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!
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Episode #56
E56: "Dead Eyes" by The Iron Roses with Becky & Nat
Aug 4, 202644 min
The Iron Roses are back on B-Side Breakdown, and a lot has changed since their first appearance. With their new single "Dead Eyes" leading the charge, Becky and Nat talk about why this record hits harder—both musically and lyrically—and how the band has grown into the sound they always wanted to make. The conversation goes beyond the song itself, diving into the realities of building a touring band, navigating lineup changes, finding the right people, and refusing to compromise on the vision. They share how years of writing, touring, and challenging one another shaped Molotov Nights, why they aren't afraid to throw away great songs that don't serve the album, and what they learned by releasing the record independently. It's an honest conversation about trust, collaboration, and pushing each other to make something better—proof that the strongest bands aren't just built on great songs, but on shared purpose. Follow The Iron Roses: https://theironroses.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/theironroses 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 #TheIronRoses #DeadEyes #MolotovNights #PunkRock #IndependentMusic #DIYMusic #Songwriting #MusicPodcast #BehindTheSong #PoliticalPunk
E55: "Another Day In Paradise" by Arrows At Dawn with Tim Andrews
Aug 4, 202630 min
What happens when the song that started your band also becomes the song that brings it back to life? Tim Andrews joins B-Side Breakdown to revisit "Another Day in Paradise," the first song Arrows at Dawn wrote under their new name and a track that nearly became the band's final chapter. Tim shares how a familiar Midwestern phrase became the foundation for a song about betrayal, frustration, and refusing to settle for a life of quiet resignation. The conversation explores the band's early years, recording their debut album, nearly walking away from music after years of burnout, and how an unexpected friendship reignited the passion to create again. With a new lineup, new songs in the works, and live shows returning, this episode is about rediscovering why making music mattered in the first place. Follow Arrows at Dawn: https://arrowsatdawn.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/arrowsatdawn 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 #ArrowsAtDawn #AnotherDayInParadise #TimAndrews #BehindTheSong #Songwriting #AlternativeRock #Grunge #IndependentMusic #MinnesotaMusic #MusicPodcast #NewMusic
E54: "Tribute" by Overthrow with Chris Ruffini and Anthony Salerna
Jun 26, 202650 min
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
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
“This song was me finally going backwards and dealing with some demons.”<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Marc-Alan talks openly abo...
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