Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Mike Edwards discusses Jesus Jones “Right Here, Right Now”
One Hit Thunder14 Des 2025

Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Mike Edwards discusses Jesus Jones “Right Here, Right Now”

From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 224 on 9/16/24)... This week, Mike Edwards sits in to discuss the writing and recording of the 1991 hit single from Jesus Jones, “Right Here, Right Now." The conversation explores the creation and impact of the song, including the inspiration behind it and the cultural context of the time. Mike opens up about the poignant lyrics, highlighting references to Tracy Chapman and the Cold War. He also discusses the band's deliberate blending of rock, house, and hip-hop influences, which helped them stand out in the early 90s alternative rock scene. The episode examines the production techniques used and touches on the band's success, having created a song that still lives on in pop culture today. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/onehitthunder⁠ ⁠Join our Patreon⁠ ⁠Buy some merch⁠ ⁠Follow us on IG⁠ ⁠Join our FB Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episoder(383)

"Flava in Ya Ear" by Craig Mack (f/Wordburglar)

"Flava in Ya Ear" by Craig Mack (f/Wordburglar)

Craig Mack’s “Flava In Ya Ear” was the first single released by Bad Boy Records in 1994. Despite the track’s success, his album was overshadowed by the massive hype behind labelmate Notorious B.I.G.’s...

23 Feb 202251min

"Get Free" by The Vines (f/Matthew Milligan)

"Get Free" by The Vines (f/Matthew Milligan)

Wheatus bassist Matthew Milligan makes his third appearance on the show this week. Instead of going the usual route of discussing an artist he loves, he changed it up by choosing a band that he was un...

16 Feb 202252min

"Low" by Cracker

"Low" by Cracker

While the 90s were full of bands that got signed during the peak of grunge, few bands had the long history and the genre-bending talent of Cracker. The band first broke with their song “Teen Angst”, b...

9 Feb 202242min

"Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer (f/Russ Burlingame)

"Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer (f/Russ Burlingame)

Christian folk group Sixpence None The Richer had an unexpected mainstream explosion with their song “Kiss Me”, after it was featured in the 90s teen film “She’s All That”. Beyond a few low charting c...

2 Feb 202246min

"Here It Goes Again" by OK Go (f/ David Shockley)

"Here It Goes Again" by OK Go (f/ David Shockley)

Few bands have ever been helped more by a music video than OK Go. They had faith in their own music when their record label didn’t, and they took advantage of internet virality to launch their career....

26 Jan 202246min

"Lucas with the Lid Off" by Lucas (f/Tony Hartman)

"Lucas with the Lid Off" by Lucas (f/Tony Hartman)

1994 was a landmark year for both music and film. Somewhere in that whirlwind of Dookie and the Shawshank Redemption, the Downward Spiral and Forrest Gump, and The Blue Album and Pulp Fiction was LUCA...

19 Jan 202243min

"King of Wishful Thinking" by Go West

"King of Wishful Thinking" by Go West

We let the members of our new Patreon page vote for an episode, and they overwhelmingly chose Go West’s song “King of Wishful Thinking” from the Pretty Woman soundtrack. Did we listen to the talk of t...

12 Jan 202231min

"Cumbersome" by Seven Mary Three (f/Trevor Leonard)

"Cumbersome" by Seven Mary Three (f/Trevor Leonard)

When you Google the adjective “Cumbersome”, the first thing that comes up is the definition of the word, which is “large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use”. The second thing that comes ...

5 Jan 202252min

Populært innen Humor

rss-spartsklubben
papaya
enkel-servering
harm-og-hegseth
mikkels-paskenotter
storefri-med-mikkel-og-herman
tusvik-tnne
folk-flest-med-linn-og-nils
topp-3-med-wold-og-fladseth
tore-og-haralds-podkast
ma-pa-behandling-med-morten-ramm
rss-nesten-hele-uka-med-lepperod
rss-snorre-med-gaute
misjonen-med-antonsen-og-golden
hanna-de-heldige
wolfgang-wee-uncut
jan-thomas-og-einar-blir-venner
verdens-verste
rss-det-alle-snakker-om-med-siri-og-kim
rss-dette-ma-aldri-skje-igjen