Tape Op Podcast Episode 110: Lord Huron's Ben Schneider
Sep 16, 2025
Ben Schneider, founder and frontman of Lord Huron, shares insights on their new album, The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1. He discusses the band’s formation, reconnecting with old friends, and the creative process behind their storytelling music. Schneider dives into the renovation of their Whispering Pines studio and the unique collaborations with Kristen Stewart and Kazu Makino. He reflects on balancing production control with collaboration and finds beauty in the mystery of art. His journey captures the essence of musical evolution.
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Early Musical Roots And First Band
- Ben Schneider grew up hearing music in the back of a station wagon and learned guitar by forcing himself to play a right-handed instrument left-handed.
- He joined school orchestra on upright bass and formed his first band in seventh grade, which led to lifelong collaborators.
Technical Curiosity Fuels Creativity
- Schneider taught himself recording out of necessity, moving from a Tascam 414 to GarageBand then Logic.
- He finds technical uncertainty fuels creativity and prefers surrounding himself with experts to free his creative mind.
Let The Concept Reveal Itself
- Schneider follows instinct and fragments, letting themes reveal themselves rather than over-conceptualizing early.
- He thinks visually and uses sonics to 'paint' scenes, allowing the music to evolve organically.