The Jesea Lee Show #36 - Girlfriends (Travis Mills & Nick Gross)
Mar 13, 2024
Travis Mills, known as T-Mills from his rapping days and a member of the pop punk duo Girlfriends, discusses their latest single "Shut Up & Kiss Me" and shares fun behind-the-scenes stories from its video shoot. He and bandmate Nick Gross delve into their touring experiences with Avril Lavigne, exciting plans for a third album, and the evolving nature of music consumption. They even recount their quirky journey to claim the Girlfriends social media handle, featuring an unexpected twist involving a closed nail salon. It's a lively chat filled with humor and insight!
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Instant Studio Chemistry
- Travis Mills and Andrew Gomez wrote "Shut Up and Kiss Me" in about 30 minutes after their first studio meeting.
- That instant chemistry signaled the kickoff of a new era for Girlfriends.
All Star Makeout Video
- Travis Mills cast real couples and invited partners to make the music video authentic and comfortable for prolonged kissing scenes.
- The production spent $500 on ChapStick to sustain those long takes.
Started Solo To Keep Making Music
- Travis Mills learned GarageBand at 17 so he wouldn't depend on unreliable bandmates and could make music himself.
- He used Myspace and DIY touring to sell merch and grow his early solo career.