WMP#140: Nuke Plant Chickens: All Originals and No Concessions

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST WMP Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WI_Music_Podcast AMPLFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC Nuke Plant Chickens https://linktr.ee/nukeplantchickens EPISODE 140   Welcome to a stirring episode of the Wisconsin Music Podcast featuring the distinct sounds of Kenosha-based band, Nuke Plant Chickens. Born in the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown, these young music enthusiasts have grown into a seasoned band with a powerful synthesis of various music genres, offering a unique, homegrown energy with every performance. The diverse group shares their exceptional journey, discussing their music inspirations, from King Gizzard and his Lizard Wizards to Black Sabbath. They reveal their band philosophy, revolving around enjoyment rather than strict professionalism, and the exploration of a wide variety music genres. They delve into the challenges and triumphs of forging a path in the bustling music scenes of Chicago and Milwaukee. Get a peek into the band’s DIY recording process: a journey centered on raw, authentic music creation and problem-solving equipment issues, song selection, and balancing gig schedules. Nukeplant Chickens not only discuss the release of their four finished singles, but also offer a glimpse into the stories imbedded in their music. They candidly share their experiences of attending influential performances and their appreciation of their supportive community. Above all, they light the beacon on their ambitious future plans. We invite fans, fellow musicians, or those simply curious about the eclectic music scene to immerse themselves in this compelling episode. Join us as we reveal all this and more about Nuke Plant Chickens, the band that’s lighting up Wisconsin’s music scene. —————————————— Transcript 1 00:00:00,000 –> 00:00:11,600 Music. 2 00:00:11,994 –> 00:00:14,654 Ladies and gentlemen, music enthusiasts and podcast listeners, 3 00:00:14,754 –> 00:00:18,314 welcome to A Sonic Journey Like No Other on the Wisconsin Music Podcast. 4 00:00:18,554 –> 00:00:22,194 I’m your host, Zach Fell, and we’re here to amplify Wisconsin music. 5 00:00:22,294 –> 00:00:26,254 In this episode, we’re diving into the eclectic and electrifying world of Nukeplant 6 00:00:26,254 –> 00:00:29,694 Chickens, a band hailing from the charming town of Kenosha, Wisconsin. 7 00:00:30,214 –> 00:00:34,574 Prizing a remarkable ensemble of talent, Nukeplant Chicken weaves a mesmerizing 8 00:00:34,574 –> 00:00:39,094 tapestry of sound, leaving no genre untouched. Get ready to immerse yourself 9 00:00:39,094 –> 00:00:42,834 in the music of Newt Plant Chickens, where every note is an adventure, 10 00:00:43,054 –> 00:00:44,214 every rhythm is a heartbeat. 11 00:00:44,394 –> 00:00:48,374 Join us in exploring the sonic landscapes crafted by this extraordinary band 12 00:00:48,374 –> 00:00:53,414 as we unravel their musical journey in this special podcast episode on the Wisconsin Music Podcast. 13 00:00:53,794 –> 00:00:56,554 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you so much for joining me here on the podcast. 14 00:00:57,214 –> 00:01:04,994 Thank you. So why don’t we get a quick synopsis of each one of your music origins story. 15 00:01:05,014 –> 00:01:07,734 How did you get started? it i’m jeff i’m the 16 00:01:07,734 –> 00:01:11,014 singer and i i started 17 00:01:11,014 –> 00:01:13,794 taking piano lessons when i was seven and i’m 18 00:01:13,794 –> 00:01:17,534 23 now so that’s 16 years ago and 19 00:01:17,534 –> 00:01:24,534 yeah i i can’t remember why i started doing piano lessons but yeah okay i really 20 00:01:24,534 –> 00:01:33,094 liked guitar hero as a 12 year old so who are you oh my name is uh my name is 21 00:01:33,094 –> 00:01:35,054 ethan i’m I’m a guitar player sometimes. 22 00:01:35,494 –> 00:01:39,854 Awesome. Yeah, I really liked playing Guitar Hero, and that stuff is, 23 00:01:39,894 –> 00:01:44,414 like, the first stuff I learned, so that’s a working story there. 24 00:01:45,214 –> 00:01:52,094 Cool. My name is Chloe. I started on bass in middle school, actually. 25 00:01:52,134 –> 00:01:53,914 My dad convinced me to play. 26 00:01:54,014 –> 00:01:57,594 He would show me Talking Heads footage, 27 00:01:57,754 –> 00:02:03,494 and Tina Weymouth basically played for Tango, to, which I’m happy about it, 28 00:02:03,534 –> 00:02:08,354 but I started on bass and then I started guitar after bass and that would have 29 00:02:08,354 –> 00:02:09,674 been also middle school. 30 00:02:10,234 –> 00:02:17,374 And then recently, you know, drums and all of that, but like I play guitar in this group. 31 00:02:19,574 –> 00:02:21,834 But yeah, I’ve just been playing forever since middle school. 