In this episode of Podcast, Pipeman interviews Lowry from The Rasmus Band live at the Louder Than Life festival. The discussion covers The Rasmus' excitement about playing major US festivals, their journey building a fanbase in America, experiences touring both large festivals and intimate venues, and the personal passions of Lowry outside of music. The episode also delves into stories about legendary artists, the balance between stage persona and personal life, and plans for upcoming tours and releases.Main Topics Covered
- The Rasmus' debut at Louder Than Life festival in the US
- Differences and similarities between US and European music festivals
- The band's evolving journey in the US music market
- Signing with Better Noise Music and what it means for the band
- Touring highlights and stories, including memorable past tours and dream collaborations
- The duality of life as a touring artist vs. personal passions and hobbies
- Future tour dates and upcoming projects
Key Discussions and Stories
- Lowry's excitement about playing Louder Than Life for the first time and impressions of the festival atmosphere (00:28)
- Unique aspects of US festivals compared to Europe, including the inclusion of amusement parks (01:05)
- The experience of building a fanbase in the US from the ground up (02:15)
- The impact of signing with Better Noise Music and their artist-focused approach (02:44)
- Dream tours and memorable artist encounters, especially with Alice Cooper (04:19)
- The complexities of being an artist and person, maintaining a private side despite being in the public eye (07:59)
- Hobbies and passions like architecture and gardening as creative outlets and a balance to life on tour (08:49)
- Post-festival plans: US headlining tour, Latin American shows, European tour, and working on a new album (06:21)
- Reflections on meeting idols and an anecdote about Alice Cooper's surprising personal interests (07:01)
Notable Quotes
- "I've been walking around the area all day, all morning, like smiling. I'm like, oh, this is heaven. I don't think we have anything as big as this in Europe." – Lowry (00:38)
- "That's the whole idea of a festival, is to get to check out a crapload of bands and find the bands you love that you never heard of before." – Pipeman (02:07)
- "It feels like a new beginning for our band, even though we've been around for a long time." – Lowry (03:04)
- "I say happy artist, happy career." – Pipeman (04:04)
- "He is a vampire, I guess." – Lowry on Alice Cooper (05:40)
- "I have passion for, like, boring stuff like that. Architecture has been something for me always." – Lowry (08:57)
- "Gardening... Really brings zen and peacefulness to me." – Lowry (09:36)
Upcoming Shows & Projects
- North American tour, finishing in Los Angeles in mid-October (06:25)
- 3-week Latin American tour (06:37)
- Pause to record the next album in winter (06:41)
- 2-month European tour in February–March (06:41)
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