The Jesea Lee Show Thornhill Interview - Sleep Token tour, Deftones comparisons, covering Lady Gaga
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Oct 10, 2025 Jacob Charlton, the frontman of Australian band Thornhill, shares insights from their sold-out tour with Sleep Token. He discusses their new album 'Bodies' and the single 'Mercia,' revealing the creative inspiration behind it. Jacob touches on the band's unique stagecraft for arena shows and embraces their 90s influences while addressing comparisons to Deftones. He also explains their cover of Lady Gaga's 'Paparazzi' and emphasizes the importance of emotion over technique in music, advocating for authentic, human performances.
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Shock Of The Sleep Token Invitation
- Thornhill were surprised by how well Sleep Token crowds accepted them on arena stages they had never played before.
- Jacob described receiving the message that Sleep Token 'asked for you' as a surreal, career-changing moment.
Adapting To Seated Arena Crowds
- Playing arenas forced Thornhill to adapt to a mostly seated audience and learn new ways to command the crowd.
- Jacob said their front of house would call out when people stood in their seats, which helped them keep momentum.
Quick Turnaround For 'Mercia'
- 'Mercia' was written quickly after Bodies because the band felt the album lacked a deep, atmospheric track.
- Jacob said he wrote the song and the video concept almost simultaneously in a tight multi-day burst.