JJO Discover New Music Podcast

He's a lover, not a fighter!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Richard Patrick of Filter discussing the band's new album "The Algorithm."  After five years of ups and downs, Richard got back to the basics and hands-on with Filter's eighth studio album.  According to him, if you love 90's alternative then you're gonna love this!  Plus, a quick round of Rapid Fire with Billy Corgan, Choco...

An inside joke about...Wang Chung?!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Bobby Amaru of Saliva and we highlight the band's latest album "Revelation."  After the death of founding member Wayne Swinny, Bobby talks about picking up the pieces and finding peace in the memories and music that were made in this latest project.  We also find out about some possible future releases from Saliva and...

After 15 years it takes no time at all to make a killer album.  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria here to talk about their eighth studio album "Where Do We Go From Here."  Recorded at his home studio, Danny talks about how the band had a clear vision of this record and wanted to encapsulate the last 15 years of Asking Alexandria.  Plus, Danny & Brock...

Chicken dinners and Rock N' Roll!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Sam Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet.  Sam talks about how the band's third album "Starcatcher" takes them back to their roots musically and is Greta Van Fleet's most energetic work to date.  One song was even written in about 30 minutes and happens to be Sam's favorite on the album.  Also enjoy a quick shout out to chicken din...

A panic attack and a hockey fight are great for making an album!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Jon Lundin of Point North chatting about the band's new album "Prepare for Despair."  From their Dookie-reminiscent album cover to making two new songs seven days before the albums deadline, Point North put their sophomore album jitters asaid and "Prepare for Despair" delivers on all fronts...

Can one band truly bring the whole world together?!  Well according to this frontman, they can!  The ever-exuberant Benji Webbe of Skindred is this week’s guest on Discover New Music discussing the band’s eighth studio album “Smile.”  Celebrating 25 years of Skindred with the latest record, Benji talks about having more creative free time with “Smile” and performing now for generations of Skindred...

Making music in grandma’s bedroom?!  This week’s guest on Discover New Music is family to JJO, the incomparable Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust.  Discussing the band’s 14th studio album “Truth Killer” and almost 30 years of Sevendust, Lajon recalls how the band reclaimed some innocence while making this new record, as well as making some of their heaviest tracks to date.  Plus, he talks about wrang...

He's phenomenal at guitar, but drums are his true passion.  Wolfgang Van Halen is this week's guest on Discover New Music talking about Mammoth WVH and the new album "Mammoth II."  More confidence can be heard on this sophomore piece and Wolfgang breaks down how he avoided the "slump" with brand new material.  Plus Choco Tacos, Bigfoot, The Mighty Ducks and more another round of Rapid Fire with WV...

Tina Turner, Genesis, The Stranglers...and Ghost??  Tobias Forge is this week's guest on Discover New Music to discuss the band's latest EP "Phantomime."  Is it hard to take on songs from an artist like Tina Turner?  Are there songs that are impossible to cover?  Forge covers these questions and more and plays a Swedish version of Rapid Fire! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being a fan of Black Mirror can help with writing songs!  Joining Brock on this episode of Discover New Music is Blake Bedsaul of Saul talking about the band newest album "This Is It...The End of Everything."  After a meteoric start to 2020 being cut short due to the pandemic, Saul was able to find new life and fresh re-start with their sophomore album.  Plus, don't miss another round of Rapid Fir...

On tour in a bus from the 90’s!  Matt Brandyberry of From Ashes To New is this week’s guest on Discover New Music to talk all about their new album “Blackout” dropping July 28th.  After resetting from the pandemic, Matt discusses how the band members left their egos at the door and made a record as a collective and produced their most inspired work to date.  Plus Matt talks about becoming a dad ag...

Is this the only guitar player with a Super Bowl Ring?!  Nita Strauss is this week's guest on Discover New Music talking about her new solo album "The Call of the Void."  Featuring some heavy hitters from the music world, Nita talks about how this album was challenging and fulfilling all at the same time.  Plus Nita shares her predictions on the upcoming Rams season and plays a round of Rapid Fire...

