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The Emo Social Club PodcastMatt Bunting: TikTok Stardom, Creator Collabs & Why Your Fave Emo Album Isn't a Classic (Yet!)Welcome to the very first episode of "I Wanna Eat Your Brains and Gain Your Knowledge"! Brian sits down with the insightful Matt Bunting, a music content creator who has carved out a significant space on TikTok (@RealMattBunting) with his deep dives and scene commentary. They explore Matt's journey from starting out unsure of his niche to becoming a go-to voice for music fans, all while literally living on an island. This conversation is packed with insights on creator collaboration, the balance between passion and a paycheck, and engaging with the ever-evolving music scene.Topics Discussed:Matt Bunting's origin story...2025-05-1350 min
The Emo Social Club PodcastMatt Bunting: TikTok Stardom, Creator Collabs & Why Your Fave Emo Album Isn't a Classic (Yet!)Welcome to the very first episode of "I Wanna Eat Your Brains and Gain Your Knowledge"! Brian sits down with the insightful Matt Bunting, a music content creator who has carved out a significant space on TikTok (@RealMattBunting) with his deep dives and scene commentary. They explore Matt's journey from starting out unsure of his niche to becoming a go-to voice for music fans, all while literally living on an island. This conversation is packed with insights on creator collaboration, the balance between passion and a paycheck, and engaging with the ever-evolving music scene.Topics Discussed:...2025-05-1350 min
Banger AlertBAP Episode 102: How to Leverage LinkedIn to Optimize your B2B Sales PortfolioTEXT US, YOU WON'TThoughts??Links:Rob Scallon - How Knocked Loose creates DANGER with their guitars (w/ Isaac Hale)Jimmy Kimmel Live - Knocked Loose ft. Poppy - SuffocateJesea Lee - Why Finn McKenty quit YouTubeTIMESTAMPS(00:00) Introduction(01:30) Rob Scallon & Knocked Loose(10:30) Knocked Loose & Poppy on Jimmy Kimmel(22:40) The Rise and Meh of Finn McKenty(50:20) Hatebaiting for Fun and Profit(01:13:55) Parasocial Relationships and YouJOIN...2025-03-071h 23
The Jesea Lee Show#58 - Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire/Anberlin)Matty Mullins (or the Matty Mullins clone) from Memphis May Fire and Anberlin talks about what it's like juggling two huge bands, Warped Tour, thoughts on the new Linkin Park lineup, When We Were Young Festival and all the new music he's working on
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The Jesea Lee Show#57 - Logan Tabor (Alltheprettythings)Wilmington, North Carolina-based alltheprettythings has combined musicians from bands you might know to make music you would not expect. The band is comprised of vocalist, Logan Tabor (Damona Waits, Mood Mechanics); guitarist, Tristan Matthew (Newlands, touring bassist for Chiodos); drummer Jeremy Bryan (Alesana) and Guitarist / Producer, Worth Weaver (producer and touring guitarist for He Is Legend, Thousand Foot Krutch). The multitude of styles and influences that go into these songs will change the way you look at rock music. Anthemic tracks dominate their body of work. “Teenage Lines” soaring sonics and vocal urgency contrasts in some ways with the warm...2024-10-0235 min
The Jesea Lee Show#56 - Nick Hexum (311)Platinum rock band 311 will release their highly-anticipated 14th studio album, "Full Bloom" on October 25. Frontman Nick Hexum chats about the single "You're Gonna Get It," Adam Sandler coming up with the idea for "Love Song", Turnstile, befriending Joe Strummer and the Zaddy memes.
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The Jesea Lee Show#55 - Tyson Ritter (The All-American Rejects)The All-American Rejects frontman Tyson Ritter talks about the possibility of a new album, stories behind their hits "Gives You Hell," "Swing, Swing," and "Dirty Little Secret." I also find out that their set at the When We Were Young Festival is not the one we're expecting. He defends Chappell Roan who has recently been criticized for her stance on fandom and I tell him which celebrity my mom thinks is hot.
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The Jesea Lee Show#54 - Rory Rodriguez (Dayseeker)I caught up with Rory Rodriguez from Dayseeker before their tour starts up with Alpha Wolf, Catch Your Breath and Kingdom of Giants. We talk about their latest album “Dark Sun” inspired by the loss of his father and how initially the feedback had Rory worried they had made the wrong decision creatively. We also talk about their Twitter getting hacked, touring with Bad Omens, the band that kinda ripped them off, and Baddicore. The band is also currently working on a new EP
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2024-08-0744 min
The Jesea Lee Show#53 - Jason Hook (Flat Black)Flat Black guitarist/mastermind Jason Hook and I nerd out on Metallica, Kiss, and guitars. Flat Black just released their new album "Dark Side of Your Brain," which features a collab with the great Corey Taylor, so he tells me how that friendship formed. He tells me about the grueling process of picking the right vocalist for the band and how he landed on Wrex Horton, former bassist of Falling in Reverse. Speaking of, Jason is also of course the former guitarist for Five Finger Death Punch, so we get into that a bit.
