{"id":3782,"date":"2025-05-08T17:27:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T00:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/?p=3782"},"modified":"2025-05-08T17:28:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T00:28:00","slug":"the-used","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/the-used\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Years of The Used: A Conversation with Jeph Howard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By JACKIE MOE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twenty-five years ago, a scrappy, emotionally raw band out of Utah lit a fire in the post-hardcore world\u2014and it never went out. Now, The Used are celebrating their milestone 25th anniversary in a way that\u2019s as loud, personal, and unapologetically creative as ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week, the beloved four-piece returns to Los Angeles to play three nights at The Wiltern\u2014May 8, 10, and 11\u2014performing their first three albums in full: The Used<\/em> (2002), In Love and Death<\/em> (2004), and Lies for the Liars<\/em> (2007).\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These aren’t just concerts\u2014they’re immersive fan experiences. Each night is a nostalgic, high-energy deep dive into the songs that defined a generation of emo and alternative rock fans, from the anthemic cries of \u201cTaste of Ink\u201d to the haunting melodies of \u201cAll That I\u2019ve Got.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To mark the occasion, the band has also released limited edition vinyls with reimagined cover art by renowned artists including Alex Pardee, Craola, and Cam Rackam\u2014visual reinterpretations that breathe new life into three albums already etched into the hearts of so many fans. Explore the Reimagined Artwork \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But The Used aren\u2019t stopping at the stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On May 9, between shows, the band is hosting a free one-day-only art show and pop-up experience at Secret Walls in LA (12pm\u20138pm). Open to all fans, the event will showcase the reimagined album artwork in gallery form, rare memorabilia from the band\u2019s two-decade journey, exclusive merch, and a completely free signing and meet-and-greet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As founder and bassist Jeph Howard<\/strong> reflects in our conversation, this 25-year legacy isn\u2019t just about music\u2014it\u2019s about connection, evolution, and staying true to who you are. Read on for a candid look into the band\u2019s past, present, and future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: You’ve said this band has become something bigger than yourselves. What do you think The Used means to fans today versus circa 2002?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeph:<\/strong>
<\/strong> I feel like in the band, we’ve had ups and downs, and we’ve had member changes, but our core being has always done the same thing. We’re just a bunch of friends, you know? God, I’ve known Bert for 30 years, probably, you know what I mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And we have friends that come out to shows\u2014like, we just played Salt Lake. I wasn’t born there, but technically that’s where the band started. That’s where everyone else was born. The band itself is from there. And so, going back and seeing all the people we grew up with\u2014and they’re all doing awesome stuff too\u2014but having them come out\u2026 we had old techs come out too that are lifelong friends, that live in Salt Lake, that got to just be part of our family again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that’s kind of what I’m getting at: when we tour, we tour as a family. So everybody in the crew, everybody in the band, everybody that’s out there with us is part of this family. Each person we rely on equally. Our merch guy is just as important as our lighting guy, who’s just as important as our sound guy or tour manager or stage manager\u2014every single person is important and part of the family. They all do their job to make the show what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We try to bring that vibe through with our fans too. The same kind of thing\u2014like, we care. We’re not just playing these shows because we’re trying to get rich or something stupid\u2014because, you know, that’s never gonna happen. We’re doing it because we actually care, and we actually want to play shows, and we actually like sharing and being a family unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: There’s this new wave of emo pop-punk resurgence happening, but The Used never really left the scene. What are your thoughts on this new wave of the genre? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeph:<\/strong>
