eleventylife

Every band taking their career seriously hopes for that one elusive break to take them to the next level. We talk to the man, the myth, the Cuban who gave us our first break in the band - Ricky Rodriguez. Find out why Matt thinks new rap sounds lazy, why songwriting is important, and what up-and-coming artist should be working on in today's scene. The guys explore what has changed with bands since...

This episode we talk to the one guy that Four Years Strong, Justin Bieber, Third Eye Blind, and Warped Tour all have in common. Jennings Compton takes us behind the scenes of the merchandise lines for some some of the biggest touring acts around the world. We also get a deep dive into the inner workings of Warped Tour's final year.  Jennings Compton - AltPress New Album |  Eleventyseven - Rad Scie...

Being a working musician today demands that you be skilled in more than just one area. We sit down with our Friend Price Stevens and talk about how he fell into session work and playing guitar for John Mark McMillan. We also dive into the experiences we have had with Elevation Church, and the darker side of corporate worship culture. Price Stevens - Instagram , Videography New Album |  Eleventysev...

We sit down with our friend and amazing mix engineer Jeremy S.H. Griffith to talk about his journey into the music business. We discover how leaving a career in sports, family tragedies, and haunted house are all apart of how he ended up working with amazing acts like Norma Jean, Johnnyswim, Underoath, Five Iron Frenzy and more.  Find out more about Jeremy S.H. Griffith New Album |  Eleventyseven...

It's a commentary episode! Matt and Davey talk through tracks 1-5 from their latest album Rad Science . Hear the stories behind the songs, what inspired them, how they changed from the demos, and all the studio nerd-iness used to create the sonic worlds of Rad Science. Find out how mass shootings, political unrest, nostalgia, cynicism and unicorns helped inspire the lyrics behind your favorite tra...

Matt and Davey recap 2017 and the months leading up to Rad Science. Matt is involved in a college scandal and moves away from an abortion clinic bomber. Davey survives one of the largest floods in South Carolina history, and nerds out on marketing. The guys both discuss the pros and cons of Kickstarter/Crowdfunding while giving a glimpse into the release process of their latest album Rad Science ....

Shows in your hometown can be emotionally complicated. Putting on shows for fans is often a totally different experience than playing for friends and family. Matt catches up with Mallory and Scott of The Rough & Tumble , as they discuss and story swap experiences from the road and what is was like getting a start playing shows in college.  Order our 5th Full Length album Rad Science releasing on 1...

Our first episode on this subject became so hot and heated that we had to keep it going. We continue our conversation on whether or not it is a necessity to identity your music with your religion. We hear lots of different sides of the argument on the purpose and reality of labeling music as "Christian". Pre-Order our 5th Full Length album Rad Science releasing on 11.7.17  Eleventyseven - Rad Scie...

What does it mean to be a Christian band? Is the term even relevant anymore in the current cultural climate we live in? Oftentimes, the most correct answer isn't an easy one. We dive into the intricacies of why we and many of our friends find this question to be problematic. Pre-Order our 5th Full Length album Rad Science releasing on 11.7.17  Eleventyseven - Rad Science Eleventylife is brought yo...

All of us on the podcast spent at least a decade in bands and on the road. In this episode we discuss our life trajectories, and how pursuing a passion often puts you on a totally different path from your friends an peers. Find out what all our regrets are... Pre-Order our 5th Full Length album Rad Science releasing on 11.7.17  Eleventyseven - Rad Science Eleventylife is brought you by Rock Candy...

Everyone has a different set of life experiences, and being in a touring band comes with it's own unique set of emotional and relational hurdles. This week we talk about assimilating new band members, member swapping between bands, and exploring what different levels of success look like.  Wavorly. We're in the last week of an insanely sweet Kickstarter campaign to celebrate the release of our 5th...

Producing music is an ever-changing role in the music industry. Lots of folks call themselves producers, but oftentimes lack the skill set to work with a variety of bands. This week the guys talk about working with different producers, how album budgets get spent/blown, and what good producers bring to table to help elevate your band.  We're in the last week of an insanely sweet Kickstarter campai...

