The Struts Life

Hello, Strutters! This is a monumental, can’t-miss edition of The Struts Life that marks the end of an era. For the first time ever, Producer Christian joins me in the intro to deliver an announcement that will change the rhythm of our show moving forward. But we aren’t leaving you without a proper send-off: Luke Spiller, Adam Slack, Jed Elliott, and Gethin Davies check in with an exclusive, heart...

We’re shaking things up on The Struts Life this week as I sit down with our resident Rock and Roll Archeologist, Christian Swain, for a deep dive to answer the burning question: is the rock music resurgence finally here to stay? We’re gazing into our crystal ball for 2026, tracking the sonic boom that The Struts helped ignite over a decade ago and debating which acts are destined for stadium glory...

Are you ready to dive deep into the archives of rock 'n' roll history with me? On this week’s episode of The Struts Life, I’m bringing back the fan-favorite WAPS for a no-holds-barred dissection of the fifty—yes, fifty!—bands that have dared to open for The Struts over the last decade. We aren’t just reading a list; we are decoding the secret formula of what actually makes a killer opening act cap...

Welcome back to The Struts Life! This week, we are saying "Hola!" as Gethin returns from a whirlwind weekend at the Corona Capital Festival in Mexico City. It’s been nine years since The Struts played there, and the trip was nothing short of chaotic. Join Gethin and Leah as they dive into the reality of festival logistics, from navigating local protests and 5 AM call times to the panic of a mid-so...

Welcome back to The Struts Life! It feels like it's been ages, but I finally got the chance to sit down and catch up with the one and only Adam Slack after a truly wild couple of months. What’s it really like to be in the room for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, just feet away from legends like Elton John and Stevie Wonder? Adam spills all the behind-the-scenes details, including which p...

This week, one of us is feeling a little fragile after a wild night that started with a civilized steak dinner and somehow ended with a microphone in hand. Join Gethin and me as we swap our most infamous hangover stories, debate the effectiveness of so-called "cures," and reveal the one karaoke song that got Gethin up on stage. Find out what happens when you challenge a rockstar to a sing-off, get...

Welcome back to The Struts Life! As a lifelong reader, there's nothing I love more than a fantastic book recommendation, and this week, bassist Jed Elliott is opening up his personal library to share the top five essential books he most often "prescribes" to people. This isn't just a simple list of favorites; it's a deeply personal literary journey where each recommendation is tied to a pivotal mo...

This week on The Struts Life, we are joined by an absolute icon, a woman who didn't just witness rock and roll history—she helped create it. The one and only Pamela Des Barres, legendary author of I'm With The Band, rocker, and cultural trailblazer, sits down with us for a conversation that pulls back the velvet curtain on the golden age of the Sunset Strip. What does the woman who has seen and he...

As we officially close the book on the incredible Everybody Wants 10th Anniversary Tour, it's only fitting we end with a final, behind-the-scenes debrief from the one and only Gethin Davies. Fresh off the road, Geth joins me to pull back the curtain on a tour that was more than just a celebration—it was a revelation. What really happened in San Diego that brought the last decade full circle in a w...

After celebrating ten years of Everybody Wants, we're diving back to the very beginning. Forget "Could Have Been Me"; this week on The Struts Life, Luke Spiller reveals the true origin story of the band, hidden within the anthem that started it all: "Where Did She Go." Luke shares the wild tale of how a drunken, teenage walk home in Torquay birthed the melody that became the band's essential DNA,...

What happens when fandom turns into a full-blown lifestyle? This week on The Struts Life podcast, we finally welcome the man, the myth, the legend— Wayne-Anthony P. Soltis aka WAPS! Having attended 98 Struts shows, WAPS shares the wild, decade-long journey that started with a single $1.05 ticket 10 years ago. We get into the unexpected chaos: from secretive pre-show meet-and-greets and the truth b...

We are somehow entering the final stretch of the current leg of The Struts tour! This week, our guitarist, Adam Slack, joins us from a secret, highly unconventional location backstage at the Denver Show to discuss a truly epochal moment: finally seeing the legendary Oasis reunion show during their mid-tour break. Adam rates the concert as a Top 3 lifetime experience and gives us the ultimate fan p...

As autumn rolls in, The Struts Life dives into a moment of change—both in season and in the band’s journey. From celebratory nights on tour to star-studded encounters at Oasis gigs, Jed takes us inside life on the road and, more intriguingly, into what comes next for The Struts. With the 10-year chapter closing, the conversation teases fresh music, new creative rituals, and a call for fans to help...

