The singer-songwriter also talks about involving her family in her creative endeavors.
March 4, 2024 | 12:06 PM ET
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Crowded House's Neil Finn meets Kyle Meredith to talk about the band's next album gravity stairstheir second release since their reunion in 2020. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.
The songwriter legend compares the band's new material to their classic work from the '80s and '90s and explains how they maintained that dreamlike quality in their latest set. But the goal, especially with this new album, is to have more direct lyrics, and to that end Finn is collaborating with his sons Liam and Elroy, as well as his older brother (former bandmate) Tim Finn. Became.
The first single, 'Oh Hi', is associated with So They Can, a charity focused on helping build schools in countries such as Kenya and Tanzania. “The song existed before that connection in a demo-like way, but it was pretty vague. I was looking for a lyrical thread,” Finn says. “I started talking to a woman who runs an organization called So They Can that I’ve supported for years… She said, ‘Would you write a song for these kids? ’ And this song speaks for itself and I thought it was perfect.”
Hear Finn talk about Crowded House's new album gravity stairs, new song “Oh Hi” and more above, or check out the interview below. To keep you up to date with all the latest information, Kyle Meredith and… Follow us on your favorite podcast platform
You can also check out Finn's appearance on another Consequence Podcast Network series. The story behind the song, during which he dug deep into “Don't Dream It's Over” here.Also, check out our new releases The story behind the song You can purchase merchandise below or at the Consequence Shop.
