Ep. 249: Codeseven w/ Jon Tuttle
Episode description
Codeseven was an influential post-hardcore band from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They started in the mid-1990s and evolved their sound significantly over time. Early in their career, they leaned heavily into metalcore, but as they progressed, their style shifted towards a more melodic, atmospheric post-hardcore sound, blending elements of rock and ambient music. Their album The Rescue (2002) is a standout, showcasing this evolution with its lush, experimental soundscapes. Codeseven disbanded in 2005 but reunited briefly for some shows in the early 2010s. They're often fondly remembered for their genre-defying creativity and emotional depth.
I got Jon on the Skype and this is what we chat about:
- What it was like to tour recently
- Starting off with 2 singers
- Howard Stern critiquing their Boys of Summer cover
- Dave leaving the band
- Not wanting to headline
- Changing their sound
- Getting compared to Cave-In
- Mewithoutyou
- All The Best Dreams
- The Circa Survive tour in 2010
- What brought on the new album
- And a ton more
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