JJO Discover New Music Podcast

If you're recording sad songs in your room your mom will probably come check on you. This week's guest on Discover New Music is Johnny Franck of Bilmuri. The new album "Kinda Hard" was...well...actually kinda hard to write, but Franck said that he loved the chaos of it all. Franck talks about 12 hour writing sessions, 200 plus songs, and recording live in the studio. In the end, according to Franck, it became his most favorite album making experience to date. Plus, a quick round of Rapid Fire is played, but first let's discuss the Ohio Corn Cob Deepthroat Competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They're embracing the messy! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Danny Case of From Ashes To New. Their new album "Reflections" started from scratch...twice! Case talks about getting messy...with the sound, the emotions, the bandmates...but achieving growth that made that band stronger at the end of it all. Case also shares some "ah ha!" moments the band, and fans, will experience with this new record. As always a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...and we're blasting our pecs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's like an old truck...it's beat up and a little rusty, but still runs great! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes. The band has just released their 10th studio album "A Pound Of Feathers." Robison breaks down making music with his brother Chris for over four decades now and how this new record fits into all those years. Keeping it simple and direct is a key, Robison adds, to the longevity and success of the band. Plus a quick round of Rapid Fire...with whistling? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You gotta have the cake first...but the icing is pretty damn good too! This week's guest on Discover New Music is the legendary Zakk Wylde. In between cracking jokes, Wylde broke down creating the latest Black Label Society album "Engines of Destruction" with a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants approach. Make a pot of coffee and work on a riff. Go on a food run and work out some lyrics. Well it worked and now we have the first new BLS record since '21. Wylde also shares a sweet story about Ozzy that you won't want to miss. As always a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...in a very diplomatic fashion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We gotta start a band so we can get out of Ohio! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Jeremy DePoyster of The Devil Wears Prada. The tone of the band's ninth studio album "Flowers" is immediately set by the open track "Where the Flowers Never Grow" and takes the listener on a "Dantes Inferno"-esque descent to the bottom and then climb back out. We also get a look into the sound mindset the band was going for throughout the entire three year process of making the record. Plus, DePoyster talks 20 years of DWP and what the milestone means to him and the band...and hopefully a ride that never ends! As always, a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...and getting punched in the face sucks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even if no one is listening they're still gonna make music. This week's guest on Discover New Music is Aaron Pauley of Of Mice & Men. Though not on purpose, the band's upcoming ninth studio album "Another Miracle" is their heaviest to date. Pauley talks about mixing and mastering the album himself and why they decided to keep the whole process in house and allow for even more creative freedom. Plus he opens up about a very special song on the record that came to him in a dream after finding out he was going to be a dad to a new baby girl. As always a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...with Bigfoot up north Wisconsin! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twisted Sister at a young age can turn you into a metal singer! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Joakim Brodén of Sabaton. The band's 11th studio album "Legends" is full of...you guess it...legends! From Joan of Arc to Vlad the Impaler, Brodén talks about matching music to history and telling epics through metal...which isn't an easy task. Plus, Brodén talks history the band tries to stay away from and one historical figure he wished would've made the album. We also find out if competitive pinball is in his future. And make sure you don't miss a Swedish themed Rapid Fire...with a Stolkholm vs. Gottenburge rivalry! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I cried at a Dayseeker show and all I got was this t-shirt! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker. The band's sixth album "Creature In The Black Night" is, according to Rodriguez, their darkest work yet. And even though it has a central "horror" theme, that wasn't the plan when they started working on it. Rory talks about having a secret weapon in producer Daniel Braunstein who he says is "like having a fifth member of the band." And, we get an answer on what he means when he says the band plays "sad rock." As always, a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...with a Vanilla Ice thinker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is that Danny Trejo?!?! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Wolfgang Van Halen of Mammoth WVH. The band's third studio album "The End" drops on October 24th. Wolf says this record felt so much more comfortable and confident in terms of who Mammoth WVH is and wants to be as a band. Plus, Wolfgang talks about shaping and challenging himself as a songwriter, but still enjoying the playing side of things...bass, drums and guitar! And, he breaks down the epic music video for the record's title track "The End." As always, a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...he picked Bowie over Roth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Negative music for positive people! