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Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Ep. 165: Kenny Vasoli discusses The Starting Line's "Island"

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9923 Ratings

🗓️ 24 July 2023

⏱️ 81 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, bassist and vocalist Kenny Vasoli delves into the creative process behind "Island”, The Starting Line's highest ever charting single. The song is from the band’s 2007 full-length Direction, which was produced by the renowned Howard Benson. Kenny shares the never-before-heard demo — as well as tons of intriguing insight — into the creation of a song that sounds just as great now as the day it was released. To support the podcast and get weekly bonus episodes, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A. K. Hey everybody. Today's guest is bassist and lead vocalist Kenny Vosoli

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from the Philadelphia Pennsylvania pop punk band, The Starting Line. Together we dive deep into the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the Billboard

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Modern Rock Chart hit single, Island, taken from their 2007 album, Direction.

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Once again, Worlds Collide here on Krista Makes a Podcast, as Kenny and I share numerous stories

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