The Punk Rock MBA Johnny Franck (Bilmuri, ex-Attack Attack)
12 snips
Jan 16, 2023 
Johnny Franck, musician known for Bilmuri and formerly Attack Attack, shares insights about Bilmuri's new album "Goblin Hours" and past works like "ABSOLUTELYCRANKINMYFINHOG." He dives into his songwriting process and the energy of live performances. Discussion includes the revival of musical trends, the fusion of heavy sounds with pop sensibility, and the importance of vocal melodies in metal and rock. With engaging anecdotes, Johnny emphasizes collaboration and connecting with listeners while navigating the evolving music landscape.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Fans Embraced The Goblin Theatrics
- Johnny Franck described fans wearing potato sacks and goblin masks to Bilmuri shows during post-pandemic growth.
- He said his silly jokes unexpectedly created a hardcore, theatrical fan culture.
Pushing Song Titles As A Creative Test
- Johnny traced the peak of silly song titles to the eras around Absolutely Cranking My Finhog and Banana.
- He experimented pushing titles like "Absolutely Cranking" to see how far he could take humor.
Balancing Humor And Emotional Depth
- Johnny balances bright, jokey presentation with deep, somber lyrical themes to reflect his own personality.
- He deliberately weighs when to insert humor so it doesn't undercut emotional moments.