JJO Discover New Music Podcast

Maybe he doesn't want to make music anymore.  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Josh Katz of Badflower.  The band's third album "No Place Like Home" was tough...in all aspects.  However, a tough road can lead to a wonderful destination...a Josh hopes they got there.  His own biggest critic, Katz dives deep into Badflower's latest project, one that had him wri...

How much studio time can pocket change get you?  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Micheal Poulson of Volbeat.  The band's ninth studio album "God of Angels Trust" was fast, hectic and reminiscent of the band's early days...which is exactly what Poulson was going for.  It was like riding an old bike for Volbeat and you won't believe how quickly the band got the al...

Just put it in a push play!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Cody Hanson of Hinder.  As the band celebrates 20 years since their debut release "Extreme Behavior" they are also taking time to celebrate a new record!   "Back To Life" has the band feeling back to life with their first new album in seven years.  And even with all the success, Cody believes that this...

"Belligerent" is an awesome way to describe a song!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Emma Anzai of Sick Puppies.  The band(and obviously the fans) are beyond excited to have the new record "Wave the Bull" finally out...the first new work from the band since 2016.  It's heavy, it's exciting and it's even got some unexpected surprises!  Plus Emma breaks down how the la...

It's like Britney Spears and Black Sabbath combined!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Justin Benlolo of BRKN LOVE.  Their new album "The Program" came about serendipitously when an unplanned weekend trip to South Carolina turned into a multi-week song writing flood of creativity and inspiration.  From forming lifelong friendships to recording in the legendary Foo Fighters...

You can’t scroll through your music feed without seeing Sleep Theory’s name—and frontman Cullen Moore is here to tell us why! In this episode of Discover New Music, Cullen shares the band’s whirlwind journey from its formation in 2019 through pandemic-era challenges, unexpected lineup changes, and a rocket ride of viral success. He opens up about convincing bandmate Paolo t...

This record is intense...and that was on purpose!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath.  The band's latest album "The Place After This One" is a heavy, in-your-face piece of work cause that's exactly what the band wanted.  Spencer talks about how making what you love and want to hear as a musician will keep your art honest and that's what trul...

Bigger and better is what's in store for this new record!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Tobias Forge of Ghost.  With their sixth studio album "Skeleta" complete Tobias is ready to unleash the latest from Ghost to the fans...not only on the stereo but live as well!  Plus he talks about not being a techy kind of guy who had fun doing a techy-style music video for "Satani...

We can thank Ace Ventura for growling inspiration!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Courtney Laplante of Spiritbox.  Their new album "Tsunami Sea" is the culmination of hard work, passion and excitement.  After a roller coaster of events surrounding Spiritbox's first album, Courtney and the rest of the band can't wait to officially get out on tour in support of...

When art becomes therapy...that's when something great happens!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil.  Leigh reflects on the deeply personal nature of this new album's songwriting.  "What Remains" became a cathartic release, capturing themes of resilience, survival, and the struggle against those who doubted them. Despite Kakaty's tendency to keep per...

Those damn ceramic mugs are hard to break!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Dorothy.  For her fourth album, "The Way," Dorothy credits her faith for helping her through the creative process. The album was crafted with top-tier collaborators in both Nashville and L.A., has a special collaboration with Slash and fans are sure to enjoy the diverse influences on the sound of...

Even after 25 years they aren't slowing down!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage.  Their latest album "This Consequence" Consequence , comes at what the band considers the perfect time.  Jesse reflected on the challenges of creating music during the pandemic, admitting that it was a difficult and uncreative period. The creative process for&n...

They feel like a brand new band!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Sam Carter of Architects.  They're 11th studio album "The Sky, The Earth & All Between" is a love letter to everything the band has accomplished.  Sam says the guys are having so much fun and after coming off an exciting past year, you can feel it all in this latest record.  Plus, we learn som...

“I wanted to create something different and I hope listeners hear that. Lyrically and emotionally I hope it empowers them and they can see themselves in the characters and stories I sing about. We all go through dark times and hardships, but there's always a way out. I think that's what being a human being is about. I feel like Earth is a test and we’re here to prove ourselves, go thro...

Filming in the desert is not glamorous.  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Chris Daughtry.  With the recently released "Shock to the System - Part 1" EP, Daughty feels like creatively his band is just getting started with their best stuff...almost 20 years in!  With some darker and heavier tones, he's excited to bring Part 2 of this record to the fans. ...

Let's just cut through all the red tape!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is John Cooper of Skillet.  Their new record "Revolution" is the band's 12th and also their first to be released independently.  John discusses how the band navigated the making of this record without a label and how he felt it was a "rebirth" of Skillet.  Plus, a quick round of Rapid Fire is...

How about a nice veggie platter?  This week's guest on Discover New Music is the incomparable Myles Kennedy.  His latest solo album "The Art of Letting Go" was a great way to challenge the seasoned Kennedy in all aspects of the creative process.  Plus, it's very apparent that he's having a hell of a lot of fun making music right now!  Myles also talks jazz music and g...

He's a little bit country and a little bit rock n' roll!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Cory Marks.  His third studio album "Sorry for Nothing" is packed with guest talent that perfectly compliments Cory's own talent in songwriting, playing and singing that is showcased throughout the 13 tracks.  Blending country, rock, pop, metal and more...this album has somethin...

Put your balls out there!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is the legendary Jerry Cantrell.  His new solo album "I Want Blood" takes Cantrell to challenging new places in all aspects of the creative process.  With an immensely talented crew behind him, this fourth solo project fires on all cylinders.  There's also a D-side surprise many don't know about! ...

The heavy stuff came quite naturally to her.  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Poppy.  She joined us to talk about her latest release "Negative Spaces."  With some major collaborations as well has growing critical praise in the metal/rock genres Poppy is excited to explore and grow in this creative avenue and add to her already very diverse portfolio. ...

A trip to Big Bear can get the creative juices flowing!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Matt McAndrew of Rain City Drive.  The band's new album "Things Are Different Now" came at the perfect time and Matt and the fellas were able to find new, creative places to write other than just the studio.  Plus, Matt shares a deep cut favorite from the record and a little teas...

100% authenticity is the key to a great album.  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire.  Their 8th studio album "Shapeshifter" takes a look at our true selves behind the masks we wear with heavy, raw emotion.  Plus, Matty teases a surprise on this record that no one will see coming!  As always a quick round of Rapid Fire...

They taken care of theyselves!!  This week's guests on Discover New Music are Chris & Brandon of Crobot.  The band's fifth studio album "Obsidian" finds the band in their most confident space yet and is by far their heaviest work to date.  Somehow they were able to make Crobot louder and crazier!  Plus a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...don't forget that Bigfoot is all about perspective S...

It's more relaxing when you make it yourself.  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Dale Stewart of Seether.  "The Surface Seems So Far" is the band's 9th studio album and is a heavy piece of work.  Without any acoustic songs on the lineup Dale and the guys got aggressive with this record and enjoyed taking their time finding the sound they were looking for.  Plus, a quick round of Rapid Fir...

This is the one that got everyone's attention!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait.  A record that has been in the works since 2018, "Greetings From Suffocate City" is a culmination of a lot of hard work, emotion, and dedication from the band and as far as Lee is concerned everything before this doesn't matter.  Lee talks rewrites, full-circle tour mome...