About this episode

Late Night Thoughts discusses their new EP, friendship, and experiences in the music industry.

Late Night Thoughts joins Bar Conversations to talk about their latest EP Coming Back Home, the friendship that sparked the folk-pop duo, and the journey that has taken them from college classmates to touring artists. Brian Amado-Rauch and Michael Harlow share stories from their early days releasing music, including their debut single “Sh*t Happens,” and how their sound and songwriting have evolved over the years. Brian and Michael also dive into the making of Coming Back Home, discussing the inspiration behind the project, the stories woven throughout the songs, and tracks like “White Water.” Along the way, they talk about maintaining a strong friendship while navigating the music industry, Michael’s unique talent for balancing objects on his face, the personality-driven content that has connected them with fans online, and what life has been like after wrapping up a tour with The 502s. Plus, the duo shares their favorite songs to perform live, dream venues still on their bucket list, and what fans can expect from Late Night Thoughts throughout 2026. Jonathan’s Drinking: Bardstown Bourbon Rye

People in this episode

Guests: Brian Amado-Rauch, Michael Harlow

Topics covered

• friendship
• music
• EP release
• songwriting
• touring
• music industry

Keywords

• Late Night Thoughts
• Coming Back Home
• folk-pop
• music journey
• touring artists
• songwriting evolution
• live performance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The 502s, Late Night Thoughts

Books & works: Coming Back Home, Sh*t Happens, White Water

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