Texas singer-songwriter Robert Ellis talks about why the tour van embodies the music business writ large and the importance of “do it now”.
Monday Morning Video – Roanoke
Another of my favorite SXSW discoveries this year was the band Roanoke. “If You’re Gonna Leave” – from 2022’s Wolf Motel is a particular favorite. If you’ve seen it, tell me that this shouldn’t have been the theme song of the Amazon series “Daisy Jones and the Six”.
Doug Levitt on Theme Parks and Traveling by Greyhound Bus
Singer-songwriter Doug Levitt talks about a co-write from his middle school years and his last proper, full-time gig.
Monday Morning Video – Annie Hamilton
Annie Hamilton was one of my favorite discoveries at this year’s SXSW. As this song illustrates, the melodic intensity of her music is captivating.
David Garza on His Tour Diet Closer and The Best “Job” Ever
Singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer David Garza talks about playing his 7th grade talent show and “PB&J”, the song.
Del Barber on Music Business Loyalty and Working on a Farm
Canadian singer-songwriter Del Barber talks about removing a skunk from his rehearsal space, sleeping in his car while on tour, and his band family.
Monday Morning Video – Fruition
The great Fruition did a stripped down trio tour late last year. It was a wonderful showcase of the beauty of their songs and harmonies. Here’s “Wild As the Night” from 2019’s album of the same name.
Matt Pond of The Natural Lines on Reading Contracts and His Love of Ice Cream
Matt Pond of The Natural Lines talks about getting electrocuted, reading contracts, and being a professional insomniac.
Zach Williams of The Lone Bellow on RX Bars, Love, and Asbestos
The Lone Bellow’s Zach Williams talks about “The Green Monster” (not the one in Boston) and working as a realtor.
Monday Morning Video – You Am I with Fanny Lumsden
Take renowned Australian rock band You Am I. Add in Aussie country singer Fanny Lumsden. Sprinkle with horns, and back-vocalists. Set them loose on a cover of The Pretenders “Brass In Pocket”. Sounds like a winning recipe to me…