Fast, Loud, and Sweet: Inside Beverly Thrills Before Molly Malone’s

Fast, Loud, and Sweet: Inside Beverly Thrills Before Molly Malone’s

There’s a certain electricity that runs through Los Angeles on show nights — that restless, buzzing anticipation that something loud, fast, and unforgettable is about to happen. Before their recent set at Molly Malone’s, I caught up with three members of Beverly Thrills, a pop‑punk force carving out their own corner of the LA scene with high‑energy performances, sharp songwriting, and a genuine sense of community. Bassist JP Braunfisch, guitarist and vocalist Zane Czarnecki, and drummer Giordano Santarelli gathered for a pre‑show chat full of humor, heart, and the kind of scrappy authenticity that defines their sound. What followed was a conversation about origins, inspirations, donuts, and the relentless drive behind one of LA’s most promising young bands.

Introduce yourselves and tell me what you do in the band.
JP: I’m JP Braunfisch — bass and backing vocals.
Zane: I’m Zane Czarnecki — guitar and lead vocals.
Gio: I’m Giordano Santarelli — drums.

What do you think of the local Los Angeles music scene, and how do you fit in?
Zane: It’s great. We’ve played a lot of local bars and some bigger shows like the Viper Room. There’s a wide mix of genres — punk, hardcore, everything — and a lot of bands doing interesting things. I think we fit in as a band that really wants to build community. We love finding other bands to play with, and we feed off the energy of a good show.

JP: Zane nailed it. The community here is special. People in LA are super open to checking out your stuff. Everyone’s creative in some way, so they’re really accepting of your art and willing to give you a shot. That’s been huge for us.

Where did you all meet and decide to form the band?
Zane: It kind of formed over time. I met Gio on Instagram — he was playing every song off Dookie — and I thought, that’s the drummer I want. JP actually started as our manager, and when our bass player left, he stepped in. We found him originally through a Facebook post. None of us are originally from LA; we all moved here from different parts of the world, and somehow it all clicked.

For someone who hasn’t seen Beverly Thrills live, what can they expect from a performance?
Gio: A lot of energy and good vibes. We’re a pop‑punk‑based band — fast tempos, loud, fun. We’re pretty funny to watch and to hear. We’re human; we’re not super clean all the time, but that’s part of what makes us great. We’re not afraid to be ourselves on stage. We’re authentic, and people respond to that.

Let’s talk about the songs.
“Too Far Gone” — what inspired it?
Zane: I wrote that one before high school. I played it with my first punk band. It’s basically about going crazy while everyone else is going crazy — that kind of vibe. The lyric “too far gone” stuck, and the riff came naturally.

“My Medicine”
Gio: The classic pop‑punk love song. It started when I was working with this woman — things happened, then didn’t happen — and I had just moved here, so every emotion was amplified. I wanted to express myself in my own way. Zane and I started with the chorus melody and built it piece by piece. We wanted something high‑energy, simple, immediate, and upfront. Week by week it became what it is now.

“Deserted”
Zane: We wrote “Deserted” as a band — one of the first times we did that. After we had the riff, the word “deserted” came to mind. It’s about feeling disconnected from society, like you’re fighting against a negative vibe in the world. That sense of being separated or isolated.

“Room 144”
Zane: Another older one. I wrote it in college — Room 144 was my dorm room. The title rhymed, so I ran with it. It’s about chasing after a girl who doesn’t reciprocate.

Is there new music on the horizon?
JP: Yes — we’ve been in the studio self‑recording and mixing our upcoming album. We’ve got eight songs recorded and are aiming for eleven or twelve. One single is coming very soon — it’s called “Stella.” Very fast‑paced, very energetic pop punk. It should be out in the next thirty days.

Based on a beer or a girl?
JP: A girl. But we like the beer too.
Gio: We’ll write some beer songs. We’ll take care of that.

If the music of Beverly Thrills was a donut, what kind would it be and why?
Gio: One of those pink strawberry‑raspberry donuts with filling inside. Our music is sweet, with a strong flavor, but still delicate. And it’s pink — which is never bad.

What do you hope the rest of the year brings for Beverly Thrills?
JP: Releasing music — hopefully a couple songs and maybe the album by the end of the year. And playing live as much as possible. Meeting people, getting our name out there, gaining experience. We’re willing to hop on any show at any moment. Our main goals are more shows and more music.

If Beverly Thrills could open for any band, now or from the past, who would it be and why?
JP: Blink‑182 — before Gio steals it.
Gio: Me and JP are huge Blink fans, so that’s obvious.
Zane: I’ll go off the beaten path — Jane’s Addiction. I love ’90s music. But I love Blink‑182 too.

In Conclusion

As Beverly Thrills headed off to soundcheck at Molly Malone’s, it was clear that their momentum is only accelerating. With new music on the way, an album in the works, and a hunger to play every stage they can find, the band is building something real — a community, a catalog, and a reputation for leaving everything on the stage. Whether they’re writing pop‑punk love songs, fast‑paced anthems, or future beer‑inspired bangers, Beverly Thrills approaches it all with sincerity and spark. If their Molly Malone’s performance was any indication, the rest of the year is going to be loud, bright, and full of big steps forward. And if Blink‑182 or Jane’s Addiction ever need an opener, they might want to keep an eye on these guys.

(Interview by Ken Morton – Photos by Karyn Burleigh of Rock Edge Photography)

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