Write Drunk, Edit Sober: Daniel Hopkins Interview Part 2 (#013)

We continue our conversation with musician Daniel Hopkins of the band Radiant, also known as Denim Wonder. Daniel recounts how Radiant got to play in Times Square on New Years Eve for the Jimmy Kimmel Show. We discuss the current state of Christian music. We talk about what is was like to be a Christian on tour, including encountering softball-sized mounds of cocaine. Tony wants to know what Daniel thinks about double bass drumming. Daniel expounds upon his middle school love of gangster rap.

Intro comedy bit: Jeremy Alder

Bands/ Artists discussed:

Radiant
Denim Wonder
James
Danny Gokie
The Afters
Brandon Lake
Shane & Shane
Chris Tomlin
Pleasant Grove
Lewis
Yours For Now
Garage Sale Poets
Songs: Ohia
Yo La Tengo
The Prayer Chain
Sigur Ros
Explosions In The Sky
At The Close Of Every Day
The World Is A Beautiful Place & I'm No Longer Afraid To Die
Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre
Scaterd Few
Violet Burning

God Gave Rock & Roll To You is a podcast exploring the Christian rock subculture of the late 20th century, hosted by Matt Beaton with co-hosts Doug Dickens and Tony Hormillosa.

We are friends who each grew up in a distinct version of this world, and we want to discuss what it was, where it came from, and what it turned into. We’ll be taking many side roads along the way, while listening to some of the best (and worst) music of the era..

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You can submit questions or comments for the hosts at godgaverockmail@gmail.com.

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