The Sound of Change

Buddy speaks to tattoo artist, Ashley McMullen. In this episode, Ashley explains how she was influenced by Silverchair's album, Neon Ballroom. They chat about how they met, fainting at a concert, how Neon Ballroom resonating with her, musical goosebumps, the time she went on Ink master, f**king up on national television, coping with anxiety, medication, dealing with criticism, tattoo shop culture, working in tattooing, dealing with sexism and more. Listen to Neon Ballroom - https://open.spotify.com/album/10bobqzP8mtragmflBolOM Discuss this episode with Buddy and other listeners in the episode comments: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thesoundofchangecast  Twitter: http://twitter.com/soundofchange  Facebook: http://facebook.com/thesoundofchangecast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQTTLpDzjaMfTQDv_xhwFA  Follow Buddy  Twitter: https://twitter.com/buddythechud  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budthechud/

Buddy speaks to Lauren & Peter Lemos, owners and operators of Wap Paper sandwich shops based in LA. In this episode, Lauren explains how she was influenced by The Cranberries album, No Need to Argue. And Peter discusses his love of Soundgarden’s album, Superunknown. Buddy, Lauren, and Peter also discuss why 1994 was a great year for music, the parallels between working in the food and music industries, Lauren’s experiences growing up in a Navy family and moving around a lot, the music Lauren and Peter enjoyed in early childhood, and more.  Listen to No Need To Argue: https://open.spotify.com/album/719zEHYz9RcUXss1LP1ouT Listen to Superunkown: https://open.spotify.com/album/29sTacnS0qA9xri6YS8xLA Discuss this episode with Buddy and other listeners in the episode comments: Instagram: http://instagram.com/thesoundofchangecast  Twitter: http://twitter.com/soundofchange  Facebook: http://facebook.com/thesoundofchangecast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQTTLpDzjaMfTQDv_xhwFA  Follow Buddy Twitter: https://twitter.com/buddythechud  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budthechud/ 

Buddy speaks to Damon Atkinson - festival producer and drummer for Braid & Hey Mercedes. In this episode, Damon explains how he was influenced by Fugazi’s album, 13 Songs. Buddy and Damon also discuss growing up skateboarding, CD walkmans vs Spotify, transitioning from skating to music, going to local $5 gigs with friends, how Damon got kicked out of one of his early bands, straight edge culture, how Damon became Senses Fail’s tour manager, rejecting the “glamour” of the rock lifestyle, and more.  Listen to 13 Songs: https://open.spotify.com/album/21wERoyBas2JCRCgysPDJX  Discuss this episode with Buddy and other listeners in the episode comments:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesoundofchangecast  Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofchange  Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesoundofchangecast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQTTLpDzjaMfTQDv_xhwFA   Follow Buddy Twitter: https://twitter.com/buddythechud  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budthechud/ 

Buddy speaks to drummer-turned-singer/songwriter Chris LoPorto of Can't Swim. In this episode, Chris explains how The Con album by Tegan and Sara changed his life, Travelling to LA, taking time out, not playing shows, livestreams, releasing new music during a pandemic, Myspace, Death Cab, music business struggles, New Jersey bands and local scene, life as a musician, finance bros, Will Putney and more. Listen to The Con by Tegan & Sara: https://open.spotify.com/album/4QjGIZZqvNrdkgw4LZKLZK Discuss this episode with Buddy and other listeners in the episode comments:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesoundofchangecast  Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofchange  Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesoundofchangecast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQTTLpDzjaMfTQDv_xhwFA   Follow Buddy Twitter: https://twitter.com/buddythechud  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/budthechud/