We are so stoked to have returning guest Andy Stepanian of Leon III on No Simple Road this week.
If you listen to the show regularly you know that Leon III made a huge impact on our hosts in 2021 with the release of their album 'Antlers In Velvet'. After taking time to tour and record new tracks Andy and his bandmate Mason Brent are back with a new album release... 'Something Is Trying To Change My Mind'.
The new album is equally as striking, often melancholy, dreamy, rough in all the right places, and hits the mark yet again.
We talk with Andy about:

The feeling of wondering if you can find your own magic a second time around.

What the creation of 'Something Is Trying To Change My Mind' looked like as opposed to other recordings.

What to do in times of creative ebb & flow.

Being 'inside' your own creation and not fully being able to see its beauty or fullness.

If it's difficult for him to be an objective listener to his own musical creations.

How he reached a point of not knowing if he could continue creating.

How he rediscovered joy through transformed expectations.

The horrors of being stuck in a van with someone learning to play the banjo.

... and so much more!
Head over to www.leoniii.com for tour info, music, merch, and more!
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