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The Jesea Lee Show#52 - Summer School TourThis is a weird episode. Gonna get that out of the way. I went to the inaugural date of the Summer School Tour and it was awesome! It felt like I was seeing the very first date of a new version of Warped Tour or Taste of Chaos. Some ground level shit.
Anyway, I shot some quick interviews with all the artists; Scene Queen, Stand Atlantic, Magnolia Park, The Home Team, Honey Revenge and Letdown. I planned on just cutting these all up into little clips, but then decided, F*** it, I wanna show y...2024-07-1739 min
The Jesea Lee Show#51 - Scene QueenScene Queen just dropped her new album “Hot Singles In Your Area” and is currently out on Summer School festival tour with a ton of other great bands. We find if she’s really just an industry plant, if there’s a certain band she was calling out with her “18+” song, inventing Bimbocore, being inspired by Paris Hilton, and more.
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2024-07-0946 min
The Jesea Lee Show#50 - LovelessIt’s the 50th episode of The Jesea Lee Show! I needed a very special guest for this one…unfortunately everyone I asked said no, so I had Loveless do it instead. KIDDING! If you’ve been following the show at all, you know they do the theme song and are longtime homies.
The band recently announced a new album and tour, they’ve decided to put an end to releasing full covers and are focused on the future. That future includes gardening gomes, getting swole and macadamian farts. I’d like to say this episo...2024-07-031h 00
The Jesea Lee Show#49 - Cody Quistad (Wage War)We got Cody Quistad from Wage War and one of the best mustaches in metalcore on the show this week. Their new album “Stigma” just dropped and they announced new tour with ERRA, Thrown and Fame on Fire.
The new album is a huge evolution for the band’s sound and it’s not meant to please everyone. We talk about how their previous album “Manic” changed everything for them, working with Falling in Reverse and A Day To Remember, why Nickelback rules, the best movie soundtracks and more.
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The Jesea Lee Show#48 - Bryan Garris (Knocked Loose)Knocked Loose frontman Bryan Garris joins me on the show amid technical difficulties. BUT WE GOT IT IN ANYWAY. Knocked Loose just wrapped up a massive tour in support of their new album “You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To.”
The album hit number one on Billboard rock charts and even charted higher than Taylor Swift on Spotify for a couple weeks. You might have even seen the vinyl sitting on a shelf at Target next to some scented candles. The band will be hitting the road with Slipknot in August, giving even more potential fans a c...2024-06-1934 min
The Jesea Lee Show#47 - Aaron Bruno (AWOLNATION, The Barbarians of California)Aaron Bruno, mastermind behind the band AWOLNATION, responsible for the song “Sail” one of only 134 certified-diamonds songs in the world. He’s working on the 5th AWOL album and also just launched a new hardcore band called The Barbarians of California.
Awolnation will be hitting the road next month with 311 and have a new single called “Jump Sit Stand March” out now while The Barbarians just dropped a new single called “Far Out Bro” featuring the legendary band Snapcase.
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The Jesea Lee Show#46 - Serj Tankian (System of a Down)Serj Tankian is best known for being the frontman for System of a Down, an activist and now an author with his new memoir “Down with the System.” We talk about the early years of SOAD, how he felt about nu-metal, his past life as a software entrepreneur, unreleased SOAD songs and the one thing it would take for the band to put out a new album.
Also, people used to scream “wake up” at him n the street because of their song “Chop Suey” so I find out if they are still doing that, what bands he’d love to...2024-06-0536 min
The Jesea Lee Show#45 - EKOHEKOH is a groundbreaking MC with the heart of a metalhead. His music has been getting steady airplay on SiriusXM Octane, he recently inked a deal with Vans, and has a co-sign from Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda. More importantly, THERE USED TO BE A POP PUNK MENU AT DENNY'S!
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The Jesea Lee Show#44 - Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides)Black Veil Brides got a lot of hate early on, but why? Why did they evolve from their glam "Motley Crue" look? How far back do they go with Falling in Reverse and Ronnie Radke?Frontman Andy Biersack answers all that plus how Sweeney Todd influenced their new single and upcoming EP "Bleeders." Speaking of, make sure to catch them on the BLEEDERS tour and donate some blooooood.
