WMP#140: Nuke Plant Chickens: All Originals and No Concessions Wisconsin Music Podcast

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EPISODE 140
 
Welcome to a stirring episode of the Wisconsin Music Podcast featuring the distinct sounds of Kenosha-based band, Nuke Plant Chickens. Born in the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown, these young music enthusiasts have grown into a seasoned band with a powerful synthesis of various music genres, offering a unique, homegrown energy with every performance.
The diverse group shares their exceptional journey, discussing their music inspirations, from King Gizzard and his Lizard Wizards to Black Sabbath. They reveal their band philosophy, revolving around enjoyment rather than strict professionalism, and the exploration of a wide variety music genres.
They delve into the challenges and triumphs of forging a path in the bustling music scenes of Chicago and Milwaukee. Get a peek into the band’s DIY recording process: a journey centered on raw, authentic music creation and problem-solving equipment issues, song selection, and balancing gig schedules.
Nukeplant Chickens not only discuss the release of their four finished singles, but also offer a glimpse into the stories imbedded in their music. They candidly share their experiences of attending influential performances and their appreciation of their supportive community. Above all, they light the beacon on their ambitious future plans.
We invite fans, fellow musicians, or those simply curious about the eclectic music scene to immerse themselves in this compelling episode. Join us as we reveal all this and more about Nuke Plant Chickens, the band that’s lighting up Wisconsin's music scene.
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Transcript
100:00:00,000 --> 00:00:11,600Music.
200:00:11,994 --> 00:00:14,654Ladies and gentlemen, music enthusiasts and podcast listeners,
300:00:14,754 --> 00:00:18,314welcome to A Sonic Journey Like No Other on the Wisconsin Music Podcast.
400:00:18,554 --> 00:00:22,194I'm your host, Zach Fell, and we're here to amplify Wisconsin music.
500:00:22,294 --> 00:00:26,254In this episode, we're diving into the eclectic and electrifying world of Nukeplant
600:00:26,254 --> 00:00:29,694Chickens, a band hailing from the charming town of Kenosha, Wisconsin.
700:00:30,214 --> 00:00:34,574Prizing a remarkable ensemble of talent, Nukeplant Chicken weaves a mesmerizing
800:00:34,574 --> 00:00:39,094tapestry of sound, leaving no genre untouched. Get ready to immerse yourself
900:00:39,094 --> 00:00:42,834in the music of Newt Plant Chickens, where every note is an adventure,
1000:00:43,054 --> 00:00:44,214every rhythm is a heartbeat.
1100:00:44,394 --> 00:00:48,374Join us in exploring the sonic landscapes crafted by this extraordinary band
1200:00:48,374 --> 00:00:53,414as we unravel their musical journey in this special podcast episode on the Wisconsin Music Podcast.
1300:00:53,794 --> 00:00:56,554Ladies and gentlemen, thank you so much for joining me here on the podcast.
1400:00:57,214 --> 00:01:04,994Thank you. So why don't we get a quick synopsis of each one of your music origins story.
1500:01:05,014 --> 00:01:07,734How did you get started? it i'm jeff i'm the
1600:01:07,734 --> 00:01:11,014singer and i i started
1700:01:11,014 --> 00:01:13,794taking piano lessons when i was seven and i'm
1800:01:13,794 --> 00:01:17,53423 now so that's 16 years ago and
1900:01:17,534 --> 00:01:24,534yeah i i can't remember why i started doing piano lessons but yeah okay i really
2000:01:24,534 --> 00:01:33,094liked guitar hero as a 12 year old so who are you oh my name is uh my name is
2100:01:33,094 --> 00:01:35,054ethan i'm I'm a guitar player sometimes.
2200:01:35,494 --> 00:01:39,854Awesome. Yeah, I really liked playing Guitar Hero, and that stuff is,
2300:01:39,894 --> 00:01:44,414like, the first stuff I learned, so that's a working stor