Ep. 299: Will Gold discusses Lovejoy’s “Scoundrels”

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Will Gold of Lovejoy discusses the creative process behind their song 'Scoundrels'.

This week, Will Gold of Lovejoy opens up about the writing and recording of the band’s 2025 song “Scoundrels.” Working alongside producer Ali Chant, the band set out to craft an organic sound that is sometimes sparse but always powerful and distinct. Inspired lyrically by the design flaws of today’s social media landscape, the song’s arrangement and Will’s unconventional vocal delivery build a palpable tension that hits hard. Surprisingly, the track even draws subtle influence from the world of ska-punk. Tune in for an inside look at the creative process of an up-and-coming indie rock songwriter. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris…

People in this episode

Host: Chris DeMakes

Guest: Will Gold

Topics covered

• songwriting
• indie rock
• social media
• music production
• ska-punk

Keywords

• Lovejoy
• Scoundrels
• Will Gold
• music production
• indie rock
• social media
• ska-punk

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DistroKid

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lovejoy, Ali Chant

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