In this episode, Scott sits down with the three members of Wallows — Braeden Lemasters, Dylan Minnette, and Cole Preston — to explore their rise from a budding LA band to indie rock sensations. They dive into Wallows' journey, from their early days of making music together to signing with Atlantic Records. Along the way, the band shares stories about their formative experiences in the LA music scene, and the influences that shaped their sound and career. The conversation also touches on their latest album, Model. The band reveals details about the creative process behind the record, the themes explored, and their favorite songs. Wallows also shares their top 5 favorite restaurants in LA, and their top 5 indie rock bands. Tune in for an engaging and insightful conversation with Wallows, covering their artistic journey, their connection to the LA music scene, and their perspectives on the modern music industry.
Timestamps
11:43 - L.A. music scene
13:22 - Playing Warped Tour
15:30 - Gaining a fanbase through TikTok
18:43 - Surprising viral songs
19:53 - Working with Roger Manning
21:50 - Tell Me That It’s Over
24:12 - Model
26:50 - Recording process for Model
28:40 - Favorite songs from Model
30:00 - Playing Madison Square Garden
32:03 - “Bad Dream”
35:15 - Band dynamic
36:38 - Balancing acting with music
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Credits
Host Scott Lipps
Edited by Steven Meiers
Music by Robby Hoff
Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC
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