The Sound of Change
The Sound of Change

The Sound of Change

Buddy Nielsen

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Welcome to The Sound of Change! Join Buddy Nielsen, lead singer of Senses Fail, as he goes on a quest to discover the music that changes people's lives.  Through conversations with musicians, producers, actors, athletes and more, he’ll uncover the personal stories they associate with the albums that formed soundtracks to pivotal eras in their lives.  We all have songs that instantly trigger vivid memories, taking us right back to specific times and places from years ago. In this podcast, Buddy relies on the nostalgic power of music to explore the moments that mean the most to his guests.

Recent Episodes

Ashley McMullen: Neon Ballroom, Silverchair
APR 15, 2021
Ashley McMullen: Neon Ballroom, Silverchair
<p>Buddy speaks to tattoo artist, Ashley McMullen. In this episode, Ashley explains how she was influenced by Silverchair's album, Neon Ballroom. They chat about how they met, fainting at a concert, how Neon Ballroom resonating with her, musical goosebumps, the time she went on Ink master, f**king up on national television, coping with anxiety, medication, dealing with criticism, tattoo shop culture, working in tattooing, dealing with sexism and more.</p> <p>Listen to Neon Ballroom - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/10bobqzP8mtragmflBolOM" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/10bobqzP8mtragmflBolOM</a></p> <p>Discuss this episode with Buddy and other listeners in the episode comments:</p> <p>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/thesoundofchangecast" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/thesoundofchangecast</a> </p> <p>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/soundofchange" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/soundofchange</a> </p> <p>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/thesoundofchangecast" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/thesoundofchangecast</a> </p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQTTLpDzjaMfTQDv_xhwFA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQTTLpDzjaMfTQDv_xhwFA</a> </p> <p>Follow Buddy </p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/buddythechud" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/buddythechud</a> </p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/budthechud/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/budthechud/</a></p>
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39 MIN
Damon Atkinson: 13 Songs, Fugazi
APR 1, 2021
Damon Atkinson: 13 Songs, Fugazi
<p>Buddy speaks to Damon Atkinson - festival producer and drummer for Braid &amp; Hey Mercedes.</p> <p>In this episode, Damon explains how he was influenced by Fugazi’s album, 13 Songs. Buddy and Damon also discuss growing up skateboarding, CD walkmans vs Spotify, transitioning from skating to music, going to local $5 gigs with friends, how Damon got kicked out of one of his early bands, straight edge culture, how Damon became Senses Fail’s tour manager, rejecting the “glamour” of the rock lifestyle, and more. </p> <p>Listen to 13 Songs: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/21wERoyBas2JCRCgysPDJX" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/21wERoyBas2JCRCgysPDJX</a> </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Discuss this episode with Buddy and other listeners in the episode comments: </p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thesoundofchangecast" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/thesoundofchangecast</a> </p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/soundofchange" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/soundofchange</a> </p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thesoundofchangecast" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/thesoundofchangecast</a> </p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQTTLpDzjaMfTQDv_xhwFA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQTTLpDzjaMfTQDv_xhwFA</a>  </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Follow Buddy</p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/buddythechud" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/buddythechud</a> </p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/budthechud/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/budthechud/</a> </p>
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41 MIN
Chris LoPorto: The Con, Tegan & Sara
MAR 25, 2021
Chris LoPorto: The Con, Tegan & Sara
<p>Buddy speaks to drummer-turned-singer/songwriter Chris LoPorto of Can't Swim.</p> <p>In this episode, Chris explains how The Con album by Tegan and Sara changed his life, Travelling to LA, taking time out, not playing shows, livestreams, releasing new music during a pandemic, Myspace, Death Cab, music business struggles, New Jersey bands and local scene, life as a musician, finance bros, Will Putney and more.</p> <p>Listen to The Con by Tegan &amp; Sara: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4QjGIZZqvNrdkgw4LZKLZK" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/4QjGIZZqvNrdkgw4LZKLZK</a></p> <p>Discuss this episode with Buddy and other listeners in the episode comments: </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thesoundofchangecast" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/thesoundofchangecast</a> </p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/soundofchange" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/soundofchange</a> </p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thesoundofchangecast" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/thesoundofchangecast</a> </p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQTTLpDzjaMfTQDv_xhwFA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQTTLpDzjaMfTQDv_xhwFA</a>  </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Follow Buddy</p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/buddythechud" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/buddythechud</a> </p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/budthechud/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/budthechud/</a></p>
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61 MIN
Nik Bruzzese: Millencolin, Pennybridge Pioneers
MAR 18, 2021
Nik Bruzzese: Millencolin, Pennybridge Pioneers
<p>Buddy speaks to Nik Bruzzese - American pop punk musician, founding member of Man Overboard and recording engineer. </p> <p>In this episode, Nik explains how he was influenced by Millencolins album, Pennybridge Pioneers. Buddy and Nik also discuss touring with Millencolin for the first time, how they were both influenced by the growing world of pop punk, and the music they loved to listen to as kids. The pair also talk about the lyrics of some of their favorite bands such as Rage Against The Machine, and how COVID will affect up and coming local bands and more.</p> <p>Listen to Pennybridge Pioneers: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5VWyJbfC4DUsnC1NLSjuWC" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/5VWyJbfC4DUsnC1NLSjuWC</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Discuss this episode with Buddy and other listeners in the episode comments:</p> <p>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/thesoundofchangecast" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/thesoundofchangecast</a> </p> <p>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/soundofchange" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/soundofchange</a> </p> <p>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/thesoundofchangecast" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/thesoundofchangecast</a> </p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQTTLpDzjaMfTQDv_xhwFA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQTTLpDzjaMfTQDv_xhwFA</a> </p> <p>Follow Buddy </p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/buddythechud" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/buddythechud</a> </p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/budthechud/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/budthechud/</a> </p>
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44 MIN