30. Chris Farren (Solo Artist / Fake Problems): The Soundtrack for Getting Hit By a Firetruck

Jeremy talks to Chris Farren - The Florida raised / Los Angeles living musician known for his solo work as well as his bands Antarctigo Vespucci and Fake Problems. During this episode the two discuss moving from Michigan to Florida at 7 years old, connecting his teenage angst to Korn in the TRL era, the impact of musicals such as Jesus Christ Superstar, getting his first guitar at 12 years old, his first bands and shows ever played, Fake Problems forming, DIY recording, Jeremy’s connection to the members of Fake Problems as well as the time he almost killed them, Sabot records, Sideonedummy records, Recording with heroes and being starstruck by the Omaha elite, the time Passion Pit stole Chris’s Red Bull Cola, going solo, meeting Jeff Rosenstock and starting Antarctigo Vespucci, figuring out being a solo performer and gaining confidence, the billboard he had in LA for Born Hot and more!

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