Rock Feed Hoobastank
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Sep 7, 2022 
Doug and Dan, co-founder and lead vocalist and guitarist of Hoobastank, share insights from their journey in the music world. They delve into why they filmed everything on VHS early on, including hilarious road antics that echo Jackass. Doug recounts their signing saga filled with perseverance, while Dan shares the challenges of digitizing their rich archive during COVID. The duo reflects on the creative chemistry behind their debut album and the impact their raw docuseries will have in connecting with fans, showcasing both their struggles and triumphs.
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Home Movies Turned Archive
- Hoobastank filmed casual, home-movie footage from the mid-1990s onward using bulky VHS and later 8mm cameras.
- The recordings were personal archives, not intended as documentary material at the time.
Digitizing During Lockdown
- Dan digitized hundreds of hours of tapes during the 2020 lockdown, transferring each tape in real time.
- He woke up at odd hours to swap tapes and kept the tedious process going until finished.
Focus On Process Not Outcome
- Stop obsessing over the business side and refocus on playing and enjoying the process.
- Let the music and consistent effort create opportunities rather than forcing outcomes.