<\/strong>Yeah, it’s cool. It’s okay to pass the torch, but it’s also okay to help out bands that are trying to get somewhere\u2014trying to change and bring something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being in The Used, we never really set out to be the biggest band in the world. We just set out to do something and inspire, and be different, and bring change\u2014however that is. And that’s still what we’re doing. We haven’t stopped. We’re still touring. Currently on tour still. It’s been 25 years, and we don’t really have any way of slowing down or stopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And like you were saying, there are a bunch of new bands that are coming up that are trying it. And there’s room, you know? I don’t know why everyone gets so scared about it. There’s room for everyone to win. We can all win. We can all help each other up, and we can all stand up and be a part of something. There’s nothing to be scared or jealous about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, some bands come out of nowhere and get really big. And some bands are incredible and they don’t get big. It’s all part of the whole. But like I said, there’s room for everyone to win, as long as we help each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: Is there a track that hits differently now for you than it did over 20 years ago\u2014lyrically or sonically?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeph:<\/strong>
<\/strong> I mean, this whole year we\u2019re playing these three records back-to-back, three nights in a row. And it\u2019s cool to revisit because we did it before in 2015 or 2016 or something, and it was incredible then. But now we’ve added Lies for the Liars<\/em>, so it’s a pre-record one. What\u2019s so cool about this is, it\u2019s an experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each night we play has a little different vibe. Plus, there\u2019s a video that plays that brings that nostalgia. There\u2019s some other stuff going on on stage\u2014I don\u2019t want to ruin too much. You could probably see it online if you really wanted to. But yeah, there\u2019s some fun stuff. It\u2019s definitely a vibe for each show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s really cool about it, like you said\u2014sonically and lyrically\u2014it\u2019s cool to revisit all these songs again. Some songs we don\u2019t ever get to play because of how touring works. You don\u2019t get that much time, and everyone wants to hear their favorite song. So we try to play as many favorites as we can, but we miss out on some songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me personally, a song that\u2019s always been a top favorite from the first three records is Pieces Mended<\/em>. It\u2019s always been up there. Musically, the way that song is sewn together is very interesting\u2014and very fun for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, we\u2019re playing a song that\u2014depending on how you heard Lies for the Liars<\/em>\u2014you may or may not know. It was a B-side. If you bought the album on iTunes back in the day, it came with it. But if you didn\u2019t, it\u2019s not even on Spotify. That\u2019s how deep of a B-side it is. You have to find it through, I think, a B-sides record. I\u2019m pretty sure it was on that\u2014or somewhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the song\u2019s called Pain<\/em>. We used to play it live a lot too, actually, which is funny. But we\u2019ve brought it back, and it\u2019s been so much fun for me to revisit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: What\u2019s it like revisiting your early songs on this tour?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeph:<\/strong>
<\/strong>What\u2019s really cool about it is, sonically and lyrically, it\u2019s fun to revisit all these songs again. Some of them we never get to play because of how touring works\u2014you don\u2019t get that much time, and everyone wants to hear their favorite song. So we try to play as many favorites as we can, but we miss out on some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me personally, a song that\u2019s always been a top favorite from the first three records is Pieces Mended<\/em>. The way that song is sewn together is really interesting and fun for me to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re also playing a B-side from Lies for the Liars<\/em> called Pain<\/em>. Depending on how you heard that record\u2014if you bought it on iTunes back in the day, it came with it\u2014but if you didn\u2019t, it\u2019s not even on Spotify. You have to find it through a B-sides release. We used to play it live a lot, which is funny, but now we\u2019re bringing it back, and it\u2019s been so much fun to revisit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: If 2002 Jeph could time travel to these shows now, what do you think he\u2019d say?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeph:<\/strong>
<\/strong>So, me talking to my old self? I\u2019d slap myself a couple of times and tell myself to stop stressing. I\u2019ve battled anxiety my whole life. I\u2019m kind of an introvert. I\u2019m talking more now because I\u2019ve overcome a lot, but I\u2019ve always been that way. I\u2019m an only child\u2014I used to just hide out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Touring, living on a bus, and suddenly having \u201cbrothers\u201d really helped me on that journey. The old me was a lot more afraid\u2014not of anything scary\u2014just regular life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: What\u2019s the one feeling that still hasn\u2019t changed when you walk on stage?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeph:<\/strong>
<\/strong> \u201cDon\u2019t f\u2014 up.\u201d [Laughs] We all feel that. The first five minutes are the most intense because they set the tone for the entire show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We mess around on stage a lot. We have microphones that only we can hear, so we joke around, tease each other, and if someone messes up, we laugh about it. The minor mess-ups stick with us, but only the big ones are really noticeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But those first five minutes\u2014if something major goes wrong, it can get in your head, which is the worst. I\u2019ve learned that it\u2019s like riding a bike: if you focus too much on little stuff, you crash. I need to take a breath, get my head in the game, and then the rest of the show is smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: That\u2019s amazing. After 25 years, you still get butterflies?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeph:<\/strong>
