Episode 144: Neon Dreams & Goth Disco: Jaymes Buckman on Building Hot Apollo

Guest: Jaymes Buckman (Hot Apollo)Location: Toronto, Canada🎶 What We Talk About:Growing up with a natural pull toward performance and theaterDiscovering an 80s aesthetic through music, fashion, and flamboyanceLearning to sing through persistence, repetition, and self-beliefHow Hot Apollo came together—and why collaboration mattersJaymes’ songwriting process and how single lines turn into full songsFinding confidence on stage and entering a true “flow state”Neurodivergence, creativity, and being fully present while performingMusic influences spanning glam rock, new wave, and punk energyDream collaborations (one living, one legendary)Supportive parents, early critics, and growth through humilityUpcoming singles, videos, and the band’s debut albumPerforming in Toronto’s diverse alternative sceneThoughts on touring the U.S. and expanding into multimedia projectsComics, acting, and building a larger creative universe around Hot Apollo🔗 Where to Find Hot Apollo:Bandcamp: https://hotapollo.bandcamp.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hotapolloOfficial Website: https://hotapollorocks.com/ Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.