About this episode

Jacob Givens talks with the band Cheekface about their creative process and musical influences.

This week, Greg Katz, Mark "Echo" Edwards, and Mandy Tannen of the L.A. band Cheekface join me for a conversation about how they came together, embracing creativity without expectations, the surprising success that followed, and the albums that shaped each of their musical journeys. Along the way, we talk about art, songwriting, nostalgia, and why making something just because you love it can sometimes lead to the best results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jacob Givens

Guests: Greg Katz, Mark "Echo" Edwards, Mandy Tannen

Topics covered

• creativity
• music journey
• songwriting
• nostalgia
• art

Keywords

• Cheekface
• creativity
• music
• songwriting
• nostalgia
• albums

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cheekface

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