307 - Johnny Franck from Bilmuri

In episode 307 of The Mistress Carrie Podcast, host Mistress Carrie welcomes Johnny Frank, the frontman of the band Bill Murray, for a candid and energetic conversation. Johnny discusses the band's intentionally provocative name, inspired by the iconic actor Bill Murray, and shares how the band’s journey has been a decade-long 'overnight success' marked by relentless touring and studio work. He opens up about his musical roots, influenced by his multi-generational family of musicians, his early obsession with AC/DC after seeing Angus Young perform, and his unexpected love for skateboarding and anime as a form of creative escape. Johnny reveals his post-show ritual of eating double cheeseburgers and watching anime with his bandmates, while also discussing his evolving songwriting process—shifting from riff-first to melody-first—and the importance of collaboration in creating music. He expresses deep admiration for bands like Metallica and Bring Me the Horizon, and shares his excitement about playing arenas for the first time, thanks to support tours with Sleep Token and Bad Omens. The conversation culminates with a lighthearted yet heartfelt moment about the real-life 'boar' named Wendy, which became a viral talking point. The episode closes with a celebration of the band’s new album, *Kinda Hard*, released April 10th, and a call to action for fans to catch Bill Murray live at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway on May 17th.