Portugal. The Man - Surviving On $1 A Day, Mac Miller & Me, Frances Changed My Life (S2 Ep.4)

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Interview by Elmo Chong

Hailing from Alaska, and now based out of Portland, Oregon, John Gourley and his band Portugal. The Man have solidified their place among the most innovative and compelling bands of their generation.

Since their formation in the early 2000s, Portugal. The Man has embarked on an extraordinary musical journey, marked by an impressive discography, including hits like "Feel It Still," which not only earned them mainstream recognition, but also a Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

In this conversation, we delve into John's musical journey with the band, exploring the inspirations behind the music, the stories behind their most iconic songs, and their evolution over the years. We’ll also get a glimpse into his creative process, views on the music industry today, and what the future holds for all things Portugal. The Man.

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Tour Dates:
https://www.portugaltheman.com/tour

Frances Changed My Life Fundraise:
www.franceschangedmylife.com

0:00 Intro
03:14 Growing Up With Music
05:05 Mom & Dad
08:37 Discovering Music Creation
10:12 Early Introvert Music Experiments
13:36 Eating On $1 A Day & Rice Bowls
15:57 Never Turning Back
17:26 What Genre is Portugal. The Man?
23:14 Jeff Bhasker, Danger Mouse, John Hill
26:08 Learning from Sifu Bhasker
30:53 First meeting with Jeff Bhakser
35:08 Mac Miller & Me (Oasis Bound Us) + The Radiohead Bully
38:15 Feel It Still Creation Story
47:36 The Marvelettes Mr. Postman Melody
51:17 Chris Black Changed My Life
57:39 'Anxiety' Was The Turning point
01:00:31 The Road To Diagnosing Frances
01:06:05 Current State of Frances Changed My Life Fundraise
01:09:43 Advice to new music creators
01:11:34 What D.A.W Do you Use and Why?
01:12:36 Favourite Plugins
01:13:54 Sound that Brings You Joy
01:15:24 Rank Your Music Creator Skillset
01:18:50 Your Facial Expression When You Made Some Heat
01:19:10 When Do You Feel 100% Satisfied With Your Song
01:19:15 If A.I take over, What Would Be Your New Career Path
01:19:35 Best Way to Add Most Value to Fast Food Order
01:23:27 What's next for John Gourley & Portugal. The Man