Jason DeVore of Authority Zero

In this episode of Caught On The Mike, I sit down with Jason DeVore, frontman of Arizona punk rock veterans Authority Zero, for a conversation about music, creativity, life on the road, and what it takes to keep moving forward after more than three decades in the music industry. We dig into Authority Zero’s unique blend of punk rock, reggae, and other influences, the band's evolution over the years, and the experiences that have shaped Jason as both a musician and a person. We also get into the inspiration behind the band's latest single, “Apocalyptic Summer,” a darkly satirical look at a world seemingly coming apart at the seams while one person refuses to let chaos steal his ability to live. Jason shares the story behind Authority Zero's new dub remixes, featuring Ted Bowne of Passafire and Wayne Lothian of The English Beat, and the band's decision to invite musicians and producers to download the song's stems and create their own human-made interpretations. We talk about the importance of creativity, collaboration, and preserving the human element of making music in an increasingly technology-driven world. We also explore how the music industry has changed, the realities of building a lasting career, the connection between a band and its audience, and what continues to motivate Jason after all these years. With Authority Zero bringing the Apocalyptour 2026 through Omaha on November 5, this conversation is a reminder that great music is about more than the songs themselves. It's about the people, experiences, and connections that make them matter. www.caughtonthemike.com caughtonthemike@gmail.com