Write It Before the Feeling Disappears (Eric Colville of The Low Stakes Band)

Eric Colville of The Low Stakes Band talks about writing songs that feel true instead of chasing what sounds commercial. We also discuss their single “Upon the Wall”, revisiting old ideas, and building a regional following.Key Takeaways:Writing something honest is usually stronger than trying to guess what people want.The songs that feel too personal or revealing can often be the ones that connect the most.Old ideas are worth revisiting, especially when life or current events suddenly give them new meaning.Touring only makes sense when you’re honest about the goal, whether that’s money, growth, travel, or experience.Building regionally can be a smarter path than jumping into a full tour before there’s demand.Follow Low Stakes Band:FacebookInstagramWebsiteFollow Creatives Prevail:InstagramTikTokWebsiteWant more honest conversations about creativity, songwriting, and building something that connects? Sign up for The Monthly Scramble for featured Creatives Prevail episodes, collaboration ideas, creator insights, and more stories from artists figuring it out in real time.Want to take a moment to recommend RootNote, a platform that helps creators track their stats and growth across multiple platforms, and makes it easy to share clean analytics with potential partners without constantly updating your one sheet or sponsorship deck. It’s also especially useful for agencies managing creator rosters.They’re also currently offering a course with step-by-step lessons on how creators can secure brand deals and build better partnerships.Use code CREATIVESPREVAIL for 30% off the $297 course plus RootNote Premium access at rootnote.co. And yes, we get a commission.Note: We ONLY make recommendations for products and services that we have tried ourselves and believe in their results as well as the people behind them.We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok.Host: Mike ZimmerlichProduced by: Omelette PrevailPost-Production: EarthtoMoiraMusic by: Daphne GreeneTech Specs:Mic and Headphone Setup:Limelight Dynamic Mic (512 Audio / Warm Audio)Vocaster One (Focusrite)MBS9500 Microphone Boom Arm (On-Stage)Pro X2 Headphones (Logitech)Light Setup:Litra Beam (Logitech)Glide Lively Wall Lights (Govee)Squares (Twinkly)Key Light (Elgato)