

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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May 26, 2021 • 1h 10min
39. Ned Russin (Title Fight / Glitterer): Whats Real and Whats Not
Jeremy Bolm interviews Ned Russin of Title Fight, Glitterer and author of the brand new book Horizontal Rust. During this episode they discuss Ned's experiences with writing his first novel, how his older Brother Alex introduced him to hardcore, his first band Salsa Shark and what their first show was like, his first experiences recording, Flight Plan Records, how Glitterer started and working with Alex G, performing live, and much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod

Apr 7, 2021 • 1h 5min
38. Kathryn Edwards (Thirdface): Grasping At The Root
Jeremy talks to Thirdface vocalist Kathyrn Edwards. During this podcast the two discuss growing up in Mississippi, moving to Nashville for College, the music she grew up around and learning piano, playing clarinet in the high school band, learning how to play bass, the formation of Donors, discovering pop punk, the box music video channel, fall out boy, her first time performing, the formation of Thirdface, her first recording experiences, booking shows, the genesis of DRKMTTR Collective, the joys of having access to screen printing, designing a shirt for Paramore, horror movie talk, and more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeremyXBolm

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Mar 31, 2021 • 1h 23min
37. Sam Carter (Architects): The Tale of the Universe Ball
Sam Carter, the dynamic lead vocalist of Architects, dives deep into his musical journey and the impact of loss on creativity. He recalls his first live singing experience while opening for Bring Me the Horizon, which led to his audition for Architects. Touring with Rise Against opened his eyes to the importance of activism, and he shares heartfelt moments from writing their latest album in Tom Searle's absence. Sam also reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of performing while grieving and the genuine connection he values with fans.

Mar 24, 2021 • 1h 6min
36. Julien Baker (Solo Artist / Boygenius): Memorial-Day-Sale-At-Guitar-Center Riff
Jeremy talks to Singer/Songwriter Julien Baker. During this podcast the two discuss running in Los Angeles with the bad air quality, the release of Little Oblivions, not being able to tour right away, Green Day, bringing an acoustic to the mall, hiding music from your parents, learning piano, her first guitar, teaching herself the solo from a My Chemical Romance song, her first bands, first experiences recording, her first experiences with a record label, the genesis of Sprained Ankle, going to a big studio for Turn Out the Lights, playing with a full band and her comforts doing that with Boygenius, listener questions, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeremyXBolm

Mar 17, 2021 • 57min
35. Yvette Young (Solo Artist / Covet): "Permission To Land"
Jeremy talks to Musician and Visual Artist Yvette Young of Covet. During this podcast the two discuss how it was living on campus at UCLA, trying to write Baroque classical music, her love for The Darkness, learning instruments at an early age, her first band Astrochasm, her first show at Jerry's Pizza in Bakersfield, the early stages of making art, her physical and mental health struggles (TW: anorexia) and how music helped her, getting a bachelors in fine arts, recording with Covet for the first time, catching Bird Flu on her first tour, SXSW and the pains that come with it, her signature Ibanez guitar, our mutual love for Iceland, releasing her solo material DIY, a special performance of PARACHUTE and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeremyXBolm

Mar 10, 2021 • 1h 12min
34. Eric Appel (Director): "Keep The Ship Running"
Jeremy talks to TV Director and Writer Eric Appel (The Office, Silicon Valley, Brooklyn 99, The Andy Milonakis Show, Son of Zorn, and more) During this podcast the two discuss Los Angeles commutes, Burbank, growing up in Endicott NY, Monty Python, Moron Movies, MTV's The State, going to school for animation, attending and participating in improv shows, his time at the UCB theatre, living with Andy Milonakis and getting hired to write on his show, Human Giant, the writers strike in 2007, transitioning to directing at Funny or Die, getting hired to direct an episode of The Office and what that experience was like, the intricacies of directing Son of Zorn, his first feature Die Hart with Kevin Hart, and Eric makes Jeremy misty eyed with a Pee Wee Herman story. Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeremyXBolm

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33. Cecilia Della Peruti (Gothic Tropic): "Bono Throws Me The Rock Horns"
Jeremy talks to singer / songwriter Cecilia Della Peruti who makes music under Gothic Tropic and has been a touring member for artists including Beck, Charlie XCX and more! During this podcast the two discuss the beach, New Jersey, having parents that are both classically trained performers, her introduction to Bjork, finding her voice by impersonating others, learning how to play guitar, her first punk band The Cheats, her first experience recording, opening for The Dickies, her time with the band Rumspringa, starting Gothic Tropic, her first experiences with record labels, being hired for Charlie XCX through Jack Antonoff, her audition for Beck and what it's like playing with him, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeremyXBolm

Feb 24, 2021 • 59min
32. Ian Shelton (Militarie Gun / Regional Justice Center): "It Doesn't Matter What I've Already Done, It Matters What I'm Thinking About Doing"
Jeremy talks to music video director and musician Ian Shelton who's band Regional Justice Center has a new album called "Crime and Punishment" out March 5th, 2021 on Closed Casket Activities. During this podcast the two discuss being next door neighbors at their rehearsal spot and the pros and cons of a Los Angeles practice space environment, moving from Concord, CA to Enumclaw, WA, and the legacy of Mr Hands, Ian's early love for Elton John and Garth Brooks, his first instruments and first shows, opening for Touche Amore in the northwest and having to bring his little brothers to the show, how being a drummer puts you in a position to be in multiple bands at once, the amount of records Ian has been a part of, how he started playing for Self Defense Family, what lead him to directing music videos, music videos that inspire him, his band Regional Justice Center and all the labels they were involved with early on, his first full U.S. tour, how he started playing drums in 9th grade, the difficulties of touring in a post covid world, the genesis of Militarie Gun, and much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeremyXBolm

Feb 18, 2021 • 57min
31. Christian Lee Hutson (Solo Artist / Producer): "Nothings Going To Change It Now"
Jeremy talks to singer/songwriter Christian Lee Hutson, who released Jeremy's favorite album of 2020 "Beginners" on Anti Records. During this episode they discuss Promising Young Woman and movies getting lost to Covid, Blink 182, nylon-string acoustics, guitar tablature, alternate tunings, the talent show he played with Elliot from Touche Amore, first bands, moving out of Los Angeles, first tours, Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst and the impact they've both had on his musical career, touring with Jenny Lewis and their mutual love for Rilo Kiley, and at the end of the episode Christian performs "Northsiders" for the first ever performance on the podcast! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeremyXBolm

Feb 10, 2021 • 55min
30. Chris Farren (Solo Artist / Fake Problems): The Soundtrack for Getting Hit By a Firetruck
Jeremy talks to Chris Farren - The Florida raised / Los Angeles living musician known for his solo work as well as his bands Antarctigo Vespucci and Fake Problems. During this episode the two discuss moving from Michigan to Florida at 7 years old, connecting his teenage angst to Korn in the TRL era, the impact of musicals such as Jesus Christ Superstar, getting his first guitar at 12 years old, his first bands and shows ever played, Fake Problems forming, DIY recording, Jeremy's connection to the members of Fake Problems as well as the time he almost killed them, Sabot records, Sideonedummy records, Recording with heroes and being starstruck by the Omaha elite, the time Passion Pit stole Chris's Red Bull Cola, going solo, meeting Jeff Rosenstock and starting Antarctigo Vespucci, figuring out being a solo performer and gaining confidence, the billboard he had in LA for Born Hot and more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeremyXBolm


