EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 1H
Holly and the Nice Lions
from CORE · host Andy McNamara
Join Code Zero Radio’s Fox Cities Core for an in‑depth conversation with Holly and the Nice Lions as the band breaks down Dolores, their new album. Hear how a short demo (Tease) signaled a louder, fuzzier direction; why they traveled to New Mexico to record with veteran engineer Patrick Haight; how the band writes by bringing song skeletons and fleshing them out together; and how limited rehearsal time feeds the group’s onstage urgency. They also talk gear, sequencing sets like album sides, pressing white vinyl (limited run), cassette support from Kitschy Spirit, and upcoming release‑week shows.Highlights from the interview:- Why they released Tease as a proof‑of‑concept to show their newer, noisier sound.- Recording Dolores in New Mexico with Patrick Haight and tracking 14 songs over an intense, hands‑on session.- The collaborative songwriting process: Holly brings the skeleton, the band fleshes arrangements; the title track Dolores began as Steven’s music with Holly’s lyrics.- How limited rehearsal time (and busy day jobs) creates a “go‑for‑it” live mentality that fuels their high‑energy sets.- Tone and gear notes: swampy hollow‑body guitars, a handful of dirt/fuzz pedals for Holly, and Steven’s pursuit of big, gritty bass tone with vintage‑style rigs plus fuzz.- Release details: white‑vinyl pressing (initial run), cassette edition through Kitschy Spirit, and local album‑release shows and festival dates.Code Zero Radio is an independent streaming radio station based in the Fox Cities, Wisconsin, dedicated to spotlighting emerging artists, local talent, and underground music scenes. With a strong focus on alternative, rock, punk, and indie genres, Code Zero Radio serves as a platform for both regional and national acts to share their music and stories. In addition to spinning tracks 24/7, the station features original programming like Fox Cities Core, where artists are interviewed in-depth about their music, journey, and creative process.CodeZeroRadio.com#HollyandtheNiceLions #Dolores #codezeroradio #FoxCitiesCore #NiceLions
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Join Code Zero Radio’s Fox Cities Core for an in‑depth conversation with Holly and the Nice Lions as the band breaks down Dolores, their new album. Hear how a short demo (Tease) signaled a louder, fuzzier direction; why they traveled to New Mexico to record with veteran engineer Patrick Haight; how the band writes by bringing song skeletons and fleshing them out together; and how limited rehearsal time feeds the group’s onstage urgency. They also talk gear, sequencing sets like album sides, pressing white vinyl (limited run), cassette support from Kitschy Spirit, and upcoming release‑week shows.Highlights from the interview:- Why they released Tease as a proof‑of‑concept to show their newer, noisier sound.- Recording Dolores in New Mexico with Patrick Haight and tracking 14 songs over an intense, hands‑on session.- The collaborative songwriting process: Holly brings the skeleton, the band fleshes arrangements; the title track Dolores began as Steven’s music with Holly’s lyrics.- How limited rehearsal time (and busy day jobs) creates a “go‑for‑it” live mentality that fuels their high‑energy sets.- Tone and gear notes: swampy hollow‑body guitars, a handful of dirt/fuzz pedals for Holly, and Steven’s pursuit of big, gritty bass tone with vintage‑style rigs plus fuzz.- Release details: white‑vinyl pressing (initial run), cassette edition through Kitschy Spirit, and local album‑release shows and festival dates.Code Zero Radio is an independent streaming radio station based in the Fox Cities, Wisconsin, dedicated to spotlighting emerging artists, local talent, and underground music scenes. With a strong focus on alternative, rock, punk, and indie genres, Code Zero Radio serves as a platform for both regional and national acts to share their music and stories. In addition to spinning tracks 24/7, the station features original programming like Fox Cities Core, where artists are interviewed in-depth about their music, journey, and creative process.CodeZeroRadio.com#HollyandtheNiceLions #Dolores #codezeroradio #FoxCitiesCore #NiceLions
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