forcing the (eye)holes to look like we didn’t just wake up right before interviews
body hair update 2019: i shaved my legs for a music video. found a new respect and appreciation for anyone who does this routinely. Ned didn’t like it. it’ll grow back bro, chill
south america was incredible.
mexico, here we come.
the bandito tour is very special to me, including any of you who made it to a show this year.
thank you.
things get quiet around this time, and i’m reminded why i write so much about the lack of sound. it’s deafening. all of the questions. is what i’m doing any good. this last album, was it good enough. what’s the point. i hate typing them out, which might be why i refuse to grant them their proper punctuation.
but then i’m reminded of the show and the people who come. this odd theatrical convention we have landed on as a species, a concert, is somehow healing and protecting, boosting the immune system of the psyche.
maybe it’s the ethereal sensation of hearing you all singing in unison, or its the natural warmth of the collective body heat from the pit billowing toward me. whatever it is, i’ve learned it can be harnessed and preserved so that the echoes of its effects can be tapped in to when needed.
kneeling down in front of you during the show, i’m collecting. and now as i type this out i’m unpacking, to combat those questions that show up in the quietest of places.
feels silly just saying “thank you for coming to the show” so i thought i’d explain it a little.
see you at the next one. |-
the bandito tour is very special to me, including any of you who made it to a show this year.
thank you.
things get quiet around this time, and i’m reminded why i write so much about the lack of sound. it’s deafening. all of the questions. is what i’m doing any good. this last album, was it good enough. what’s the point. i hate typing them out, which might be why i refuse to grant them their proper punctuation.
but then i’m reminded of the show and the people who come. this odd theatrical convention we have landed on as a species, a concert, is somehow healing and protecting, boosting the immune system of the psyche.
maybe it’s the ethereal sensation of hearing you all singing in unison, or its the natural warmth of the collective body heat from the pit billowing toward me. whatever it is, i’ve learned it can be harnessed and preserved so that the echoes of its effects can be tapped in to when needed.
kneeling down in front of you during the show, i’m collecting. and now as i type this out i’m unpacking, to combat those questions that show up in the quietest of places.
feels silly just saying “thank you for coming to the show” so i thought i’d explain it a little.
see you at the next one. |-
for the writing and recording of Trench i knew i needed to be home. in order to do that i needed a studio built in my basement. watching the space come to life along side of the record itself was something i wanted to share. the excuses that came with writing and recording in hotels, buses, and green rooms were no where to be found. and that pressure created a group of songs that i have become very proud of. @jennaajoseph picked all the finishes.
after photos by @bradheaton
for the writing and recording of Trench i knew i needed to be home. in order to do that i needed a studio built in my basement. watching the space come to life along side of the record itself was something i wanted to share. the excuses that came with writing and recording in hotels, buses, and green rooms were no where to be found. and that pressure created a group of songs that i have become very proud of. @jennaajoseph picked all the finishes.
after photos by @bradheaton
we decided that if we ever did a podcast we would name it “Togg and Jog”.
mine spelled with two g’s because i’m the lead singer.
photo: @bradheaton
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a couple of body hair related updates for you guys:
1. i tried to start a mustache christmas tradition and my family didn’t even notice.
and i’m going to hold off until 2019 to announce the second one
Fuz, my grandfather, went to the mall and got this. first of the new stuff i’d seen in person.
step thrøugh or step øff.
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::;,.from the levitate shoot in Ukraine,.,;
:.:few festivals, then hometown shows, then cycle is complete:.:whatsnext………………………………….|-/
:.:few festivals, then hometown shows, then cycle is complete:.:whatsnext………………………………….|-/
:.:few festivals, then hometown shows, then cycle is complete:.:whatsnext………………………………….|-/
TRENCH||-// out now:: tell some people you know, if you can. and if you already spread the news, thank you my fren::josh was up all night calling everyone in his contacts.
i’ve learned a lot from this guy and he never even knew it. first time meeting him and we seamlessly rolled in to a discussion about in-ear monitors, floor wedges, and mic stand preferences. this was the best photo we got. the other ones we had our heads really close together for some reason. like, almost touching. i don’t know why we did that.
my home.don’t want to tell you i’ve been working hard, i want to show you what i’ve been working on. TRENCH||-//new album, oct5ish
portablestudio rig in adelaide, au. travel around with everything in this photo, including lamp and hardline telephone. also two glass cups with paper covers on top in case i get parched.
photo editing/filter management: @tylerrjoseph
