Making Waves, The ShipRocked Podcast

In this episode of *Making Waves*, the hosts dive into an engaging conversation with Jackson, the frontman of the energetic band Silly Goose. The discussion explores the band’s unconventional journey, their dynamic sound blending metal, rap, and alt-rock influences, and their DIY ethos of performing impromptu shows to connect with audiences in unique ways. Jackson reflects on the creative process,...

Hosts Justin Press and Chad Nicefield sit down with Stevic MacKay, former guitarist of the genre-bending band 12 Foot Ninja, to discuss his creative evolution and eclectic projects. From reflections on life in Minnesota and humorous takes on cultural quirks to unveiling his "parallel reality switch" invention, Stevic's wit and innovation take center stage. The conversation delves into his transiti...

In this episode, Parkway Drive's frontman Winston takes us behind the scenes of their explosive live shows and two-decade journey, all leading up to their much-anticipated return to Shiprocked, a unique music cruise where fans can experience the band in an intimate, high-energy setting. Winston reflects on Parkway Drive’s evolution from small clubs to massive arenas, revealing the passion and trus...

In this episode of Making Waves, join hosts Al McManus and Justin Press as they welcome Spirit World frontman Stu Folsom. The conversation flows from on-tour stories to the band’s distinctive mix of Western horror and thrash metal. Folsom shares his journey through metal-themed cruises, how his rodeo roots shape their aesthetic, and the creative process behind albums like Death Western and the upc...

Hollywood ain’t dead yet, as Making Waves welcomed Hollywood Undead for episode 130.  Being a sex inferno after 65, indiscretion in the cocaine game, making a hit song without the hit, the Jellyroll effect, and sex, drugs, and rap & roll as a family man. It was an inspired hour with Charlie Scene and Johnny 3 Tears!

We got Carnal with Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More, discussing the importance of stretching your legs artistically while retaining value with your longtime fans. How collaborations come to be, they tend to be easier than you think. The working relationship between band members when you’re in four different places and the importance of getting in the same room. And how podcasts can become a muse for...

The hunt for coffee, the benefits of cinnamon, his take on video games, first gigs, how the band got together, and the effort to keep music organic.

Fully independent and the master of her destiny, Luna Aura took us on her path to success from session and sync artist to fully formed recording and touring act with only her blood and sweat as collateral. Her latest EP, The Fiction, with its sinister artwork yet bright-sounding dark numbers, illuminates her belief in contrasts. Learn about one of her biggest fans, who also happens to be an icon i...

In anticipation of the May 3rd release of his latest solo album, Infinity Now (Rise Records), Breaking Benjamin guitarist and backing vocalist Keith Wallen took the time to discuss learning Metallica riffs at 15, his never-ending touring schedule, his methodology for getting 7 hours of sleep and making good on graduating from the University of Tennessee. He also discussed the idea of holding onto...

The gang is all here! Our powerhouse Q&A onboard ShipRocked Cruise!

Making Waves Episode 121, our final podcast before we set sail on ShipRocked 2024, found us in conversation with Coco, the lead singer and guitarist for Winona Fighter, talking all things Boston, Nashville, punk rock, the opportunities of playing Bonnaroo and gaining traction with their peers in the pop/punk world. They may, may not, maybe, not sure, but they will be putting out new music soon as...

How does one get both Cannibal Corpse to loathe you and Janet Jackson to love you? You’ll have to check out Episode 120 of Making Waves, the Shiprocked podcast featuring our guests Chris and Brandon of CROBOT. How to participate with your label while keeping your dignity, the gig outside of the gig, and how to tell your daughter that Dad’s poop too. It’s all here right before your stinkin’ eyes an...

Making Waves, Episode 119, the Christmas edition, featured Jack Underkofler Dead Poet Society, who offered us everything but a lump of coal for the hour. Their new album, Fission, is a heavily influenced breakup record due out a week before ShipRocked 2024; timing is everything. We spoke about the band's popularity in Europe, especially in the Netherlands, because it's like a national holiday when...

Making Waves episode 118 features Jami Morgan of the mighty Code Orange. The Pittsburgh native took the time to discuss the band’s latest album, The Above, and its continued growth of the group from hardcore upstarts to metal titans who treat their albums in a cinematic approach while expanding their sonic palette beyond pure cacophony, giving the music and the listener a chance to breathe. Wrestl...

Jack Wilson, vocalist and guitarist for England’s Kid Kapichi, are on the cusp of the new punk generation. Their third album, "There Goes The Neighborhood," which includes “Tamagotchi” and “Let’s Get To Work,” is already drawing massive attention months before its release in March 2024. We talked about the song-building process, delivering profound ideas via danceable music, the rigorous task of m...

Making Waves Episode 117 featuring Brixton’s Tigercub. Their latest release The Perfume Of Decay displays their influences while forging a new path. The discussion lead us into the daunting aspect of touring as they try to establish a fanbase, playing to 25,000 one day and 100 the next. Playing analog gear in a digital world, working with notable figures in the music industry and the art of naviga...

Making Waves Episode 115 welcomed Mike of Mike’s Dead to the podcast. His latest EP Bite Down is ready to hit the market as a continuation of his ability to drop singles briskly. His move from university business major to audio production school changed his trajectory, and his love of nu metal, industrial, and NY hip hop paved the way to the sound he has today. We discussed the idea of self-contai...

Episode 114 was frightfully good, featuring our guest Chris Motionless of Motionless in White for our annual Halloween edition. We talked ghouls, goblins, vampires, and werewolves, plus touring until the tires come off the bus, pushing the boundaries of what the band does sonically and the ballet that is working with characters, dancers, pyro, and the most extensive production of the band's career...

Lucky 113 as Making Waves latest episode features AJ from Austin Texas metalcore stalwarts Fire FromThe Gods. The influence of Jonathan Davis, the boot camp of the New York hardcore scene, singing like Seal, album reinventions, the Texas effect and Corey Glover’s Jamaican isn’t half bad. 

Episode 112 of Making Waves brings us Matt Brandyberry, vocalist/founder of From Ashes To New. Old-school hip-hop, the Top 5 rappers of all-time, how he discovered metal, there is no Plan B, working your way up the musical food chain, their latest album Blackout and having a son who is a musical savant. 

Episode #111 of Making Waves welcomed Theresa and Alex of the Brighton-based band Yonaka. Fear of the dark, the return of synthwave, how an EP is almost an LP, with practice pop can be punk when played live, self-healing thru music and the art of breaking in the States without breaking the bank. Check out their latest release Welcome To My House, it's a favorite of Tay-Tay's 

Sisters Daniela, Paulina and Alejandra Villarreal Vélez put the power in power trio. The band Makes Waves and discusses everything from authentic Mexican food, the last time they cried, growing up in a non-musical family, being vulnerable in the studio, and how to properly bicker with bloodline bandmates.

Metal, Boxing and Food, this is the metal paradigm in 2023 and no one embodies these like Chef extraordinaire Chris Santos who's taking his love of the culinary arts to top tier restaurants, television and festivals but has now leveraged his influence into the world of metal and boxing thru his relationship with the iconic Metal Blade Records and the world of professional boxing as well as home fi...

Eva and the boys Make Waves.. discussing garage bands, the culinary delights of international touring, and using pre-recorded tracks in a live setting. We also get a visit from the band mascot "Merf"!

Episode 108 of Making Waves featured Ayron Jones discussing songs about fucking, understanding the black legacy of The Rolling Stones, attaining and maintaining musical status, the art of arena rock, and how to moderate your moderation, plus his new album and single.