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Joe Cotela of DED. The band's third album "Resent" has been three years in the making and Cotela talks about the ups and downs of the last three years, writing new music, taking chances and creating on their own terms. Plus, fans(and the band itself) get a treat with collabs on the album with some heavy hitters in the rock world. As always a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...with fond memories of Choco Tacos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They're cultivating something bigger than themselves. This week's guests on Discover New Music are Raul, Alec and Jeremy of Nevertel. The guys are here to talk about their new album "Start Again." Blending the rap/hip hop and rock worlds together; the guys wanted to show that they had a true passion, respect and love of each art form and not just be another band rapping over guitar chords. Plus the guys talk favorite songs and also how their music videos play an intrical part of the Nevertel experience. As always a quick round of Rapid Fire is played....and don't worry, that was just Alec swimming in Loch Ness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A record with their heaviest song to date! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Eric Vanlerberghe of I Prevail. Their fourth studio record "Violent Nature" is a 10-track power house and one that brings in old and new elements of the band and their sound. Vanlerberghealso notes how each song has it's own strong identity. Long story short, the band is beyond excited to finally have this new piece of work out to the fans. As always, a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...with a mutual love of Jethro Tull! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey, how are ya bud! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Brad Walst of Three Days Grace. The band's eighth studio album "Alienation" is a special one for the band. Not only did they find new ways to challenge themselves musically, but it also saw the return of original member Adam Gontier. "Alienation" is new, exciting Three Days Grace with nostalgia sprinkled in....and no surprise...fans are loving it! Plus, as always a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...Canada style! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They got new muscles and they're flexing them! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Tim McIlrath of Rise Against. It's big number 10 for the band with their newest release "Ricochet." With a new production team at the helm, Tim and the rest of the band wanted to make a Rise Against record that didn't sound like Rise Against, but people would still know that it's Rise Against...which can be a daunting task...however, the band was up for it and, according to Tim, made exactly that and it sounds AWESOME. Plus Tim reflects on what his 2001 self would think about 2025 Tim and the new music he just put out. As always Rapid Fire is played with fancy grilled cheese! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VINDICATION! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Arejay Hale of Halestorm. "Everest" is the band's 6th studio album and according to Arejay it's the most personal Halestorm record to date. A new producer that let the band really spread their wings and very little outside input led to a exciting, and at times nerve wracking, recording process for Arejay and his bandmates and even became autobiographical in tone. Plus, Arejay reflects on Halestorm being on the bill at the Black Sabbath farewell show and what it meant to the band. As always, a quick round of Rapid Fire is played with a special drummer round that had Arejay sweating! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You have to create your own momentem each day. This week's guest on Discover New Music is Gavin Rossdale of Bush. The band's 10th studio album "I Beat Loneliness" tackles it's cental theme, mental health, head on. Rossdale says this album "cooked slowly" which allowed for their most consitant record to date. He's also shares about how proud he is of the riff he wrote for the album's title track. Plus, Rossdale talks being a rock star at almost 60. As always a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...with Midnight songs? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's NU Nu-Metal! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Nathan James. His debut album "Hollywood Mortician" is dripping with nu-metal reminiscent of the genre's glory days in the early 2000's, but with James' own sound and style cutting through for something even better for the listener. James also talks about working with Jay Gordon of Orgy, photography and the one track he's most proud of on the record. If you love nu-metal you're gonna love this new record! Plus, a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...and nobody wants to get hit in the face! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'M ELTON JOHN! I'M ELTON JOOOOHN! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Johannes Eckerström. The title and release date aren't available yet, but Eckerström says it's coming soon. In the meantime, he and the band are very excited about this next big step for the band on album number 10. Not only did they push themselves musically as well as adding new elements to the Avatar sound, Eckerström says vocally this, in his opinion, is the best he's ever sounded. Long story short...we're in for a really metal treat! Plus, a quick round of Swedish Rapid Fire is played and Chuck Norris gets the win! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's a big ass cat! This week's guest on Discover New Music is Royale Lynn and her new album "Black Magic" swings for the fence. A concept album, this debut tackles Lynn's own mental health struggles while taking a journey through Pandora's Box. Her first record in the rock world, Lynn says this is her most honest and true work yet and can't wait to share the most real version of herself with the listener. Plus, a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...and maybe we wanna see bigfoot instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maybe he doesn't want to make music anymore. This week's guest on Discover New Music is Josh Katz of Badflower. The band's third album "No Place Like Home" was tough...in all aspects. However, a tough road can lead to a wonderful destination...a Josh hopes they got there. His own biggest critic, Katz dives deep into Badflower's latest project, one that had him writing sober for the very first time. Self doubt with hopefully disappear after fans get ahold of this new record. Plus a quick round Rapid Fire is played....grab a vegan Choco Taco! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.