Dan "Soupy" Campbell (The Wonder Years, Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties)

Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told

Shane Told

Music, Music Interviews, Music Commentary

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 4 June 2025

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Episode 378 – Dan “Soupy” Campbell of The Wonder Years returns for his third visit—right on schedule, every five years! We talk about the band's new acoustic EP Burst & Decay: Volume III, released a few weeks ago, and how this tour has been a unique experience with reimagined versions of their songs and a special stage setup. Dan also shares insights into the songwriting process for both The Wonder Years and his other project, Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties. Speaking of which, the latest Aaron West album In Lieu of Flowers also dropped on April 12, 2024. Stream both records now and catch the tour if you can! Follow @leadsingersyndrome @thewonderyearsband @thisisaaronwest & @broompeople Shampoo sucks! It dries out and strips your hair of essential oils. I quit Shampoo and I now use products from Modern Mammals instead! You should too. Get 10% off at modernmammals.com/pages/lss when you use code LSS! How are those New Years Resolutions coming? FACTOR can help! With delicious and nutritious meals sent directly to your door and ready in just 2 mins, you'll be reaching your goals in no time. Get an amazing deal right now Visit FACTOR MEALS dot com slash lss50 and use code lss50 to get 50% off. NEED SOME GREAT NEW MUSIC!? Open Your Ears has you once again with the new split release from House & Home and Suntitle ! If you're a fan of 2000's Emo and 90's Punk Rock, you're going to love this. Head over to OYErecs.com for more info! It's out now wherever you stream your music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:54.5	we're going to make me fast be on back Hello We've been back
1:12.6	Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of lead singer syndrome.
1:34.1	I am your host, Shane Told, bringing you the incredible conversations that I have backstage with other lead singers about what it's like to be
1:46.2	the front man or front woman of a band.
1:49.8	And this did not happen backstage at the Wonderful Richmond National.
1:54.9	Although Dan was backstage, I was here at my home.
1:59.6	We did this over the phone. But I really want to thank Dan of the
2:03.8	Wonder Years for taking some time out of his busy afternoon schedule on tour to talk to me about
2:10.8	all things Wonder Years, all things Aaron West and the Roaring 20s. And yeah, we do this like every five years and it's a treat.
2:19.6	And this was no exception.
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