Chris DeMakes

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

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You may know Chris DeMakes as a founding member of the band Less Than Jake, but what you may NOT know is that he's a true music historian. On Chris DeMakes A Podcast, he welcomes accomplished songwriters to sit in and discuss the writing and recording of beloved songs from their back catalogs.

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Ep. 62: Brett Detar discusses The Juliana Theory's "We're At The Top Of The World" 02.08.2021 1:03:35

Juliana Theory singer Brett Detar sits in to discuss the writing, recording, and release of The Juliana Theory's fan favorite song "We're At The Top Of The World" from their 2000 album Emotion Is Dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 61: Brendan Kelly discusses The Lawrence Arms "The YMCA Down The Street From The Clinic" 26.07.2021 1:09:16

The always interesting and hilarious Brendan Kelly breaks down the writing, recording, and release of the fan favorite from The Lawrence Arms, "The YMCA Down The Street From The Clinic". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 60: Mike Park discusses Skankin' Pickle's "I Missed The Bus" 19.07.2021 1:01:40

Singer, songwriter, saxaphonist, and Asian Man Records founder Mike Park discusses the writing of legendary ska=punk band Skankin' Pickle's first ever song, "I Missed The Bus". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 59: Chrissy Costanza discusses Against The Current's "Wasteland" 12.07.2021 1:03:28

Against The Current lead singer Chrissy Costanza breaks down the inspiration, writing, and recording process for their 2016 fan favorite single "Wasteland". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SNEAK PREVIEW of The After Party "Summer of '91: A Look Back At The Jams" episode 08.07.2021 24:41

Check out this sneak peek at this week's episode of The After Party podcast, which is available to our Supporting Cast program at ChrisDeMakes.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 58: VÉRITÉ discusses her song "Younger Women" 05.07.2021 1:06:28

Brooklyn-based singer and songwriter VÉRITÉ discusses her heartwrenching 2020 single "Younger Women". This deeply personal song was written and recorded early in the Covid-19 lockdown, and she shares the story behind her first foray into self=producing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 57: Ken Block discusses Sister Hazel's "All For You" 28.06.2021 1:01:16

"All For You" has maintained mainstream staying power for decades now. Sister Hazel frontman Ken Block details the song's evolution, from the very first demo to smash hit single status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 56: John O'Callaghan discusses The Maine's "Black Butterflies and Déjà Vu" 21.06.2021 1:09:03

The Maine's John O'Callaghan discusses the trippy origins and unique recording experience of a fan favorite song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 55: Butch Walker discusses Marvelous 3's "Freak Of The Week" 14.06.2021 1:17:36

Butch Walker has made his mark on the world of music as both a songwriter and a producer. In this episode, he takes us back to the writing, recording, and release of his first hit song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 54: Max Collins discusses Eve 6's "Inside Out" 07.06.2021 1:13:11

Eve 6 frontman Max Collins tells the story behind the band's first big hit, which he wrote at an astoundingly young age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 53: Derek Sanders discusses Mayday Parade's "Kids In Love" 31.05.2021 1:03:33

Mayday Parade vocalist Derek Sanders stops by the podcast to discuss the writing, recording, and release of the 2009 fan favorite single "Kids In Love". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 52: Rosie Frater-Taylor discusses her song "Think About You" 24.05.2021 1:05:55

With a mix of jazz, folk, pop, and soul, London-based singer-songwriter Rosie Frater-Taylor is an extremely promising new artist and a force to be reckoned with. In this episode, she discusses her 2021 single "Think About You". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 51: Joey Cape discusses Lagwagon's "May 16th" 16.05.2021 1:12:41

May 16th has become a holiday for Lagwagon fans all over the world. In this episode, Joey Cape discusses the personal origins behind the song, as well as the song's lasting legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 50: Matt Embree discusses Rx Bandits "Ruby Cumulous" 10.05.2021 1:01:55

Matt Embree tells the deeply personal and heartbreaking story behind the 2014 Rx Bandits single "Ruby Cumulous". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 49: Chad Gilbert discusses New Found Glory's "My Friends Over You" 03.05.2021 1:05:18

New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert discusses the writing, recording, and release of their 2002 single “My Friends Over You”, which was the song that propelled the band to MTV superstardom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 48: Jenn Fiorentino discusses her song "Survive" 26.04.2021 1:01:21

Toronto-based singer-songwriter and YouTube sensation Jenn Fiorentino breaks down the writing, recording, and release of her 2019 single "Survive". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 47: Blake Schwarzenbach discusses Jawbreaker's "Boxcar" 19.04.2021 57:56

Blake Schwarzenbach stops by the podcast to discuss the writing, recording, release, and legacy of Jawbreaker's "Boxcar". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 46: Frank Turner discusses his song "Recovery" 12.04.2021 1:10:04

Not only is Frank Turner an incredible songwriter and musician, but he's also one of the most down-to-earth and friendly people you'll ever meet. In this amazing episode, he breaks down the writing, recording, and release of his 2013 single "Recovery". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 45: Jim Lindberg discusses Pennywise's "Society" 05.04.2021 57:45

Pennywise lead singer Jim Lindberg discusses the writing, recording, and release of their classic 1997 single "Society". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 44: Elizabeth Stokes discusses The Beths "Future Me Hates Me" 29.03.2021 1:01:43

New Zealand indie pop band The Beths released the song "Future Me Hates Me" on the album of the same name in 2018. Elizabeth Stokes joins Chris to discuss the inspiration, writing, recording, and release of this fan favorite song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 43: Dan Andriano discusses Alkaline Trio's "Every Thug Needs A Lady" 22.03.2021 58:11

Beloved Chicago songwriter, bassist, and vocalist Dan Andriano breaks down the inspiration, writing, recording, and release of Alkaline Trio's song "Every Thug Needs A Lady" from their 2003 album Good Mourning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 42: Jim Adkins discusses Jimmy Eat World's "The Middle" 15.03.2021 55:32

Despite the massive cult appeal of Jimmy Eat World's 1999 album Clarity, it was 2001's Bleed American album - and more specifically, the breakout hit "The Middle" - that launched the band into superstardom. On this episode, Jim Adkins discusses the story behind the writing, recording, and release of this classic song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 41: Dicky Barrett and Joe Gittleman discuss The Mighty Mighty Bosstones "The Impression That I Get" 08.03.2021 1:00:45

Dicky and Joe from the Bosstones tell the story behind their 1997 hit "The Impression That I Get", as well as their 2021 single "The Final Parade". If you're interested in advertising on Chris DeMakes A Podcast, email advertising@soundtalentmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 40: Karina Deniké discusses Dance Hall Crashers "Go" 01.03.2021 1:05:14

Co-lead vocalist Karina Deniké of the legendary Berkeley ska-punk band Dance Hall Crashers, discusses the writing, recording, and release of the song "Go" off of their 1995 album Lockjaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 39: Kevin Bivona discusses The Interrupters "She's Kerosene" 22.02.2021 57:10

The Interrupters guitarist Kevin Bivona discusses the writing, recording, and release of their hit single "She's Kerosene". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices