Eric Burton

Former GOP Congressman Adam Kinzinger advocates for safe and fair elections through initiatives like Power the Polls. He highlights the importance of voting access and engaging young poll workers to strengthen democracy. Meanwhile, Eric Burton of the Grammy-nominated band Black Pumas shares insights into his musical journey from busking to the vibrant Austin scene and the challenges of maintaining artistic integrity. Together, they discuss the intersection of civic duty and creative expression, emphasizing the need for proactive voter participation.

Eric Burton, the singer, songwriter, and producer of the Grammy-nominated band Black Pumas, shares insights on developing their sound in Austin's vibrant live music scene alongside Adrian Quesada. He discusses how their debut album's success shaped their new release, 'Chronicles of a Diamond.' The conversation also touches on Burton's experience at a silent retreat, revealing the personal growth that comes with stepping back and reflecting. Meanwhile, the podcast humorously critiques Trump's strained outreach to Black voters and highlights Kamala Harris's rising popularity.

The runway to success was short for Black Pumas. Five months after releasing their debut album in 2019, the Austin-based band was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys. And now, one year later, Black Pumas are up for Album of the Year for the deluxe version of their debut. Guitarist/Producer Adrian Quesada and Singer Eric Burton met at a crossroads in both of their careers. Adrian left his first band, Grupo Fantasma after a successful run, including a years-long mentorship by Prince. While looking for a new direction, a friend suggested he work with Eric—changing both of their fortunes. In this episode, Adrian talks about being taken under Prince’s wing, Eric reminisces about writing the group’s biggest hit in church, and they explain their unique chemistry that’s led to instant success. Subscribe to Broken Record’s YouTube channel to hear old and new interviews, often with bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/brokenrecordpodcastYou can also check out past episodes here: https://brokenrecordpodcast.com/You can find some of our favorite Black Pumas songs HERE — enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.