The Jesea Lee Show Bilmuri Interview - Hog Crankin, Sleep Token Tour and New Music
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Oct 24, 2025 The conversation kicks off with Johnny Franck sharing highlights from his recent tour and the thrill of receiving a title belt. He dives into the quirky Hogman story behind his track 'More Than Hate' and discusses balancing serious themes with humor in his visuals. As they discuss plans for his upcoming album, Johnny favorites focusing on music quality over heavy content. He recounts the surreal moment he was invited to tour with Sleep Token and shares hilarious festival moments, including a wild wall of death.
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Biggest Headline Shows And The Belt
- Johnny Franck (Bilmuri) described playing his biggest headlining shows in the U.S. and feeling emotionally exhausted after achieving a milestone in Boston.
- He joked about receiving a real title belt from the crowd and wanting to parade it on stage as a souvenir.
Authenticity Over Forced Cool
- Johnny prefers authentic, low-effort video persona rather than trying to force being cool for the camera.
- He finds genuineness resonates more than manufactured
Limit Pre-Album Singles
- Do avoid releasing too many singles ahead of an album so the record retains impact and surprise.
- Release one or two singles, then drop the full album to make the body of work feel special.