Ultra Lights: A Midlife Crisis Turned Into a Debut Album
By
Chris DeVille
Summary
Profile of the band Ultra Lights, formed by John Robinson and Leela Hoehn, exploring how Robinson's midlife crisis after seeing younger musicians excel led to the creation of their debut album "Gutter." The article covers their musical evolution, songwriting process, and the themes of anxiety, self-doubt, and perseverance that define their work.
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StereogumUltra Lights: A Midlife Crisis Turned Into a Debut Albumstereogum.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledWell it's a pretty nice day for a kick in the face!
It's over for me.
If these kids are this young and are already that good, what hope is there for a guy starting fresh in his forties?
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