this week, the palace Members Sebastian Danzig and Remington Leith come to visit Joel Maddenof artist friendly podcast. During the hour-and-a-half discussion, they delved into the band’s origins, their admiration for brother Emerson Barrett, and learning to accept their own journey. They also explore how being off the road due to the pandemic lockdown has allowed them to slow down and learn to like each other again.
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Before you dive into the new episode, we’ve rounded up the main points of their talk. Take a look below.
they started performing at fashion shows
When Palaye Royale formed more than a decade ago, they played near Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip, attracting an older audience. That changed when they started performing on runways such as New York Fashion Week. “You guys can run away on foot, too,” Madden joked. “You can be a model.” (For those of you who are just listening, the members wear more intricate outfits than most people who come to the office. Think hair brushed back and purple blazers.) “When I When I wake up, I look bad. A lot of makeup helps,” Liss said with a laugh.
They are no longer obsessed with control
Danzig served as acting leader of the band for many years. From driving a van to handling business, he has more responsibilities than his brothers. “I’m on the phone every day without even enjoying anything because the last thing I want to do is go on stage for 30 minutes and that’s my only escape,” he explained. Now, however, he feels he has “done enough of the groundwork” to let things take their course. “I know what I want,” Danzig added. “I’ll put it in the universe and let it happen. If I don’t see it happen, [I] Still gotta keep working, but I used to be obsessed with every little thing. “
comparison is the happy thief
Palaye Royale has gone through many different phases over the years. “We try to slow down and trust ourselves, because I think our biggest problem in the long run is seeing other behaviors and comparing ourselves to them,” Liss explained. He called it the band’s “biggest failure” because it made them rush rather than make decisions that fit their vision. “It got us in trouble,” he continued. “When we see another artist do something unbelievably great, that’s their journey—that’s not ours.” Now, they take the time to talk about their ideas and create a plan of action. “[We’re] Try to focus on the happiness behind it all,” Liss said.
they became friends again
Just because you’re related doesn’t mean you like each other. In the case of Palaye Royale, they hated each other at an early age while they put on hundreds of shows a year. “We never said no,” Liss said, elaborating on the band’s adherence to the “Death or Glory” ethos. (At one point, the two shared a story about how they fought after taking mushrooms, but we’ll wait for them to release an official video before digging into that story.) Once five and a half due to COVID-19, they were on the road The years passed were interrupted, but they became friends again. “We will never stop [touring],” Sebastian pointed out. “It’s okay to be happy about where you are. “
They call Emerson “the glue”
During their conversation, Danzig and Liss said Barrett was the one who kept the band together. Whether creating beautiful drawings or building your own worlds through 3D renderings, Drummer brings a unique vision to Palaye Royale. “He’s absolutely unique,” Danzig said. “You have to go into his world – he doesn’t go into anyone else’s world. He’s just waking up and creating 24/7. Under construction harry potter in his head. Lees expressed admiration, too. “He knew what he wanted in life, and he did it,” he added.
