Web Extra: Glass Animals' Dave Bayley on his songwriting process, new album

Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley talks with Anthony Mason about his songwriting process for the band's new album, following up the hit song "Heat Waves" and becoming more confident as a writer.
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[@athomesongwriting]

I am so glad that CBS is focusing on songwriters like this. Keep doing it!

[@aliyahvasquez41]

Everything he said resonates in his music. You can feel it all in the sound. So excited to see the band in concert

[@jacquelinetorres4581]

Me either!!! I get to see them in MSG soon 💕

[@casieblevins7253]

Any artist that isnt in awe of their own creative process, isnt a true artist. They arent open to the universe and reaching their apex. I love to see Dave Bayley express this awe. And his music is stunning. I had the privilege of attending a concert in Oklahoma City and it was my all time favorite concert. He is a consummate performer.

[@autumn9729]

This is a lovely interview! I enjoy the soft and gentle interview style of the interviewer in this. Idk if it's for Dave, or he is always this way, but it's quite comforting!! I have secondhand comfort from this interview. And I absolutely love hearing this information too. What a beautiful conversation, thank you for sharing this priceless event with us all:)

[@Ty91681]

ZABA is a masterpiece. I like all their albums but that one holds a special place in my heart

[@Ty91681]

Fkn love glass animals and it's a pleasure to hear Dave speak on his music

[@markiemooart]

man... for the past 7-8 years or so that i've been listening to this band, being there for the release of dreamland+ilysfm, i've always had this inkling feeling of disappointment hearing the releases and not feeling great about em. Like from a technical standpoint... granted I'm not a music artist, but I lean towards genres with that weird sound but still follow the format of pop in a way (music nerds lmk what that means!). I've been putting ilysfm on repeat the past few days hoping something would click but it kinda hasnt. but listening to this interview + reading dave's comments on his music: i can definitely see the progression and growth happening within the albums & songs. especially his comment about zaba. i am fking obsessed with that jungle sounding sht going on and those mumbly vocals. I've always used those qualities to insert my own interpretations on what the songs mean.. but i can ALSO totally see why dave doesn't like it. like this whole time i saw zaba as this masterpiece when in reality the artist wasn't even truly putting themselves into it. as an artist (a visual one.. not music!) it definitely sucks to feel that and see it happening. I always want the dudes that i listen to to be 110% into the stuff they're making. and i guess it sucks that the stuff they put 110% into just isn't my cup of tea! especially when i've been calling em my favorite band of all time for the past 7 years. hopefully dave keeps going on this new track of music making & continues to put out stuff he and his mates dig with. granted me, as a consumer, might not enjoy it, but i'd be a really big hypocrite if i didn't encourage it. i've never seen a pop artist be *this* into the stuff they're making. 100% support from my end

[@Lgdg143]

Honestly, this is one of my favorite comments ive seen on the album. Being open to knowing that something thats garbage to you isnt garbage for everyone is something the internet seems to forget to do. Ive never really liked Zaba, the sounds just arent my thing. Its weird, but i can totally understand why people like it! I am a musical artist, so the fact you can tell they put all their love into this is really cool. We really put all out love and efforts into our songs (at least people like me and Dave tho Dave is on another galaxy compared to my skills lol) so seeing somebody appreciate the love without loving the end result is really cool to see. So thanks; keep jamming to Zaba. I'll see them in Washington in Sept and i cant wait to scream Lost in the Ocean at the top of my lungs. Have a good day :)

[@happyypigeons]

It's not arrogant to be struck by what you create, whatever it may be as long as it's from a place of passion. Music, artwork, film, teaching, the art of the trades (welding, woodwork, masonry), writing a book, etc. etc. You have to enjoy what you're producing and it has to feel right. For example, when working with a business, say hiring a carpenter to work in your house, you want someone who is passionate. You want someone who not only knows what they're doing, but who genuinely cares. Almost impossible to find nowadays because society doesn't encourage it. A lot of people haven't found their passion, but the lightning bolt comment pretty much solidifies that it can't be forced. It comes when you're in alignment, and we all are capable of it.

[@tedrabush9676]

One of the best artists out there, his music is amazing and profound and he is great to his fans. 😊 ❤

[@ADHDPrincess]

Here for Dave being his authentic self

[@howperfectlycurious1440]

Excellent interview! I’ve loved the Glass Animals since the beginning. Dave is a wonderful songwriter, I love hearing an insight to his writing process.

[@tedrabush9676]

Love that he takes care to explain what his songs mean too ❤

[@marcemrich3573]

Dave Bayley is a really likeable guy. Love his music . Having trouble getting into the latest effort so far, but I am sure many of the tunes will grow on me.

[@ehlayan6667]

What a great interview. I need to watch the full version pleaaasee

[@tedrabush9676]

I love that, its ok to come back down and be part of that chaos, a lot of beautiful things can come from that chaos ❤ that was so profound 😊

[@chayseptemberstephensen75]

We are from the future Dave Bayley!!!

[@BobFos-kc3ee]

Heat waves the album but i feel its his best work so far. Trying to be experimental in this day is tough when you have a hit. So he wrote a bunch of heat waves that are great. The album flows well because of its sameness

[@poprocx96]

I would pay any amount to hear the recordings he makes in the middle of the night 😭🤪

[@jph1568]

❤ hear u

[@claudetteroxx]

I wish I was Dave's roommate! ❤

[@glh5622]

IFLYSM hit me harder after hearing it live ✨️🐬✨️

[@chrisrudkowski4329]

Can you make this shareable to Canada?

[@alexxsilva1141]

Essas horas faz falta ser bilíngue.....

[@ludeza]

F*ck those new songs Wheres the dreamy energetic womb like songs from the zaba album When will we get the taste of the god you can be be dave?? When???

[@CosmicLifeKylie]

Such a good interview! 3rd re watch🫶🌌🎶