Brett Johnson

B-Side Breakdown

Music EN ↓ 55 episodes

Welcome to the B-Side Breakdown! A podcast where I, Brett Johnson your host, will chat with friends, heroes, and those who inspire, to learn about a song or piece of music they have written, new or old, released or previously unreleased that is particularly meaningful to them and ideally get deep into the “Why?” behind it. Not only will learn more about the artist’s selection, but you will hear the song or piece in its entirety, and you’ll get a sneak peek into what they are working on now, regardless of artform or medium. I look forward to having artists on the show covering a spectrum of gen...

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E04 - "The Lady In The Walls" by Thrill Behind Barks with Jason Herrboldt 05.06.2023 32:21

So grateful to have a chat with Jason Herrboldt from Thrill Behind Barks about their song "The Lady In The Walls"! Jason is in wonderful company with a couple of other electronic and experimental musicians that comprise Thrill Behind Barks. The same three also make up the Dark Disco / Industrial group Seven Whores of the Apocalypse. Please check them out! thrillbehindbarks.com sevenwhoresoftheapoc...

E03 - "Oscilloscope" by Align with Jeremy Jessen 04.06.2023 27:42

Brett Johnson sits down with Jeremy Jessen of Align to break down “Oscilloscope”—a standout track from the Twin Cities-based post-hardcore band that fuses atmosphere, urgency, and emotional weight. In this episode, Jeremy unpacks the sonic layers and creative process behind the song. We explore the band’s approach to songwriting, dynamics, and how Align balances aggression with melody in a way tha...

E02 - "The Flame (Find A Way)" by Secretly Drowning with Eric Fairchild 24.05.2023 32:13

Brett Johnson sits down with Eric Fairchild to talk about the song, "The Flame (Find A Way)" from his former band, Secretly Drowning. Eric Fairchild www.secretlyeric.com Brett Johnson https://linktr.ee/brettjohnson B-Side Breakdown https://linktr.ee/bsidebreakdown Originally published 08/05/2022

E01 - "Red-Haired Lass" by Wild Colonial Bhoys with Adam Coolong 24.05.2023 18:28

On this inaugural episode, I get to chat with Adam Coolong from Saint Paul, MN based Wild Colonial Bhoys, a Irish/Celtic rock powerhouse who bring tradition into the present with their rollicking original “Red‑Haired Lass” (from Remote Ruaille Buaille, 2021). "...Lass" kicks off the album with an invigorating rockabilly beat, led by gritty, expressive vocals from Adam and stomping fiddle playing b...

Three Crows Club Presents, "B-Side Breakdown"! 21.07.2022 1:10

Trailer for the new podcast B-Side Breakdown featuring interviews with musicians, songwriters, and artists who want to get down and go deep sharing about song or piece they've written that is particularly meaningful to them.