Switched on Pop The Power of the Trio (ft. Trousdale live at USC)
Oct 3, 2025
Quinn D'Andrea, Georgia Greene, and Lauren Jones form the trio Trousdale, known for their rich harmonies and innovative songwriting. They share insights into their collaborative process, including dividing vocal duties and the emotional depth behind their song 'Growing Pains.' The discussion highlights their influences from legends like Jackson Browne and Queen. Trousdale also reflects on the challenges of touring and maintaining strong communication, all while treating the audience to live performances of their hits, including 'Secondhand Smoke'.
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Song Born From Real Complaints
- The trio wrote "Growing Pains" from conversations about physical aches and the difficulties of being artists.
- They turned shared, mundane complaints into a song about balancing accomplishment and adjustment.
Upbeat Music Counters Heavy Lyrics
- Truesdale's music blends heavy lyrical content with upbeat, collaborative melodies.
- Quinn says the song's upbeat nature emerges from their collective writing process.
Share Vocal Duties Intentionally
- Keep vocal duties intentionally even across members to avoid one fronting the group.
- Color-code parts and build arrangements around who feels emotionally connected to each line.