Episode 326: Lollapalooza Series Part 3 with Easy Honey

I’m psyched to welcome Easy Honey to Roadcase for Part 3 of my interviews from Lollapalooza which took place in the heart of Chicago a few weekends ago. I sat down with the full band and it was really great to get to know this close-knit group of friends (and brothers)! Easy Honey is Selby Austin, Webster Austin, Darby McGlone and Charlie Holt, and these guys have been absolutely crushing it recently with their Surf Tour on the back of their latest EP, Plaid. Easy Honey’s vibe is reflective of their easy-breezy rock vibe and they’re as chill as you would expect. Originally from Eastern Tennessee with Selby and Darby forming an instant connection in college, they added the two remaining members and relocated to Charleston, SC — and hence their surf-rock and connection to community were officially solidified. Prolific writers, Easy Honey has a deep and unmistakable love for the music, and that authenticity translates to an inclusive and fun-loving onstage vibe which has drawn in fans as they continue to gain popularity. I’m excited to share this special episode with you!! Don't forget to follow Roadcase and you can visit Roadcase on Instagram, @roadcasepod!! ======================================= Chapters: 00:00 - Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg 03:31 - Introductions at Lolla and first-time festival memories 04:36 - Crowd energy, opening the day, and the band’s chill reputation 05:43 - Day-one fans and the emotional rush of seeing the gates open 07:17 - The Oahu skate park show and how it came together 09:04 - Surfing, Charleston roots, and playing in Hawaii and California 09:35 - Supporting the Runarounds and the band-meta connection 11:14 - Meeting Jackson Browne and why he lived up to the hype 13:16 - How Easy Honey started in college in Sewanee, Tennessee 14:52 - The “stole Charlie” story and the real version of how the lineup formed 15:37 - Why Sewanee’s isolation pushed people toward music, drinking, and hanging out 19:08 - Moving to Charleston and why the city fit the band’s vibe 21:41 - The Jimmy Buffett toilet story and a funny family connection 23:43 - How the “Traffic Jam” performance idea was born from beach traffic 25:52 - Why the band keeps ideas simple, repeatable, and authentic instead of forcing history to repeat 26:58 - What Charlie listened to growing up and the metal influence at home 27:53 - Carter Vail, tour friendships, and the social side of being on the road 29:31 - Why the band released a 5-song EP instead of a full album 30:38 - Recording in remote Marble, Colorado and building songs as a package 31:41 - How the band’s sound has evolved from total spontaneity to more intention and structure 33:03 - Who writes lyrics, why writing can get harder, and staying honest in the room 34:04 - Surf tour plans, more music, and a return to Chicago later this year 34:56 - Episode Wrap-up with Host Josh Rosenberg ======================================= For more information on Roadcase: https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.com Or contact Roadcase by email: [email protected] Roadcase theme music: "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer