNRoll #TourStories #MusicLegends #NewMusic #VinylDrop #SupportUkraine #MusicDiscussion #GuitarLegend #LegendaryStories #PodcastDrop