#143 - Breather Resist - Charmer w/ Evan Patterson (Breather Resist, Jaye Jayle, Young Widows)

About this episode

The episode features a deep dive into Breather Resist's album 'Charmer' with guest Evan Patterson, discussing the band's history and influences.

This week on Riff Worship we’ll explore the Louisville hardcore scene with a deep dive into Breather Resist and their seminal 2004 album, Charmer! We’re joined by guitarist Evan Patterson (Jaye Jayle, Young Widows, Future Heart Works) to discuss the band’s evolution from projects like The National Acrobat and Abscise, the recording sessions at Downtown Recording with producer Kurt Ballou (Converge), working with legendary labels Deathwish Inc. and Jade Tree Records, and the influences that ultimately paved the way for Young Widows. Follow along as we celebrate over 20 years of this jagged, mathcore masterpiece! Recommendations: Ramones Iggy Pop - Real Wild Child (Wild One) Maggie Halfman - Wasteland New Mother Nature - Halves Misha Panfilov Follow Jaye Jayle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jayejayle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayejayle/ Follow Young Widows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youngwidowsband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngwidowsband/ Follow Future Heart Works Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureheartworks/ Follow Riff Worship Instagram…

People in this episode

Hosts: Austin Paulson, Dylan Adams, Justin Swindle

Guest: Evan Patterson

Topics covered

• Louisville hardcore scene
• Breather Resist
• Charmer album
• music evolution
• mathcore

Keywords

• Breather Resist
• Charmer
• hardcore
• mathcore
• Evan Patterson
• music history
• Louisville

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Breather Resist, Jaye Jayle, Young Widows, The National Acrobat, Abscise, Downtown Recording, Converge, Deathwish Inc., Jade Tree Records

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