Chris DeMakes A Podcast

In this episode, Everclear's Art Alexakis details the inspiring story behind the band's 1995 breakout hit "Santa Monica". This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/chrisdemakes and get on your way to being your best self. For weekly bonus episodes, check out http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast...

Unwritten Law vocalist Scott Russo details the personal story behind the writing of the band's 2002 hit single "Seein' Red". This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/chrisdemakes and get on your way to being your best self. For weekly bonus episodes, head to http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com to subscribe to the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Ca...

This episode of The After Party was released to members of the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast on May 9th, 2022, as a follow-up to the Milo Aukerman episode. If you'd like to get a huge back catalog of episodes like this one, plus a new episode of The After Party each week, head over to http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com and sign up for the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast! Learn more abo...

Stephen Egerton has been a punk rock guitar icon with Descendents and ALL since the mid 80s, but it wasn't until 1996's Everything Sucks album that he began his run as prolific songwriter as well. In this episode, Stephen discusses the writing and recording of the record's lead title track, which was the first full song he had ever written. If you'd like to support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get...

Anarbor's song "18" was not released as a single from the band's 2013 album Burnout, which is why the song's enormous presence many years later on TikTok came as a surprise. In this episode, vocalist and bassist Slade Echeverria discusses the writing and recording of the relatable pop gem that became a viral sensation. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get weekly bonus episodes, head to http:...

Back on November 9th of 2020, Chris Carrabba sat in to discuss the 2002 Dashboard Confessional fan favorite single "Hands Down". He dives into all aspects of the song, from the experience that inspired the vivid lyrical imagery to the musical decision-making during the recording process with producer Gil Norton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooklyn-based indie artist Hoodie Allen dropped his debut album People Keep Talking in 2014, which was a vibrant mix of pop and hip-hop. In this episode, he discusses the creation and release of the single "All About It", which features his friend Ed Sheeran. To support the show and get weekly bonus epsidoes, check out http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com to join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Ca...

Brendan B. Brown of Wheatus sat in for Episode #69 back on September 20th, 2021, to discuss their 2000 hit "Teenage Dirtbag". In the year since this was recorded, the song has reemerged in a huge way thanks to a TikTok trend in which everyone from Madonna to Joe Jonas has used the song as an excuse to post their own teenage dirtbag photos. This episode also features an exclusive live acoustic perf...

Grammy Award winning songwriter Dan Wilson sits in this week to discuss the writing, recording, and release of Semisonic's 1998 hit single "Closing Time". To support the podcast and get weekly bonus episodes, visit http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com to join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the recent release of The Beths' new album Expert In A Dying Field, it seemed like the perfect time to throw it back to Episode #44 from March 29th, 2021, when Liz Stokes sat in to discuss the writing and recording of "Future Me Hates Me". Visit http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com to join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast, where you'll receive weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podca...

"The Prettiest Waitress In Memphis" might not be the best representation of Cory Branan's sound, but this rockin' song has stood out amongst his fans as a favorite both musically and lyrically. In this episode, Cory recalls the story of how the song came to be, and why the payoff of the song's tale still resonates with people today. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get weekly bonus episodes,...

Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath sat in for Episode #38 back on February 15th, 2021, to discuss the band's 1999 hit single "Every Morning". Mark's humility and sense of humor really shine in this episode, which has made it a fan favorite since it first aired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At every Piebald show, you're sure to see the crowd light up and raise their fists in the air to sing "HEY! You're part of it!", the anthemic chorus of the band's 2002 single "American Hearts". In this episode, vocalist and guitarist Travis Shettel opens up about the creation of this unique and memorable song. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get weekly bonus episodes, sign up for the Suppor...

PUP vocalist and guitarist Stefan Babcock stops by to get into the nuts and bolts of the band's 2022 single "Robot Writes A Love Story". This quirky and infectious tune is a unique take on a love song, which is new subject matter territory for a band that's well-known for thrashy punk rock singalongs. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get weekly bonus episodes, check out http://www. ChrisDeMa...

"Faith" was the second single from George Michael's debut solo album of the same name, which went on to produce SEVEN hit singles. In this episode, Chris and Chris dive deep into the music and lyrics of this iconic song that went on to become the #1 Billboard hit of 1988. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get weekly bonus episodes, join the Supporting Cast by visiting http://www. ChrisDeMakes...

Robin Wilson sat in for Episode #22 of Chris DeMakes A Podcast back on October 26th of 2020. He discussed the band's 1995 hit single "Til I Hear It From You", which was the lead single from the Empire Records soundtrack. This episode also features an exclusive acoustic performance of the song, which was a Chris DeMakes A Podcast first. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get weekly bonus episod...

The unique vocal delivery and hilarious lyrics of Biz Markie's single "Just A Friend" launched the song into the Top 10 of the Billboard charts in 1990. Since then, the infectious chorus has remained lodged in the public consciousness, even after his untimely passing in July of 2021. In this episode, Chris and Chris take a deep dive into the song that no one should feel shy to sing along to. Suppo...

This week, we're throwing it back to April of 2021, when Frank Turner stopped by for Episode 46. He and Chris discussed the 2013 single "Recovery", a fan favorite song with a relatable (and somewhat hilarious) backstory. Check out http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com to join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast. You'll get weekly bonus episodes, an entire back catalog of past bonus episodes, and mo...

“Bohemian Rhapsody” is widely regarded as one of rock’s all time greatest songs, despite breaking pretty much every rule as to what constitutes a hit song. This week, Chris and Chris dive deep into the late Freddie Mercury’s magnum opus, discussing everything from the six minute song’s arrangement to its powerfully emotional lyrics. For weekly bonus episodes (and a huge back catalog of them), chec...

This week, we're throwing it back to Episode #42 from back in March of 2021, when Jimmy Eat World's Jim Adkins sat in to discuss the writing, recording, and release of the 2001 hit single "The Middle". Check out http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com to join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast! Weekly bonus episodes, a giant back catalog of bonus episodes, and a way to support your favorite pod for...

The 2007 Grammy for Song of the Year went to "Rehab", an upbeat and autobiographical classic from the iconic Amy Winehouse. In this episode, Chris and Chris dive into every aspect of the song, as well as the career of this legendary artist. If you enjoy this show, check out http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com to join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast, where you'll receive weekly bonus episodes...

Prince's "I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man" might not be his most well-known song, but it is an UNDENIABLE jam! In this sneak preview of The After Party podcast, Chris and Chris break down this pop gem from the legend. Check out http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com to join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast! You'll get weekly episodes of The After Party, and a huge back catalog of episode...

The month of August is dedicated to songs by artists who are no longer with us. Listeners voted on who they wanted to hear episodes about, and Tony Sly of No Use For A Name was an overwhelming choice. In this episode, Chris and Chris dive into the fan favorite song "International You Day", taken from NUFAN's 2002 album Hard Rock Bottom. To support the show and get weekly bonus episode of The After...

Soul Asylum vocalist and guitarist Dave Pirner discusses the writing and recording of "Somebody To Shove", the lead single from the band's 1992 triple-platinum album Grave Dancers Union. Get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podcast by visiting http://www. ChrisDeMakes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vocalist and guitarist Chris Cresswell dives deep into the writing and recording of "Hang My Head", a fan favorite single from The Flatliners. The song is taken from the band's 2017 album Inviting Light, and it deals with the frustrations and detachment that come with being away from home. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get instant access to a huge back catalog of bonus episodes, check out...