Ep. 237: Jon Lewis discusses The Dopamines "Public Domain"

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Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

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🗓️ 16 December 2024

⏱️ 65 minutes

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In this episode, Jon Lewis discusses the writing and recording of the fan-favorite 2010 single from The Dopamines, "Public Domain." He shares insights into the band’s unique blend of blue-collar pop punk, emphasizing their gritty, authentic sound. The conversation explores the collaborative recording process with Roger Lima and the songwriting techniques that reflect personal experiences and social dynamics. Jon also highlights how the lyrics of "Public Domain" resonate with listeners, describing how navigating your social circle can become a "telecommunicationary" challenge, while discussing the band’s commitment to spontaneity in their recordings. 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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0:40.1	Hey everybody.
0:41.3	Today's guest is my old friend John Lewis,
0:43.8	guitarist and vocalist for the Cincinnati, Ohio punk rock band, The Dopamines.
0:48.6	Together we discussed the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the fan favorite classic,
0:53.8	Public Domain, taken from their second
0:56.0	full-length album, 2010's, Expect the Worst. I've known John and the guys for a long time,
1:01.8	and they are one band that live sounds exactly like their record. John mentioned that this has
1:06.8	always been the philosophy of the dopamine's. If it goes down on a recording, the band wants to be
1:11.4	able to reproduce it live. The track was recorded by Roger Lima and Matt Yonker, and the two of
1:16.6	them did as instructed. They threw up some mics and captured the ruckus. No studio tricks here.
1:22.4	This is unfiltered punk rock. John shared that the lyrics are his social commentary, his take, if you will, about
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