What exactly is a band member? A relationship that is neither a lover, family, nor colleague
In this episode, Riku and Kazma discuss the elusive yet intimate nature of being a "band member" in the context of their musical careers.
A status report on the bands Riku is involved with.
Starting with the news of the guitarist's departure from Summerhead, they discuss the realistic turning points of two bands in starkly different situations, including how Bearwear is moving toward a new structure. The discussion digs deep into the difficulty of breaking the news of a member's departure and how to define relationships within a band.
There seems to be an absolute prerequisite for choosing members.
They share their unique criteria for selecting members, such as whether or not they can enjoy a drink together after studio sessions. They also explore the difficulty of treating a band as merely a business partnership, and offer an interesting perspective on how behind-the-scenes staff like photographers and live venue employees become part of the band's community.
Listen to the full episode for the discussion on recruiting members.
The topic expands to the changes in their environment as they transition from their 20s to their 30s, and how factors outside of music cause bands to evolve. Midway through, Kazma shares concrete details regarding the search for a guitarist, revealing a very real struggle in band management. Please listen to the full episode to hear all the details.
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