This week, we're finally taking you on the road with us as we experienced the electrifying 10th Anniversary Everybody Wants tour in Pittsburgh. We're pulling back the curtain on our entire day, sharing what it was really like to see The Struts breathe new life into this iconic album ten years on. But we didn't just watch the show—we got to chat with some amazing fans right before their Q&A to find...

The celebration for the new version of "Could Have Been Me" featuring the legendary Brian May isn't over yet! If you've seen that stunning, hand-drawn single cover of Luke and Brian shredding together, you've probably wondered about the story behind it. This week, I'm sitting down with the incredible artist herself, Sarah Rugg, and trust me, the tale of how her art went from a personal project to...

Hello, and welcome to an edition of The Struts Life you won't want to miss! You've heard the rumors, and they're true: the one and only Sir Brian May of Queen has joined The Struts for an unbelievable new version of "Could Have Been Me." But the story of how this dream collaboration came to be is even wilder than you can imagine. Ever wonder what happens when another rock icon decides to play matc...

This week’s episode is buzzing with milestones, surprises, and raw honesty straight from the road. Fresh off the 10th anniversary Everybody Wants tour, we dive into the energy of sold-out shows, the rush of playing the album front-to-back, and the unforgettable moment when a fan guitarist stole the spotlight in Chicago. Adam checks in from backstage at The Fillmore in Charlotte, reflecting on the...

Step back into 2015 with us as The Struts relive the summer when Everybody Wants first hit U.S. shores. In this nostalgic episode, Adam and Luke crack open their old Spotify playlists, revealing a mix as eclectic as Paolo Nutini, Johnny Cash, Queen, and Arctic Monkeys. They revisit the TV obsessions of the time—Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, and the cultural frenzy around Making a Murderer—whi...

With the current tour bringing back all the nostalgia for the summer of 2015 when Everybody Wants first took America by storm, I thought it was time to take you on a trip down memory lane. Ever wonder what was really going through the minds of The Struts during that first whirlwind US tour? What was on the stereo as they drove through LA for the first time, what movies were they watching, and what...

This week on The Struts Life, I sit down with Jed Elliott for a whirlwind of tour tales and hard-won wisdom from opening for rock royalty—The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Def Leppard, Queens of the Stone Age, and more. Jed relives that pinch-me leap from pub gigs to 80,000 screaming fans, a back-of-the-house “enjoy the ride, boys” from Roger Daltrey, backstage mayhem with Dave and Taylor at MSG,...

What does it take for a fan to fall in love all over again? This week on The Struts Life, we welcome a guest whose story proves the sheer, transformative power of live rock and roll. His journey begins with a lifelong devotion to his first love, Aerosmith, taking us through an unlikely series of events involving Hilton Honors rewards, a star-studded charity gala for Steven Tyler, and the Grammys....

To celebrate 10 years of Everybody Wants, we're doing something a little different on this episode of The Struts Life. Instead of our usual chat, we had you, the Strutters, send in your burning questions via voicemail, and let's just say you did not disappoint! Join Luke Spiller, Adam Slack, Gethin Davies, and Jed Elliott as they pull back the curtain on one of the most pivotal times in the band's...

This week, we're buckling up as Luke Spiller reveals the untold story of his legendary baby-blue 1982 Austin Mini Mayfair. Discover how this classic car became a muse for the song "My Machine" and holds vivid memories from the very beginning of The Struts. It's a delightful look into how an object can hold so much history, a true piece of Struts lore you won't want to miss. Learn more about your a...

On this week’s episode of The Struts Life podcast, Geth relives the 36-hour odyssey from LAX to Bangor, Maine—complete with thunderstorm detours, private-jet envy, and backstage banter with Def Leppard. Hear how the jam-packed 50-minute set rocked the Cross Insurance Center, why Joe Elliott crowned us the “best support act ever,” and what fresh set-list curveballs await on the band’s sizzling summ...

In this electrifying episode of The Struts Life podcast, Leah Jones kicks off July by previewing the “Everybody Wants” 10th Anniversary Tour and peppering bassist Jed Elliott with fan-driven questions straight from the Strutters Facebook group. From bizarre autograph tales (sweaty sneakers, anyone?) to cheek-kiss backstage rituals and AC/DC-blasted warm-ups, Jed pulls back the velvet curtain on ro...