The pandemic's two-year cocoon brought plenty of challenges for artists. Even so, some found ways to benefit.
“Everything we’ve heard so far is super positive," Thomsen said."But it’s part of this process for us. And we’re proud that we made it past the great filter of what other people think about it. We listen to the whole thing and say, ‘We love this.’ It’s the least artistically afraid we’ve felt ever.” While the sound has grown up since the band dropped its first release in 2015, Thomsen said he's pleased to see teens at the shows, sometimes with parents in tow. Some of those young attendees may even be experiencing their first concert.