SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party "Leap Year, Leap Day, Leaplings, and Toast" episode
The After Party is a weekly bonus episode for members of the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast (which is basically just like Patreon). Head to ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up! You'll get a giant bac...
29 Feb 202428min
Ep. 195: Jonathan Higgs discusses Everything Everything's "Cold Reactor"
In this episode, Jonathan Higgs of Everything Everything shares the story behind the writing and recording of "Cold Reactor," the lead single from the band’s 2024 album Mountainhead. The narrative beh...
26 Feb 20241h 2min
Ep. 194: Jonathan Anastas discusses D.Y.S. "Wolfpack"
Sitting in this week is Jonathan Anastas, bassist of the influential Boston straight edge hardcore band D.Y.S. Jonathan recounts the writing and recording process of their seminal track "Wolfpack" fro...
19 Feb 202457min
Ep. 193: Rob "Bucket" Hingley discusses The Toasters "2-Tone Army"
Rob "Bucket" Hingley is not only the founding member of The Toasters but also the visionary behind Moon Ska Records, which played a crucial part in cultivating and promoting ska music in the US and be...
12 Feb 202454min
Ep. 192: Geoff Rickly discusses Thursday's "Signals Over the Air"
This week, Thursday frontman Geoff Rickly sits in to discuss the writing and recording of the band’s 2003 single “Signals Over the Air”. Taken from the band’s third album War All the Time, the song is...
5 Feb 20241h 6min
Ep. 191: Jonah Matranga discusses Far's "Mother Mary"
Far's 1998 album Water & Solutions is considered an influential record by a number of beloved bands. Filled to the brim with haunting melodies, powerful guitar hooks, and thought-provoking lyrics, thi...
29 Jan 20241h 4min
Ep. 190: Keith Buckley discusses Many Eyes "Revelation"
Keith Buckley returns to the show, this time to discuss the writing and recording of Many Eyes' 2023 single, "Revelation." Deeply personal lyrics delivered with a mix of ferocity and melody over heavy...
22 Jan 20241h 10min
Ep. 189: Andy Jackson discusses Hot Rod Circuit's "The Pharmacist"
Hot Rod Circuit guitarist and vocalist Andy Jackson sits in this week to discuss the writing and recording of the band’s 2002 single “The Pharmacist”. While it may seem that the song is detailing a st...
15 Jan 20241h
