The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown Returns With Single ‘When The Juice Ran Out’
by Brendan M. Allen
Los Angeles-based music collective The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown is back. The group is breaking boundaries once again with their new single When the Juice Ran Out, a funk-fueled warning for a world on the edge.
The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown is known for defying genre and bringing together some of the world’s most renowned and innovative artists. Their sprawling collaborations and multi-genre sound has previously featured contributions from members of The Meters, Sly and the Family Stone, The Time, Mudvayne, the Neville Brothers, 311, Jane’s Addiction, Arrested Development, Primus, Living Colour, and many more. Their upcoming album Volume 3, due September 2025, promises to further expand the Getdown’s boundary-pushing legacy.
When The Juice Ran Out imagines a world where the internet collapses, forcing society to reconnect, both physically and spiritually. It’s a raw, horn-fueled reminder that our reliance on tech could be our undoing.
“In a world full of emojis, endless scrolling, and algorithm-driven everything, When the Juice Ran Out takes a real look at how glued we’ve all become to our phones and feeds. The song is a reminder of how easy it is to forget how to live without being constantly plugged in” says producer and bassist John Heintz, who founded the collective in 2007. “No screen, no signal—just reality. Then what?”
“Our hyper-connected civilization traded real-world presence for the digital illusion,” adds vocalist and saxophonist Angelo Moore. “It’s a wake-up call questioning our adaptability when forced to face ourselves in an unplugged, analog world”
The song began as an isolated drum track recorded by Jack Irons during a 2016 session. Heintz sent it to legendary bassist Rodney “Skeet” Curtis, who added his low-end magic. Guitarist Tim Stewart then layered in riffs that set the stage for Moore to unleash his lyrical vision and saxophone brilliance. Mixed by Fabrizio Grossi and mastered by Dave Gardner, the track is paired with psychedelic cover art by Johnny “Thief” DiDonna and Jeff Wood.
