Show Notes
Nathan Johnson of Fox Lake joined David on the Behind The Screams podcast to talk about their record “New World Heat”, what it actually means when your band hits that viral moment, the process of creating memorable music and the value of singalong moments and more. Fox Lake are currently on tour with Poppy in Europe and will hit the USA with Thornhill later this spring.
Interview conducted on November 14, 2025. Behind The Screams is a production of Extreme Vocal Institute. Produced and hosted by vocal coach David Benites. Produced by Rilee Dubilo.
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