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B-Side Breakdown

B-Side Breakdown

De : Brett Johnson
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Welcome to the B-Side Breakdown! A podcast where I, Brett Johnson your host, will chat with friends, heroes, and those who inspire, to learn about a song or piece of music they have written, new or old, released or previously unreleased that is particularly meaningful to them and ideally get deep into the “Why?” behind it.

Not only will learn more about the artist’s selection, but you will hear the song or piece in its entirety, and you’ll get a sneak peek into what they are working on now, regardless of artform or medium.

I look forward to having artists on the show covering a spectrum of genres, including independent rock, punk, Hip-Hop, post-hardcore, Americana, Country, progressive and beyond.

Personally, I think this is going to be a lot of fun and I look forward to you joining us for the ride!2025 Musique
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  • E54: "Tribute" by Overthrow with Chris Ruffini and Anthony Salerna

    E54: "Tribute" by Overthrow with Chris Ruffini and Anthony Salerna
    Jun 26 2026
    More than twenty-five years after releasing their last full-length record, Overthrow returned with *Setting the Price*—not as a nostalgia project, but as the continuation of a story that was never truly finished.

    In this episode, Chris and Anthony break down "Tribute," a song rooted in loss, gratitude, and the people who helped shape both the band and the New York hardcore community. They reflect on the friends, family members, and bandmates they've lost over the years and how those experiences became the emotional foundation of the song.

    The conversation also traces Overthrow's journey from forming as teenagers on Long Island in 1995, through their original run and breakup in 2001, to the reunion shows that eventually reignited their creative spark. They discuss rediscovering old riffs that had been sitting unfinished for over two decades, the collaborative songwriting process behind *Setting the Price*, the challenges of self-funding and recording the album, and the excitement of hearing "Tribute" receive heavy rotation on SiriusXM. More than a comeback story, this episode is about honoring the past while proving there's still something meaningful left to say.

    Follow Overthrow:
    https://overthrowlihc.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/overthrow_lhc

    Thanks for supporting B-Side Breakdown — where the song is just the start of the story.

    Brett Johnson
    Host, B-Side Breakdown
    https://www.bsidebreakdown.com


    #BSideBreakdown #Overthrow #Tribute #SettingThePrice #NewYorkHardcore #Hardcore #NYHC #LongIslandHardcore #PunkRock #IndependentMusic #Songwriter #MusicPodcast #BehindTheSong #MusicStories #HardcoreMusic
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    50 min
  • E53: "High On Faith" by Overton with Shayne Miel

    E53: "High On Faith" by Overton with Shayne Miel
    Jun 21 2026
    What happens when conspiracy theories stop being fringe entertainment and start influencing the way people understand the world?

    In Episode 53 of B-Side Breakdown, Shayne Miel of Overton breaks down "High On Faith," a darkly humorous and surprisingly thoughtful song inspired by misinformation, conspiracy culture, and humanity's need to explain the unknown. What began with a single lyric evolved into a broader exploration of belief, uncertainty, and the stories people create to make sense of a complicated world.

    During our conversation, Shayne discusses the challenge of writing about conspiracy theories without turning the song into a lecture, the personal experiences that inspired the lyrics, and the strange moment we're living through where truth, opinion, and entertainment increasingly overlap. We talk about everything from ancient mythology to modern media, the role attention plays in shaping public discourse, and why people often gravitate toward simple explanations when reality is

    It's a conversation about a song, but it's also a conversation about belief itself—how we form it, why we cling to it, and what happens when the search for certainty becomes more powerful than the pursuit of truth.

    Follow Overton:
    https://overtonnc.bandcamp.com
    https://www.instagram.com/overton.nc

    Thanks for supporting B-Side Breakdown — where the song is just the start of the story.

    Brett Johnson
    Host, B-Side Breakdown

    https://www.bsidebreakdown.com

    #BSideBreakdown #Overton #HighOnFaith #ShayneMiel #IndependentMusic #MusicPodcast #Songwriting #PunkRock #AlternativeRock #IndieMusic
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    31 min
  • E52 - "The Damned" by and with Marc-Alan Prince

    E52 - "The Damned" by and with Marc-Alan Prince
    May 21 2026
    “This song was me finally going backwards and dealing with some demons.”

    For episode 52 of B-Side Breakdown, Marc-Alan Prince breaks down “The Damned,” a song about chasing perfection, surviving self-destruction, and coming to terms with the difference between romanticized youth and the reality of getting older. What starts as a conversation about touring and punk rock ambition turns into something much more personal — living out of vans and on couches, pushing himself past the limit, battling illness, and trying to rebuild a life after realizing the lifestyle he was chasing was no longer sustainable.

    Marc-Alan talks openly about the years he spent touring relentlessly, the bands that imploded under the pressure, and the complicated feeling of watching friends move on while still trying to hold onto the thing that once gave life meaning. The episode also dives into the making of his upcoming record Runaway, recorded live in a rented Austin house with full live-performance video sessions inspired by Bridge City Sessions, along with his decision to keep certain releases completely offline as a reaction against streaming culture and Spotify’s treatment of artists.

    Follow Marc-Alan Prince:
    https://www.instagram.com/marcalanprince/
    https://marcalanprince.bandcamp.com/album/runaway
    https://www.youtube.com/@marcalanprince

    Thanks for supporting B-Side Breakdown — where the song is just the start of the story.

    Brett Johnson
    Host, B-Side Breakdown

    https://www.bsidebreakdown.com

    #BSideBreakdown #MarcAlanPrince #TheDamned #Runaway #PunkRock #FolkPunk #AcousticPunk #DIYMusic #IndependentMusic #Songwriter #AustinTexas #MilwaukeeMusic #BridgeCitySessions #TravelWellRecords #MusicPodcast #Punk #AltCountry #Americana #TourLife #MusicStories
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    35 min
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