Sons of Habit: Kentucky Roots, Van Life & The Sound of 'Nostalgia'

In Episode 254 of Outside the Round, host Matt Burrill is joined by Mitchell Douglas and Hagan Edge of the rising country-rock duo Sons of Habit. The conversation dives into their journey from solo musicians to becoming a full-fledged band, bonded by shared experiences and the grit it takes to thrive on the road. The pair share stories from their van life adventures, the formation of their creative identity, and the heartfelt process behind their debut EP, Nostalgia. With Kentucky roots deeply ingrained in their sound and work ethic, Sons of Habit discuss how blue-collar jobs, southern upbringing, and personal evolution inspire their lyrics and performances. They open up about fan interactions, the dream of creating genreless music that transcends categories, and their excitement for what’s to come—including new music and upcoming tours. From trusting instincts to chasing dreams, this episode offers an authentic look at the hustle, heart, and harmony that drive one of Nashville’s most exciting new bands. Follow on Social Media: Sons of Habit: @sonsofhabit Matt Burrill: @raisedrowdymatt Outside The Round: @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy   Chapters (00:00:00) - Sons of Habit On The Van(00:03:12) - Madeline With Hagen and Dalton(00:06:34) - Five Finger Family(00:09:38) - Pepsi on The Pandemic(00:10:03) - When Did The band start touring?(00:12:01) - Touring The West Coast(00:15:01) - Cheated On: 'Nostalgia' Review(00:16:39) - Sons of Habit(00:19:27) - What is it about growing up in Kentucky that gets you to write(00:22:20) - Shane Smith and The Saints(00:25:42) - Noah Patrick(00:28:16) - Dustin lynch's 21st Birthday Party(00:30:42) - Sons of Hat on New Music(00:33:58) - Sons of Habit(00:35:27) - What Do You Do For Fun While On The Road?(00:38:54) - Golf Lessons at Walmart(00:39:58) - Dustin and Scotty on Their Fall Tour(00:42:42) - "Oh, That Place Is Nostalgia for Me"(00:43:04) - Do you guys remember your first concert?(00:44:29) - The Rock Band's Big Goals(00:45:28) - A dream to play in Australia(00:46:35) - Mitchell on Chasing His Dreams(00:49:15) - Fool's Gold(00:53:01) - SONS OF HABIT