Ampocalypse | Jason Perry of A on ‘Prang,’ Slam Dunk and Surviving a Festival Apocalypse
In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Jason Perry of A to discuss the band’s return with their new album ‘Prang.’
In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Jason Perry of A to discuss the band’s long-awaited return with their brand-new album Prang. More than 20 years after their last full-length release, Jason opens up about what reignited the creative spark behind A, how the band approached songwriting differently after such a long hiatus, and why honesty and spontaneity became such an important part of the recording process.
The conversation also explores how the music industry has evolved since the early 2000s, the changing culture around festivals and live music, and why community remains at the heart of alternative rock. With Slam Dunk Festival approaching, Jason reflects on legacy, nostalgia, and what it means for A to return to festival stages in a completely different era of music.
Then, as always on Ampocalypse, the conversation descends into chaos as Jason faces a full festival apocalypse scenario — debating whether to stay and defend the festival grounds or attempt to escape before society collapses, which festival resources suddenly become essential for survival, and why festival toilets may become the most valuable commodity in the end times.
If you enjoy conversations about alternative rock, pop punk, festival culture, songwriting, and the realities of surviving the modern music industry, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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Videographer: Damian FitzGerald
Editor: Damian FitzGerald
Producer: Damian FitzGerald
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