Ep. 277: Beau Bokan discusses blessthefall’s “mallxcore”

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 29 September 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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This week, blessthefall vocalist Beau Bokan sits in to discuss the story behind the 2025 single “mallxcore.” The song is an in-your-face return to form for the band after a lengthy hiatus, which they used to reignite their passion for writing, recording, and performing. With a knowing wink toward the metal elite, blessthefall proudly named the song what some may have hurled as an insult in the past. With the new album Gallows in hand, a rejuvenated love for performing, and a humble appreciation for the fans that have stood by them, Beau’s authenticity and humor shine in this episode. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by Distro Kid.
0:03.0	Hey, hey, have you heard?
0:05.4	I'm going back to Las Vegas and the Punk Rock Museum to give guided tours.
0:09.5	This happens to coincide with the When We Were Young Festival.
0:12.6	I'll be there over the course of four days, October 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th.
0:18.2	Two tours a day, one at 1.30 p.m.
0:22.2	And one at 4.30 p.m.
0:23.8	These tours will sell out.
0:25.0	Space is limited.
0:28.6	So grab your tickets now at the punkrockmuseum.com.
0:32.4	I got stories for days, and I can't wait to share them with you.
0:37.6	So don't miss your chance to walk the halls of the museum and share punk rock memories with me.
0:41.1	Head over to the punkrockmuseum.com and get your tickets now.
0:42.2	See you soon.
0:52.7	Hey everybody.
0:56.9	Today's guest is Bo Boken. Lead vocalists for the Phoenix Arizona Metal Corps band, Bless the Fall. Together we rip back the curtains on the writing, recording,
1:03.0	and inspiration behind the slamming new single, Mallcore, taken from their brand new album,
1:08.9	2005s, Gallows.
1:11.6	This song is intense.
1:13.5	I was unfamiliar with producer Hiram Hernandez prior to today's episode,
1:17.7	but wow, what a sound.
1:20.0	Bo likened him to a mad scientist of sorts,
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