Can friendships be strong enough to endure being kicked out of your own band? In Part 2 of this episode we find out the other side of the coin, and place a phone call to a band member who was kicked out of his own band. Can all friendships can be mended, or survive only to carry scars? Find out on this week's eleventylife, as we host a conversation between our special guests Matt Lott and Ryan Coo...

What is more important, your friends or your dreams? Would you be willing to give one up for the other? Being in a band often puts it's members is difficult scenarios, and often artists are asked to make that decision. In this two part episode we talk with Matt Lott from the band Wavorly about his experience with this very situation. Find out if he made the right choices on this week's eleventylif...

If you want a behind the scenes look at how Rad Science came to be, then this episode is for you. The guys explore where the album name came from, different recording techniques used in the studio, what the writing sessions were like. Find out why the guys hate taking pictures, if there is forgiveness for synths, and what makes this album different than every other Eleventyseven album ever... We'r...

Success is a moving target for a lot of us. Would you be willing to give up a relationship with a friend to achieve that success? The guys continue talks about their experiences touring together, a dove awards scandal, side hustling on tour to make ends meet, navigating label politics and more. We're in the midst of an insanely sweet Kickstarter campaign to celebrate the release of our fifth studi...

The guys catch up and reminisce with their friend and special guest Matt Lott from the band Wavorly. Rob recounts his battle for a band name, the guys remember purevolume.com , and recall their time touring and co-existing on Flick Records. Find out why a complete stylistic change landed Wavorly a record deal, and what is was like when Eleventyseven and Wavorly met for the first time. Matt and Mat...

Life on the road is always a challenge, especially when you live in a camper with 2 Bullmastiff dogs. In his fourth and final conversation with The Rough & Tumble, Matt hears about some of their greatest moments on the road, the kindness of strangers, how to budget while on tour, and where they're headed next. Their new album is out on Rock Candy Recordings called Cardboard & Christmas Lights, so...

Every artist at some point struggles with identity, and finding an artistic one that fits you can be a lifelong process. Matt continues his talk with touring folk band The Rough & Tumble. Hear firsthand what the songwriting process is for them, the importance of setting deadlines, and how to set measurable goals for your band.  They have a new album out on Rock Candy Recordings called Cardboard &...

What does life look like for a touring musician? Underneath the romanticism of "life on the road" there is much more complicated and transient reality. Matt continues his conversation with Mallory and Scott of The Rough & Tumble about what their lives look like being in a teeny tiny folk band together. They have a new album out on Rock Candy Recordings called Cardboard & Christmas Lights, and it i...

Origin stories always lend us a new perspective on the work that artists create, and we're all about meeting new voices to introduce you to. In this episode, Matt sits down to talk with Mallory and Scott of The Rough & Tumble about how they got started in music, and how they ended up in a teeny tiny folk band together. They have a new album out on Rock Candy Recordings called Cardboard & Christmas...

Matt, Davey and Rob are joined by Jonathan Stephens for round #2 of some of their most incriminating road stories during their years spent touring. Jonathan desecrates a Japanese temple and gets kicked out of a bar. Matt steals other people's food in a restaurant and picks a fight with a hardcore band. You won't want to miss some of their most cringeworthy moments right here on eleventylife... To...

Matt, Davey and Rob are joined by Jonathan Stephens to recount some of their most incriminating road stories during their years spent touring. Hands down, one of the messiest episodes to date, you won't want to miss Jonathan's impeccable sense of story-telling. To check out the full discography of the band and all the songs mentioned in this podcast, check out eleventyseven on Spotify -Follow us o...

All bands break up eventually, and eleventyseven was no different. Hear Matt, Davey and Rob recount the awkwardness of their final days together, and the honest truth behind how they felt to part ways and separate.   To check out the full discography of the band and all the songs mentioned in this podcast, check out eleventyseven on Spotify -Follow us on Twitter - @eleventymatt & @eleventyrock - e...

Ever wonder what happens after bands break up? What kind of day jobs or gigs do band members end up with once they're not living on the road anymore? Matt and Davey of the band eleventyseven reunite with their drummer Jonathan Stephens to discuss what it was like to break up, and how their lives changed after the band was over. To check out the full discography of the band and all the songs mentio...