Blake Sennett on Rilo Kiley's Reunion: Healing Old Wounds and Rediscovering the Band's Legacy
By
Andy Greene
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Blake Sennett reflects on Rilo Kiley's unexpected reunion tour after the band's 2008 breakup. The indie-rock band, formed in 1998 by Sennett and Jenny Lewis, built a devoted cult following with albums like "The Execution of All Things" and "More Adventurous." Sennett discusses the personal and professional tensions that led to the band's dissolution, including his breakup with Lewis, and how time apart allowed them to heal and reconnect. He shares insights on the band's legacy, the emotional experience of reuniting, and the unique relationship with their fiercely loyal fanbase.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledYou either haven't heard of us or you have a tattoo of us.
We were never a band with a real long-term strategy.
Time apart allowed us to heal and reconnect in ways we never thought possible.
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