Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond The Favors (Finneas & Ashe)
Sep 16, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Finneas, renowned producer and Billie Eilish's brother, teams up with Ashe, a talented singer known for her remarkable solo work. They delve into their new band, The Favors, and share insights about their debut album, "The Dream." The duo discusses the emotional complexity of their song "Times Square Jesus," reflecting on vulnerability in relationships. They also explore the artistic bond they've forged, emphasizing creative collaboration's role in personal growth. Listeners are treated to heartfelt performances and a glimpse into their creative process.
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Band Born From Living-Room Jams
- Finneas and Ashe introduced The Favors by performing together and calling the project a band with friends on drums and guitar.
- They framed the album The Dream as born from free-flowing jam sessions and close chemistry in a living-room recording setup.
Shared Burden Builds Creative Confidence
- Finneas describes collaboration as two people sharing the same heavy load, which made the record feel lighter.
- He gained confidence producing this album through repetition and learning from earlier demoralizing records.
Record Live To Capture Chemistry
- Record live with collaborators present to capture vulnerability and authentic chemistry.
- Accept imperfect engineering to preserve atmosphere, but consider hiring a dedicated engineer for future projects.