Surprise Cast #69 Vulpix

Hello, everyone! This episode of Surprise Cast brings you an intimate conversation with the talented one-man band, Jordan Barrow, better known by his stage name, Vulpix. From the surf coast region of Victoria, Australia, Jordan joins us to discuss his musical journey, his inspirations, and his latest album, Innocent Pleasures, Repeated Measures.

We kick off the episode by diving into Jordan's background, exploring his early years in school ("I found it quite challenging"), and how his environment shaped his path as a musician. He shares poignant memories of growing up, his struggles with the traditional education system, and how sports and music became his sanctuary.

Next, we leap into the concept of happiness as described by Arthur C. Brooks(Build the Life You Want), touching upon the four pillars: family, friendship, work, and faith. Jordan talks about the significant role his family played in nurturing his love for music and how friendships have been a cornerstone in his musical journey ("the idea of Krautrock really resonates with me"). He reminisces about the bands that influenced him during his high school years, notably The Strokes ("being that formative brain explosion"), and how their music impacted his own songwriting and playing style.

As we transition into a discussion about self-doubt, inspired by Rick Rubin's book, The Creative Act, he opens up about his struggles with self-doubt ("something that I always embrace") and how it has influenced his work. He shares personal anecdotes about the challenges of releasing his album and how he overcame his insecurities to bring his music to the world.("crippling anxiety").

We then take a deep dive into the creation of his album, Innocent Pleasures, Repeated Measures. Jordan provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the making of tracks like "Still Young" ("that's one of my special favourites") and "Low Life," explaining the inspiration and technical processes behind these songs. He also discusses his collaboration with the Argentinian producer David Martin("he definitely needs a lot of praise for that...") on the single "Me Ves," revealing how this cross-continental partnership came to fruition.

Wrapping up the conversation, Jordan shares his thoughts on performing live, the emotional crescendos in his sets, and the importance of creating a journey for his audience. He also offers some album recommendations, highlighting artists like Grazer and Wild Nothing, and gives us a glimpse into his future plans.

Join us for this heartfelt and insightful episode as we explore the mind of Vulpix and the insanely beautiful music he creates. You'll be captivated...it will "move you into the very core of your being". 

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https://vulpixmusic.bandcamp.com/album/innocent-pleasures-repeated-measures

https://vulpixmusic.bandcamp.com/track/me-ves

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