Ep. 236: Nikola Šarčević discusses Millencolin's "No Cigar"

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Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 9 December 2024

⏱️ 59 minutes

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In this episode, Millencolin vocalist and bassist Nikola Šarčević discusses the writing and recording of the band's fan-favorite 2000 single "No Cigar." Nikola shares insights into the band's journey from their Swedish roots to their rise in the punk rock scene, propelled by their signing with Epitaph Records and the influence of skate culture. He reflects on the last-minute songwriting process for "No Cigar," which was written just hours before recording, and talks about the boost it received from being featured in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. The conversation explores the song’s themes of freedom and identity, the dynamic interplay between guitars, and Brett Gurewitz’s production, revealing what made "No Cigar" an enduring anthem for fans. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes If you love Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to support the show AND get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podcast, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:43.3	Hey, everyone. Today's guest is Nicholas Sharchevich, lead vocalist and bassist for the Orbro-Swedin punk rock band, Mill and Collin.
0:46.3	Together we rip back the covers and take a deep dive into the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the fan favorite single.
0:53.3	No Cig no cigar taken from
0:55.4	their fourth full-length album 2000s Penny Bridge pioneers this song is driving
1:00.8	it's not super fast like a lot of songs that Mill and Collin are known for but it
1:05.0	just drives the interplay between the stereo guitars is killer and the band along
1:09.7	with producer Brett Gerowitz,
1:11.2	are firing on all cylinders. We've heard it before here on Krista Makes a podcast, but Nikola
1:16.4	shares that no cigar was the last track written for the album in the 11th hour. The music had
1:22.0	been completed, but Nicola was still finishing up the lyrics the day before he tracked the vocals.
1:27.2	Professional skateboarder
1:28.3	Steve Caballero loved Mill and Collin and suggested to Tony Hawk that he featured no cigar on his
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