JJO Discover New Music Podcast

They Spinal Tapped it up to 11! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Elias Soriano of Nonpoint, stopping by to talk about the band's brand-new album, "The Last Word". Soriano talks about the creative process behind the record, how one song helped the band find its direction, going heavier than ever, and the freedom of releasing music independently. Plus, we get into Nonpoint's nu-metal resurgence, a cool story behind the album artwork, and which song he'd play for an alien to introduce them to the band. As always, a round of Rapid Fire featuring Billy Idol, Mike Tyson and a classic Chuck Norris joke...with a little alien probing thrown in for good measure!  

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Everything happens for a reason...even when you're pretty sure everything is going completely wrong! This week's guests on Discover New Music are Maria Brink and Chris Howorth of In This Moment, who stopped by to talk about their brand new album, Witch. The two open up about the surprisingly difficult and emotional process of making the record, including realizing after leaving the studio that a big chunk of the album wasn't finished, stepping outside their nearly 20-year comfort zone with producers Kevin and Kane Churko, and bringing in Drew Fulk and other collaborators to help finish the record. Maria also talks about the loss of her father and how that personal experience influenced the album, while Chris and Maria explain how the challenges ultimately helped shape the finished product. We also get into their very "In This Moment" takes on some classic cover songs, including Pink Floyd, Sting and Nine Inch Nails, plus their favorite track to introduce to a little gray alien. And of course a quick round of Rapid Fire featuring sandals, whistle solos, Flintstone Push-Ups and Bigfoot!

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Stanky, nasty AND gnarly...just how we like it! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Jack Underkofler of Dead Poet Society, who stopped by to talk about the band's brand new record "Monarch", coming October 2nd. Jack talks about why it takes the band so long to write an album, working with producer Paul Meany and mixer Adam Hawkins, and how they created that nasty, groove-heavy sound on tracks like "Cold". He also gets into directing the band's music videos, the creepy/unsettling visual style they've created for the album, and the interactive "house" website where fans can even leave the band voicemails. As always, a quick round of Rapid Fire...with Billy Corgan, Bigfoot and a couple of very confusing 80s songs!

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Funny, talented AND handsome...this guy's the whole package!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides who stopped by to chat about the band's new record "Vindicate".  Biersack talks about everything from co-producing with Jake Pitts, to having his wife recording on a track, what 15 year old Andy would think about the record and everything in between.  Biersack also breaks down why having things like spoken word and instrumental tracks are an important part of experiencing this record.  As always a quick round of Rapid Fire...with your Billy Idol minute and a decomposing Chuck Norris!

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It's not easy picking between 30 different songs!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Bobby Amaru of Saliva talking to us about their latest album "Breaking Through".  Amaru discussed moving forward with the record after the unexpected passing of founding member Wayne Swinny and paying tribute to him through the music.  There's some awesome collabs on the record as well and Amaru breaks down working with Trevor McNevan, Austin John Winkler and Johnny Van Zant.  As always a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...and 2005 was PRIME Billy Idol!

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Tim Horton's makes a damn good cup of coffee!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Josh Mowery of Catch Your Breath.  The band's second studio album "Not Broken Enough" is exactly the direction the band wanted to go.  Mowery talks about getting dialed in on the CYB sound and making a more mature, and darker, record.  Plus, Mowery talks about working with Kami Kehoe and why music videos are such an important part of the band's creative process.  As always a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...it's a bummer they stopped making Choco Tacos!

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He's rode the snake and found the doors of perception!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Brann Dailor of Mastodon talking to us about the band's ninth studio album "Marrow Deep".  Dailor opens up about the struggles of making this album, especially after the death of former founding member Brent Hinds.  However, he feels the band is in a good place and hopes the fans will find some healing in this record like they did.  Dailor also talks about collabing with some old friends and some major names on this record and making some trippy music videos.  As always a quick round of Rapid Fire...Ginger Baker is on the naughty boy list!

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He'll take payment in the form of hot bridesmaids!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Ryan Perdz talking to us about his debut album "Can't Cry."  Putting his poetry to music and showcasing his influences from classic rock to grunge, Perdz put his soul into this first full length studio record.  Perdz also shares the story behind the album's artwork and his upcoming tour with Daughtry.  It's easy to see by this debut record he's got a hell of a career ahead of him.  As always a quick round of Rapid Fire...and can we PLEASE get some more reliable Bigfoot experts!

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He's only ever heard his sister use the word "zhuzh"!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Chris Motionless of Motionless In White!  The band's seventh studio album "Decades" was decades in the making because Chris says this is a culmination of everything the band is and has been over the last 20 years.  Plus, Chris talks about why this album was the perfect fit for their cover of "Sunglasses At Night."  Chris also breaks down working with producer and best friend Drew Fulk and why time being on their side was a crucial element for this latest project.  As always a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...sorry Vanilla Ice, you lost again.

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Thank goodness it was laundry day and Rob needed a snack!  This week's guests on Discover New Music are Robert Mailhouse, Keanu Reeves and Bret Domrose of Dogstar.  Their new album "All In Now" is the band's second release since getting back together after an almost 20 year hiatus.  The three talk about getting back into the studio, touring, working with Nick Launay and just having a blast creating music together once again.  We also find out what song they'd play for an alien...no probing involved!  As always a quick round of Rapid Fire...and what the hell is a Choco Taco?

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