Jeremy talks to Patrick Kindlon, a comic-book writer and musician. During this episode they discuss how Patrick first got into comic books at the age of four, his favourite comic books and why he thinks they are still so popular. Partick also delves into his life whilst attending catholic school, becoming interested in music after listening to Elvis Costello in the record section of his local library. The pair also talk about Patricks first band, Turnstyle, the importance of playing to crowds th...
Aug 26, 2020•49 min•Ep. 8
Jeremy talks to Madeline Horwath, artist and cartoonist for The New Yorker. During this episode they discuss how Madeline got into satire, Jon Stewart vs Trevor Noah on The Daily Show, the time Jeremy played a show at Madeline’s local record store, interning for a fashion designer working on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, how Crispin Glover got banned from a cinema Madeline worked at, falling in love with cartoons after Madeline’s mom let them rent South Park from Blockbuster, learning th...
Aug 19, 2020•43 min•Ep. 7
Jeremy talks to Nick Steinhardt, graphic designer and guitarist for Touché Amoré. During this episode they discuss how Nick picked up both art and music at an early age, Nick’s Dad’s dream of becoming a DJ, drawing artistic inspiration from cartoons like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, learning art formally at a studio, becoming a summer teaching assistant at art workshops, Nick’s first band called Tiptoe Charlies, career paths in art vs music, how to explain Straight Edge culture to your Mom, Nic...
Aug 12, 2020•47 min•Ep. 6
Jeremy talks to Andy Hull, lead singer and songwriter for Manchester Orchestra, Bad Books, and Right Away, Great Captain! During this episode they discuss Andy’s early love of church music and acapella harmonies, the soundtrack to the 1993 film The Firm, Andy’s grandparent’s prolific gospel group The Joymakers, struggling with piano lessons and music theory, learning to play Song 2 by Blur on a $100 Yamaha acoustic, studying chord progressions in Bob Dylan songs, Andy’s songwriting process, losi...
Aug 05, 2020•46 min•Ep. 5
Jeremy talks to Atiba Jefferson, acclaimed skateboarder and photographer, with a catalogue spanning both the sports and entertainment industries. During this episode they discuss growing up in Manitou Springs, Atiba’s twin brother Ako, discovering punk and skateboarding at the same time, hanging out and skating at Acacia Park, being influenced by Straight edge culture, Atiba’s first skate shoes, falling in love with photography, saving up paychecks for weeks to buy a camera from a pawn shop, see...
Jul 29, 2020•47 min•Ep. 4
Jeremy talks to Will Yip, renowned multi-genre music producer and founder of the record label Memory Music. During this episode they discuss how Will captured Touché Amoré and Self Defense Family recording together in one room for their collaborative Self Love EP, growing up in Philadelphia, discovering The Chronic by Dr Dre and falling in love with hip hop, being a fan of all genres, learning to play drums, Korn and the rise of nu-metal, learning to write songs in 8th grade, progressing from dr...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 3
Jeremy talks to Reba Meyers, guitarist, vocalist and founding member of the hardcore band, Code Orange. During this episode they discuss early musical rivalries with siblings, finding punk, becoming part of a subculture, transitioning from flute to guitar, founding Code Orange Kids, getting dropped off by parents to play house party shows, touring with Xerxes, shooting music videos on a shoestring, recording Code Orange’s first demo at a make-shift home studio, collaborating with Full of Hell, t...
Jul 08, 2020•38 min•Ep. 2
Jeremy talks to Brendan Yates, Turnstile frontman and drummer for Trapped Under Ice. During this episode they discuss the coronavirus lockdown, making cassette mixtapes on a boombox radio, first instruments, jamming with friends after school, improvising cover songs at Brendan’s first show, recording tracks at a neighbour’s home studio, Trapped Under Ice’s first european tour, founding Pop Wig Records, and more. Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram: https://www.instagr...
Jul 08, 2020•47 min•Ep. 1
Join Jeremy Bolm, vocalist of Touché Amoré, for his brand new show, The First Ever Podcast. This podcast is all about exploring the humble beginnings of world-renowned artists of all types - from actors and musicians to poets and photographers. Each episode features a different guest sharing the origins of their creative journey and the keys to success they’ve discovered along the way.
Jul 01, 2020•1 min