Ep. 252: Anty Horgan discusses The Bennies “Party Machine”

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 7 April 2025

⏱️ 68 minutes

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This week, Anty Horgan of The Bennies sits in to break down the spontaneous creation of the band’s 2016 fan-favorite single, "Party Machine." From their early days performing under the name Madonna to their signature blend of psychedelic reggae and ska punk, Anty shares how the band's anything-goes attitude fueled the song’s infectious energy. He and Chris dig into the wild recording process, the unexpected success of the track, and how Anty quite literally missed the moment it took off because—fittingly—he was out partying. With talk of vocal effects, genre-bending influences, and the raw confidence that comes from capturing the right vibe at the right time, this conversation is as fun and unpredictable as the song itself. 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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1:04.0	Hey everyone. Today's guest is Auntie Horgan. Lead vocalist for the psychedelic reggae, ska, doom, metal, punk rock band from hell, the Benis from Melbourne, Australia.
1:19.6	Together we break down the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the single, Party Machine, taken from their 2016 album, Wisdom Machine.
1:29.3	This song is so fun, and it's hard to describe the Beny's. You truly have to see them live.
1:35.3	Party Machine is the band's most successful single to date, and that's hardly a surprise.
1:40.3	The track was produced by the band, along with an engineer friend of theirs, and the Sonics
1:44.4	are glorious.
1:45.8	This song sounds exactly like the Benny's do live, and for a band that prides themselves
1:50.3	on their live show, being able to capture that on a recording is awesome.
1:55.2	We've heard this before on the show, where a band has a finished record, but decide at the
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