JJO Discover New Music Podcast

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Upcoming artists, icons and station favorites chat new music with JJO. Check out past interviews from your favorite artist and discover some of the new artists coming up on the scene.

  1. Sevendust

    May 14

    Sevendust

    Those are Slash's nuts!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is an all-time favorite on JJO...Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust.  The band's 15th studio album "One" is out and Witherspoon says it was the most organic, easy-to-put-together record they've ever done.  Plus, he talks working with Michael "Elvis" Baskette for the 4th time and how he lets Sevendust be Sevendust, but also keeps things on track.  Witherspoon also breaks down how this record will bring old and new Sevendust fans together for a perfect Sevendust experience.  As always, a quick round of Rapid Fire...IS THAT BILLY IDOL?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  2. Atreyu

    May 7

    Atreyu

    They put some nuts into it!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Brandon Saller of Atreyu.  "The End Is Not The End" is album number 10 for that band...and they didn't even realize it at first!  Saller talks about putting all of Atreyu into this record, but also allowing it to stand on its own.  Plus, it's heavy...really heavy...and that's exactly what they were going for.  Saller also talks about how a joke turned into working with metal icon!  As always, a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...and Bugs in drag gets a high score! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
  3. The Amity Affliction

    Apr 30

    The Amity Affliction

    There's at least one song that's not depressing!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Joel Birch of The Amity Affliction.  Their new album "House Of Cards" is a fresh start and, according to Birch, the band's best work to date.  Deep, painful, personal lyrics are still at the root of the album, but there's also some hope intertwined.  After some major changes and a whole lotta heartbreak Birch says the band is back to having fun...in the studio, on the road and just being together.  20+ years in and it's still getting better!  Birch also helps out with some Brizzy slang and plays a quick round of Rapid Fire...what the f**k is a Choco Taco?!?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
  4. Bilmuri

    Apr 16

    Bilmuri

    If you're recording sad songs in your room your mom will probably come check on you.  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Johnny Franck of Bilmuri.  The new album "Kinda Hard" was...well...actually kinda hard to write, but Franck said that he loved the chaos of it all.  Franck talks about 12 hour writing sessions, 200 plus songs, and recording live in the studio.  In the end, according to Franck, it became his most favorite album making experience to date. Plus, a quick round of Rapid Fire is played, but first let's discuss the Ohio Corn Cob Deepthroat Competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  5. From Ashes To New

    Apr 9

    From Ashes To New

    They're embracing the messy!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Danny Case of From Ashes To New.  Their new album "Reflections" started from scratch...twice!  Case talks about getting messy...with the sound, the emotions, the bandmates...but achieving growth that made that band stronger at the end of it all.  Case also shares some "ah ha!" moments the band, and fans, will experience with this new record.  As always a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...and we're blasting our pecs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  6. The Black Crowes

    Apr 3

    The Black Crowes

    It's like an old truck...it's beat up and a little rusty, but still runs great!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes.  The band has just released their 10th studio album "A Pound Of Feathers."  Robison breaks down making music with his brother Chris for over four decades now and how this new record fits into all those years.  Keeping it simple and direct is a key, Robison adds, to the longevity and success of the band.  Plus a quick round of Rapid Fire...with whistling? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

  7. Feb 13

    Zakk Wylde

    You gotta have the cake first...but the icing is pretty damn good too!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is the legendary Zakk Wylde.  In between cracking jokes, Wylde broke down creating the latest Black Label Society album "Engines of Destruction" with a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants approach.  Make a pot of coffee and work on a riff.  Go on a food run and work out some lyrics.  Well it worked and now we have the first new BLS record since '21.  Wylde also shares a sweet story about Ozzy that you won't want to miss.  As always a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...in a very diplomatic fashion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  8. The Devil Wears Prada

    12/05/2025

    The Devil Wears Prada

    We gotta start a band so we can get out of Ohio!  This week's guest on Discover New Music is Jeremy DePoyster of The Devil Wears Prada.  The tone of the band's ninth studio album "Flowers" is immediately set by the open track "Where the Flowers Never Grow" and takes the listener on a "Dantes Inferno"-esque descent to the bottom and then climb back out.  We also get a look into the sound mindset the band was going for throughout the entire three year process of making the record.  Plus, DePoyster talks 20 years of DWP and what the milestone means to him and the band...and hopefully a ride that never ends!  As always, a quick round of Rapid Fire is played...and getting punched in the face sucks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
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