B-Side Breakdown
Welcome to the B-Side Breakdown! A podcast where I, Brett Johnson your host, will chat with friends, heroes, and those who inspire, to learn about a song or piece of music they have written, new or old, released or previously unreleased that is particularly meaningful to them and ideally get deep into the “Why?” behind it. Not only will learn more about the artist’s selection, but you will hear the song or piece in its entirety, and you’ll get a sneak peek into what they are working on now, regardless of artform or medium. I look forward to having artists on the show covering a spectrum of genres, including independent rock, punk, Hip-Hop, post-hardcore, Americana, Country, progressive and beyond. Personally, I think this is going to be a lot of fun and I look forward to you joining us for the ride!
Episodes
March 20, 2024 • 41 mins
Had the opportunity to catch up with Josh Goldman from The Raging Nathans to talk about their work "Tragedy Ghouls."
It's an open, candid, and sad tale that Josh has to tell behind the track.
They persevered and are out on the road with Less Than Jake as this is published.
Please show them your support through https://www.radgirlfriendrecords.com
#TheRagingNathans #TragedyGhouls #JoshGoldman #RadGirlfriendRecords #brettjamesjohnson #th...
It's an open, candid, and sad tale that Josh has to tell behind the track.
They persevered and are out on the road with Less Than Jake as this is published.
Please show them your support through https://www.radgirlfriendrecords.com
#TheRagingNathans #TragedyGhouls #JoshGoldman #RadGirlfriendRecords #brettjamesjohnson #th...
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January 30, 2024 • 41 mins
Chatted up Jeremy Radio from the Charlotte, NC band Thousand Dollar Movie about their song, "Central Ave" off their latest release, "Give Me A Year".
It's an honor and privilege for me to meet working artists who constantly look for new ways to pursue their craft and share it with the world. Jeremy has a ton going on and I think all of it is really cool. He has earned my ongoing support, I hope he gets yours as well.
You can stream ...
It's an honor and privilege for me to meet working artists who constantly look for new ways to pursue their craft and share it with the world. Jeremy has a ton going on and I think all of it is really cool. He has earned my ongoing support, I hope he gets yours as well.
You can stream ...
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January 13, 2024 • 46 mins
I am honored to have met with Becky Fontaine and Nathan Gray from The Iron Roses to talk about "Screaming For A Change", the first single off their s/t new record that came out October 20, 2023.
They are an incredibly inspiring duo whether they are co-fronting their amazing band or having an open chat on a podcast.
I've not had a chance to see them live....YET! That is a priority for me in 2024. I hope it becomes a priority for you ...
They are an incredibly inspiring duo whether they are co-fronting their amazing band or having an open chat on a podcast.
I've not had a chance to see them live....YET! That is a priority for me in 2024. I hope it becomes a priority for you ...
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December 31, 2023 • 48 mins
Grateful to have another chat with my creative and prolific dear friend, Jason Herrboldt, to talk about the Perfect Female Type song, "Bizarre Faith" off of the record "Wet Circuits".
Jason has at least three active project going on right now between Perfect Female Type, Seven Whores of the Apocalypse, and Thrill Behind Barks. Every other month or more I see on his socials that he's releasing new music. Super stoked to have him on a...
Jason has at least three active project going on right now between Perfect Female Type, Seven Whores of the Apocalypse, and Thrill Behind Barks. Every other month or more I see on his socials that he's releasing new music. Super stoked to have him on a...
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December 24, 2023 • 38 mins
Caught up with Eric W. Krueger recently to talk about his song, "Brush Fire", off of his recent solo acoustic release, "Shed Songs".
It's a beautiful, stripped down, raw, and vulnerable offering from an incredibly talented and prolific multi-instrumentalist and artist.
I've known Eric for many years now through Blue Worm Records ties with his band Sunday Flood and mutual musician friends. Though I've not talked to him in many years, ...
It's a beautiful, stripped down, raw, and vulnerable offering from an incredibly talented and prolific multi-instrumentalist and artist.
I've known Eric for many years now through Blue Worm Records ties with his band Sunday Flood and mutual musician friends. Though I've not talked to him in many years, ...
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December 21, 2023 • 32 mins
Got a chance to sit down with Ian Prince from the Minneapolis, MN rock band "Houston" to talk about their song "San Diego" from their latest Init Records release, "The Biggest Show In Space".
Ian Prince is one of my favorite drummers to see perform, particularly with the band Houston. He's also played with Story of the Sea, Cloud Cult, Soul Asylum, and is also currently in a band with Allen Epley from Shiner called "BIRDHANDS".
Speak...
