Slaves to Humanity
Episode description
Slaves to Humanity is an Orange County based rock band that plays a sound described as “sunset grunge.” Singer Aidan Amini and guitarist Pierce Akers discuss the history of the band, appearing on the show No Cover with Alice Cooper & Gavin Rosdale, the new single Bully and so much more! Definitely a band with a bright future!
0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:50 - From 4 Piece to 5 Piece
0:02:19 - Aidan's Path From Guitar to Singing
0:04:38 - Guitarist Pierce Akers & Influences
0:06:43 - Slaves to Humanity Sound
0:08:27 - Guns 'N Roses
0:10:18 - First Incarnation of Slaves To Humanity
0:13:33 - New Version of Slaves to Humanity
0:15:56 - Building Following, KLOS & Violet Saturn
0:18:05 - Musical Connections & Collaboration
0:21:32 - Newest Single "Bully" & Bully Experiences
0:33:10 - Songwriting Process
0:35:37 - Song "I Love It"
0:38:25 - Songs With Scott Holiday of Rival Sons
0:39:30 - Future Album Release Plans & Promotion
0:42:19 - Manager Shep Gordon's Advice & Branding
0:44:25 - Sunset Grunge & New Sound
0:45:50 - Gavin Rosdale's Advice
0:48:10 - Younger Generation & Sensitivity
0:54:20 - Five Day Stint in Seattle
0:58:20 - New Bands
1:01:05 - St. Jude's Children's Hospital
1:03:08 - Outro
Slaves to Humanity band website:
https://www.slavestohumanity.com/
St. Jude's website:
https://www.stjude.org/
Chuck Shute website:
https://chuckshute.com/
Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!