The Jesea Lee Show #45 - EKOH
May 22, 2024
Discover the unique journey of an artist blending hip-hop and rock. Hear hilarious stories about a pop punk menu at Denny's and the intricacies of touring in a rock-focused world. Explore the influence of satellite radio on music discovery, and the joys and challenges of online interactions. Delve into quirky shoe-signing traditions at concerts and the emotional experience behind remixing a Linkin Park classic. This engaging conversation celebrates creativity, genre diversity, and the resilience of artists in today's music landscape.
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Use Fans To Get Radio Attention
- Jesea Lee says get your fans to tag and comment on station posts to get played on SiriusXM Octane.
- That organic fan activity puts artists on the radar faster than traditional pitching.
The Denny's Pop‑Punk Meme Lives On
- EKOH and Jesea reminisce about Denny's viral pop-punk menu and meme culture around it.
- The duo laughs about how the meme persisted and even inspired bands and tours years later.
SiriusXM Acts Like An Indie Tastemaker
- EKOH realized SiriusXM operates more like an indie/punk tastemaker than corporate FM radio.
- That flexibility lets Octane break artists outside the mainstream label system.