Ep. 79: Des Rocs discusses his song "MMC"

In this episode, Circle Jerks guitarist and all-around punk rock icon Greg Hetson discusses the writing, recording, release, and legacy of the 1980 Circle Jerks song "Back Against the Wall." Recorded essentially for free during the studio's after-hours, Group Sex became a classic album that launched the band's career, with this particular song serving as their very first composition. If you enjoy Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to get weekly bonus episodes, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Nov 202354min

Snuff's 1996 single "Nick Northern" served as the gateway into the band for many listeners, as it was featured on a popular punk compilation of the mid-'90s. In this episode, drummer and vocalist Duncan Redmonds details the story behind the creation of this iconic track. From the heartbreak that inspired the lyrics to the surprising story behind the song's title, Duncan opens up and shares an array of fascinating insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Nov 20231h 11min

In today's Throwback Thursday episode, we take a look back to June of 2021, when Max Collins sat in for Episode 54 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast to discuss the writing, recording, and release of Eve 6's hit 1998 single "Inside Out". To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Nov 20231h 1min

Authority Zero vocalist Jason DeVore sits in to share the story behind the creation and recording of the band's 2002 single, "One More Minute," from their album A Passage In Time. Together with producer Dave Jerden, the band created this reggae-infused track that has resonated with fans for decades. In this episode, Jason dives into many of the facets that set the song apart, and he even shares the surprising inspiration for the "ring around my arm" lyric. If you enjoy Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to get weekly bonus episodes (plus a GIANT back catalog of them), head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Nov 20231h 10min

This week's Throwback Thursday episode comes from April 19th, 2021, when Blake Schwarzenbach sat in to discuss the writing, recording, release, and legacy of Jawbreaker's classic track "Boxcar". If you enjoy Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to support the show AND get weekly bonus episodes, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Nov 202345min

Ice Nine Kills vocalist Spencer Charnas makes his triumphant return to the show, this time to discuss the creative process behind the 2021 single "Hip To Be Scared." The spine-tingling track was inspired by the iconic book and film American Psycho, and the song is filled with just as many unexpected twists and turns, all held together by a massive singalong chorus. Just in time for Halloween, this can't-miss episode is a wicked good time. If you love Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to get weekly bonus episodes (plus an ENORMOUS back catalog of them), head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Okt 20231h 29min

First released on October 31st of 2022, this episode of The After Party dives into an array of songs from over the years that sat at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on Halloween Day. To get weekly episodes of The After Party just like this one (and a GIANT back catalog of past episodes), head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Okt 202339min

In this episode, Hot Mulligan guitarist Chris Freeman dives into the creation and recording of the fan-favorite track "*Equip Sunglasses*". While producer Brett Romnes played a pivotal role in bringing the song to life, the track's structure remained remarkably faithful to its original demo. Beyond its catchy melodies, "*Equip Sunglasses*" serves as a lyrical expression of frustrations directed at those who attempt to confine the band within a predetermined box or enforce standards they never intended to uphold. If you enjoy Chris DeMakes A Podcast and would like to support the show, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. By joining, you'll get weekly bonus episodes, plus instant access to a giant back catalog of episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Okt 20231h 3min