312: Johnny Whitney (Evil Island / The Blood Brothers): A Weird Genesis
Summary
Host Jeremy Bohm interviews Johnny Whitney of Blood Brothers and Evil Island about his new album *Terraform the Afterlife*, produced by Ross Robinson. Whitney reflects on his musical origins in Seattle’s 90s DIY scene, citing influences like Nirvana and Weird Al, and discusses his early bands Vade and Blood Brothers. He shares anecdotes about his first tours, recording experiences, and the evolution of his career from teenage punk shows to his current projects.
Topics discussed
Sponsors, Evil Island intro, and show dates
Evil Island as Blood Brothers successor
Working with producer Ross Robinson
Musical origins, Nirvana, and Seattle scene
Early bands: Chromatics, Vade, and instruments
Forming Blood Brothers and early influences
Touring, signing to 31G, and early tours
Ad reads for Devildog Distro and Holy Mountain
First international tour and reunion shows
Lyric therapy and band dynamics with Ross
Ad reads for Wantahereit and Heartwork Coffee
Guy Picciotto guest vocal on T Hex
Career satisfaction and closing thoughts
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