Sons of the East: The Indie Folk Journey Behind Their New Album “Sons” | Fuegostine's Music Club

Australian indie-folk trio Sons of the East have spent over ten years building a passionate global audience, even before gaining the same recognition at home. In this episode, Nic shares how the band evolved from three friends with a kick drum and a banjo into a world-touring five-piece known for their warm production and rousing live shows. He reflects on the classic artists he grew up hearing—Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, the Stones—and how those roots shaped their sound. We dig into the band’s newest album Sons, which leans heavily into live-room recording, musical imperfection, and emotional honesty. Nic opens up about writing “Ten Days,” one of the most personal and difficult songs he’s ever released, and what it felt like to put that vulnerability into the world. We also talk touring fatigue, building a family-like crew, navigating the rise of social media as musicians who started before it mattered, the pressure of short-form clips on songwriting, and why the band still loves performing their most-played songs hundreds of shows later. Follow Me On Socials YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fuegostine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fuegostine/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fuegostine Spotify Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/fuegostine?si=a9f66792f66149ae Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fuegostine