Brian K. Pagels & Stephen on Brian K and the Parkway’s “Roses and Kerosene” (feat. Lily Hiatt) | Set Lusting Bruce

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guests Brian K. Pagels and Stephen Russ of Brian K and the Parkway to discuss their musical partnership, their preferences for live performance versus studio work, and the creation of their second album, “Roses and Kerosene,” out September 4. They recount how the project evolved from demos into a full band after a 2021 trip to Asbury Park, then detail recording most of the new record in four days at The Brink studio in Richmond with Kat Popper on bass and Rob Flores on keys, mixed by Sean Sullivan. Brian explains writing the duet “Roses and Kerosene” and how they enlisted Lily Hiatt via Instagram, plus making a video built around her brief availability. They outline the album’s relationship-focused themes, vinyl side sequencing, and announce tour plans, lineup changes, and release shows beginning September 18 at Jammin Java. https://www.briankandtheparkway.com/ https://briankandtheparkway.bandcamp.com/merch 03:09 Meet The Guests 04:15 Band Origins Story 07:03 How They Became Friends 10:24 Live Versus Studio 13:37 Making The New Album 17:50 Recording Approach And Mix 20:02 Lead Single With Lily Hiatt 26:41 Discovering Lily Hiatt 27:12 Shooting the Mock Live Video 29:10 Recording Timeline and Overdubs 29:39 Why Make a Video 31:18 Video Story and Chemistry 34:29 Album Themes and Through Line 36:49 Roses vs Kerosene Sides 39:54 Release Shows and Tour Plans 42:12 Lineup Changes and New Members 47:35 Wrap Up and Housekeeping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices