Ep. 224: Mike Edwards discusses Jesus Jones “Right Here, Right Now”

This week, Mike Edwards sits in to discuss the writing and recording of the 1991 hit single from Jesus Jones, “Right Here, Right Now." The conversation explores the creation and impact of the song, including the inspiration behind it and the cultural context of the time. Mike opens up about the poignant lyrics, highlighting references to Tracy Chapman and the Cold War. He also discusses the band's deliberate blending of rock, house, and hip-hop influences, which helped them stand out in the early 90s alternative rock scene. The episode examines the production techniques used and touches on the band's success, having created a song that still lives on in pop culture today. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes If you love Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to support the show AND get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podcast, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. "Not that I was aware of it, but the key thing is I was writing this in a rush because I was excited about it and I always struggle with writing lyrics anyhow. ‘Right Here, Right Now’ now is actually one of the few lyrics I've written that I don't mind." - Mike Edwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices