Tommy and Dustin from the band Beach Fossils discuss Miami massages, a recap of their show in San Francisco, awkward audience encounters, van life, water filtration, befriending Post Malone, blog house fashion, Radiohead, Licorice Pizza, and a possible repeat of the same podcast on every tour.
Beach Fossils formed a close friendship with rapper Post Malone, bonding over their love of various genres and musical artistry.
Beach Fossils appreciate the diverse energy and feedback they receive from different crowds during their performances, even if they have a bad night here and there.
The podcast explores the cyclical nature of music trends, discussing the nostalgic appeal of the blog house era and its potential resurgence.
Deep dives
Beach Fossils and their Friendship with Post Malone
Beach Fossils formed a close friendship with rapper Post Malone, starting with a DM exchange on Twitter. They hit it off and spent time in the studio together, bonding over their love of various genres and musical artistry. They have continued to hang out whenever their paths cross, even attending each other's shows. Beach Fossils admire Post Malone's talent and appreciate his open-mindedness towards different genres of music.
Touring Experiences and Crowd Reactions
Beach Fossils discuss their experiences on tour and the diverse energy they encounter from different crowds. They share anecdotes about challenging shows and memorable interactions with fans. While they acknowledge that not every show will be the same, they appreciate the support and feedback they receive, even if they have a bad night here and there.
Nostalgia for Blog House Era
The podcast delves into the nostalgic appeal of the blog house era, reminiscing about the music and fashion trends of the time. They discuss their personal connections to artists like John Mayer and their love for the genre's unique production choices. The conversation highlights the cyclical nature of music trends and how certain styles and sounds can resurge over time.
Living in Ridgewood and Growing Up in Charlotte
The podcast touches on the hosts' living arrangements, with one of them residing in Ridgewood, a quiet neighborhood in New York City, and the other growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina. They discuss the characteristics of these locations, including the neighborhoody vibe of Ridgewood and the dynamic music scene and shows in Charlotte.
Touring and Themed Performances
The podcast episode delves into the experiences and challenges of going on tour, with the hosts sharing anecdotes about their recent touring experiences and the ups and downs of performing live. They discuss the importance of stage banter and how it can energize both the performers and the audience. The hosts also touch on the concept of themed performances, such as programming stage banter or pre-recorded conversations between songs, for a unique and memorable experience.
Crowdsourcing Street Art and Banksy
During the podcast, the hosts brainstorm the idea of crowdsourcing street art by hiring actors to pose as the elusive artist Banksy. They discuss the trend of street art becoming more commercialized and suggest an alternative approach to create excitement and intrigue. They explore the possibility of creating fake Banksy graffiti stencils in different cities to generate buzz and confusion, adding an element of mystery and surprise to street art culture.
Beach Fossils are a band from New York, we spoke with Tommy and Dustin about Miami massages, a recap of our show in San Fransisco, that thing where you lock eyes with an unenthused audience member, squirt vids, van life, water filtration, Pedialyte and vodka, befriending Post Malone, blog house deep V’s, Kaospads, Radiohead standing, a review of Licorice Pizza, wearing a mask in Butts, Georgia, we consider doing the same exact podcast on every single tour, who Banksy is, and a great blowjob joke.
