Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told Telle Smith (The Word Alive)
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Feb 15, 2016 
Telle Smith, lead singer of The Word Alive, shares his journey from auditioning with Blessthefall to dealing with life-changing injuries on stage. He recalls faking his screaming skills at first and the emotional scars from a childhood incident with his brother. Telle candidly discusses the challenges of maintaining vocal health while touring, his evolution in mastering vocal techniques, and the risks he’s taken during performances, including a near-fatal stage dive. The conversation also touches on the creative process behind their new album and the healing power of music.
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Use Short Alcohol Breaks For Touring
- Try temporary sobriety before long international tours to protect your voice and immunity.
- Telle tested no-drinking for two months and avoided getting sick on heavy travel runs.
Touring Erodes Vocal Control
- Touring drains nuanced vocal control even if it doesn't totally prevent singing.
- Telle emphasizes that fatigue reduces control over tones and techniques crucial for memorable shows.
Runaway To Chase Music
- Telle left Ohio without telling family and drove to California to chase music full-time.
- He stayed out there for about a year and a half after committing fully to touring and bands.