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Host Peter McCully chats with Neil Osborne of the Canadian rock band 54-40. Osborne shares insights and stories from his lengthy music career.
Osborne discusses the band鈥檚 enduring success, their approach to songwriting and the importance of live performances. The episode delves into their latest album, West Coast Band, and offers a glimpse into the creative process behind their music.
Osborne鈥檚 journey in the music industry began with a chance encounter with bandmate Brad Merritt in high school in Tsawwassen. The two bonded over their shared love for music, which eventually led to the formation of 54-40 in 1977. Their enduring partnership is a testament to their deep connection and shared interests.
鈥淲e thought we were on a mission, we were on a mission,鈥� said Osborne. 鈥淭hen we, all of a sudden, weirdly, we had a career, record companies and that whole game.鈥�
The episode explores the evolution of the band鈥檚 songwriting process. From early jam sessions to more recent experiments with thematic storytelling, 54-40鈥檚 creative approach has evolved over the years. The band鈥檚 co-founder shares how their latest album was inspired by reminiscing about their experiences as a band during COVID and turning those stories into songs.
The latest album was mixed by Adam Kasper, known for his work with iconic bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam. The album represents a literal storytelling approach, showcasing the band鈥檚 experiences and stories in a straightforward manner.
The episode includes a discussion of the song 鈥榃orking on It鈥�, which humorously captures the band鈥檚 dedication and hard work. It鈥檚 also testament to their commitment to delivering great performances to their audience.
鈥淲e know it鈥檚 a collective experience, especially with people that have seen us and followed us and stuck with us over the years,鈥� said Osborne. 鈥淪o that鈥檚 the constant. And that鈥檚 still the driving force behind why we鈥檙e still here.鈥�
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