92 - SPIRITWORLD | Stu Folsom: Deathwestern, Playing Hardcore Shows & Going With Your Gut

Garza sits down with Stu Folsom. Singer & main songwriter of SPIRITWORLD. https://www.linktr.ee/spiritworldprophet

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - The Inspiration Behind SPIRITWORLD, Building a World

05:55 - First Album, Pagan Rhythms, Building a Band

09:49 - Being the Main Songwriter, Being Prolific

13:00 - Self-Criticism

14:35 - Fender Telecaster

17:06 - Coming up with “DEATHWESTERN” Album Title

20:23 - Combining Influences to Make Something Unique & Original

28:23 - Having a Style that Allows SPIRITWORLD to Play Anywhere

33:20 - How to Break Through the Industry as a Band

37:00 - “DEATHWESTERN” Album Cover by James Bousema

42:18 - Remote Mixing & Mastering Process (Sam Pura, Alberto De Icaza) / Colin Richardson Appreciation

49:47 - Going With Your Gut When It Comes to Writing & Creating

56:16 - Tracking Live Drums, Studio Techniques

59:36 - Having a Vision for the Albums

01:01:28 - Working Alone is More Efficient

01:03:50 - Coming Up With Ideas for Music Videos