E from EELS opens the show explaining why releasing an album during the pandemic was sort of perfect. The EARTH TO DORA album was released October 30th; if you haven't already, you definitely need to check it out. Then, E explains how a little toy drum set led E to his bountiful musical career. Growing up, E would play the drum every single day and never lost interest. In sixth grade, E would write songs about his girlfriend on his mom's piano. Tune in as we talk about what it's like to perform virtually and how E writes music to help himself and help other people. At the end of the episode, E will introduce the video for his latest single, "Are We Alright Again."

In This Episode:

• [00:30] About E from EELS and his latest album.
• [04:10] How music found E at the age of six from a little toy drum set. 
• [07:30] What it’s like to perform virtually and how social media is playing a role. 
• [12:15] How E’s music helps himself and helps other people. 
• [15:45] E introduces the video for his latest single, "Are We Alright Again."

Key Takeaways:

• No one is going to win the battle of having cell phones on at a concert; that ship has sailed.
• We need to get through Covid-19 with a positive outlook; eventually, things will get better.
• Don’t be afraid to put your art out into the world because your music will help other people get through tough times. 
• Nothing is normal anymore; it’s time to figure out what you’re going to do next. 

Links Mentioned:

Artist Website: https://www.eelstheband.com

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eels_(band)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/THEEELS

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eelstheband

Twitter: https://twitter.com/THE_EELS

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/OfficialEels

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