Episode 52

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15th Jun 2025

Sons of the East - 700 Million Streams and NO LABEL...with Nic Johnston

700 Million Streams. No Label - Sons of the East

🎶 They tracked a stolen tour bus with AirTags.

🎤 They played their hearts out in front of Bill Murray.

🩲 And yes… they lost a full cube of fresh undies on tour.

Sons of the East didn’t blow up overnight.

They built their global cult following the hard way:

No major label.

No viral gimmick.

Just killer harmonies, soulful songs, and relentless touring.

Nic Johnston dropped in on Americana Curious to share the wild ride from Aussie backyard jams to 300M+ streams and sing-alongs across Europe and North America.

🎧 Hear the truth about:

Building a band that lasts (and still likes each other)

Turning heartbreak into healing songs

How they recorded their new album Sons live, raw, and totally unfiltered

This is what it looks like to stay indie and go global.

🔥 Listen in. Get curious. Fall in love with the music.

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About the Podcast

Americana Curious
Interviews from Americana Artist Inspiring the World
The podcast that unearths hidden Americana gems, shares untold stories from legends, and proves music still has the power to move us all.

If you believe Americana music can transform the world, you’re in the right place.

Too many overlook its raw beauty and power to connect, heal, and inspire. We spotlight the artists carrying that torch — unsung heroes writing the soundtrack to something bigger.

Each week, hosts Ben Fanning and Zach Schultz bring you intimate, entertaining conversations with artists changing the world one song at a time — like Old Crow Medicine Show, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, The Wood Brothers, American Aquarium, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and rising stars you’ll soon love.

You’ll discover:
• New music to love
• Hard-earned lessons from the road
• The stories behind your favorite songs
• Big inspiration — and a good laugh

Join us to celebrate the voices, values, and stories that keep Americana alive — and prove why music still matters.

About your hosts

Ben Fanning

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Top 2% Podcast Host, #1 Best Selling Author, Inc. Magazine Columnist--Americana Superfan!

Zach Schultz

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Connoisseur of quality music. Lover of all things Americana. Inspired by authenticity. Self-proclaimed “King of Merch”.