Make sure the dog gets his singing credits!  Mixi and Merrit of Stitched Up Heart are this week's guests on Discover New Music.  The band's new album "To The Wolves" drops September 1st and the band has an even heavier sound they can't wait for fans to hear!  Plus another round of Rapid Fire gets weird as usual! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From ultimate frisbee to ultimate guitar riffs!  Ayron Jones joined Brock for another edition of Discover New Music to discuss his new album “Chronicles of the Kid.”  Taking that next big step, Ayron shares how this album was able to push him musically to a new level and get the best out of him.  And, of course, another round of Rapid Fire takes place…Choco Tacos, bigfoot and all! See omnystudio.c...

Sometimes song titles are hard to remember!  Mike Mushock of Staind is this episode of Discover New Music featured guests and he and Brock discuss the band’s long awaited new album “Confessions of the Fallen.”  2011 was the last new Staind music we heard and Mike breaks down getting back into the writing and playing mode of the band.  Mike also shares his disappointment with the Celtics recent los...

Dude, where's my car?!  Ahren Stringer of The Amity Affliction joined Brock for another episode of Discover New Music to discuss the band's eighth studio album "Not Without My Ghosts."  It's Amity's first fully self-produced record and, according to Ahren, it's heavy.  Plus they guys play an Australian version of Rapid Fire and we learn about a stolen Commodore. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

If you party to hard at the Pav Tav you make have to make a tactical chunder!  On this week’s Discover New Music Brock catches up with Jamie Hall, lead singer of Tigercub, to discuss the band’s third studio album “The Perfume of Decay.”  Jamie shares how more creative freedom on this record allowed the band to find the sound they truly is feel is the Tigercub sound.  Plus, Brock tests Jamie and th...

They started as The Rainbow Butt Monkeys and are now putting out a Greatest Hits album.  Scott Anderson, lead singer of Finger Eleven, stopped by to talk about the band’s latest compilation…their first ever Greatest Hits collection.  Plus he fills us in on their first new music in seven years wit the single “Together Right” as well as teases more new Finger Eleven to come!  And, as always, a fun f...

A new album that’s been almost 30 years in the making?!  Bill Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins caught up with Brock to chat about the band’s 12th album “Atum: A Rock Opera In Three Acts” and how this latest work continues on an epic story that begin all the way back on “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.”  Plus Billy plays a round of Rapid Fire and we find out his preferred Chicago team, wrest...

A major breakup created inspiration for a new album.  Grant Kendrick of Through Fire caught up with Brock about the band’s new album “Devil’s Got You Dreamin’” and dives into how the ending of an 11 year relations helped him find his range as a singer and the band find their sound.  Plus he shares a favorite track of his that stemmed from some harsh words and plays another round of Rapid Fire! See...

The most fun Pop Evil has had while making an album?  Singer Leigh Kakaty caught up with Brock about the band’s latest release, Skeletons, and opened up about how after 20+ years, seven albums, ups & downs and everything in between Pop Evil was able to find that ultimate joy, and sound, in the studio and are excited to bring it to the fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan from Story of the Year talks about how many new albums they have in the vault, getting an outside perspective on their music. And rapid fire talk of wet pants and Bigfoot, just to keep things grounded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered what Johnny Christ's favorite orchestra instrument is? Brock talks to the Avenged Sevenfold bassist about the new album " Life Is But A Dream ," what it was like to work with a 72-piece orchestra, and his podcast "Drinks With Johnny." And of course, another great round of Rapid Fire! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You think you're busy?! Rockstar offspring Tye Trujillo and Brock talk about how to juggle High School and home work oh...and making an album and touring with OTTTO. We hear about Stranger Things and Brock shows his age in Rapid Fire! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Duck Energy. What the hell would make you want to release not one, but two albums in one year? Brock talks to Jay from Rival sons about what the motivation was and of course another round of rapid fire on this Discover New Music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.