Bridge The Atlantic

Tim Benson, guitarist and synth player of Louisiana based post-hardcore band, Secondborn joins us on the show this week. The band is completely self funded and produced, and is made up of six individuals who have all been part of bands that have almost made it. Tim tells us all about his experiences in the music industry and about Secondborn’s upcoming EP, “Symbols.” Highlights: - Secondborn are based in Louisiana, not LA - Ross forgot the state abbreviations ;) - Being a nerd is ok in 2015! - Marcio and Tim bond over “The Power of Now” - We discuss how it can be difficult to find others who are motivated and determined to collaborate with - Tim shares the idea behind the approach Secondborn are taking (building an audience online vs touring) - There is no right or wrong way to do things in the music industry, and a lot of it is down to trial and error - Tim tells us why Secondborn self-produced their record - We discuss the pros/cons of comparisons to other bands - Tim shares the vision for Secondborn’s...