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The Jesea Lee Show#43 - Johnny Christ (Avenged Sevenfold)Johnny Christ, Avenged Sevenfold bassist and host of the Drinks with Johnny podcast. We nerd out pretty hard about wrestling and he tells me about the song A7X wrote for a WWE wrestler that was never used. We also get into fan reaction to their latest album “Life is but a dream”, what’s next for the band now hat they’re finished with their record label, the worst show they ever played, getting sober, whether or not he thinks they will get in the rock hall, touring with Ronnie Radke and more.
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The Jesea Lee Show#42 - OxymorronsDeee from Oxymorrons had me rollin. We talks about touring with Corey Taylor and Bad Omens, the difference between nu-metal and rap rock, how wrestling is cool again, being pampered with access, Linkin Park's legacy, and why you need a side hustle.
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Comic Talk TodayCOMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR APR 17TH, 2024 | Stephenson is NO LONGER Fiction?It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Neal Stephenson's book, The Diamond Age, is coming to life.Nintendo's Wii-U has a workaround for the lack of proper online support.Marvel is trying to capitalize on Wolverine's name again.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. 🚨🚨DUBBY LINK🚨🚨 https://www.dubby.gg/discount/GenerallyNerdy?ref=L4KeD4p4c3cl3L MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsMarilyn Manson - In a recent interview on the Jesea Lee Show Zoltan Bathory has said that Manson is clean and sober. With Ivan’s alcoholism, this i...2024-04-191h 15
The Jesea Lee Show#41 - Jonny Hawkins (Nothing More)Nothing More frontman Jonny Hawkins was almost canceled last year after a domestic incident with his ex-girlfriend and talks about it publicly for the first time on the show. He also gives me the details about how the Scorpion Tail actually works, that giant OSHA violation of a contraption the band uses on stage. I get the lowdown on their new album "Carnal," the collab with I Prevail and get into a lot of fitness and health talk for all the fellow avocados out there.
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The Jesea Lee Show#40 - Zoltan Bathory (Five Finger Death Punch)Zoltan Bathory from Five Finger Death Punch chats about his new deal with UFC for his BJJ league, but equally as important, he fills me in on the band’s latest single “This is The Way” which features late rapper DMX. He tells me how that collab came together and why it took 3 years to release it. He also touches on the upcoming tour with Marilyn Manson, which is quite a hot topic at the moment.
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The Jesea Lee Show#39 - Keith Wallen (Breaking Benjamin)Keith Wallen isn't just the guitarist for one of the most legendary butt rock bands of all time (Breaking Benjamin), he also has an exploding solo career. He's written songs for Fuel, Saint Asonia and even collabed with Nicholas Cage's son Wes Cage. We chat about opening for himself on tour and his new album that was heavily influenced by pyschedelics.
00:00 Intro02:25 Upcomiing tour03:30 fav band to tour with05:20 imposter syndrome/3 things you need to make it07:00 online haters07:45 how he joined Breaking Benjamin13:30 when he writes a...2024-04-0334 min
The Jesea Lee Show#38 - Chad Gray (Mudvayne/HellYeah)Mudvayne recently returned from an 11 year hiatus and frontman Chad Gray talks about what happened over a decade ago, what it feels like to be back and being embraced by the new generation of fans that fell in love with them through places like TikTok. Chad was also the singer for the metal supergroup HELLYEAH, which featured late Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul so we of course get into his thoughts about the remaining members of Pantera being out on the road touring without the Dimebag and Vinnie who have both sadly passed away. We talk about the importance of...2024-03-271h 07
The Jesea Lee Show#37 - David Draiman (Disturbed)Disturbed frontman David Draiman chatted with me literally hours before a flight to some shows in New Zealand. He fills me in on the origins of the iconic piercings, the shaved head and of course the "oo-ah-ah-ah." He also makes his feelings on backing tracks and live music very clear. He still loves Taylor Swift and plenty of other artists in the newer generation.
Listen to their latest chart-topping single "Don't Tell Me" featuring Ann Wilson from Heart
https://youtu.be/YaEBglkCFVc?si=7yeCNJn547aqIlXx
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The Jesea Lee Show#36 - Girlfriends (Travis Mills & Nick Gross)Pop punk duo Girlfriends ( AKA Travis Mills and Nick Gross) chat about Blink 182, their tour with Avril Lavigne, their new single "Shut Up & Kiss Me," how Travis started as a rapper, the, hidden Girlfriends song, playing NHL video games, the value of physical music in 2024, the GOAT of pop punk and the struggle to get their handle name on socials.
Watch the “shut up & kiss me” Music Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLeWi7UxZ4w
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The Jesea Lee Show#35 - Nik Nocturnal (YouTuber/Fun Metal Things)YouTuber and all around metal music cool guy Nik Nocturnal joins me to talk about how his joke meme became an accidental radio hit, his own award show, and the future of his content.
