HOW TO WRITE an INDIE ROCK song like ALVVAYS

In this video I share my process on how to write an indie rock song like the band Alvvays. I'll briefly go through tracking my instruments as well as a quick run through on my mixing and EQing process. All done in Ableton 11 Standard! Hope you guys enjoy! #indierock #Alvvays #ableton
Alvvays- "Adult Diversion" open.spotify.com/track/22cDld...
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[@awldune]

The biggest signature of an Alvvays song is a killer bridge and multiple hooks.

[@bananalabs]

Absolutely. Love them.

[@valorthom0328]

as someone who loves niche artists and gets frustrated how little I know about their creative processes, I just want to thank you from the bottom of my fucking heart for this incredible channel. both you and your channel are pure gold, you’re the man!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much! Glad to be of service! I appreciate those kind words. It’s viewers like you that keep this channel going.🙏🏻❤️💪🏻

[@saddymore]

Wow, this sounds so good, I love it!❤❤❤

[@deonpetroleus1383]

Been waiting for this one, FANTASTIC, thanks so much for making these!!

[@bananalabs]

Absolutely, Deon! Thank you for watching!

[@kennstuff]

Yesterday and today I was literally listening to their stuff and trying to figure out how to write like them. You read my mind!

[@bananalabs]

No way! Haha that’s pretty cool 💪🏻

[@pennyc7064]

I love it, sounds great!

[@sorengibbs777]

Extremely underrated video Love it

[@jamalikid]

Your videos are consistently great!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate that!

[@tylerabbott1531]

Love these!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Tyler!

[@RodrigoCoutinhoDuarte]

Congratulations! Your videos are improving as well your song creative process Thanks for sharing

[@bananalabs]

Thank you so much, Rodrigo! I appreciate you supporting the channel!🙏🏻💪🏻

[@NowyouknowMusic]

Dope video, Willeh! I really dug their new song, it had a shoegaze edge to it.

[@bananalabs]

Thanks, Mang! Really? I’ve yet to check it out. Thanks for the heads up💪🏻

[@C0RVO0]

“Wherever the hell that is” 😂😂😂 Another great video !! 🥳👏🏽👏🏽

[@bananalabs]

Lol Thanks for your continued support, Corvo!🙏🏻💪🏻

[@seanenriquez5945]

it does have that alvvays vibe, also a mix of 60s surf rock, which is one of the vibes alvvays also like in their music videos, cool!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Sean!

[@mermaidfeetxoxo_music]

Great stuff my guy!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Nestor!

[@andrewyeung7317]

Great stuff, brother!

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Andrew!

[@SignificanceOfThePassageOfTime]

Background vocals reminds me of The Beatles. Nice recording. I’m a Guitarist that is lost when it comes to recording techniques. I’ve alvvays, pun intended left the recording parts up to third party producer/engineer. I do however know my way around a looper pedal, which helps build up parts.

[@adamschmidt1103]

Just found your channel and absolutely love it. I was wondering if you would ever do a band that is more synth-dominated, like Future Islands, Black Marble, or Small Black? I absolutely love your videos but as someone who produces only on keyboards I would love a synth-oriented “sound alike”!! Also would love to see a studio tour video- if you have one already I’d love a link. Can’t wait to binge the rest of your stuff- insanely talented!!

[@bananalabs]

Hey, Adam! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Yeah, absolutely. I definitely want to consider doing some synth based material in the very near future. Those are great artists, by the way! Turn on your notifications so you know when I upload those synth vids!😉💪🏻 As far as a studio tour, I’d love to do one! Stay posted for that as well! Thank you for watching!

[@saddymore]

Is there a full version of this song? I love it! You did a fantastic job🔥🔥🔥

[@bananalabs]

I’ll be uploading music from the channel and will be available everywhere by the end of Jan (2023)!

[@iffywisdom]

meow, meow meow meow ... yahhs lol One of my fave music makin youtubers rn dude, good job

[@bananalabs]

Haha!🤣 Thank you, Brotha! I appreciate you.🙏🏻💪🏻

[@Cainhelm]

I don't know much music theory but this was enlightening

[@bananalabs]

Thank you for watching, Jerry!

[@Fetherko]

He must have gone to music school for a long time. Yes this is above my head. But I love it.

[@clemensmaguire2953]

Awesome Willeh! Your prodction quality sounds so good. Is there a secret sauce you don't tell us about? Come on, just between us. :-) Cheers

[@bananalabs]

Thank you, Clemens! I appreciate your continued support🙏🏻💪🏻 Haha, I promise I’m not doing anything extra outside of what you guys see😄👍🏻

[@pierrehyett3774]

Incredible video thank you! I’m currently looking at purchasing a fuzz pedal and love the sound of yours.. could you please tell me which one you are using?

[@bananalabs]

Thanks for watching! That’s awesome, I love fuzz. In this video I was using the Astro Tone by Analogman

[@camlong89]

Another band that would be cool to see a song like is Moving Mountains.

[@sebasslahyenass6290]

I don't know this band. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@bananalabs]

You’re very welcome!

[@winsomezebra7931]

my biggest problem is chord progressions, how do you create these great chord progressions? I watched your video on the strokes and the progression you had was amazing, how do you do it?

[@bananalabs]

Thank you for the support! I will share my approach very soon on how I use chord progressions!

[@jaydee3514]

Guitars sound great. What is the signal chain? Thanks

[@jaydee3514]

Bass too

[@lizzvascaina]

Make a oasis video

[@bananalabs]

I’ll throw it on the list! Thank you 💪🏻

[@levigaming1829]

Please can you make video on Oasis...

[@bananalabs]

Yeah I’ll throw that band on the list! Stay posted!

[@weirdoscreation]

Alvvays isnt something you can copy or repeat. The same goes for many other bands

[@bananalabs]

Absolutely!