Kyle Meredith With... Lord Huron's Ben Schneider Previews New Album Long Lost
May 10, 2021
Ben Schneider, the singer-songwriter and frontman of Lord Huron, dives deep into the themes of their new concept album, Long Lost. He reveals the story of a fictional band recording in a haunted studio, inspired by public access shows and nostalgic variety acts. Schneider discusses the interplay of truth and fiction in songwriting, along with how themes of time and loss resonate in today’s world. He shares plans for graphic novels and films to complement the music and reflects on the emotional connection with fans through their stories.
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Finding A Haunted Studio
- Ben describes finding and renovating Whispering Pines, an abandoned 1970s-style studio they got via Craigslist and turned into their clubhouse and recording space.
- He notes the studio felt haunted at night, which inspired inventing characters and histories for the record.
Write Through Avatars
- Ben writes songs by creating avatars and inhabiting fictional characters to access emotions he can't reach directly.
- He used this approach on earlier records and more literally on Long Lost by singing from nonreal perspectives.
Tubbs Tarbell's Mixed Vibe
- Ben says Tubbs Tarbell combines late-night public access vibes with old variety shows and children's TV wonder to create a whimsical but creepy host character.
- He intentionally mixes delight and creepiness to fit the band's sensibility.