#493 - Jim & Jake

·1 hr 9 min·5 clips

Jake admits that despite other projects, recording a Capillary album was 'inevitable' because Benny and Colin kept writing instrumentals.

The episode begins with introductions of Jim Leeds (bass) and Jake (guitar/vocals) from Capillary, who joke about telling the 'real story' compared to a previous podcast. They reflect on the band's origins, noting it's been about two years since their self-titled demo. Jim describes the early days, including their first show at Bonks in Philly, which was a 'crazy experience' as his first band. Jake talks about the demo recording with Jake Clark, which helped motivate the band. They discuss the inevitability of recording an album due to constant writing by members Benny and Colin. The conversation shifts to the album rollout strategy for 'In Remembrance', including debates over singles versus promos and timing around vinyl production. Features on the album, like Joey from Koyo on 'Plain V' and Daisy Doom, are highlighted. Jake explains the band's diverse influences, from emo to pop, and their goal to experiment with sound. They detail the recording process with Justin Bartlett at Studio Four, praising his work on dynamics and mixing. The music video for 'Disaster Perspective', shot at a skate park show, is discussed. Future plans include weekend tours, potential West Coast shows, and goals like expanding their live sound with harmonies. Jim and Jake also touch on their other bands, such as Not One Truth and All Under Heaven, and the vibrant New Jersey music scene.

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Capillary links recording care to the strange geography of South Jersey shows.

Jim Leeds and Jake trace Capillary's path from its self-titled demo-era material toward In Remembrance, framing the change less as a reinvention than as a clearer understanding of what the band could do.

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You want Capillary's Jim and Jake talking through how the band found more room in its sound while South Jersey kept making the map weird.

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