Ep. 248: Brendan B. Brown discusses Wheatus "Lemonade"

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2025

⏱️ 83 minutes

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This week, Brendan B. Brown of Wheatus sits in to discuss the writing and recording of the band's 2003 single "Lemonade," a fan-favorite song that blends raw emotion with undeniable hooks. He and Chris explore the song’s evolution, from its themes of jealousy and heartbreak to the production choices that gave it its signature sound—including why Brendan spent an outrageous amount of time and effort perfecting the bell sounds. He also shares the story of how he sat on Eve 6’s tour bus, working on the song while Max and the boys played Sega Dreamcast tennis. With stories of resilience, collaboration, and the ever-changing music industry, this episode is a must-listen for any fan of great songwriting. 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 For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:03.8	Hey, music nerds, do we have a doozy for you?
1:06.7	Today's guest is Brendan B. Brown, guitarist and lead vocalist for the Northport New York rock band, Weedis.
1:12.7	Together we tackle the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the single, Lemonade,
1:18.3	originally taken from their second album, 2003s, Hand Over Your Loved Ones.
1:23.1	I say originally because the band went on to part ways with Sony Records.
1:27.3	Then went ahead
1:28.2	and re-released the album two years later, under the new title, Suck Phony.
1:33.2	I'll let you figure that one out.
1:35.2	Brennan explained the whole ordeal, and it's a crazy story about their seemingly
1:39.7	overnight success happening first in Australia of all places, then spreading to the UK and eventually the United States as teenage dirtbag dominated the charts.
1:49.8	It was during this period while on tour with Eve 6 that Brendan wrote the song.
1:53.8	And what a song it is. The big wigs that Sony blew it with this one.
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