Ep. 104 - Greg Attonito from The Bouncing Souls

About this episode

Greg Attonito discusses the creative process behind The Bouncing Souls' new album and the impact of music in a divided world.

For nearly 40 years, Greg Attonito and The Bouncing Souls have been one of punk rock's most beloved and enduring bands. In this episode of Waterproof Records, Greg joins Jacob to talk about the band's upcoming album Born to Be, the creative process behind new music, and what it means to make uplifting, unifying art in a divided world. The conversation explores Greg's musical roots growing up in New Jersey, the records and artists that shaped him, and the surprising story behind his Waterproof Record selection. Along the way, Greg reflects on songwriting, finding inspiration in other people's stories, the lasting power of music, and the moments that first made him fall in love with being a musician. From punk rock to the blues, from Springsteen to Robert Johnson, this is a fascinating conversation about creativity, connection, and the albums that leave a permanent mark on our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jacob Givens

Guest: Greg Attonito

Topics covered

• punk rock
• music creativity
• songwriting
• musical inspiration
• album discussion

Keywords

• Bouncing Souls
• Greg Attonito
• punk rock
• music inspiration
• Born to Be

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Bouncing Souls

Books & works: Born to Be

Places: New Jersey

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