Show Notes
A few years ago, my daughter shared a song with me and said, “You need to listen to this band.” I've been a fan of MUNA ever since. Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson came together in college at USC back in 2013, and have since built a devoted following. The indie pop trio has supported Harry Styles, Kacey Musgraves, & Taylor Swift on tour. We spoke about their fourth album, “Dancing on The Wall,” mental health, taking creative risks, and why bands still matter.
00:00 Introduction
01:31 Meet MUNA
01:43 Are Bands a Dying Breed?
04:09 The Band as a Mental Health Support System
05:21 The New Album: Dancing on the Wall
09:06 How MUNA Came Together at USC
12:33 Katie's Origin Story & Naomi Becomes the Producer
16:04 Early Validation
26:50 Conflict, Creative Process & Working Alone
31:37 Katie's Solo Project & the "Open Marriage" of a Band
35:25 Friendship vs. the Band – MUNA vs. boygenius
37:07 What Does Music Give Each of You?
49:44 Drive, Ambition & the Need to Be Seen
53:09 Building Community and the Song "So What"
55:17 Getting Dropped by Their Label
58:41 "Silk Chiffon," Artistic Integrity & Taking Risks
1:01:29 Signing the Guest Book
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