Wow wow wow, what an incredible conversation with Jason Maffucci, vocalist and bassist of Just Surrender (and vocalist of With Abandon)!

Jason takes us through his childhood finding music and the scene (which mirrors mine in pretty wild ways), recording with John Naclerio, songwriting, developing as a vocalist, the emotional and physical demands of touring, and finding himself living as a character he felt was at odds with who he actually wanted to be.

We also dive into the Just Surrender catalogue to talk about specific songs and what makes the Just Surrender DNA (is it really just Disney Songs + Story of the Year?), the sensation of "Your Life and Mine," and how Derek regrets skipping Phoenix. What a great album.

They are playing some If These Streets Could Talk anniversary shows this summer, so check those out! And Warped Tour!

Jason also fronts an incredible emo/pop-punk project called With Abandon, go follow them as well!

Links:

Just Surrender Tickets To Shows

With Abandon With Abandon Bandcamp

We are also on Instagram if ya feel like it! @NostalgicEmoDads