‘Lyrics first. Lyrics always first. I’m a lyrics guy beyond anything.’

Wade Forster says this early on in our interview about his latest album, Gooseneck Party, and what then followed was a discussion about his songwriting process – he writes almost exclusively on his own. He mentions that in the last two or three years he’s written upwards of 70 or 80 songs on his own, and the tracks on the album are ‘just twenty-two of the better ones.’ 

Forster has rich material to draw from. As he says in this chat, ‘I’ve lived a hell of a life … I’ve got a lot of stories from a lot of different towns.’ He’s had a variety of jobs, from fridge mechanic to rodeo rider and a lot else in between. He also mentions in the interview that he gives 110% to his shows because he knows what it’s like to save up money to go to a show, and he wants to make sure his audience has a great experience accordingly. Having seem him play live I can attest that this is a case. Forster is a showman, and one with substance.

This was my first time interviewing Forster and I didn’t know what to expect. What I found was a thoughtful, well-rounded artist who puts a lot of time and attention into making his songs the best they can be, then curating the best selection for the album or show, not only to tell the whole story he wants to tell but to create something unique and memorable for his audience. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting conversation, and I hope you find it the same!

SEE WADE FORSTER LIVE 

Nov 15 – Townsville, Otherwise QLD

Nov 20 – Geelong, Barwon Club VIC

Nov 21 – Melbourne, Howler VIC SOLD OUT

Nov 22 – Adelaide, Jive SA SOLD OUT

Nov 27 – Katoomba, Baroque Bar NSW

Nov 28 – Sydney, The Lansdowne NSW

Jan 19 – Tamworth, The Longyard NSW

Listen to Gooseneck Party on Apple Music

Listen to Gooseneck Party on Spotify

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