Throwback Thursday: Art Alexakis discusses Everclear's "Santa Monica"

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 31 October 2024

⏱️ 81 minutes

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"I am still living with your GHOST" — fitting words for a Halloween edition of Chris DeMakes A Podcast! In this special Throwback Thursday episode from October 31, 2022, Art Alexakis of Everclear dives deep into the hauntingly memorable 1995 single “Santa Monica.” Art shares the inspiration and recording journey behind the song, which captures the raw spirit of the '90s while confronting themes of loss and resilience. Tune in to hear how this alt-rock anthem came to life and continues to echo through time, perfect for a night filled with both nostalgia and a little Halloween eeriness. 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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0:32.2	It's throw back the... Okay, terms and conditions apply.
0:33.0	It's Throw Back Thursday.
0:36.6	Hey, happy Halloween everybody.
0:38.6	I'm Chris Fofallius, producer of Krista Makes a Podcast,
0:41.6	and welcome to another throwback Thursday episode.
0:45.2	Today we're taking it back to Halloween of 2022 when Art Alexacchus of Everclear joined the show to dive
0:51.8	into the writing and recording of their hit song
0:54.0	Santa Monica. It's the perfect episode for the season and if you enjoy it we have a huge
0:59.3	back catalog of episodes for you to explore So go do that. Also don't forget to sign up for our supporting
1:06.4	cast at Christa Makes.com to help keep this show going and get weekly bonus episodes of the after party.
1:13.6	But for now, let's jump right into this Halloween throwback episode
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