California rockers Rival Sons recently performed at the Clyde Theatre in Fort Wayne, just down the road from Sweetwater HQ. Before the show, Mitch Gallagher sat down for a wide-ranging interview with the band in Sweetwater’s Studio A! The band talks about their origins, settling their lineup, building band chemistry, and influences that bleed into their music. From lyrics to dynamics and more, Rival Sons has plenty of stories and tips to inspire. Check it out!
Rival Sons Talks Songwriting, Collaboration, and Recording
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By Mitch Gallagher on January 14, 2023
About Mitch Gallagher
Sweetwater Editorial Director, Mitch Gallagher, is one of the leading music/pro audio/audio recording authorities in the world. The former senior technical editor of Keyboard magazine and former editor-in-chief of EQ magazine, Gallagher has published thousands of articles, is the author of seven books and one instructional DVD, and appears in well over 500 videos on YouTube. He teaches audio recording and music business at Purdue University/Indiana University, and has appeared at festivals, conventions, and conferences around the world.
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