Ampocalypse | Jason Perry of A on Prang, Slam Dunk and Surviving a Festival Apocalypse

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Jason Perry of A to discuss the band’s long-awaited return with their brand-new album Prang. More than 20 years after their last full-length release, Jason opens up about what reignited the creative spark behind A, how the band approached songwriting differently after such a long hiatus, and why honesty and spontaneity became such an important part of the recording process.The conversation also explores how the music industry has evolved since the early 2000s, the changing culture around festivals and live music, and why community remains at the heart of alternative rock. With Slam Dunk Festival approaching, Jason reflects on legacy, nostalgia, and what it means for A to return to festival stages in a completely different era of music.Then, as always on Ampocalypse, the conversation descends into chaos as Jason faces a full festival apocalypse scenario — debating whether to stay and defend the festival grounds or attempt to escape before society collapses, which festival resources suddenly become essential for survival, and why festival toilets may become the most valuable commodity in the end times.If you enjoy conversations about alternative rock, pop punk, festival culture, songwriting, and the realities of surviving the modern music industry, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse and let me know in the comments: if society collapsed during a music festival, would you stay and build a survivor community inside the festival grounds or risk escaping into the outside world — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #ABand #JasonPerry #Prang #AlternativeRock #PopPunk #SlamDunkFestival #RockPodcast #MusicPodcast #FestivalCulture #LiveMusic #UKRock #CookingVinyl #RockInterview #PodcastInterview #MusicIndustry #HeavyMusic #FestivalApocalypseVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://therockbandcalled-a.os.fanhttps://www.instagram.com/therockbandcalled_a/?hl=en-gbhttps://www.youtube.com/@therockbandcalled_aV13 Media:https://v13.nethttps://twitter.com/v13mediahttps://www.instagram.com/v13media/https://www.facebook.com/v13media Damian FitzGerald:https://v13.net/author/damian_fitzgerald/https://twitter.com/damolition82https://www.instagram.com/damolition82/https://www.facebook.com/damian.fitzgerald1/https://www.threads.net/@damolition82Chapters00:00 The Return of A: A Long-Awaited Comeback04:25 The Creative Spark: How the New Album Came to Life10:11 Navigating the Changing Music Industry16:11 The Essence of Live Music: Community and Connection20:33 Slam Dunk Festival: A Celebration of Legacy and New Beginnings27:09 Festival Culture: Nostalgia and Modernity32:28 Surviving the Apocalypse: Festival Life and Community Dynamics