Tuna on Toast with Stryker Tuna on Toast w Taking Back Sunday - Adam Lazzara
Jan 16, 2024
Adam Lazzara, the lead vocalist of Taking Back Sunday, opens up about the band’s new album, 152, and how collaborating with a pop producer transformed their sound. He shares his journey from bassist to frontman, despite his initial reluctance to sing. Adam highlights the importance of keeping concert ticket prices low for fans and reflects on the challenges of navigating the evolving music landscape influenced by streaming. He celebrates live music as a unifying experience while reminiscing about the bands that shaped him and the heart of the DIY scene.
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Longevity Reframes Anxiety
- Aging hasn't removed career anxiety; it reframed Adam's focus to doing his best consistently.
- He finds comfort in realizing nobody truly 'has it all figured out.'
Producer Shift Opened New Possibilities
- Working with pop producer Tushar Apti forced Taking Back Sunday to rethink habits and opened creative possibilities.
- Adam Lazzara says modern production tools made recording faster and expanded what the band could achieve.
Embrace Modern Recording Tools
- Embrace modern recording tools instead of clinging to antiquated methods.
- Adam urges using available digital workflows to increase efficiency and creative range.