The free and fluid production that he employed on this record pushes these songs forward sonically, and the off-the-cuff, often totally freestyled, songwriting approach feels more genuine than ever before.
The self-produced 12-track album is raw, gritty, and definitely sounds like “feral joy,” as described by Rogers early this year on her Twitter account.
The energy Waterparks bring to their live sets is truly something that can only be experienced in person – lead singer Awsten Knight did not stay still for a second of the hour-and-a-half long show.
The entire song’s atmosphere takes you right to Torrance, California, as if you’re actually messing around with the band and making these memories with them.
Over 16 songs, Jewell covers various forms of loneliness—loss of friendships, relationships, or simply feeling isolated—yet also conveys a sense of comfort to those listening. I had the chance to speak to Jewell over Zoom about his album, his upcoming tour, and the motivation behind making music.
At its core, the track is Welch’s royal declaration: “I am no mother, I am no bride, I am king.” She has needs outside of what her appearance and gender suggest, and what she needs is for the world to let her be.
I was lucky to catch up with the band before their set at The Story So Far’s holiday show in December to talk about their plans for 2022 and reflect on the past year’s adventures.
