Tuna on Toast with Stryker Tuna on Toast w Judah and the Lion - Judah Akers
Mar 12, 2024
Judah Akers, the frontman of Judah and the Lion, dives deep into his new album, The Process, which is inspired by the five stages of grief. He shares how personal experiences like divorce have shaped his songwriting and offers insights into the therapeutic nature of creating music. Judah also discusses his journey from collegiate baseball to music, highlights fan interactions that resonated with him, and reflects on the importance of persistence and community in his career. Plus, hear about his collaboration with K. Flay and the candid stories behind some tracks.
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Stryker Played Their First Single
- Judah recalls Stryker being the first to play their single "Long Dark Night," highlighting early championing by supporters.
- He describes making 19 songs for the main album and additional tracks for a deluxe, showing the project's scale.
Grief As A Structured Healing Map
- Judah framed the album as a map through Kubler-Ross's five stages of grief to make emotional healing understandable.
- The record treats emotions like visitors to be questioned and learned from, not problems to be fixed immediately.
Three Phases Of Musical Healing
- Judah describes three painful stages: writing (digging up old wells), releasing (feeling exposed), and performing (witnessing audience connection).
- He says live shows turn personal pain into communal healing when fans visibly connect.