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What's Another Night? w/ Apes Of The State #50
Description
April & Pepe delve into the themes of nostalgia, loss, & the creative process behind Apes Of The State's latest album. They discuss the personal stories that influenced the music, the collaborative nature of songwriting, & the impact of community & friendship on the artistic journey. The conversation highlights the importance of honoring loved ones in song & the challenges of navigating personal struggles while maintaining a public persona. Thoughts on living through Hurricane Sandy, the impact of changing neighborhoods &, much more. We close out playing the track "What's Another Night?"
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Honoring parents in music
- Collaboration & its powerful results
- Channelling The Smashing Pumpkins when writing music
- Touring while grieving a close friend
- Songwriting can be a therapeutic outlet for pain
- What songs become "anthems"
- Meeting punk rockers in rehab
- Being viewed as "the strong friend"
- Experiences from older generations can provide valuable wisdom
- Friendships can dissolve over time, simply due to life changes
- Thoughts on nostalgia
- Musical references heard throughout the album
- We play What's Another Night?
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