EP. 359 - James Veck-Gilodi (Deaf Havana)

Oct 9, 2025

James Veck-Gilodi, the talented frontman of Deaf Havana, shares his journey through sobriety and personal transformations as the band prepares for their new album. He discusses the challenges behind scrapping a completed record for something better and highlights the dynamic of continuing as a duo with his brother. With raw honesty, he reflects on his struggles with alcohol, therapy, and the importance of being present during performances. Plus, hear about his unexpected connection to Busted and hilarious memories from unusual gigs!

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Clarity Follows Life Stability

James realised clarity came when his outside life settled and sobriety became possible.
That clear head let him make bolder artistic choices and demand a better album.

ANECDOTE

Scrapping An Album To Get It Right

James scrapped a finished album because he knew it wouldn't age well and started over to make something he could be proud of.
He accepted the financial hit of effectively paying for two records to avoid long-term resentment.

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Solo Project During Band Uncertainty

During lineup shifts James recorded a solo project but hesitated to prioritise Deaf Havana and paused his commitment.
Uncertainty and attempts at sobriety left him spread thin and unsure where to invest his energy.

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Friends Like These. Deaf Havana mouthpiece, angelic songwriter and the luckiest boy in the world, James Veck-Gilodi, returns to Episode 359 of Sappenin' Podcast! As the band enter a relaunch surrounding their new album 'We’re Never Getting Out', one of our favourite humans pulls back the curtain on changing his life for the better, the real repercussions of divorce vs sobriety and continuing as a two-piece with his brother. In this conversation, hear honest insights into some of Deaf Havana's most troubling turnarounds, how they secretly broken up, fining a peaceful spot in the scene, scrapping a whole unheard record, writing for other artists, mishaps with alcohol, therapy, new lease on life, unhinged vs boring rider requests, how he ended up singing on a Busted song, real thoughts on the legacy of Friends Like These, anniversary tour plans, inside jokes and scandalous comments made on our live podcast with AJ Perdomo... if you know, you know. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!

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