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The Jesea Lee Show#34 - TX2Emo/pop punk artist TX2 opens up about negativity he gets online, gatekeeping, whether or not he ripped off the band Get Scared, feelings on MGK and Linkin Park, his new single "So Numb," future tours, his Mount Rushmore of emo bands, and what "TX2" actually means.
New Single "So Numb"
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The Jesea Lee Show#33 - Kyle Gordon (viral comedian/musician)Viral comedy and musical genius Kyle Gordon joins me on the show as I attempt to check him on his emo street cred (spoiler: he passed). He also tells me about his writing process, his inspiration behind his characters and his upcoming debut album, "Kyle Gordon Is Great." He also tells me what artist is off limits (for now) when it comes to doing parodies.
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The Jesea Lee Show#32 - Chris "Fronz" Fronzak (Attila)Fronz still wants to be president and bring back Warped Tour, but first he wants you to chew his new gum. We chat about how terrifying AI is, how to make money in the music industry, why people suck at moshing now, feuds with other singers, if he really got rich from a sushi class action lawsuit, the new Attila sound and more.
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The Jesea Lee Show#31 - Dan Marsala (Story of the Year)Lots of Pizza talk with Dan Marsala, singer of the band Story of the Year. We also get into 20 years of landmark album “Page Avenue,” how the music world has changed since the MySpace days, why everyone hates moshing now, their real band name, writing “Until The Day I Die” and whether or not he’s tired of playing that song, going platinum, their new album and the future of the band, the one band he would bring back and why kids hate them.
Check out their new album "Tear Me To Pieces"
https://found.ee/TMTP-12024-01-1223 min
The Jesea Lee Show#30 - Cody Carson (Set It Off)Set It Off frontman Cody Carson and I bond over The Goofy Movie and other 90's classics, he tells a heart-wrenching story about how the band started and we dive into the band's new(ish) sound
Latest single "Parasite"
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The Jesea Lee Show#29 - Grant Random (SiriusXM)Grant Random is a current host on SiriusXM's Lithium channel and just launched a new podcast called Grant Random Reports The News. We're also bitter rivals.
We discuss our terrible sports teams, internet trolls, why he left Octane, the evolution of the Octane Breakdown, his start in radio, what's next in social media and the best/worst interviews he’s ever done.
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The Jesea Lee Show#28 - Alex Varkatzas (ex-Atreyu, Dead Icarus)Alex Varkatzas, former vocalist of Atreyu, discusses his departure from the band and the reasons behind it, as well as his new project Dead Icarus. Yes, I asked him about that “metalcore comment” and his goal to avoid clickbait these days. Alex discusses his evolution as a vocalist and songwriter, why he never wants to work with John Feldman again, wishing he could have had proper send off with Atreyu, what really makes a person tough, and of course, the greatest metalcore song of all time.
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The Jesea Lee Show#27 - Lee Jennings (The Funeral Portrait)Lee Jennings, frontman for the emo/hard rock band The Funeral Portrait, is on a mission to make the active rock scene more inclusive. The conversation also touches on rebranding and finding their voice, as well as navigating controversy and embracing their core fans. Also, the decline of bands in favor of the rise of solo artists, LiveNation's surprising support for bands, Spotify Wrapped and more.
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The Jesea Lee Show#26 - Joe Taylor (Knuckle Puck)I caught up with Joe Taylor from Knuckle Puck for a few minutes before their gig in Cleveland with Real Friends. We bond over Doritos, pop punk, go over the Jarrod Alonge drama and the surprising viral success on TikTok.
The band's new record "Losing What We Love" is out now.
https://purenoiserecs.lnk.to/KnucklePuck_Music
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The Jesea Lee Show#25 - Jeris JohnsonWhat happened to Jeris Johnson? After a year of silence, he’s back with his new single “When The Darkness Comes” but why does it sound so familiar? We also chat about life before TikTok fame, hating his biggest hit, critiquing modern metal, the disaster of signing to a record label, how to stand out in all the noise, why the Grammy’s are out of touch, and the greatest butt song of all time.
