On Wednesdays We Wear Black Giving Caleb Shomo His Flowers - Chatting to Caleb at Red Bull Records
Sep 20, 2023
Caleb Shomo, the frontman of Beartooth, shares his journey through music and mental health. He discusses the transformative release of his album 'The Surface,' which marks a personal rebirth. Caleb opens up about overcoming dark moments, including eating disorders and the struggle with toxic masculinity. With a mix of humor and heartfelt anecdotes, he emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and self-acceptance in men. This candid conversation highlights how music can be a powerful tool for healing and connection.
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Music From Childhood Shaped Him
- Caleb says he grew up surrounded by music with a piano-playing mother and Motown-loving father.
- He remembers pounding keys and listening to cassettes as his earliest musical memories.
Touring Full-Time At Fifteen
- Caleb joined Attack Attack full-time at 15 and toured almost the entire year.
- He recalls being a wide-eyed kid surviving on minimal money and having chaotic fun on the road.
Beartooth Started As A Solo Outlet
- Caleb explains Beartooth began as his personal outlet and he played and produced much of it himself.
- He learned guitar, bass, drums and production young and treated making songs as a single fluid process.