The Sound of Change Buddy Nielsen

Buddy speaks to tattoo artist, Ashley McMullen. In this episode, Ashley explains how she was influenced by Silverchair's album, Neon Ballroom. They chat about how they met, fainting at a concert, how Neon Ballroom resonating with her, musical goosebumps, the time she went on Ink master, f**king up on national television, coping with anxiety, medication, dealing with criticism, tattoo shop culture, working in tattooing, dealing with sexism and more.


Listen to Neon Ballroom - https://open.spotify.com/album/10bobqzP8mtragmflBolOM


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Buddy speaks to Lauren & Peter Lemos, owners and operators of Wap Paper sandwich shops based in LA.


In this episode, Lauren explains how she was influenced by The Cranberries album, No Need to Argue. And Peter discusses his love of Soundgarden’s album, Superunknown. Buddy, Lauren, and Peter also discuss why 1994 was a great year for music, the parallels between working in the food and music industries, Lauren’s experiences growing up in a Navy family and moving around a lot, the music Lauren and Peter enjoyed in early childhood, and more. 


Listen to No Need To Argue: https://open.spotify.com/album/719zEHYz9RcUXss1LP1ouT


Listen to Superunkown: https://open.spotify.com/album/29sTacnS0qA9xri6YS8xLA






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Buddy speaks to Damon Atkinson - festival producer and drummer for Braid & Hey Mercedes.


In this episode, Damon explains how he was influenced by Fugazi’s album, 13 Songs. Buddy and Damon also discuss growing up skateboarding, CD walkmans vs Spotify, transitioning from skating to music, going to local $5 gigs with friends, how Damon got kicked out of one of his early bands, straight edge culture, how Damon became Senses Fail’s tour manager, rejecting the “glamour” of the rock lifestyle, and more. 


Listen to 13 Songs: https://open.spotify.com/album/21wERoyBas2JCRCgysPDJX 






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Buddy speaks to drummer-turned-singer/songwriter Chris LoPorto of Can't Swim.


In this episode, Chris explains how The Con album by Tegan and Sara changed his life, Travelling to LA, taking time out, not playing shows, livestreams, releasing new music during a pandemic, Myspace, Death Cab, music business struggles, New Jersey bands and local scene, life as a musician, finance bros, Will Putney and more.


Listen to The Con by Tegan & Sara: https://open.spotify.com/album/4QjGIZZqvNrdkgw4LZKLZK


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Buddy speaks to Nik Bruzzese - American pop punk musician, founding member of Man Overboard and recording engineer. 


In this episode, Nik explains how he was influenced by Millencolins album, Pennybridge Pioneers. Buddy and Nik also discuss touring with Millencolin for the first time, how they were both influenced by the growing world of pop punk, and the music they loved to listen to as kids. The pair also talk about the lyrics of some of their favorite bands such as Rage Against The Machine, and how COVID will affect up and coming local bands and more.


Listen to Pennybridge Pioneers: https://open.spotify.com/album/5VWyJbfC4DUsnC1NLSjuWC


 


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Buddy speaks to singer, rapper, and songwriter nothing,nowhere. (aka Joe Mulherin).


In this episode, Joe explains how he was influenced by Buddy’s own record, Let It Enfold You by Senses Fail. Buddy and Joe also talk about meditation and mindfulness, supporting Thrice on tour, the making of the new nothing,nowhere record Trauma Factory, coping with anxiety, Senses Fail, the current state of the music industry, staying creative, handling facebook trolls, 9/11, not going to shows, living in Vermont, COVID’s impact on music, and more.


Listen to Let Let It Enfold You by Senses Fail: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Blw6RRPD0RAjpYsa0CMFd






Listen to Trauma Factory by nothing,nowhere: 


https://open.spotify.com/album/16rbUsslYCC9NnKIwLQUnY 






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