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
What started in 2010 as a group of friends making melodic punk with a wink (a band named after a beer, a debut 7" titled This Is Our Concern, Dude) has grown into something far deeper. Across Top Button, Bottom Shelf and their self-titled follow...
I caught up with Chris on the first segment of the episode then the rest of the band showed up for the second. It was great to chat with them and deep dive into their track "Unrest" that comes off their August 2025 release, "Echo".
Be sure to show your support on Bancamp Friday and connect wit...
Known for their big, dynamic sound—explosive drums, guitars that double as riffs and atmosphere, and vocals that carry both raw edge and melodic intention—ExactlyNo push their sonic boundaries on this track.
“All I Need” was produced by Jeremy Tappero and mastered by Bruce Templeton at MicroPhonic Mastering.
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You'll hear us joke about it in the episode but this was my 2nd attempt at getting Aaron Stoquert from The Snorts on an episode. We pulled up this time around to talk about the song “Butterflies,” off of their 2024 release, "pitter patter", which I can't recommend enough from beginning to end.
If you’re into songs that sprint, sting, and stay with you after they’re over, this one’s a ride. Tune in to hear the full story b...
johnnyrook has been a staple in the Minneapolis rock scene for decades now, and after a hiatus have come back strong with their new record, "The More Things Change" released this past July.
Be sure to show your support on Bancamp Friday and connect with them on IG to stay connected.
Keep up with...
I sat down with Sir-Ken Celli from the group and chatted about their jam, "WTF", which was mixed by Andrew Berlin (Descendents, Rise Against) and mastered by Jason Livermore (NOFX, Lagwagon) at the legendary Blasting Room.
It's a super fun song with a SLAMMING ending that, though I respect the artists p...
I've known Carl for a long time across multiple bands/projects, and I loved pulling with him on this episode to reconnect and learn what he's been working on.
On this episode, we focus on “While Dying”, one of the standout tracks from the a...
In this episode, we sit down not with the band, but with Scott Pasch, founder of DCxPC Liv...
What starts as a lyrical spiral of emotional wreckage becomes a full-blown cathartic release—chaotic, catchy, and unexpectedly fun.
In this episode, the band breaks down the writing process behind psyayayduck and how they balance humor, heartbreak, and har...
I've known BIll for a long time. This episode was a great opporunity for me to catch up with him on his music, family, and life overall.
Please look them up, follow them where you can, and support their craft...
Nowhere Fast hails from Louisville, KY and I got to chat with Seth Robinson from the group to talk about their song, "Buffalo" off thier latest record "Modern Archaic".
They are actively booking dates around the US so be sure to get connected to them and show your support when they come through your part of the world.
Nowhere Fast:
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I know he's back out on the road again right now and coming through central Florida next weekend. Look him up if you're in Gainesville, Tampa, or Orlando and get out to the shows if you can!
Otherwise, you can keep up with him at:
https://radgirlfriendrecords...
They are definitely in the rock and punk spectrum but don't fall in any particular sub-genre nor try to align to any specific sound. I personally love that about this band.
If you've been paying attention to the ...
With their breakout single “Lullaby,” Via Sky has quickly gained recognition, earning radio airplay on Sirius XM’s Octane Station.
“The message behind our band is about finding the strength to overcome ...
They are working with producer Bob Marlette on their new record, "America", that should be out sometime in 2025.
You can keep up with them at:
Hotbox:
https://www.instagram.com/hotboxband
https://www.youtube.com/@Hot...
Jeff and I had compelling chat about his recent single, "Living Funeral" calling out the cult of the "Orange Man" and the events of Jan. 6.
To honor his intentions for this song and his exception work, I wanted to get this song published on election day 2024.
If you've not voted yet today,...
Ben Hughes and I connected on their song "Church Bells" from their recent albom "In Memories".
Here's something taken from their Bandcamp site that I think really speaks to the vibe of the song:
"Where do I go from here? Everyone is getting older. I’m losing people both to death and life. I’ve written about the sadness that comes with the gift of life, but never like this. This...
Adam D. and I got to chat about the song "Grief" from their latest reocrd "Feral" that's out on Bad Time Records.
Performing at FEST22 a couple of weeks back, they made it back home and head down to Glass House in Pamona, CA for a show with Catbite, Against All Authority, and The Suicide Machines.
You can find the episode on all ...
Before Early Riser made it down to FEST22, I was able to connect with Kiri Oliver to talk about their song "Strays" from their latest recording, "Big Life" out on Asbestos Records.
You can find the episode on all streaming platforms here:
B-Side Breakdown
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Please follow Early Riser on their socials, pre-order their vinyl in HOT PINK, and stre...
Telling on myself, the episode was recorded in late May 2024 and I wasn't able to finally finish the episode until last week.
Pinky swear, I'll do better.
"Rage..." came out in late Spring 2024, on Sell The Heart Records based out of San Francisco, and the...
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