

The First Ever Podcast
Jeremy Bolm
Join Jeremy Bolm, vocalist of Touché Amoré and founder of the record label Secret Voice, for his latest project, The First Ever Podcast. This is an honest look at the humble beginnings of all kinds of different artists - from actors and musicians to poets and photographers. Through conversation, Jeremy explores how their first experiences with their art form lead them to where they are today. In today's world of instant gratification, it's important to be reminded that not everything happens fast and easy. To succeed as an artist, it often takes a lot of steps and wrong turns along the path. And uncovering the nuances of those creative journeys is what this show is all about.
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Jan 12, 2022 • 1h 4min
72: Anaiah Lei (Zulu): I Think I'm Doing Something Here
This week Jeremy interviews Anahai Lei of Zulu On this episode Anaiah and Jeremy talk car trouble, his parents influence on his music taste, having a Father that comes from punk, Goldenvoice's punk past, Red Hot Chili Peppers, first drum kit, The Bots, Sublime, his first time recording, Afro punk, Warped Tour, signing to The Fader, touring internationally, catching up on hardcore, joining DARE, lessons learned, the birth of Zulu, mental health on tour, the importance of communication, Dez from Zulu's legendary house venue, the Africa Express train tour, meeting Paul McCartney and so much more! For a bonus episode where Anaiah answers questions submitted by subscribers Subscribe to the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod

Jan 10, 2022 • 1h 3min
The First Ever Radio Hour - 1/10/22
It's a new year so let's rejoice in some great new music! Jeremy has prepared a show full of bands doing exciting things right now. Hear tracks from Pile of Love, Zulu, Vein.fm, Webbed Wing, The Callous Daoboys, Buggin, Boneflower, Amygdala, Drain, Hawak, Closer, Infant Island, World of Pleasure, Spy, Hazing Over, Chat Pile, For Your Health, Hundreds of AU, Drug Church and more! Subscribe to the PATREON and receive a brand new radio hour every Sunday! Thats two additional episodes a month AND you get them a day early! Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter!

Jan 5, 2022 • 1h 3min
71: Daryl Palumbo (GlassJAw / Head Automatica): Putting the Plan In Front of Eyes
This week Jeremy interviews Daryl Palumbo of GlassJAw Speaking over the holiday break, Jeremy and Daryl talked Miami during the Holidays, Night Flight TV, Uncle Phil's in Long Island and the album covers that made an impression, first concerts, his Father's influence, correcting wikipedia on what Daryl's first band was, the first show he played, the tale of the first GlassJAw recording, touring with Deftones, when Daryl and Jeremy met, recording with Don Fury, signing to Roadrunner, Head Automatica forming and the leak of their demos, Dan the Automator, vinyl packaging, and so much more! For a bonus episode where Daryl answers questions submitted by subscribers: Subscribe to the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod

Dec 29, 2021 • 1h 19min
70: Ian Cohen (Writer / Music Critic): Music Writing Favors the Young, Hungry, and Naive
This week Jeremy interviews music writer / critic Ian Cohen On this episode we talk about Ian's life as a dietician for eating disorders, going to school in Kentucky, moving to San Diego, working at a talent agency, signing comedians, first albums he connected with, soundtracks, first album reviews, radio indie rock, enjoying bad music when you're young, first paid gig, going into writing full time, what inspires him to review an album, snark Vs critique, negative reviews, the Pitchfork rating system, year end lists, and so much more! For a bonus episode where Ian answers questions submitted by subscribers - Subscribe to the patreon: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod

Dec 27, 2021 • 59min
The First Ever Radio Hour - YEAR END SPECIAL
Celebrating the end of 2021, Jeremy plays some of his favorite songs of the year. Featuring music by Deafheaven, Manchester Orchestra, Turnstile, Julien Baker, Soul Glo, Makthaverskan, Curtis Harding, Black Country New Road, Full of Hell, King Woman, Gatecreeper, Militarie Gun, Thirdface, Converge, and more! Subscribe to the PATREON and receive a brand new radio hour every Sunday! Thats two additional episodes a month AND you get them a day early! Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter!

