Tuna on Toast with Stryker

Tuna on Toast with The Aquadolls

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Dec 17, 2021
Melissa Brooks, Keilah Nina, and Jackie Proctor of The Aquadolls share their journey as a rising Southern California rock band. They reveal their early influences, including Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga, and discuss the challenges of being young women in the music scene. The trio dives into their songwriting process, highlighting their anthem 'Suck On This' which confronts sexism at shows. They also recount their exhilarating experiences at Lollapalooza and Warped Tour while managing the chaos of life on the road.
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ADVICE

Use Low-Fi Sessions To Show Authenticity

  • Keep recording and performing in low-fi settings; Ted mixed their bedroom session with only three mics and it captured authentic performances.
  • Share those raw performances on video platforms to connect fans to the band's live energy.
ANECDOTE

Backstage Meeting That Became A Band

  • Melissa met Jackie at festivals where Jackie would sit backstage looking forlorn and fangirl over Melissa's performances.
  • That backstage friendship grew into Melissa recruiting Jackie after recording her first band in her garage.
ANECDOTE

Balancing Jobs, Bills, And Touring

  • Band members balance day jobs and the group: Keilah moved out, works full time as a barista, and juggles bills with touring.
  • They rely on a supportive team (manager Rick) to keep opportunities manageable and morale high.
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