#194 - From Rock Bottom to Country Rock: Zac Cross Band Lights It Up

This week on Unfiltered & Undiscovered, we sit down with the hard-hitting, truth-slinging country rockers from Rockhampton — Zac Cross Band — fresh off the release of their powerhouse debut album, The Music Lives On.

Zac joins us to unpack the deeply personal journey behind the record — from heartbreak and a life reset, to the healing power of guitars, gravelly vocals, and a comment from Dad that kicked it all off. We talk about resilience, songwriting therapy, and carving a lane between Morgan Wallen and Metallica.

If you’re a sucker for honesty, distortion, and an album that punches from the gut, this one’s for you.

 🔥 What We Talk About:

• • The moment Zac hit rock bottom… and wrote his way out
    Why Dear God became the cornerstone of the album
    Creating country rock that owes as much to Linkin Park as Keith Urban
    The story behind Country Got It Right and Who I Am
    Life on the road, from Barcaldine to Gympie
    Why this band might just redefine what Aussie country sounds like

⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️:

00:00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast Hosts

00:06:04 - Zac and Baz Discuss Musical Influences

00:12:04 - Creating a Unique Country Rock Sound

00:17:59 - Exploring the Album's Concept and Themes

00:23:49 - The Story Behind 'Dear God' Song

00:29:37 - Performing Live: Challenges and Experiences

00:35:32 - Songwriting Process and Band Dynamics

00:41:28 - Album Launch and Audience Reception

00:47:24 - Musical Inspirations and Listening Habits

00:53:17 - Closing Remarks and Upcoming Guests

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Hosted by Curly, Rossy, and Braggy.

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🎵 Featured Tracks From The Music Lives On:🎧 Listen to the Zac Cross Band:🔗 Follow Zac Cross Band:

• Who I Am - https://youtu.be/o0iPz64bRYQ?si=hmiS_hAuTyg9Rmqi

• Country Got It Right - https://youtu.be/HQzyx6EfjGg?si=mzfj82l7GwEndj9I 

• Tea too Sweet - https://youtu.be/w9YmfqWmNLs?si=3QWYY6uAGLptLO7- 

• The Music Lives On https://youtu.be/6Nlhr3Q8lTU?si=oNge1_9hyOoAz5-7 

👉 The Music Lives On – Full Album - https://ffm.to/themusicliveson 📀  Tracks have been added to the Spotify Playlist - Unfiltered & Undiscovered: Every Damn Song  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5R84KLNeq7MhDewUtFJuqe?si=XpeAlzbZQeW3wq3sA3dPZw 

 🎤 Watch their full artist interview now on YouTube and Spotify

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zaccrossband
  

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zaccrossband/
  

• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@zaccrossband 
  

• Website - https://www.zaccrossband.com/

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