I chilled out backstage at Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom with Taylor Rice and Kelcey Ayer from Silver Lake, Los Angeles, indie rock band Local Natives. It was the first night of their Spiral Choir Tour 2019  and they were on the road to promote the new record, Violet Street. 

It's always great to hang out with bands on the first night of a tour. Everything is fresh, everyone is well-rested, and bands are excited to hit the road to see their fans again. While we chatted, opening act Middle Kids finished their soundcheck and Taylor and Kelcey admitted they hadn't even met Middle Kids yet. 

Where does the tour title "Spiral Choir Tour" come from? Which song is about Taylor's relationship with his wife? How does Kelcey's partner feel about him writing about her? Does the new record Violet Street focus on "the unsung upkeep of relationships?" What is an "emotional check in" and how do they keep Local Natives a well-functioning band? What gross habits did Taylor and Kelcey have when they lived together in that band house, Gorilla Manor? Why does the band post all their song stems on their SoundCloud page? What is the band's secret pre-show ritual? You'll have to listen to find out!

Tracks played on the podcast edition of the show...

1) Local Natives, Violet Street (2019) "When Am I Gonna Lose You" 
2) Local Natives, Violet Street (2019) "Megaton Mile"   
3) Local Natives, Violet Street (2019) "Tap Dancer"  
4) Local Natives, Sunlit Youth (2016) "Dark Days" (featuring Nina Persson) 
5) Local Natives, Gorilla Manor (2010) "Wide Eyes" 
6) Local Natives, Violet Street (2019) "Shy"  

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The Interview Show with Local Natives (podcast edition) #295

The Interview Show producer and host Scott Wood climbs into the tour van to hang out with your favorite indie bands. This podcast covers all kinds of music--anything from electronic to hip hop to indie to punk to metal. Listen!

The Interview Show with Local Natives (podcast edition) #295

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