"When The Darkness Comes"
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The Jesea Lee Show#24 - DaughtryLots of fitness talk with Chris Daughtry, how he feels about “Butt Rock,” why the new album is his authentic self and why he felt forced to pivot to pop in the past, validation from peers like Spencer Charnas and David Draiman, songs he won’t play live anymore, upcoming tour with Creed, the collab he is most proud of, explaining the Sleep Token hype, how fans feel about him playing with Falling in Reverse/Ronnie Radke
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Off the Beaten Clef151. Conversation with Jesea LeeWelcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we are fortunate enough to sit down with Jesea Lee - A Cleveland native who has forged his way as a music news Tiktoker, SiriusXM radio host, and most recently a podcaster (called the Jesea Lee Show). We talk about how he has paved his way, his inspirations for his podcast, how the local music scene has changed, and we even shoot from the hip to pick our five favorite Ohio bands. Check out the playlists below if you are interested in hearing those bands - and thank you Jesea for...2023-11-061h 12
The Jesea Lee Show#23 Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves/God Forbid/Ice Nine Kills)You probably know Doc Coyle from the chart-topping rock band Bad Wolves or his podcast The Ex-Man or his first band God Forbid or maybe you saw him playing guitar in Ice Nine Kills and Lamb of God. Either way, if you’re a fan of heavy music, you’re familiar with Doc.
On this episode we figure out if Nightmare Before Christmas is a Halloween or Christmas movie, if he'll ever call it WWE, what it's like touring with Metallica, cancel culture, the Tommy Vext drama and more.
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The Jesea Lee Show#22 - Ohrion ReactsIf you're not discovering new, heavy music from me, you're probably discovering it from this guy! Ohrion Reacts chats about life as a full time content creators, the bands he loves, burnout and if his reactions are genuine (this where I would put a thinking emoji if I could)
https://www.youtube.com/@UCKY-y4AEBTifoxqn4hFTT0Q
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The Jesea Lee Show#21 - Caleb Shomo (Beartooth)Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo (who does in fact own a shirt) explains why he chose HARDY for their first collab, why everyone hated Attack Attack, he picks the greatest guitar riff of all time, weighs in on Pumpkin Spiced Lattes and relives the traumatic experience of earning David Draiman’s approval and much more.
Beartooth’s new album “The Surface” is out now
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The Jesea Lee Show#20 - David Michael FrankDavid Michael Frank went from being in a boy band that was set for stardom to an emo/alt-rock firestorm that's currently dominating TikTok. He's embarking on an incredibly ambitious new self-booked tour and readying his official debut album.
https://www.instagram.com/davidmichaelfrank
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The Jesea Lee Show#19 - Buddy Nielsen (Senses Fail)Senses Fail frontman and mastermind Buddy Neilsen gets into the Blue Ridge Rock Festival debacle, his (former?) beef with Chris "Fronzilla" Fronzak/Attila, how Senses Fail's older songs fit in, the tour where My Chemical Romance OPENED for them, the current state of AltPress Magazine, current metalcore bands, his unexpected dream collab, a celebrity that was a big fan, best horror movie franchise and more.
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The Jesea Lee Show#18 - Pierre Bouvier (Simple Plan)Simple Plan frontman Pierre Bouvier chats about heir current tour with The Offspring and Sum 41, not being punk enough for the punk kids, how "I'm Just a Kid" blew up on TikTok and how he really feels about that song and the Scooby Doo song, showing new music to fans, the greatest pop punk song of all time and more.
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...2023-09-2212 minThe Jesea Lee Show#17 - CARRCARR is a raunchy and hilarious alt pop artist with cosigns from Pete Wentz and Spencer Smith. Just as a warning, this interview is not for those who are bashful. CARR likes to let it all out. We talked about her tour with Fall Out Boy and Bring Me The Horizon, her new music, cringy people, creepers at shows, the best pop punk bands and more.
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...2023-09-1513 minThe Jesea Lee Show#16 - Noodles (The Offspring)This show's a bit different. I went to see The Offspring, Simple Plan and Sum 41 tour and got to talk to Noodles from The Offspring live. We talked about the rock n roll hall of fame, whether or not they could release "pretty fly" today, thoughts on the current state of pop punk and MGK and why their live show is so much better now that in years past. He's also confirmed a new album is on the way! I will also have an interview coming soon with Pierre from Simple Plan, but for now, enjoy some Noodles.
2023-09-0717 minThe Jesea Lee Show#15 - Tom Higgenson (Plain White T's)You love "Hey There Delilah" so let's dive into the story behind who Delilah really is with Plain White T's frontman Tom Higgenson. Plus we talk about:
-Being on iCarly
-Why their guitarist Tim Lopez sang on Rhythm of Love and how he ended up on The Bachelor before getting his own reality show.
-The band's new single and upcoming album
-100 Gecs
-Burritos and more.
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https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MP7xlABJ13LtmHfG77SCJ...2023-08-291h 18The Jesea Lee Show#14 - Jessica Conrad (Emo/Scene TikToker)Jessica Conrad is a hilarious short-form content creator whose videos will make you nostalgic while also have you questioning your fashion choices in high school. We chat about:
-How she got started making content
-Elder Emo culture
-The only video I’ve ever deleted
-How social media has evolved
-How long it takes for her to transform into her "Scene Queen" persona
-Growing up and not being allowed to be emo
-Should you wear the shirt of the band you’re going to see?