Ian Prince is one of my favorite drummers to see perform, particularly with the band Houston. He's also played with Story of the Sea, Cloud Cult, Soul Asylum, and is also currently in a band with Allen Epley from Shiner called "BIRDHANDS".
Speak...
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October 27, 2023 • 26 mins
Catching up with Sara and Wes from EvilLeaf to discuss their song "Summoned By Smoke".
Be sure to look them up at:
https://evilleaf.bandcamp.com/
https://linktr.ee/evilleaf
Other links:
https://linktr.ee/bsidebreakdown
https://linktr.ee/brettjohnson
#EvilLeaf #SummonedBySmoke #bsidebreakdown
#brettjamesjohnson #threecrowsclub #musicpodcast
Be sure to look them up at:
https://evilleaf.bandcamp.com/
https://linktr.ee/evilleaf
Other links:
https://linktr.ee/bsidebreakdown
https://linktr.ee/brettjohnson
#EvilLeaf #SummonedBySmoke #bsidebreakdown
#brettjamesjohnson #threecrowsclub #musicpodcast
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October 26, 2023 • 48 mins
Talking with David Jarnstrom about the Rad Owl song, "Aladdin's Castle". Rad Owl is a punk rock band based out of Twin Cities, MN. They will be performing at FEST21 in Gainesville, FL on Sunday October 29 at 1AM at Vecinos!
Rad Owl
https://linktr.ee/radowlband
Other links:
https://linktr.ee/bsidebreakdown
https://linktr.ee/brettjohnson
#RadOwl #AladdinsCastle #Fest21 #davidjarnstrom #Align #DeadHistory #bsidebreakdown #brettjamesjohnson ...
Rad Owl
https://linktr.ee/radowlband
Other links:
https://linktr.ee/bsidebreakdown
https://linktr.ee/brettjohnson
#RadOwl #AladdinsCastle #Fest21 #davidjarnstrom #Align #DeadHistory #bsidebreakdown #brettjamesjohnson ...
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October 25, 2023 • 28 mins
Megan and Shane are a country/americana duo now based out of St. Louis, MO. I've known them both for a long time and have had the priviledge of making music with them both in the studio and on stage.
This is part two of a two part episoder where they each picked a song they wanted to discuss. First up we have their song "Taken This Long" from their record Daughter of Country.
I hope you fall in love with them.
https://meganandshane.ba...
This is part two of a two part episoder where they each picked a song they wanted to discuss. First up we have their song "Taken This Long" from their record Daughter of Country.
I hope you fall in love with them.
https://meganandshane.ba...
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October 24, 2023 • 19 mins
Megan and Shane are a country/americana duo now based out of St. Louis, MO. I've known them both for a long time and have had the priviledge of making music with them both in the studio and on stage.
This is part one of a two part episoder where they each picked a song they wanted to discuss. First up we have their song "Alone" from their record Daughter of Country.
I hope you fall in love with them.
https://meganandshane.bandcamp.com...
This is part one of a two part episoder where they each picked a song they wanted to discuss. First up we have their song "Alone" from their record Daughter of Country.
I hope you fall in love with them.
https://meganandshane.bandcamp.com...
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July 14, 2023 • 23 mins
I got to catch up once again with my good friend Jeremy Jessen from the band Align, to talk about their song "Rapidan" which comes off their Blue Book Value record.
Come out and hang out!
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Saturday July 22, 2023 @ Mortimer's (MPLS, MN)
Align
Dropnickel
Attracted To Gods
Music: 9:30PM
Cover: $10
21+
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Align
https://linktr.ee/alignrock
Rad Owl (Jer's Other Band)
https://linktr.ee/radowlband
Other links:
https://linktr.ee/bsidebreakdown
https://l...
Come out and hang out!
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Saturday July 22, 2023 @ Mortimer's (MPLS, MN)
Align
Dropnickel
Attracted To Gods
Music: 9:30PM
Cover: $10
21+
***
Align
https://linktr.ee/alignrock
Rad Owl (Jer's Other Band)
https://linktr.ee/radowlband
Other links:
https://linktr.ee/bsidebreakdown
https://l...
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June 20, 2023 • 68 mins
I am very excited to share this epidsode with you all! I had the good fortune to get Jake Rose and Dan Garland from New Medicine on the show to talk about their latest single, "Past The Past".
It was so much fun to get the backstory on their amazing journey starting from how they came about in high school to where they are today.
I personally found this to be an enlightening and inspiring conversation about the DIY spririt at its cor...
It was so much fun to get the backstory on their amazing journey starting from how they came about in high school to where they are today.
I personally found this to be an enlightening and inspiring conversation about the DIY spririt at its cor...
