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Tuna on Toast with The Last Dinner Party - Abigail Morris

Oct 10, 2024
In this conversation, Abigail Morris, the dynamic frontwoman of U.K. band The Last Dinner Party, shares her thrilling journey from a budding artist to a global sensation. She dives into the whirlwind of their rapid rise to fame, reflecting on their LA debut and the creative process behind their debut album, 'Prelude to Ecstasy.' Abigail discusses her inspirations, overcoming stage fright, and the excitement of covering songs like 'Wicked Game.' Plus, she dreams big, revealing her desire to collaborate with Chappell Roan and Nick Cave.
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ANECDOTE

LA Show Felt Like A New Beginning

  • The Last Dinner Party's first U.S. show in LA felt like a beginning rather than a completed goal for Abigail Morris.
  • She described the night as proof they were "allowed to do this" and a launching point for the band's journey.
INSIGHT

Luck And Stability Enabled Rapid Growth

  • Abigail credits both hard work and financial stability for the band's rapid progress.
  • She notes starting a band is especially hard without time and resources due to arts funding crises in the UK.
ANECDOTE

Seeing A Peer Frontwoman Spark Confidence

  • Lucia and the Best Boys inspired Abigail as a contemporary frontwoman she could relate to.
  • Watching Lucia's stagecraft helped Abigail envision how to engage audiences and perform confidently.
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