The band Soul Asylum, with Dave Pirner as vocalist and guitarist, is preparing to perform at the Puebla Forum next Saturday, March 1. In an exclusive interview, Pirner comments on the recording process of their thirteenth studio album and shares his expectations for the show.
Regarding the performance, Dave mentions that they will play songs from the new album and hits that the audience wants to hear. Before each concert, he does stretches and vocal warm-up exercises to prepare his voice. He expresses a desire that the Mexican audience enjoys the show and falls in love with the band, hoping that both they and their children will attend future concerts.
Pirner aims to project an image that encourages new listeners to delve into their music. Regarding future projects, they are currently on tour promoting the new album and plan to work on new music soon. He highlights the importance of gatherings of people at concerts over the years and expresses his love for performing in Mexico, where the audience is appreciative.
Regarding the song repertoire, he emphasizes that there are songs in the new album that are fun to perform live and that they can adapt the setlist according to the occasion. Before going on stage, Pirner enjoys performing the first and last song, as well as all the others in between. Regarding artistic evolution, he mentions having learned a lot about recording and live performances, blending influences from the last 40 years with their current sound.
In relation to the essence of the band, he highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and working hard. About surprises for the concert, he anticipates several and reveals that he has projects in mind, not worrying about external opinions. Regarding the inspiration for the lyrics of their new album, Dave jokes about mentioning the convenience store.
Finally, Soul Asylum celebrates the release of "Slowly but Shirley" with a world tour that includes Mexico, reminding everyone of the importance of human interaction at live concerts. The group hopes to provide an unforgettable experience for their fans and showcase their best version on stage.
