About this episode

Jake Kolatis from The Casualties discusses their album DETONATE and the themes behind it.

On this episode of Good Noise Podcast, I’m joined by Jake Kolatis from The Casualties to talk about their album DETONATE. We dive into the aggression and energy behind the record, exploring the themes that shape the album and how the band continues to carry the spirit of street punk into a new era.Jake shares insight into the writing process, the inspiration behind DETONATE, and how the album balances raw intensity with the band’s signature sound. We also talk about longevity in punk, evolving creatively while staying true to your roots, and what this release represents for The Casualties moving forward.The Casualties Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYm7S-xl-CP/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCasualties/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecasualtiesofficialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx2GbaV8xVL7uVCQwA-pIyQApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-casualties/20546550Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5uMNhVG30JzeZ5xtPb1tqR?si=XkgZV0FISxeuSka4Es7zfA

People in this episode

Host: Good Noise Podcast

Guest: Jake Kolatis

Topics covered

• album discussion
• street punk
• writing process
• band longevity
• creative evolution

Keywords

• Jake Kolatis
• The Casualties
• DETONATE
• street punk
• album themes
• writing process
• punk music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Casualties

Books & works: DETONATE

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