The Jesea Lee Show #47 - Aaron Bruno (AWOLNATION, The Barbarians of California)
Jun 12, 2024
Aaron Bruno, the creative force behind AWOLNATION and new hardcore band The Barbarians of California, shares his dynamic musical journey. He discusses the unpredictable nature of song success and the impact of social media on music discovery. Bruno reflects on his punk roots, the evolution of music production, and the thrill of collaboration. He also touches on the influence of technology in music creation and the exciting future of heavy music, while sharing quirky insights on songwriting and his idol Metallica.
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How 'Sail' Became An Accidental Hit
- Aaron Bruno says "Sail" was never planned as a single and surprised everyone by exploding organically.
- An Austin radio station began playing it and listener requests made it take off unexpectedly.
Accept What You Can't Control
- Aaron Bruno advises artists to let go of disappointment because they have little control over what catches on.
- He recommends moving on and focusing on writing the next songs instead of obsessing over outcomes.
Keep Writing Until One Connects
- Aaron Bruno tells young songwriters to keep writing because you never know which song will connect.
- He frames persistent songwriting as the practical path to an unexpected life-changing success.