Dec 22, 2021 • 1h 45min
69: Kevin Devine (Solo Artist / Bad Books): Splittin' Up Christmas
This week Jeremy interviews singer / songwriter Kevin Devine On this episode the two discuss support tours, playing quiet music to loud audiences, the Guns N Roses to Nirvana pipeline, R.E.M., Korn, learning songs by ear, first studio experiences, the development of his singing style, touring Canada in the Winter, The Miracle of 86, Lakeshore Records, signing to Capital Records and working with Rob Schnapf, phone calls to friends, a special performance of his song "Splitting Up Christmas" and so much more! For a bonus episode where Kevin answers questions submitted by subscribers + a video of the live performance - Subscribe to the patreon: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod

Dec 15, 2021 • 1h 32min
68: Rickie Mazzotta (mewithoutYou): Music Has Been One of my Greatest Teachers
This week Jeremy interviews Rickie Mazzotta - Drummer of mewithoutYou Jeremy spoke to Rickie days before mewithoutYou embarked on tour and talked touring pre-covid, overnight drives, tour rehearsals, Dr Dre's The Chronic, Dookie, faux grunge, Lollapooza 94, his first drum kit, Weezer's Blue album, first bands, how he met the members of mewithoutYou, their early recordings and shows, Creep Records in Philadelphia, I Never Said I Was Brave and Kickstart Audio, signing to Tooth & Nail, Recording A to B Life with J.Robbins, coming to L.A. to meet Brad Wood to record Catch For Us the Foxes, Sunny Day Real Estate, self releasing Ten Stories, punks and money, the first time Jeremy saw mewithoutYou, and so much more! For a bonus episode where Rickie answers questions submitted by subscribers - Subscribe to the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod

Dec 14, 2021 • 60min
The First Ever Radio Hour 12/13/21
On this week's First Ever Radio Hour, Jeremy plays tracks from Failure, Converge, Dillinger Four, Cloakroom, Gleemer, Section H8, Deadguy, Alkaline Trio, Scowl, Cave In, Greet Death, Propagandhi, and more! Subscribe to the PATREON and receive a brand new radio hour every Sunday! Thats two additional episodes a month AND you get them a day early! Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter!

Dec 8, 2021 • 1h 21min
67: Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!): The Sun, The Moon, and The Rolling Stones
This week Jeremy interviews Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! Listen now as the two talk phone anxiety, Ghostbusters, the passing of time, The French Dispatch, Tom Petty, moving from Italy to Florida, her first guitar and reading music, junior high imaginary bands, learning Nirvana Songs, how playing bass has influenced her songwriting, non-rhyming lyrics, how she became a front person, 4 track demo recording, talent show performances, first basement show, creating your own scene, the genesis of Against Me and Laura's zine Misanthrope, being pen pals with death row inmates, Crasshole records and the release of the self titled 12", recording the Crime EP and what lead to Reinventing Axl Rose, how Laura and Jeremy first met, major label expectations, her first touring experiences, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

Dec 1, 2021 • 1h 4min
66: Kat Moss (Scowl): I'm Allowed to Admit to Myself That I Deserve This
This week Jeremy talks to Kat Moss from SCOWL Jeremy sits down with Kat to discuss the excitement of releasing a new record, vinyl delays, moving to Santa Cruz, Banana Slugs, finding punk rock, One Direction, discovering a local scene, Scowl's up coming Europe Tour, how the band started, stage presence, stage fright, connecting with the audience, recording the Scowl demo, writing lyrics, Viewpoint Records, venues and record stores in Santa Cruz, recording How Flowers Grow, clean vocals, pushing boundaries of expectations, West Coast tours, Canadian border crossing, how to survive mentally


