The Downbeat Better Lovers
Oct 14, 2024
This week’s guests are Jordan Buckley and Steve Micciche from the band Better Lovers, along with their producer Will Putney. Jordan, a member of Every Time I Die, and Steve, affectionately known as Stitch, share their humorous takes on drummer dynamics, festival experiences, and eccentric topics like foot health and fetishism. They explore their creative collaboration for their album ‘Highly Irresponsible’ and reminisce about the chaotic joy of forming a band. The trio also dives into their excitement for upcoming tours and memorable touring adventures.
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Band Origins And New Album
- Better Lovers formed from members of Dillinger Escape Plan and Every Time I Die and launched a new project together.
- Craig Reynolds describes their new album Highly Irresponsible and a Downbeat variant vinyl tied to the artwork.
Chaos In The Intro Banter
- The hosts joke about the show's identity and the drumbeat/downbeat confusion during introductions.
- Will Putney and Jordan Buckley banter about podcasts and roles, setting a playful tone for the episode.
Experience Makes Collaboration Better
- The band intentionally hyper-analyzes creative choices because of their collective experience.
- Jordan Buckley and Will Putney say collaboration and many cooks improved ideas rather than stalling them.