Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith EP. 10 - Gavin Butler (The Blackout)
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Feb 1, 2019 Gavin Butler, former vocalist of The Blackout, shares his transition from rockstar to fatherhood and discusses his life post-band. He reflects on nostalgic moments from touring and hints at potential future projects. Gavin opens up about challenges like navigating hemiplegic migraines during performances and the absurdities of social media. Listeners can expect laughter as he shares hilarious anecdotes from the road and musings on the possibility of a band reunion, blending humor with poignant memories.
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Ship Partial Songs When Lyrics Stall
- Try writing music in small, regular bursts rather than forcing full lyrics when motivation is low.
- Gavin keeps unfinished song structures and top lines and suggests releasing them raw if lyrics don't come.
Access Doesn't Equal Discovery
- Gavin and Sean note people increasingly stick to the same playlists despite more access to music.
- They argue that age and life routines reduce exploration and make listeners return to familiar tracks.
Meeting JJ Arms In El Paso
- While recording The Best In Town in El Paso they spotted local celebrity JJ Arms at a steakhouse with an unmistakable 70s wig.
- The band later googled him and discovered his bizarre history as a private detective with hooks for hands and a home zoo.