The Allie G Show
TRACK 57: Mike Themistocleous from Scrapper // All Things Music + Creating “Heat,” The Band's Debut Single
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STREAM "HEAT" ON APPLE MUSIC [https://music.apple.com/us/album/heat-single/1895461154] STREAM "HEAT" ON SPOTIFY [https://open.spotify.com/album/4TNAEejg3cN6tVn1gHiSMg?si=ZVWSiUatR-KsJZR0e5IR7Q] FOLLOW SCRAPPER ON INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/scrapperband] FOLLOW MIKE ON INSTAGRAM [Instagram.com/13thfloorcowboy] In this track, Allie sits down with Mike Themistocleous from Scrapper to talk all things music, creativity, and the making of “Heat,” the band’s debut single. From early musical influences and touring experiences to building a band from the ground up, Mike shares the journey behind Scrapper’s evolving sound and identity. The conversation dives into songwriting, production, gear experimentation, collaboration, and the realities of releasing music independently. Mike also opens up about persistence, creative growth, and what’s next for Scrapper as they continue shaping their future releases and live performances. * Mike’s musical background, touring history, and session work * How Scrapper was formed and the evolution of the band * The meaning behind the name “Scrapper” * Writing, recording, and producing “Heat” * Finding the band’s sound through experimentation and collaboration * Gear, sampling, and creative approaches to songwriting * Releasing music independently and building a community online * Future plans for singles, live shows, and a full-length project * Advice for aspiring musicians on consistency, authenticity, and putting your work out into the world 00:00 – Introduction & episode overview 00:29 – Mike’s background and early influences 02:10 – The formation of Scrapper 03:23 – From Digital Caveman to Scrapper 05:06 – Musical inspirations growing up 07:10 – Developing the band’s sound 08:04 – Recording setups & home studio experimentation 11:43 – Sampling, effects, and songwriting techniques 14:51 – How the band members met 16:21 – Rebuilding the band during the pandemic 18:52 – The origin of the name “Scrapper” 23:38 – The journey of creating “Heat” 26:32 – Choosing their debut single 30:28 – Mixing, mastering, and production 34:53 – Hidden details within the music 36:50 – Future releases, live shows, and album plans 39:37 – Collaboration and creative routines 44:45 – Knowing when a song is finished 46:25 – Advice for aspiring musicians 49:00 – Overcoming fear and releasing music 50:45 – Community, support, and upcoming gigs 66:24 – Where to follow Scrapper 67:35 – Closing thoughts & gratitude
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