On this episode of Backstage Lowdown, hosts Lance Dawson and Andrew Stewart sit down with Dave Genn of Canadian rock icons 54-40 to talk about the band’s brand new album, PORTO, out January 23. Recorded in Portugal over an intense 12 day session, PORTO was made with minimal gear, a live off the floor approach, and a mindset influenced by Jungian philosophy, giving the record a raw, focused energy that still sounds richly produced. Dave breaks down the creative process behind the album’s 11 tracks, shares stories about recording with vintage instruments, including a 1952 Gibson J-45 and a 1966 Fender Stratocaster, and reflects on how place, limitation, and instinct shaped the final result. The conversation also touches on 54-40’s upcoming June tour, where fans can expect a mix of new material and classic songs. The episode wraps with a fun, fast paced lightning round that reveals a more personal side of Dave Genn.

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