#194 - From Rock Bottom to Country Rock: Zac Cross Band Lights It Up

This week on Unfiltered & Undiscovered, we sit down with the hard-hitting, truth-slinging country rockers from Rockhampton — Zac Cross Band — fresh off the release of their powerhouse debut album, The Music Lives On.Zac joins us to unpack the deeply personal journey behind the record — from heartbreak and a life reset, to the healing power of guitars, gravelly vocals, and a comment from Dad that kicked it all off. We talk about resilience, songwriting therapy, and carving a lane between Morgan Wallen and Metallica.If you’re a sucker for honesty, distortion, and an album that punches from the gut, this one’s for you. 🔥 What We Talk About:The moment Zac hit rock bottom… and wrote his way outWhy Dear God became the cornerstone of the albumCreating country rock that owes as much to Linkin Park as Keith UrbanThe story behind Country Got It Right and Who I AmLife on the road, from Barcaldine to GympieWhy this band might just redefine what Aussie country sounds like⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️:00:00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast Hosts00:06:04 - Zac and Baz Discuss Musical Influences00:12:04 - Creating a Unique Country Rock Sound00:17:59 - Exploring the Album's Concept and Themes00:23:49 - The Story Behind 'Dear God' Song00:29:37 - Performing Live: Challenges and Experiences00:35:32 - Songwriting Process and Band Dynamics00:41:28 - Album Launch and Audience Reception00:47:24 - Musical Inspirations and Listening Habits00:53:17 - Closing Remarks and Upcoming GuestsTo appear on the podcast please email: [email protected] by Curly, Rossy, and Braggy.—---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🎵 Featured Tracks From The Music Lives On:🎧 Listen to the Zac Cross Band:🔗 Follow Zac Cross Band:Who I Am - https://youtu.be/o0iPz64bRYQ?si=hmiS_hAuTyg9Rmqi Country Got It Right - https://youtu.be/HQzyx6EfjGg?si=mzfj82l7GwEndj9I Tea too Sweet - https://youtu.be/w9YmfqWmNLs?si=3QWYY6uAGLptLO7- The Music Lives On https://youtu.be/6Nlhr3Q8lTU?si=oNge1_9hyOoAz5-7 👉 The Music Lives On – Full Album - https://ffm.to/themusicliveson 📀  Tracks have been added to the Spotify Playlist - Unfiltered & Undiscovered: Every Damn Song  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5R84KLNeq7MhDewUtFJuqe?si=XpeAlzbZQeW3wq3sA3dPZw  🎤 Watch their full artist interview now on YouTube and SpotifyFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/zaccrossbandInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zaccrossband/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@zaccrossband  Website - https://www.zaccrossband.com/=============================================================Copyright Disclaimer:"The Unfiltered & Undiscovered Podcast features interviews and showcases with music artists, along with our Mystery Song Deep Dive segment, which is intended solely for educational and entertainment purposes. Any songs discussed or played during the podcast remain the property of their respective copyright owners, and no copyright infringement is intended."============================================================Follow our SocialsFor all of our links- Socials, Platforms and Playlistshttps://my.linkpod.site/unfiltered Thanks for tuning in#UnfilteredAndUndiscovered  #NewMusicPodcast  #AussieMusic  #ZacCrossBand  #TheMusicLivesOn  #CountryRock  #IndependentArtists  #MusicInterviews  #EmergingArtists  #AustralianCountry  #SpotifyPlaylists  #BraggyPicks  #CurlysClassics  #RossyKnowsEveryone  #UnsignedHype  #RealTalkMusic  #HeartbreakSongs  #RockhamptonMusic