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One of the first ska bands to really pop off on the radio in the ’90s was a humble little act called Goldfinger. Bolstered by hits like “Here in Your Bedroom” and “Superman,” the band became one of the best-known projects in the scene. This week on In Defense of Ska, Goldfinger frontman John Feldmann joins the podcast to chat about the band’s history, legacy, and more. Listen above, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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On his episode, Feldmann runs through Goldfinger’s story, from the early days to singing with Mojo Records to penning radio hits. He touches on the band’s workhorse mentality, playing 385 shows within a single year, and the many bands he’s produced for (like The Used, 311, Avril Lavigne, Blink-182, Good Charlotte, and 5 Seconds of Summer).
Elsewhere, the singer recalls getting knocked out at a Suicidal Tendencies show in the ’80s, scaring Ashlee Simpson, and the time Mojo Records signed and quickly dropped Limp Bizkit.
Listen to Goldfinger’s John Feldmann all of this and more above, and make sure to like, review, and follow the series wherever you get your podcast. Don’t forget to check out all the Consequence Podcast Network series here.
Additionally, you can support the In Defense host Aaron Carnes by purchasing a copy of his book, In Defense of Ska. The 2nd, expanded edition will be released in October 2024. Co-host Adam Davis also has a band called Omnigone, whose latest record, Against the Rest, was released earlier this year.