S1E8 - I Hate Simkin Plaque Series Vol. 1 | Carly Rae Jepsen's Secret Album & The Gamble That Made Matthew Good
Published: August 27, 2025
Duration: 34:20
In this first episode of a brand-new I Hate Simkin mini-series, Jonathan Simkin—President of 604 Records—digs through the plaques he's been given over the years and shares the never-before-heard stories behind them.
🎶 Part One: Carly Rae Jepsen
The untold story of her unreleased album that almost changed everything
Why her admiration of Marianas Trench drew her to 604 Records
The surprising ambition she had early on: starting her own label
Her unique "listening party" feedback method that shaped her music
The making of Tug of War and how Jon...