Ep. 294: Tom McFaull discusses The Bar Stool Preachers “Pick a Side”

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music, Music Commentary, Music Interviews

4.9 • 957 Ratings

🗓️ 2 February 2026

⏱️ 74 minutes

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In the first of four episodes leading up to the Less Than Jake UK Winter Circus Tour, vocalist Tom McFaull discusses the writing and recording of the brand new 2026 single from The Bar Stool Preachers, “Pick a Side.” He and Chris talk about how a moment of personal disappointment turned into one of the band’s most lyrically direct songs yet, unpacking its heavy real-world themes and the challenge of separating the art from the artist. They also get deep into the choices made during recording that helped shape this aggressive yet danceable track. The Bar Stool Preachers are raising money to help those in need of medical aid in Palestine. If you'd like to help, you can contribute HERE. 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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1:15.8	Yeah, la la la da. website.com slash setup. Hey everyone, this is the first episode of four leading up to the less than Jake Winter
1:20.6	Circus UK tour. And we kick things off today with Tom McFall. Lead vocalists for the
1:26.3	Brighton England punk rock band, The Barstool Preachers.
1:30.3	Together we dive deep into the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the brand spanking new single,
1:36.3	pick aside from their forthcoming 2006 album.
1:40.3	I make this song's a hit, and by hit, I mean an instantly catchy song that upon hearing it for the first time, makes you want to immediately hear it again.
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