EP 62: The Beauty of Art (And Why We Need It More Than Ever)

Special Episode: Jake Diab of Autumn Kings

Jake Diab of Autumn Kings joins me for a special episode of Amplified. We've been trying to make this interview happen for a while, but schedules kept getting in the way. I'm glad we finally found a time to sit down because it was well worth the wait. We talk about the band's rise from the independent scene to signing with Hopeless Records, the work that went into getting there, what drives their songwriting, life on the road, and what's next for the band. Jake was incredibly open about the highs, the challenges, and the mindset that's helped Autumn Kings continue building momentum. If you're already a fan, you'll get some great insight into the band. If you're just discovering them, this is a great place to start. Check out Autumn Kings: • Website: autumnkings.com • Instagram: @autumnkingsband • TikTok: @autumnkings • YouTube: @autumnkings • Spotify: Autumn Kings Connect with Amplified: • Instagram: @darby.amplified • TikTok: @darby.amplified • YouTube: @darby.amplified All the news, all the noise, all in one place. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

EP 62: The Beauty of Art (And Why We Need It More Than Ever)

This week, a chainsaw artist on a walking trail sparks a conversation about the power of creativity, the importance of art, and the songs that help us through life’s toughest moments. Darby shares a recommendation from the John Butler Trio, talks new music from The Warning and Duane Betts, and dives into the latest headlines from Iron Maiden, Blink-182, Evanescence, A Perfect Circle, Hollywood Undead, My Chemical Romance, and more. Plus: why therapy isn't weakness, the highest-grossing music biopic of all time, AI-generated music detectors, and a reminder that music—and art in all its forms—can make the world a better place. Follow: @darby.amplified on Instagram & TikTok. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. All the news, all the noise, all in one place. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 61: New Music Friday, Jack White Strikes Again & The Future of Albums

Episode 61 is loaded with new music and plenty to talk about. This week I dig into new releases from Sublime, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Des Rocs, Genghis Tron, Khemmis, Dirty Heads, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Then it's on to the biggest stories in rock: Jack White announces a new album, Linkin Park reveals details about its upcoming concert film, Chat Pile drops a new track, Green Day gets the Hollywood treatment, and Rush fans have a new Alex Lifeson guitar to drool over. I also get into the ongoing debate about whether bands should still make full albums or just release singles, plus stories involving Anthrax, Def Leppard, Alice Cooper, Hatebreed, Motley Crüe, the Rolling Stones, and more. Add in a few thoughts on hockey, basketball, collecting records, and why some frontmen simply own a stage, and you've got another packed episode of Amplified. Thanks for listening. Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: @darby.amplified #AmplifiedPodcast #RockNews #NewMusicFriday #JackWhite #LinkinPark #GreenDay #Rush #Anthrax #DefLeppard #Sublime #MusicNews #RockPodcast #AlternativeRock #HardRock #MetalNews #NewMusic #VinylCommunity #MusicDiscovery #PodcastLife  All the news, all the noise, all in one place. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Hair Nation at a Country Club? Plus Rush, Anthrax & New Rock News | Amplified 60

Rush is back. Anthrax says they may have written their best song ever. Shinedown has thoughts on AI music. Lamb of God threw out a first pitch. And somehow I ended up at a fancy golf resort listening to Hair Nation all weekend. Also in this episode: * Electric Callboy + Dexter Holland * Mike D’s first solo album since Beastie Boys * New Deep Purple * A new Guitar Hero-style game * Taylor Momsen talking about keeping music human * Me randomly ranting about Utah sports team names New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Instagram & TikTok: @darby.amplified #RockNews #Rush #Anthrax #Shinedown #AmplifiedPodcast #RockPodcast #MusicNews  All the news, all the noise, all in one place. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 59: Converge Returns, New Evanescence & Eddie Van Halen Takes That Broke Darby’s Brain

This week on Amplified, Darby dives into another stacked New Music Friday with new releases from Converge, Evanescence, Death Cab For Cutie, Evergrey, Voivod, Modest Mouse, The 69 Eyes, and more. Plus: Mastodon release an emotional new song after Brent Hinds’ exit, Weezer announce The Gold Album, Guns N’ Roses’ lost Perfect Crime documentary surfaces online, and Chris Robinson gets booed in Florida after pushing back on a USA chant. Darby also completely loses patience with the claim that Eddie Van Halen “ruined rock guitar,” talks about Roger Daltrey insisting The Who invented heavy metal, and shares stories from seeing Guns N’ Roses on the Use Your Illusion tour. Also in this episode: * Autumn Kings interview preview * New Taste of Chaos tour details * Metallica playing Rammstein in Berlin * Kiss merch…still somehow expanding * Garth Brooks reportedly shopping a $2 billion catalog deal * Why Love Island is impossible to watch comfortably * New episodes every Tuesday & Friday. Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplified Topics: rock news, metal news, new rock releases, Converge, Evanescence, Mastodon, Eddie Van Halen, Guns N Roses, Weezer, Chris Robinson, Black Crowes, Metallica, new albums 2026, hard rock podcast, alternative music news  All the news, all the noise, all in one place. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.