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June 8, 2023 • 20 mins
Had a chance to catch up with my old friend John McEwen to talk about one of his many bands, Dead History, and their song, "Back To The Center".
#deadhistory #shorttimer #align #saxmpls #mplsmusic #bsidebreakdown
#johnmcewen #brettjamesjohnson #threecrowsclub #musicpodcast
Originally published on 03/17/2023
https://linktr.ee/bsidebreakdown
https://linktr.ee/brettjohnson
#deadhistory #shorttimer #align #saxmpls #mplsmusic #bsidebreakdown
#johnmcewen #brettjamesjohnson #threecrowsclub #musicpodcast
Originally published on 03/17/2023
https://linktr.ee/bsidebreakdown
https://linktr.ee/brettjohnson
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June 8, 2023 • 34 mins
Had a chance to talk with my old pal Brian Larson (with., Seconds Before) about his new solo song "Built To Last".
He is putting together band with incredible players and I can't wait to hear more from them in 2023!
Look for Brian across all streaming services and you can find him directly at https://www.brianlarson.com
#mnmusic #singersongwriter #songwriting #americana #bsidebreakdown
#brianlarson #brettjamesjohnson #threecrowsclub #m...
He is putting together band with incredible players and I can't wait to hear more from them in 2023!
Look for Brian across all streaming services and you can find him directly at https://www.brianlarson.com
#mnmusic #singersongwriter #songwriting #americana #bsidebreakdown
#brianlarson #brettjamesjohnson #threecrowsclub #m...
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June 6, 2023 • 27 mins
I got to catch up with my dear friend Nick Larsen to talk about his beautiful song "Moving Past" from his project/band called Monolog.
When not being solo singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, Nick plays drums in an incredible rock band called ExactlyNo and from time to time will share the stage and studio with myself on bass as the rhythm section for Nashville's hottest Americana/Country duo Megan and Shane!
What's so special abo...
When not being solo singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, Nick plays drums in an incredible rock band called ExactlyNo and from time to time will share the stage and studio with myself on bass as the rhythm section for Nashville's hottest Americana/Country duo Megan and Shane!
What's so special abo...
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June 5, 2023 • 32 mins
So grateful to have a chat with Jason Herrboldt from Thrill Behind Barks about their song "The Lady In The Walls"!
Jason is in wonderful company with a couple of other electronic and experimental musicians that comprise Thrill Behind Barks. The same three also make up the Dark Disco / Industrial group Seven Whores of the Apocalypse.
Please check them out!
thrillbehindbarks.com
sevenwhoresoftheapocalypse.com
Originally published on 11/05...
Jason is in wonderful company with a couple of other electronic and experimental musicians that comprise Thrill Behind Barks. The same three also make up the Dark Disco / Industrial group Seven Whores of the Apocalypse.
Please check them out!
thrillbehindbarks.com
sevenwhoresoftheapocalypse.com
Originally published on 11/05...
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June 4, 2023 • 27 mins
Brett Johnson sits down with Jeremy Jessen to talk about the Align song, "Oscilloscope".
Align is a post-hardcore band based in Twin Cities, MN.
Align
https://linktr.ee/alignrock
Rad Owl
https://linktr.ee/radowlband
Originally published on 10/21/2022
Align is a post-hardcore band based in Twin Cities, MN.
Align
https://linktr.ee/alignrock
Rad Owl
https://linktr.ee/radowlband
Originally published on 10/21/2022
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May 24, 2023 • 31 mins
Brett Johnson sits down with Eric Fairchild to talk about the song, "The Flame (Find A Way)" from his former band, Secretly Drowning.
Eric Fairchild
www.secretlyeric.com
Brett Johnson
https://linktr.ee/brettjohnson
B-Side Breakdown
https://linktr.ee/bsidebreakdown
Originally published 08/05/2022
Eric Fairchild
www.secretlyeric.com
Brett Johnson
https://linktr.ee/brettjohnson
B-Side Breakdown
https://linktr.ee/bsidebreakdown
Originally published 08/05/2022
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May 24, 2023 • 18 mins
Brett Johnson sits down with Adam Coolong from the Wild Colonial Bhoys to talk about the lead off track, "Red-Haired Lass" from their 2021 release, "Remote Ruaille Buaille"!
Wild Colonial Bhoys
www.wildcolonialbhoys.com
Originally published 07/22/2022
Wild Colonial Bhoys
www.wildcolonialbhoys.com
Originally published 07/22/2022
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July 21, 2022 • 1 min
Trailer for the new podcast B-Side Breakdown featuring interviews with musicians, songwriters, and artists who want to get down and go deep sharing about song or piece they've written that is particularly meaningful to them.
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