The Zane Lowe Interview Series

Fall Out Boy

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Apr 21, 2023
Patrick Stump and Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy discuss challenges in making their latest album, their nonlinear songwriting process, dynamics within the band, pride in their latest record, reflecting on a song's meaning during the pandemic, and avoiding external influences in creating their music.
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ANECDOTE

How Patrick Became The Singer

  • Patrick wrote songs to compose, not to sing, and Pete pushed him to perform.
  • That partnership transformed Patrick into the vocalist and songwriter the band needed.
ADVICE

Start With Why, Not Sound

  • Ask "What are you writing about?" before obsessing over sound.
  • Prioritize meaningful content; the sonic details can be solved later.
INSIGHT

Record Framed By Mortality And Action

  • Themes on So Much (For) Stardust orbit mortality, purpose and seizing the moment.
  • Films like Field Of Dreams influenced choosing action over nihilism.
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