Ep. 165: Kenny Vasoli discusses The Starting Line's "Island"
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07/24/23 • 79 min
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In this episode, bassist and vocalist Kenny Vasoli delves into the creative process behind "Island”, The Starting Line's highest ever charting single. The song is from the band’s 2007 full-length Direction, which was produced by the renowned Howard Benson. Kenny shares the never-before-heard demo — as well as tons of intriguing insight — into the creation of a song that sounds just as great now as the day it was released.
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In this episode, bassist and vocalist Kenny Vasoli delves into the creative process behind "Island”, The Starting Line's highest ever charting single. The song is from the band’s 2007 full-length Direction, which was produced by the renowned Howard Benson. Kenny shares the never-before-heard demo — as well as tons of intriguing insight — into the creation of a song that sounds just as great now as the day it was released.
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