-H...2023-08-1734 minThe Jesea Lee Show#13 - Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup)-How the song “1985” came together
-Pissing off the nu-metal genre
-The best pop punk band (that’s not Bowling For Soup)
-Advice for new bands
-MGK
-Taylor Swift
-The MySpace boom
-Jaret Reddick’s country career
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https://www.tiktok.com/@jes...2023-08-101h 10The Jesea Lee Show#12 - Sonny Sandoval (P.O.D.)
-What killed nu-metal and how the recent resurgence has affected P.O.D's career
-What to expect on their upcoming album
-Working with Katy Perry before she was famous
-The role Faith played in their career and how it helped launch other christian rock bands
-The new bands Sonny Sandoval thinks are the future
-Dropping their biggest album "Satellite" on 9/11 and their message of positivity
-Cancel culture
-Sonny Sandoval Day
-The Whosevers
-Youth of the Nation Foundation
-The greatest nu-metal band of all time
http://www.payableondeath.com/
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...2023-08-0259 minThe Jesea Lee Show#11 - Beauty School Dropout
Beauty School Dropout just finished an arena tour with Blink 182. NBD. They got co-signs from Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz and All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth. Also NBD. We chat about what's really important like their singer Colie wearing a pink speedo and feeding Harry Styles fruit in the watermelon sugar music video, their love for nu-metal, their thoughts on Falling in Reverse, Zuck vs Musk whether they actually like the movie Grease and more.
Pre-order their upcoming single Beautiful Waste dropping on August 12th
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...2023-07-1236 minThe Jesea Lee Show#10 - Charlotte SandsBreakout alt/pop star Charlotte Sands has shared the stage with Yungblud, My Chemical Romance, The Maine, Simple Plan, PVRIS and more. She's gearing up for a new tour with The Band Camino, 5 Seconds Of Summer and just announced her new EP Good Now dropping on 7/12/23. We talk about people not knowing how to behave at concerts anymore (throwing stuff at artists, not moshing), what it was like working with The Maine and Taking Back Sunday, the new Threads app, and more.
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...2023-07-0729 minThe Jesea Lee Show#9 - Matt Bevan
Matt Bevan is a heavy music content creator (also it turns out he's English) and we talk about the one genre of metal his fans hate, how he comes up with ideas for content and how much it sucks when it flops, the one content idea that he's never been able to make work, IG vs TikTok, fitness, genre police, thoughts on the new Avenged Sevenfold album, and the new Bring Me The Horizon.
https://www.tiktok.com/@mattbevanhttps://www.instagram.com/mattbevantt @mattbevantt
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Max Bennett Kelly is a Seattle-born/LA-based artist and producer that went viral on TikTok and caught the attention of NETFLIX. We talk about him getting roasted by Anthony Fantano, how he moved to LA to start his music career a month before the lockdown, promoting a band without social media, his new EP JUNK MALE, his new direction with music, quitting his day job and surviving by being a jingle writer and doing human medical testing, thrifting, and more
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Sarah Fader The PodcastHeartache and Blink182 With Image IntentJoin me as I talk with the Image Intent bois (Brandon Shay, Omar Estrada and Alejandro Gomez) about the meaning behind their song "Heartache." Some might say that the song goes through the five stages of grief. Unrelated - I got tickets to see Blink 182 in Austin and I found an old book about them in my dad's apartment in Brooklyn. Listen up to hear more!
Image/Intent will be performing on 7/15/23
Eagle Aerie Hall
310 W. Pacific Ave.
89015
Henderson, NV
https://www.bandsintown.com/e/104494288-imageintent-at-fraternal-order-of-eagles
IMAGE/INTENT journey through purpose and passion, creating an evocative soundscape fit for a...2023-06-1837 minThe Jesea Lee Show#7 - Dakota Delisle AKA trashXm0uthBeards, breakdowns and black coffee - Fellow pop punk and metal content creator Dakota Delisle AKA trashXm0uth and I chat about the new Bring Me The Horizon, being cringey on TikTok for views, creator burnout, trolls, growing a following in 2023 on social media and more.
https://www.tiktok.com/@trashxm0uth
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...2023-06-1752 minThe Jesea Lee Show#6 - Nathan JamesNathan James went from painting basketball shoes to working with Post Malone then pivoted from a successful photography career to making music. We talk about Imposter Syndrome, finding his own sound and not following trends, TikTok, touring with ICP, how music and art has become fast food.
