Tigers Jaw - Self-Titled with Brianna Collins

For episode 7 of the Run For Cover podcast, we’re discussing the iconic self-titled album from TIGERS JAW with vocalist, keyboardist and creative director Brianna Collins. We talk about the one-of-a-kind energy that was bustling in mid-2000’s Northeast Pennsylvania music scene and how Tigers Jaw formed, with Brianna joining the band after being asked over a fateful AOL Instant Messenger exchange. She goes into detail about going to the studio to record with Tigers Jaw for the first time, the decisions that went into making the album’s multiple album covers, and how it feels to re-listen to an album made nearly two decades ago as teenagers feels today.

We also discuss going to high school with Title Fight and The Menzingers, music by teens for teens, ska, Cafe Metropolis, being called a pop-punk band, being a Tumblr band, claiming emo, Tigers Jaw S/T Taylor’s Version, defining your role in your band, writing songs, meeting Jeff for the first time, not being allowed to tour, being bit by a brown recluse spider and so much more.

The Run For Cover Podcast is a limited series event celebrating 20 years of Run For Cover. Join us for a series of interviews with artists on the roster about the records that have shaped the first two decades of RFC. Hosted by Bob Shedd of @axetogrindpodcast with label co-hosts Jeff, Dane & producer Bryan.

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