<\/strong> Oh yeah, those never go away. And sometimes they\u2019re good to have. But after those first five minutes, it becomes a hangout. The nerves go away, and it\u2019s just fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: I saw a comment on your Instagram\u2014someone said they just discovered one of your songs for the first time. That\u2019s got to be wild.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeph:<\/strong>
<\/strong>Yeah, I wonder what song it was. It\u2019s really interesting, though. At our shows, you can definitely see multiple generations in the crowd. We\u2019re lucky that we connect on so many levels through different experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: So this tour is for the day-one fans and the newbies. What\u2019s your favorite way to spot a longtime fan in the crowd?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeph:<\/strong>
<\/strong> Honestly, the Lies for the Liars<\/em> shows. You can spot the old-school fans that come for the first record. Then there\u2019s that second wave of fans who come for the second record. Some fans overlap, but Lies<\/em> has more deep cuts. Only The Bird and the Worm<\/em> was really big on the radio, so the rest of that album connects more with second- or third-wave fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But my favorite are the fans who know our record Artwork<\/em>. That\u2019s one of my favorite Used records. It got leaked six or seven months early, so the label didn\u2019t push it\u2014we didn\u2019t get radio play. So it\u2019s kind of underground. But it\u2019s definitely my favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: Let\u2019s talk about the reimagined art show. How did that idea come about?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeph:<\/strong>
<\/strong> We wanted to do something really special, especially in what kind of feels like a second hometown. I lived in California for around ten years, and Burt did too. I still live here. Some of the artists live here as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alex Pardee, Cam Rackam, and Craola\u2014all the artists who reimagined the first three albums\u2014they\u2019re all coming in. They\u2019ve set up a full art show with pieces based on the albums, and even some items that were part of those eras. I\u2019m trying to be vague because I don\u2019t know exactly what they\u2019re using\u2014I haven\u2019t seen the final setup yet\u2014but I know what they pulled from our storage unit, so I\u2019m excited to see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: Can you share one item you\u2019re excited for fans to see?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeph:<\/strong>
<\/strong> I don\u2019t know exactly what they\u2019re using, but I gave them some masks from Lies for the Liars<\/em>. The person on the album cover? That\u2019s a real person wearing one of those masks. All the characters in the booklet are real physical masks\u2014they\u2019re expensive, from this horror prop company. One of them is actually in the Punk Rock Museum in Vegas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also gave Cam all the laminates from every single Used show we\u2019ve ever played. And I had a hat from The Taste of Ink<\/em> music video\u2014I gave them that too. I used to have the jacket from All That I’ve Got<\/em>, but I lost it. I was holding on to it, and it just disappeared. That would\u2019ve been great to have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: Isn\u2019t it crazy that those items are now part of music history?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeph:<\/strong>
<\/strong> It\u2019s wild. Twenty-five years is a long time to do anything. But we\u2019ve just kept our heads down and pushed forward. It\u2019s been a really fun ride, and I\u2019m excited about what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: What do you want fans to know about the shows, the tour, or the art exhibit?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeph:<\/strong>
<\/strong> I know some people just want to see one or two records, but honestly, this is one big show split into three days. Seeing it all together is the full experience. If you\u2019re a big Used fan, it\u2019s worth coming to all three. I know life happens, and tickets can be expensive, but if you can swing it, it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just know that we appreciate every single fan. We appreciate the vibe, the energy, the support. We love meeting people. That\u2019s why we do meet and greets almost every day. We care\u2014a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Self Titled Artwork by Cam Rackam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In Love And Death artwork by Alex Pardee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lies for the Liars artwork by Craola <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For more info, visit: https:\/\/theused.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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