This week we chinwag about the lack of well-known female producers in the music industry. Afterward we chat with music producer, Esjay Jones. Esjay is a South African-born producer & songwriter now based between Los Angeles and Joshua Tree, California, who had her first major cut in the U.S. alongside co-writer Justin Tranter in 2013 with the single “I Choose U” by TimeFlies on Def Jam Records. Since then, she has worked with Sean Kingston, Jeffree Star, Olivia Holt, Escape The Fate, Mystery Skulls with Nile Rodgers and Brandy, Chester Rushing (‘Stranger Things’), Alien Ant Farm, and many others.
Esjay has had over a decade of success in the music Industry: during the first part, she cemented herself as one of South Africa’s top rock vocalists fronting Durban-based band, Stealing Love Jones. The band achieved mainstream success with 4 #1 Singles, as well as sharing the stage with major international acts like Fall Out Boy, Violent Femmes, Seether, Jimmy Eat World, and many more.
She is currently a part of the production team for the re-imagined ‘GREY DAZE’ album (Chester Bennington reels from 1994-1997), featuring Head & Munkey from Korn, Ryan Shuck of Orgy, Chris Traynor of Bush, and more.
This week I’m joined by Wesley Geer, the founder of Rock to Recovery. Wesley has been in the music industry for years in his own band HED PE and as a touring musician with acts like KORN. After battling with his own addiction, he created Rock To Recovery to help others find healing via music. Our conversation about mental health was inspiring and insightful. I hope you enjoy and share with a friend.
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Darrin’s heartfelt tribute to one of his biggest drumming/musical influences… Neil Peart of Rush.
Guest drummers speaking about Neil and his influence on the show include:
Fred Armisen (SNL alumni), Dean Butterworth (Morrissey, Good Charlotte, Sugar Ray), Kenny Aronoff (John Cougar, John Fogerty), Ray Luzier (Korn), Pat Wilson (Weezer), Stewart Copeland (The Police), Thomas Lang, Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction, Porno For Pyros), Phillip “Fish” Fisher (Fishbone, Justin Timberlake, House of Pain, Lady Antebellum, and Christina Aguilera).
On the 18th episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff brings you some great interviews from this past weekends Chicago Open Air, featuring interviews with Failure Anthem, DED, Avatar & many more!
On the 17th week of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff previews the 2017 Chicago Open Air festival in Bridgeview IL, July 14th, 15th & 16th featuring Headliners KISS, KORN & OZZY OSBOURNE. Jeff brings you music from new bands Failure Anthem, Hell Or Highwater, Kyng, Ded, and many more!
On the 10th episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff continues to recap his trip down to North Carolina for Carolina Rebellion. This time hes joined by Seether, & DED! Listen in to hear stories and upcoming tour dates for both bands! Aaron Nordstrom of Gemini Syndrome also joins the show with a new single! Another round of Ernie Ball PLAY Warped tour is featured as well!
On Episode 9 of The Undiscovered Sound, Join Jeff as he recaps the 2017 Carolina Rebellion in Concord NC! Learn about the festival and hear Interviews from bands like Three Days Grace, Citizen Zero, Radkey, Cover Your Tracks, As Lions, & Citizen Zero!
On the 3rd week of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff introduces you to DED, 2 exclusive premier’s from Driveways & Gold Steps, and new music from The UK and South Africa!
This week on the Rock The Walls, Patrick Walford speaks with guitarist and vocalist of The Devil Wears Prada, Jeremy DePoyster. The two talk all about ‘Prada’s new album Transit Blues, living in a farm house for two months during the writing process of this record, recording once again with Dan Korneff, their drummer living mid-recording and much, much more.
A fish taught Silver Snakes to remember all their gear after a show.
