Eric Pulido//Midlake

 
 
 

“Running is a big thing for us. It’s a great way to start the day and possibly get some song ideas.”

Eric Pulido of Midlake takes a deep dive into his songwriting process on today's episode. Pulido is an avid runner, and the four mile loop in the local park is a great way to both get out of a rut and conjure up new ideas.

Midlake's latest album is called For the Sake of Bethel Woods (ATO Records).

Listen to my podcast interview with Eric Pulido below!

 
 
 
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