#209 Aversion to Normalcy – The Quarantined on Resisting the Ordinary

Join Curly, Braggy, and Rossy for Episode 209 of Unfiltered and Undiscovered! This week, we dive deep with Sean Martin from The Quarantined—a punk rock, grunge, and metal band with a powerful message and a brand new album, 'Aversion to Normaly.' Discover Sean's journey from choir and opera to military service and music school, and how these experiences shape his music and lyrics. We discuss the challenges of being an independent artist, the importance of authenticity, mental health in the music industry, and the realities of getting your message heard in today's echo chambers. Plus, get behind-the-scenes stories from recording at Nashville’s legendary Blackbird Studios, and learn about the band's influences, genre-hopping style, and their commitment to meaningful songwriting. If you love discovering raw talent, untold stories, and music that matters, this episode is for you!The Quarantined, Sean Martin, Unfiltered and Undiscovered, independent music podcast, punk rock, grunge metal, Australian music, music interviews, mental health in music, Blackbird Studios, Aversion to Normaly, undiscovered artists, music industry advice, songwriting stories, music podcast,If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share! Drop a comment with your thoughts or questions for our guests. Want to showcase your own music? Reach out via our contact info below. Don’t forget to check out our curated playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music.⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️:00:00:00 - Meet the Hosts and Special Guest: Quarantine Band Introduction00:06:24 - Musical Influences: Living Colour, Guitar Heroes, and Songwriting Messages00:13:23 - Genre Blending: From Punk to Metal and Songwriting Inspiration00:20:26 - Recording at Nashville’s Blackbird Studios: Behind the Scenes00:26:53 - Music Industry Challenges: Touring, Legal Advice, and DIY Approaches00:33:23 - Streaming, AI Artists, and Navigating Modern Music Markets00:39:39 - Song Meanings: Nemesis, Forgiveness, and Mental Health in Music00:46:09 - Fun Facts, Guilty Pleasures, and How to Follow the Band Online 🔥 What We Talk About:“You have to put your authenticity, your stamp onto the music and you have to figure out what that is.”“It's not about the money. It's about sending a message, you know, and that's how I approach this music.”“The most important member of your band has to be your lawyer.”To appear on the podcast please email: [email protected] by Curly, Rossy, and Braggy.Artist LinksWebsite - https://www.thequarantined.com/ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/TheQuarantined Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5mBHj43S2kBEJxxfwHrOSt YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thequarantined 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 Find our playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube Music and Amazon Musichttps://unfilteredandundiscovered.com/spotify-playlists-hub/ Thanks for tuning in