JJO Discover New Music Podcast

Let's get that lead singer some tattoos!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Jason Hook of Flat Black.  After leaving FFDP in 2020, Hook set out on his own creative path and, after four years of hard work, is beyond relieved to finally have his band's debut album "Dark Side of the Brain" out into the world.  And according to him it's "100% authentically" Jason Hook.  Plus we play a round of Rapid Fire with, you guessed it, more Loch Ness/whale penis talk!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even with a new record there's still time to catch some fish!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Hardy.  With his third album "Quit!!" Hardy was able to take heavier chances and dive head first into a true fully rock album.  Plus we get Fred Durst, Chad Smith and a song that's very close to Hardy's heart.  Plus a quick round of Rapid Fire is played with possibly hunting a swamp monster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like wearing a jetpack you didn't know you were wearing!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Ryan Meyer of Highly Suspect.  More mature, back to their roots and a lot of fun...Ryan's excitement about the band's fifth album "As Above, So Below" is infectious!  Breaking down tracks and where the band is now as a whole, Ryan hopes the fans enjoy this record as much as they enjoyed working on it.  Plus, the guys go full circle with Muse and a quick round of Rapid Fire is played!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serendipity in up north Wisconsin!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Eric Boatright of Shallow Side.  Hard work, loss, Spotted Cow, a lot of introspection and more went into the band's latest album "Reflections."  Don't sleep on this band because Eric says Shallow Side are major rock contenders and this new album proves it!  Plus, we play a quick round of Rapid Fire with...wet cheese???See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Successfully docking in 45 seconds!  This week's guests on Discover New Music are the always funny and insanely talented Joey Walser & Blake Allison of Devour The Day.  Everything in this interview is covered as the band breaks down their latest EP "Fragments Of Us" and how drive, failure & success, fans and much more have culminated in what they believe is the best work they've done.  And, as expected, more off-the-rails fun is had in another round of Rapid Fire...including chafing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's got practice fighting his mom's ponies!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Tim Montana.  Validation and vindication is found in Tim's sixth album "Savage" which, according to him, is his best work yet lyrically.  Plus, Tim gets into Letterman, ZZ Top, personal lyrics and more that have gotten him to the place he is now.  As always a quick game of Rapid Fire is played...no bigfoot...but possibly...ALIENS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apparently Rock Band is a great way to become a rockstar!  This week's guests on Discover New Music is the The Villarreal sisters Daniela, Paulina and Alejandra of The Warning.  These talented young ladies of the rock world felt a sense of maturity and ease in the making of their 4th studio album "Keep Me Fed."  Plus, a triple round of Rapid Fire is played and the sisters have some different opinions on damp socks and horse-sized ducks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rockstarring is the key to feeling young!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D.. "Heavy" is how Sonny describes the band's 11th studio album and he shares how proud he is of what he and the guys got as the final product.  Plus, a quick round of Rapid Fire as always...the disco may surprise you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The classic whale penis switch-a-roo!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Johnny Hawkins of Nothing More.  The band's latest album "Carnal" was a chance to get back to their heavy guitar-driven roots, reminiscent of the 2014 self-titled record.  With star-studded colabs, a producing/mixing dream team and much more Johnny says this truly is Nothing More's best album yet!  Plus, Brock & Johnny Play a quick round of Rapid Fire that gets outta hand fast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warped Tour can take years off your life!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Cody Quistad of Wage War.  The band's fifth studio release "Stigma", according to Cody, is a complete collection on what the band has aimed to accomplish over the years.  When it comes to Wage War, this album is as Wage War as it gets!  Plus, Cody plays a quick round of Rapid Fire...and Bigfoot is a cult leader?!?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An ayahuasca trip can make for one hell of an album!  This week's guest on DNM is Keith Wallen.  Most know him as a member of Breaking Benjamin, but here we focus on his latest solo release "Infinity Now."  Decades on the scene, a shaman, the unstoppable urge to make as much music while on this earth and much more create the driving force behind this latest record.  Plus, Keith plays a quick round of Rapid Fire...look out NBA and everyone should be terrified of bears!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A melody and a word is, sometimes, all you need.  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Jonathan Vigil of The Ghost Inside discussing the band's sixth release "Searching For Solace."  With the help of four producers, Vigil says the band approached this latest work with "an open mind" and that "there were no bad ideas" to help create an amplified version of everything the band has done up to this point.  Plus a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...a 7'7" round!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I didn't know you were in a Beatles cover band!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is the one-and-only Mick Mars.  With every note on his solo debut "The Other Side Of Mars" you'd never guess that he's pushing 73!  With each song Mick's aim was to push and reinvent himself to show everyone...The Other Side Of Mars!  And, before his trip to the dentist, a quick round of Rapid Fire is played with neither disco nor techno allowed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You wanna go to an Alien Convention in Missouri?  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Ash Costello of New Years Day.  How does Ash feel about the band's fifth album "Half Black Heart"?  It's a simple one word answer...Confidence.  She's ready for everyone to hear this next big step in the evolution of New Years Day.  Plus, a quick round of Rapid Fire is played and we get deep into aliens this edition!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even metal mega-stars still get butterflies!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is the LEGENDARY Rob Halford of Judas Priest.  Yes...THAT Rob Halford!  His metal holiness stopped by to chat about the band's 19th album "Invisible Shield."  Breaking rules, taking chances and making metal for the masses is all in a day's work with this latest project that's been four years in the making.  Plus, Rob plays a quick round of Rapid Fire and says "bring 'em on" when it comes to fighting those duck sized horses!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you mean you don't want to join the band?!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Jack Underkofler of Dead Poet Society.  The band's new album "Fission" shows the band in their next big step as they look to solidify the DPS sound they have worked so hard on over the last decade.  Plus Jack talks about the making of the music video for "I hope that you hate me" and it's unique direction.  As always, a quick round of Rapid Fire is played full of potatoes, big foots, and punches!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A wet sock story too gross to tell!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Jafe Paulino of Oxymorrons here to talk about the band's debut album "Melanin Punk".  The follow up to 2021's "Mohawks & Durags" sets the band on pace for their goal, according to Jafe, of creating a blueprint for future rap/rockers and showcasing their unique sound on a totally new level.  Plus a quick round of Rapid Fire is played and we learn what an honor it would be for Jafe to take a punch for Mike Tyson!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A call from Brian Johnson and real live chickens!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is a man you needs no introduction...Mr. Jesse James Dupree...here to talk about his new solo release "Breathing Fire".  An unplanned album, Jesse shares how listening to some AC/DC albums ..plus a call from Brian Johnson...spurred inspiration for this latest work.  The lost art of front-to-back listened albums is found once again with "Breathing Fire." Plus, Jesse shares his favorite AC/DC album and plays a quick round of Rapid Fire! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dino's "Gentle" is a great way to set the mood!  This week's guest for Discover New Music is a staple of any JJO listener's ear diet, Elias Soriano of Nonpoint, here to discuss the band's latest EP "Heartless".  The second release off the band's own label, 361 Degrees Records, Elias talks about how the band is building to a culmination of over 20 years of Nonpoint.  He also talks about the growth of the band in taking control with their own label.  And, of course, another round of Rapid Fire is played and Elias is gonna take some shots from an old lady!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ink blot tests and Whang Chung slaps!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men discussing the band's new album "Tether".  The band's eight studio album finds us, according to Aaron, with a much more confident Of Mice & Men.  Not only are all the tracks written and recorded by the band, the album is self-produced and even the artwork was handled by them.  Plus, Aaron plays a round of Rapid Fire with melted Flintstone Push-Pops, Bigfoot & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.