Theory of a Deadman pt.1: The Record Deal that Launched the Band & 604, Surviving Napster & More

Описание: In this episode of I Hate Simkin, Jonathan sits down with Tyler Connolly and Dean Back of Theory of a Deadman to tell the full, unfiltered origin story of the band — from basement showcases and water delivery jobs to bidding wars, record deals, and massive hits.

They walk through the exact moments that changed everything: Default and Nickelback unexpectedly shaped their path, early music video chaos, working with Howard Benson, label politics, Napster-era panic, and the creative risks that helped Theory of a Deadman survive long after their peers disappeared.

Timestamps
00:00 – “I was actually nervous about this one”
02:08 – How the band got signed and launched 604 as a record label
16:45 – All or Nothing nostalgia
23:20 – How RX & Napster changed everything for Theory
26:10 – Being drawn into the Nickelback push back
27:59 – Gasoline & the big change in Theory's tunes & lyrics
35:28 – The complicated relationship with drummers & managing money early on
41:23 – Why the long game works in music

Part 2 drops next week (21st Jan). This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts in audio form. Subscribe to IHS for more biweekly nostalgic music interviews. Likes & comments help us out big time thank you to everyone who feeds back!