About this episode

Jonathan Simkin interviews Payton Adler about Floorplan's debut EP and the emotional aspects of music creation.

In this special episode of Verses , Jonathan Simkin sits down with Payton Adler — frontman of Floorplan — to discuss their debut self-titled EP, creative struggles, and building a loyal fanbase. Payton opens up about writing from personal lows, performing with emotional intensity, and what it means to release music through 604 Records. This episode connects to the upcoming film Sweetness , with actor Herman Tømmeraas appearing in character. Topics include: – Floorplan's new EP (out March 6) – The single "Payback" – Writing about anxiety and relationships – Fan culture and touring – Influences like My Chemical Romance – Performing as emotional release 🎧 Listen on all podcast platforms 📌 Like, comment, share, and save #VersesPodcast #604Records #SweetnessFilm #IndieRock #MusicInterview #NewMusic #CanadianMusic #FilmMusic

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan Simkin

Guest: Payton Adler

Topics covered

• Floorplan's new EP
• writing about anxiety
• fan culture
• emotional performance
• music release
• creative struggles

Keywords

• Floorplan
• Payton Adler
• 604 Records
• Sweetness
• music interview
• anxiety
• fanbase
• emotional intensity
• indie rock

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Floorplan, 604 Records, My Chemical Romance

Books & works: Sweetness, Payback, Floorplan

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