About this episode
Dave Elkins of Mae discusses the band's musical evolution and the deeper meanings behind their albums.
In this episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy sits down with Dave Elkins of Mae for a deep, reflective journey through the band’s entire catalog—tracing the evolution of both the music and the meaning behind it. From the early days of Destination: Beautiful through the fan-favorite The Everglow and into the more experimental and expansive later releases, the conversation highlights how each record represents a specific season of life, creativity, and intention. Mae’s identity as a “multisensory aesthetic experience” becomes a thread throughout, revealing how the band always aimed to create something bigger than just songs. Dave opens up about the stories, emotions, and philosophies that shaped each era of the band—from youthful ambition and touring life to deeper themes of connection, purpose, and artistic growth. The episode explores how albums like Singularity and the (m)(a)(e) EP series pushed boundaries sonically and conceptually, ultimately leading to the band’s later work and renewed vision. Along the way, listeners get insight into Dave’s songwriting process, the band’s evolving dynamics, and how time and perspective have reshaped his relationship with these songs. More…
People in this episode
Host: Jeremy
Guest: Dave Elkins
Topics covered
- band evolution
- songwriting process
- artistic growth
- music meaning
- fan engagement
- creative intention
Keywords
- Mae
- Dave Elkins
- music evolution
- songwriting
- artistic intention
- album discussion
- fan engagement
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mae
Books & works: Destination: Beautiful, The Everglow, Singularity, (m)(a)(e) EP series
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