Interview: Jesse Hartman from LAPTOP

Interview: Jesse Hartman from LAPTOP

Author: The New Wave Music Podcast March 9, 2026 Duration: 51:27
We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. In this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve sits down with Jesse Hartman from LAPTOP for a deep dive into the band’s past, present, and future. Jesse takes listeners back to the beginning, sharing the story of how LAPTOP first came together and reflecting on the early days of the band, including the debut album Opening Credits and the follow-up release The Old Me vs The New You. Along the way, he discusses the songwriting pr...

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