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Mike Mills of R.E.M. joins Rain to introduce The Lemon Twigs. Mike and the sibling duo, Brian and Michael, who make up The Lemon Twigs, prioritize harmony in their musical style. In today's conversation, Mike and Rain delve into politics, exploring how political language and ideas can create division within a family. Mike shares a personal anecdote about discussing with his uncle, each taking a different side. However, Mike developed a rule that they must hug and express love at the end of their conversations. Additionally, Mike imparts valuable advice to aspiring artists.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:47] Mike Mills from R.E.M. discusses his last tour, his family and his journey in music.
[7:21] Mike discusses politics in general and in the state of Florida.
[11:51] Rain reflects on getting to sing with R.E.M. years ago.
[14:21] Mike talks about the baseball project, and he discusses how he learned to play the piano.
[18:31] Mike discusses the different instruments he plays and the decisions the band made to keep them together.
[27:28] Mike advises up-and-coming artists.
[29:54] The Lemon Twigs are launched, and discuss making music with Mike.
[40:31] Michael and Brian discuss what is coming up next, and listeners are treated to hear their song “In My Head” from the album “Everything Harmony”.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
[8:47] Families from different political parties can have opposite opinions and political ideas but agree the disagreement will end in love.
[14:14] The baseball project booked 19 shows in 21 days.
[18:31] Keeping a band together is challenging, but Mike tells how R.E.M. did it.
RESOURCE LINKS
LaunchLeft Podcast Smart Link
The Lemon Twigs - Bio and Website
The Lemon Twigs - Instagram
The Lemon Twigs - Twitter
The Lemon Twigs - Facebook
Mike Mills of R.E.M. joins Rain to introduce The Lemon Twigs. Mike and the sibling duo, Brian and Michael, who make up The Lemon Twigs, prioritize harmony in their musical style. In today's conversation, Mike and Rain delve into politics, exploring how political language and ideas can create division within a family. Mike shares a personal anecdote about discussing with his uncle, each taking a different side. However, Mike developed a rule that they must hug and express love at the end of their conversations. Additionally, Mike imparts valuable advice to aspiring artists.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:47] Mike Mills from R.E.M. discusses his last tour, his family and his journey in music.
[7:21] Mike discusses politics in general and in the state of Florida.
[11:51] Rain reflects on getting to sing with R.E.M. years ago.
[14:21] Mike talks about the baseball project, and he discusses how he learned to play the piano.
[18:31] Mike discusses the different instruments he plays and the decisions the band made to keep them together.
[27:28] Mike advises up-and-coming artists.
[29:54] The Lemon Twigs are launched, and discuss making music with Mike.
[40:31] Michael and Brian discuss what is coming up next, and listeners are treated to hear their song “In My Head” from the album “Everything Harmony”.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
[8:47] Families from different political parties can have opposite opinions and political ideas but agree the disagreement will end in love.
[14:14] The baseball project booked 19 shows in 21 days.
[18:31] Keeping a band together is challenging, but Mike tells how R.E.M. did it.
RESOURCE LINKS
LaunchLeft Podcast Smart Link
The Lemon Twigs - Bio and Website
The Lemon Twigs - Instagram
The Lemon Twigs - Twitter
The Lemon Twigs - Facebook
49 min
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