Tuna on Toast with Stryker Tuna on Toast w grandson
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Jun 6, 2023 
Grandson, a Canadian-born musician known for his politically charged alternative music, joins Stryker to discuss his new album, 'I Love You, I'm Trying.' He shares the thrill of hearing his song on the radio for the first time and his admiration for Rage Against the Machine. The conversation delves into personal themes in his music, his friendship with K Flay leading to their upcoming tour, and how the film 'That Thing You Do' inspired his musical journey. Grandson also opens up about balancing vulnerability with energetic performances.
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Early LA Struggles
- Grandson moved from Montreal to Los Angeles in 2014 at age 20 and lived on a guest mattress in a five-bedroom house for about six months.
- He stretched limited funds doing odd jobs while focusing on music until he found his footing.
Proving Others Is Exhausting
- Grandson says proving others wrong fueled his early career but is not sustainable as a long-term motivator.
- He stresses that basing your drive on others' opinions leads to reactive, unhealthy motivation.
A Personal Prequel Album
- Grandson framed his new album as a 'prequel' explaining his background and what led to his political work.
- He purposely made the record personal to give fans context and tell uncomfortable truths about his upbringing.
