Garza Podcast 142 - CANE HILL: Metalcore from the Swamp
Sep 17, 2024
Elijah Witt, Cane Hill vocalist known for raw, emotional lyrics; Elijah James Barnett, guitarist who shapes their riff-driven sound; Ryan Henriquez, bassist rooted in the New Orleans scene. They talk touring life and wild studio stories. They discuss writing while depressed, evolving guitar tones, the grind of self-managing a band, and crossing scenes from metalcore to deathcore.
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Talk Through Band Conflicts Immediately
- When band conflicts surface, address them directly; long-term collaboration requires candid communication and conflict resolution.
- Elijah James Barnett compares a band to a marriage: unresolved small issues bubble up and will eventually blow up if not discussed.
Too Far Gone Song Came From A Studio Incident
- Too Far Gone came from a real studio incident where a prolific band's visit turned chaotic and led Cane Hill to be labeled 'too far gone.'
- The band turned that exact moment into the song and album theme after their producer suggested it.
Band Admits Self Sabotage Fuels Songwriting
- Cane Hill members acknowledge they sometimes self-sabotage happiness because they believe sadness fuels better music.
- Elijah Witt explicitly says Kill the Sun is about wrecking his own happiness to create art, showing creativity and emotional pain are entangled.