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Motherfolk on Reinvention, Shoegaze Inspiration & Life After 10 Years in Music | Fuegostine's Music Club

• Matt Firestine • Season 2 • Episode 16

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In this episode, Matt sits down with Nate from Motherfolk for a wide-ranging, deeply honest conversation about artistic evolution, growing up on classic rock, moving through musical eras, and how the band has continued to reshape its sound for over a decade.

Nate opens up about the transition from folk-driven beginnings to their shoegaze-influenced new album Eternal Joy, how life changes shaped the record, and why Motherfolk continues to evolve instead of settling into a single genre. He also shares the surprising story behind fan-favorite track “Tiny Thoughts,” and what it’s like capturing weddings as a videographer while quietly observing the human experience.

You’ll hear about the band’s biggest “this is our job now” moment, creative burnout, navigating social media as artists, and what longtime fans can expect from the next era of Motherfolk — including a major upcoming U.S. tour.

Topics Include:
• Musical roots & early influences
• Discovering punk, hip-hop, Lincoln Park, shoegaze & beyond
• The evolution from folk rock to indie rock & dreamier textures
• The making of Eternal Joy and navigating adulthood as a band
• Songwriting stories & artistic identity
• Burnout, balance, and the pressure of social media
• Motherfolk’s upcoming tour and future projects

A candid, thoughtful look into creativity, change, and what it really means to stay an artist for the long haul.




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