Ep. 216: Jorge Casillas discusses Voodoo Glow Skulls "Shoot The Moon"
In this episode, Voodoo Glow Skulls bassist Jorge Casillas offers a look into the making of their beloved 1995 track "Shoot The Moon". Known for its explosive energy and eerily prophetic lyrics about ...
22 Jul 20241h 2min
Ep. 215: Ace Enders discusses The Early November's "Decoration"
In this episode, Ace Enders sits in to discuss the creation of The Early November's fan-favorite single, "Decoration." Hailing from their ambitious 2006 triple disc concept album, The Mother, The Mech...
15 Jul 20241h 3min
Ep. 214: Michael "Fitz" Fitzpatrick discusses Fitz and The Tantrums "Out of My League"
Michael "Fitz" Fitzpatrick sits in this week to discuss the writing and recording of the hit 2013 single from Fitz and The Tantrums, "Out of My League." In this episode, Fitz opens up about his long r...
8 Jul 20241h 9min
Ep. 213: John Kastner discusses Doughboys "Shine"
In this episode, host Chris DeMakes sits down with John Kastner to dive into the writing and recording of the 1993 Doughboys single "Shine". As Chris’s favorite band, this conversation is a true delig...
1 Jul 202458min
Ep. 212: Greg Camp discusses Smash Mouth's "All Star"
In this episode, listeners are invited to join Greg Camp, the musical maestro behind Smash Mouth's iconic 1999 hit single "All Star," as he takes them on a journey back to the song’s origins. As the e...
24 Jun 20241h 4min
SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party "80s Hard/Soft Summer Rock Playlist" episode
In this episode of The After Party, Chris DeMakes and Chris Fafalios take a nostalgic trip down memory lane as they create the ultimate summer playlist. Each Chris picks a standout song from every sum...
20 Jun 202433min
Ep. 211: Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford discuss joan's "want u back"
In this episode, Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford sit in to shed light on the creative process behind joan’s infectious 2021 single “want u back”. The indie-pop duo out of Little Rock provid...
17 Jun 20241h 8min
Ep. 210: A discussion on Andrew Gold and his song "Thank You for Being a Friend"
Join host Chris DeMakes and co-host/producer Chris Fafalios as they embark on a musical exploration of Andrew Gold's iconic 1978 single "Thank You for Being a Friend" in this week's episode. While mos...
10 Jun 202456min