32 00:02:21,874 –> 00:02:25,054 And my dad wanted me to. Cool. Very cool. 33 00:02:25,694 –> 00:02:31,034 Max, I play the drums. And for my fourth birthday, I got a drum set. 34 00:02:31,354 –> 00:02:33,314 I don’t know why I didn’t ask. 35 00:02:35,174 –> 00:02:37,754 But yeah, I’ve been playing ever since. I was happy about that. 36 00:02:37,754 –> 00:02:38,774 It’s never stopped. Yeah. 37 00:02:40,594 –> 00:02:48,514 Camera. Sorry. Eight. Fourth or fifth grade. when I played trumpet for Mrs. 38 00:02:48,674 –> 00:02:52,394 Ripley in the KUSD school. 39 00:02:53,314 –> 00:02:56,654 Shout out to Mrs. Ripley. Yeah, shout out to Mrs. Ripley. Hi. 40 00:02:58,874 –> 00:03:03,794 You all basically started at a young age and grew through music and decided 41 00:03:03,794 –> 00:03:05,754 on the instruments you’re playing in this group. 42 00:03:05,994 –> 00:03:10,654 So what is kind of like your philosophy as a group? 43 00:03:10,874 –> 00:03:17,054 What’s your goals? And what makes you guys become this group of musicians and 44 00:03:17,054 –> 00:03:20,114 going out on stage and playing these types of songs that you play? 45 00:03:20,734 –> 00:03:22,834 Well, I’ll say whatever sounds good. 46 00:03:24,414 –> 00:03:27,334 Whatever sounds good. Sounds good. Get it to sound better. I don’t know. 47 00:03:27,814 –> 00:03:29,054 At least that’s my philosophy. 48 00:03:29,814 –> 00:03:33,794 I think we all love being able to have fun. Yeah. Goof around, 49 00:03:33,954 –> 00:03:38,774 you know, whatever feels right, I guess. A lot of goofing around on stage. 50 00:03:39,554 –> 00:03:43,534 Yeah, it’s a lot. We’re not very professional. No, which is what’s good about 51 00:03:43,534 –> 00:03:47,194 it. Which is why, I mean, that’s why I did it. You know what I mean? If I’m being real. 52 00:03:48,174 –> 00:03:52,914 If we were going anywhere, Chloe would not be here. Absolutely not. 53 00:03:53,774 –> 00:03:58,834 So, yeah. Just enjoy it. You know, it’s not taking things too serious. 54 00:03:59,754 –> 00:04:03,494 You know, that whole thing. Because it’s not that serious. Make sure everyone is granted. 55 00:04:04,351 –> 00:04:07,551 Oh absolutely yeah yeah like these guys they’re all my brothers and 56 00:04:07,551 –> 00:04:14,311 then so much as far as 57 00:04:14,311 –> 00:04:17,651 philosophies we actually have on the wall a list 58 00:04:17,651 –> 00:04:20,591 though that i wrote a few years ago called the 59 00:04:20,591 –> 00:04:23,331 jam commandments and the the number one rule the 60 00:04:23,331 –> 00:04:26,491 most important rule of the jam commandments no assholes 61 00:04:26,491 –> 00:04:30,091 so that’s maybe the philosophy gotcha excellent 62 00:04:30,091 –> 00:04:33,151 so what kind of groups out there would you 63 00:04:33,151 –> 00:04:36,631 say inspire what you guys do well i 64 00:04:36,631 –> 00:04:39,971 mean the biggest one i’d say the one collective is 65 00:04:39,971 –> 00:04:43,291 king gizzard yeah and the lizard wizard okay and 66 00:04:43,291 –> 00:04:47,751 why is it why is that have you 67 00:04:47,751 –> 00:04:52,011 heard them brother come on yeah but 68 00:04:52,011 –> 00:04:55,991 there’s listeners out there that haven’t so probably helps them kind of grab 69 00:04:55,991 –> 00:05:00,051 an idea of what you’re you’re about they’ve done it all and they’ll continue 70 00:05:00,051 –> 00:05:06,051 to do more and that’s what keeps me i’m not limited to one genre the variety 71 00:05:06,051 –> 00:05:10,711 yeah yeah and it doesn’t matter how many albums they release they’ll all be good. 72 00:05:11,831 –> 00:05:14,491 Okay cool well it’s good that you know to 73 00:05:14,491 –> 00:05:18,511 have that kind of inspiration in your life to be able to have something that 74 00:05:18,511 –> 00:05:24,271 you can kind of follow and go these are the kind of people that we like to you 75 00:05:24,271 –> 00:05:28,711 know follow in their footsteps basically right and always like individual people 76 00:05:28,711 –> 00:05:34,151 we all have different things which is why it’s hard to find collective yeah like I, 77 00:05:35,071 –> 00:05:41,291 don’t I’m not into like King Giz like all of these guys are I will say I’m not a nerd but, 78 00:05:42,251 –> 00:05:47,771 yeah I’m not you know I have a much more I mean not that King Giz we’re all 79 00:05:47,771 –> 00:05:51,231 into OC’s yeah we do like OC’s OC’s are great. 80 00:05:53,731 –> 00:05:58,851 Ween to ween to the stone age Okay. 81 00:05:58,991 –> 00:06:01,131 Well, it’s like Black Sabbath, but that’s like in a different way. 82 00:06:01,251 –> 00:06:03,671 Pink Floyd, we all really like. 83 00:06:03,691 –> 00:06:08,011 Dice Fits, even though that’s in a different realm. They’re like my favorite band of all time. 84 00:06:08,571 –> 00:06:13,031 Dice

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