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https://www.tiktok.c...2023-06-141h 03The Jesea Lee Show#5 - AWLIVVAWLIVV tells me how she's able to promote her content on other platforms, thoughts on listening to canceled bands and dealing with creepers in the chat/comments. This was actually the very first interview I did for this show/podcast, so I guess it's retro now.
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Hang with me on...2023-06-0857 minThe Jesea Lee Show#4 - Crooked TeethCrooked Teeth's Tyson Evans and Emma Oakley talk about surviving as a touring band, our mutual love for camo clothing, living with Resting Bitch Face, how playing to backing tracks is a skill set of its own and their latest single "Drink Bleach"
Crooked Teeth - "Drink Bleach"
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Craig Mabbitt is one of the realest dudes I've talked to. His outlook on the music industry and life in general is so refreshing. 3 years sober, Craig talks about how the journey has influenced Escape The Fate's upcoming album, the incredible community he's built on Twitch, how he accidentally joined Escape The Fate while trying to audition for A Skylit Drive, his take on venue merch cuts, why self-love is so important and more.
Escape The Fate - "Low"
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I chat with ALL of From Ashes To New about their new single "Armageddon" from the upcoming album "Blackout," their surprising influences, their hilarious way of dealing with criticism, the time a troll threatened to sue them, Linkin Park comparisons, their thoughts on Sleep Token, Nickelback and more.
From Ashes To New - Armageddon (Official Music Video)
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https...2023-05-2455 minSarah Fader The PodcastThe Image/Intent Boys Talk Music and Jelly DonutsThe boys from SLC metalcore band Image/Intent join me to talk music and donuts! Secrets are revealed as well as embarrassing nicknames!
Omar Estrada (vocalist), Alejandro Gomez (guitar) and Jake Burgess (drums) are hilarious and talented AND have an upcoming show in Orem, Utah on Friday 5/26/23.
Tickets are available at https://www.theboardwalksound.com/
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IMAGE/INTENT journey through purpose and passion, creating an evocative soundscape fit for a voyage of deep introspection. The quintet—Omar Estrada (vocals), Brandon Shay (guitar), Homer Raymundo (bass), Alejandro Gomez (guitar), and Jake Burgess (drums)—carefully coalesce ethereal elements, crushing riff...2023-05-2334 minThe Jesea Lee Show#1 - Ben Bruce (Asking Alexandria)
I chatted with Ben Bruce from Asking Alexandria about their new single "Dark Void." We talked about why this song is heavy no matter what gatekeepers say, whether we will hear old songs (like "Not The American Average") live again, his love for nu-metal, fatherhood, mental health and whether not you should wear a t shirt from a band that you don't listen to. Also, yes our connection sucked, so sorry about the stream cutting out here and there.
Be sure to check out Asking Alexandria's latest single "Dark Void"
https://open.spotify.com/track/5qI0O2liRuEC6Mnv8...2023-05-1747 minSarah Fader The PodcastOmar Estrada, Lead Singer of Image/Intent Looks at the Sky With MeOmar Estrada, Lead singer of the band Image/Intent and I talk music, dogs, ADHD, 9-5 jobs, how I have been fired for being late or weird, metalcore bands and more! You'll have to listen to find out all the things! He reveals the reason that their song "Ryan Gosling" is called "Ryan Gosling." Omar likes Bring Me The Horizon as much as I do. BUT WAIT! This is extremely important; after Omar and I say goodbye on this podcast episode keep listening to hear the song "Ryan Gosling" by Image/Intent.
Lean more about Image/Intent here and listen...2023-04-2240 minSarah Fader The PodcastImage/Intent Talks Ryan Gosling, Living Insanity and MoreJoin me as I kick it with Homer Raymundo, bassist from the metalcore band Image/Intent. A former firefighter and musical chameleon, Homer was born in Brazil and came to live in Nevada, He started playing violin as a child and eventually moved on to guitar and bass. What can he say? He loves the strings! He's proud to be a part of Image/Intent. who I discovered on TikTok. Also, I put eyeliner on for this podcast. You're welcome. Here's more about Image/Intent:
IMAGE/INTENT journey through purpose and passion, creating an evocative soundscape fit for a voyage...2023-04-1434 min
Unsigned Pop Punk PodcastEpisode 66: Jesea LeeWe got the enormous pleasure of talking with Radio Show Host, Content Creator, and all around great guy, Jesea Lee! We got to talk about his beginnings and his journey to where he is now! Let us know what you think about the episode!
