The First Ever Podcast 95: Jordan Buckley (Every Time I Die): Cultivating Your Own Life
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Jun 22, 2022 
Join Jordan Buckley, the talented guitarist of Every Time I Die and visual artist, as he shares his fascinating journey through music and art. He discusses his move to Arizona and its vibrant lifestyle, along with wild tour stories from Ozzfest and GWAR. Jordan recounts early influences from concerts and hardcore shows that shaped his career, his initial guitar learning experiences, and the serendipitous formation of Every Time I Die. Plus, hear about the creative process behind their album covers and his dedication to nurturing younger bands on tour.
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Desert Life Changed His Rhythm
- Jordan moved to Arizona in 2017 for family and the desert lifestyle and calls himself a “desert daddy.”
- He describes solitude, nature (Sedona) and easy access to shows as reasons the move worked for him.
First Hardcore Show Felt Like Belonging
- Jordan's first hardcore show was Integrity with Buffalo Bane and others at Kenzie's in Lockport when he was 14.
- He remembers feeling belonging and wanting all the merch and literature after that show.
Teaching Himself Through Tab Books
- Jordan learned guitar from friends and tab books like Dookie and Rage Against The Machine and taught himself leads.
- Learning accessible parts gave him confidence that he could play and just needed a band.
