E302 - Ep. 303: AL on Dark Industrial Pop, Filming a Music Video in a Hotel Without Permission, and Chasing a Bigger Stage

Guest: AL, independent singer, songwriter, and dancer

In this episode:

How AL first realized music was more than a hobby — and how obsessively dissecting songs as a kid set him apart from his friends Describing his sound: a "dance industrial" mix inspired by 80s Freddie Mercury and Madonna, layered over dark, story-driven lyricism Writing lyrics solo while collaborating closely with producers on sound Staging two DIY concerts (200+ people) in a barn on his family farm The full story behind filming the "CUMMON" video in an Indianapolis hotel — recruiting 11 dancers from Paragon Indie, not telling hotel staff, an u...