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The Jesea Lee ShowPAPA ROACH GOES POP PUNK?! - "CUT THE LINE" REACTIONI saw an article on MetalSucks that said Papa Roach went full on pop punk with their latest single "Cut The Line" so I checked it out!Original music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhsdr... MetalSucks article: https://www.metalsucks.net/2022/03/02...-----------------------------------------------Video edited by: Mike Burnshttps://mlburns6.wixsite.com/mlburnsportfolioThis episode is also available on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5ptN7bP...Intro Riff: New Vegas - "Killjoy"TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jesealeeInstagram2022-03-1006 minThe Jesea Lee ShowTAKING BACK SUNDAY | RETRO-REACTION OF "CUTE WITHOUT THE E" FOR THE 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARYThis landmark single from the 2000's emo band Taking Back Sunday turns 20 this year, so I take a look at the music video and find out, does it hold up?Story behind the song: https://www.loudersound.com/features/...Original music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap0mq...-----------------------------------------------Video edited by: Mike Burnshttps://mlburns6.wixsite.com/mlburnsp...This episode is also available on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5ptN7bP...Intro Riff: New Vegas - "Killjoy"TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jesealeeInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jesealee/Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/1281170...Subscribe to my newsletter...2022-03-0814 minThe Jesea Lee ShowROCK FANS REACT TO KANYE, THE GAME - "EAZY"Kanye West has been having a very public, one-sided feud with his Pete Davidson, the boyfriend of his ex Kim Kardashian. Now he's stepped it up and dropped a disturbing music video that I react to and give my take on...oh and also Gene Simmons has an opinion about this too? ----------------------------------------------- Video edited by: Mike Burns https://mlburns6.wixsite.com/mlburnsp... Intro Riff: New Vegas - "Killjoy" TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jesealee IG - https://www.instagram.com/jesealee/ Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotif...2022-03-0508 minThe Jesea Lee ShowMGK's "Emo Girl" (reaction), Bring Me The Horizon collab with Ed Sheeran, 16 Things Metalheads Need to Get OverTHIS WEEK ON THE SHOW:-MGK and WILLOW released a music video for "Emo Girl"-Bring Me The Horizon collabed live with Ed Sheeran-16 Things Metalheads Need To Get Over-A band is attempting to game the Spotify payout system by releasing 1,000 30 second songsFollow me on TikTok and IG @jesealeeSubscribe on YouTubeGet all my playlists here.Some of my merch here.SUBSCRIBE to my weekly newsletterIntro riff: New Vegas - "Killjoy"2022-02-111h 06
The Jesea Lee ShowCorey Taylor vs. MGK, Rock Hall Nominees, HitPiece NFT ScandalWelcome to the first edition of the new podcast format! You may notice this is no longer "The Distorted 10 with Jesea Lee" but simply "The Jesea Lee Show." More of a variety/talk show format where I talk about what's going on in the music world + whatever Travis Barker is up to. Watch the broadcasts live on Twitch!This week, we're talking about the ongoing saga of Corey Taylor vs. MGK (the former has fired more shots), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees have been announced so I go through them and make my vote...2022-02-041h 05
The Limelight PodcastEpisode #58: Jesea LeeJesea Lee is a publicist and playlist curator based in Cleveland, Ohio. He is best known for his presence on TikTok where he has amassed close to 400k followers by teasing his playlists and exposing the corners of "music TikTok" to new sounds. Jesea talks about how his career has transformed since becoming an influencer and how he is now trying to bridge his success on TikTok to other platforms. We discuss the importance of artists establishing a social media presence and the rise of TikTok in the music community. To stay on top of what's trending in the...2021-07-101h 04The Limelight PodcastEpisode #53: Alex Ryan of First and ForeverThe next generation of Pop-Punk is here! First and Forever is a relatively new band to join the scene, and are here to stay for a while. Alex shares his initial reaction to having the band's title track, "Let This Love Die", blow up on TikTok with the help of our scene king, Jesea Lee. Along with giving advice to building relationships with industry professionals. Also, if you want to sit at a bar with him and share a drink do NOT buy him tequila.2021-05-1747 minThe Jesea Lee ShowThe Jesea Lee Show (Trailer)2021-04-1100 min
Bridge The AtlanticJesea Lee: Band Publicity, PR Misconceptions & Hiring a PublicistJoining us this week out of Cleveland, Ohio is music publicist Jesea Lee. Jesea is a publicist with High Road Publicity, a team of highly passionate PR professionals with a combined 30+ years experience.High Road Publicity have developed an uncanny system for developing and launching an avalanche of emerging bands that are signing to some prestigious labels including Revival Recordings, Artery Recordings, Rise Records, and Equal Vision.In this interview, Jesea breaks down some misconceptions bands have around publicity, how to make your band publicity-ready, and what to look for when hiring a publicist. Enjoy!Highlights:- We hear what...2017-11-0726 min