Making Waves, The ShipRocked Podcast

Episode #111 of Making Waves welcomed Theresa and Alex of the Brighton-based band Yonaka. Fear of the dark, the return of synthwave, how an EP is almost an LP, with practice pop can be punk when played live, self-healing thru music and the art of breaking in the States without breaking the bank. Check out their latest release Welcome To My House, it's a favorite of Tay-Tay's 

Sisters Daniela, Paulina and Alejandra Villarreal Vélez put the power in power trio. The band Makes Waves and discusses everything from authentic Mexican food, the last time they cried, growing up in a non-musical family, being vulnerable in the studio, and how to properly bicker with bloodline bandmates.

Metal, Boxing and Food, this is the metal paradigm in 2023 and no one embodies these like Chef extraordinaire Chris Santos who's taking his love of the culinary arts to top tier restaurants, television and festivals but has now leveraged his influence into the world of metal and boxing thru his relationship with the iconic Metal Blade Records and the world of professional boxing as well as home fitness. Check out this episode and find out the first records he ever stole, why Paul Stanley was at his wedding and why Tijuana is the perfect location for his first fight. 

Eva and the boys Make Waves.. discussing garage bands, the culinary delights of international touring, and using pre-recorded tracks in a live setting. We also get a visit from the band mascot "Merf"!

Episode 108 of Making Waves featured Ayron Jones discussing songs about fucking, understanding the black legacy of The Rolling Stones, attaining and maintaining musical status, the art of arena rock, and how to moderate your moderation, plus his new album and single.

Being creative during difficult times, Spanish fluency, the fastest 15 years in the music business... also, "Plant or Flower?"

Check out Aranda's favorite charity, F.A.I.T.H. Kids at www.faithkids10.org and give a couple bucks!

Elias discusses decision-making at a crossroads and how his early work experiences shaped his trajectory. Longevity and the constant change in the music industry. Uncle Donny's bus driving and near-death experiences. Nearly killing state troopers, vodka tonic, sprite, and bread. Also, a magical impression of being from the Bronx.

Making Waves Ep 103 featured Matty of Memphis May Fire, metal core stalwarts with a hankering for bar b que and pomade. Matty discusses the dichotomy of wearing floral prints in a sea of black while sandblasting earholes. His early Christian music background still plays in his daily life and he tells the tale of driving from Spokane to Dallas on a wing and a prayer. All this plus 2 Chains.

Justin joins us from his native Toronto and shares the virtues of Rush, how he'd rather be eaten by a shark than mauled by a bear, the beginnings of BRKN Love, how the band creates spontaneity, and how his bandmates are his favorite musicians.

The real thunder from Down Under, Winston McCall of Parkway Drive joined us on Making Waves to discuss the just finished US Tour, the idea of a self-sustainable band, the brilliance of the power ballad, the idea behind Surf Goth, the clearest waters he’s ever seen, reinvention of Parkway’s sound and how ShipRocked made him one with the audience.