Kiss Kiss Bang Bang New Music Files

Episode 11: Chad Tepper

This episode digs deep into the file on Chad Tepper and his long road from homelessness to breaking into music and being discovered by Epitaph Records.  Chad’s positive energy is as infectious as his music, and the personal story behind it is inspiring. Joining our conversation is Ross Mahony of Audacy Media. Ross clues us in on how he was initially hooked by Chad’s personality and songwriting, which lead to him bringing Chad’s songs to radio listeners across the U.S. Edie Lundeen from Epitaph records talks about how Chad is truly more than just an artist on the roster.  He has become, as she puts it, “part of my extended family!” We’ll also give you a taste of Chad’s new single, “I Wanna Be Your High.”  Learn more about Chad on Epitaph Records [https://www.epitaph.com/artists/chad-tepper], follow him on Instagram @chadtepper [https://www.instagram.com/chadtepper/?hl=en] and watch the video for his single, "I Wanna Be Your High" on YouTube [https://youtu.be/SNTYULDCxu4] Each episode of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang New Music Files opens the dossier of a band in the Alternative music format to get the inside intel on their latest release. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang New Music Files is produced by U.N.C.L.E. [https://www.unclepromo.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 10: The Moss

In this first episode of the second season, host, Dead Air Dave opens the file on The Moss as they roll out The Insomnia, their debut release on Hollywood Records. Frontman Tyke James gives us the inside story on how the band met and formed in Hawaii, self-produced their first two releases, then jumped to Salt Lake City (quite a move)! We also hear from Dixon, of WAQX in Syracuse, NY., who tells us how he was hooked on the band after the first listen. Dixon continues to praise the guitar-driven sound of The Moss as something Alt stations should be embracing everywhere. Amy and Andrew from 7S Management also join to discuss The Moss, and share stories from being on the road with the band. And you'll get a dose of the latest songs from the new EP. Follow The Moss on Instagram @themossband [https://www.instagram.com/themossband/?hl=en], on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/themossband/], and listen to their new EP here [https://beacons.ai/themossband]. Each episode of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang New Music Files opens the dossier of a band in the Alternative music format to get the inside intel on their latest release. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 9: The Wombats

In this episode, we open the file on The Wombats and take a look at how massive 2022 has been for the band! They’ve released their 5th studio album, gone on an extensive World Tour, as well as the release their new EP this month - Is This What It Feels Like To Feel Like This? The band’s Tord Overland Knudsen gives us a peek behind the curtain on the process of constructing this year’s album and EP. We also hear from Tom Butler of WWCD in Columbus, OH. He tells us how WWCD introduced the band, hosted them for station concert events, and built a love affair between the band and their listeners. Plus, you'll get a dose of the latest songs from the new EP. Listen to their new EP here [https://www.thewombats.co.uk/]. In each episode of the Kiss Kiss Bang Bang New Music Files we open the dossier of a band in the Alternative music format to get the inside intel on their latest release. Listen to previous episodes with Third Eye Blind, JOYWAVE, and more wherever you get your podcasts. Like what you hear? Give us a rating and review! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 8: Blue October

In our 8th episode, we kick open the file on Blue October to get the scoop on their latest album, Spinning the Truth Around, Part 1. The conversation gets lively with the band’s Justin Furtenfeld as we discuss the pandemic writing process for the new album - and, the follow up album Spinning The Truth Around Part 2. We also get the gritty inside story on his burgeoning acting career. Andy Hawk of KKDO in Sacramento joins us to explain how he feels the band has grown from their early days, when Alt/Rock was the predominate sound, compared to the music the band is making today. Plus, he reminds Justin that he promised to play for Andy’s daughter’s high school graduation! Plus, you'll get a dose of the latest songs from Blue October’s new album. Listen to Spinning The Truth Around, Part 1 here [https://www.blueoctober.com/]. Each episode of the Kiss Kiss Bang Bang New Music Files we open the dossier of a band in the Alternative music format to get the inside intel on their latest release. Listen to previous episodes with Third Eye Blind, JOYWAVE, and more wherever you get your podcasts. Like what you hear? Give us a rating and review! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 7: almost monday

In our seventh episode, host Dead Air Dave opens the file on almost monday to get the scoop on their new collection of songs. We learn about band members meeting in the waves, gigging in a friend’s surf shop, how they’ve written and recorded songs to populate two EPs over the past couple of years, and are currently working on songs that could end up being on their first full length album.    We also hear from Dustin Carlson, APD/MD/Afternoon drive host at ALT AZ 93.3 in Phoenix. He tells us how he didn’t discover the band by receiving their music delivered to the radio station, but rather, he caught their performance at a music conference in Vegas!  Listen for a dose of the latest songs from almost monday [http://almostmonday.com/]. Plus, find out what’s with not using capital letters!  Each episode of the Kiss Kiss Bang Bang New Music Files we open the dossier of a band in the Alternative music format to get the inside intel on their latest release. Listen to previous episodes with Third Eye Blind, JOYWAVE, and more wherever you get your podcasts. Like what you hear? Give us a rating and review! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.