Each episode we explore a song by The Midnight while deconstructing the lyrics and production using interviews with Tim, Tyler and other collaborators. Video episodes also available on our website afterthemidnight.com.
This episode, we talk with Tyler about the background of Bend, the second bonus track on Endless Summer.
We spoke with Tyler Lyle and Thomas Edinger about their work on this Tim-led bonus song and you won't believe how far back it goes.
Join us this week as we explore track 12 from Endless Summer, Memories. In this episode, Tim and Tyler tell us about their approach to lyric writing, and Tyler talks about why this is his favorite song from the album. Interview clips from Beyond Synth and URY's Last Call.
This week we explore tracks 10 and 11 from Endless Summer, Nighthawks and Lonely City. We had the chance to hear from Tyler on what inspired the lyrics on Nighthawks. We also heard from Tim and Tyler about the songwriting process, and how this was initially one song!
This week we explore track 9 from Endless Summer, Crockett's Revenge. We hear from Tim on the song's inspiration (a certain detective from a certain TV series) and from the fans on their thoughts.
How can you talk about The Midnight without discussing this song? This iconic song was many fans introduction to the band, and for good reason. That killer sax hook by Thomas is unforgettable, the lyrics by Tyler are thought provoking and Tim molds it altogether in a certified bop. Join us as we talk to the saxophonist himself on how this track came together, what it's like working with The Midnight, and what we has in store for us in the future. Special thanks to fans Doug, Philip and Lucas who shared their thoughts!
We are back with another episode! This week we deep dive track seven off of Endless Summer, The Comeback Kid. Watch as we hear from Tim and Tyler on the songs origins, hear us say “What's Interesting” at least 100 times, and how Zach has connected more songs together from the album.
In this episode we break down track six off of Endless Summer, The Equaliser (Not Alone) - join us as we learn about the song's beginnings, it's ties to Jason ft. Nikki Flores, and Zach's theory about why it is where it is on the album (Ryan's mind gets blown). Includes interview clip from Beyond Synth #89.
In this episode we break down the fan favorite Synthetic, one of only two songs sung by Tim McEwan of The Midnight. Featuring clips of Tim and Tyler discussing the songs beginnings, how personal it is to Tim, and Tyler's thoughts on the song as well. We also had a chance to hear from a few fans on what Synthetic meant to them. Includes interview clip from Beyond Synth #89.
We are back with another episode, this week discussing Jason off of Endless Summer. We had the pleasure of talking to Ms. Nikki Flores, who is the featured vocalist on the track about how she met Tim, how the song came to be, and what The Midnight means to her. We also hear about the song's beginnings from the band, and listen to a demo version of the song. Includes interview clip of Tim from Beyond Synth #89.
In this episode, we dissect Daytona off of Endless Summer by The Midnight. We hear from Tim about working with Mads Storm, what inspired the track, and we give our takes on how it sounds. Includes interview clip of Tim from Beyond Synth #89.
This week we are back with track two off of Endless Summer, Sunset! This iconic anthem is a staple in any Midnight fan's catalog. We discuss the lyrics of the song, hear from fans on what the song means to them, and listen to an early demo version of the track.
We are back for Season Two! This season we will be taking a deep dive off The Midnight's first full length album, Endless Summer. We start off by hearing from Tim and Tyler about the title track's beginnings, highlight different portions of the song using stems and discuss the robotic vocal effect. Audio clip of Tyler and Tim from Beyond Synth #89.
This week we dive into Lost & Found, an original song by Tyler Lyle that was remixed by The Midnight. We had a chance to talk to Tyler about what the song means to him and history of how it went from a solo song to a remix. This song was released between Days of Thunder and Endless Summer when The Midnight was still only a side project. We also had a chance to hear from our friend Benoit from France about what the song means to him.
This week we have something very special for everyone! As we close out the first chapter in The Midnight's catalog, we thought it would be great to hear from the band directly. Tyler Lyle was kind enough to give us his thoughts on writing the lyrics for Los Angeles and discusses uncredited vocals on the song. We take a new approach this episode and break down the individual tracks you hear in the song. These are called “stems” and really let us hear each synth and each instrument in a way that we haven't done in previous episodes. We also got to hear how this song has been a moment in time for so many people.
This week we chill out a bit with Kick Drums & Red Wine! This is the second to last song off Days of Thunder, and to our surprise, a lot more went into creating the track than what you would think. We learn about the track's history, listen to the song, and also give a first listen to an early working demo. Interview clips from Beyond Synth Podcast.
This week we discuss the title track from The Midnight's first release Days of Thunder, the song that put them in front of a lot of listeners. We hear from Tim on using a saxophone on a track for the first time, what he did to promote the song, and how it propelled sales of their EP. We also listen through the track, dance a bunch, and talk about what the lyrics mean to us. Interview clips from DownToJam and Beyond Synth Podcast.
In this week's episode, we break down track three from Days of Thunder by The Midnight. We listen to the track, talk about the writing process, and listen to an early demo previously unreleased by the band. Interview clips from Beyond Synth Podcast and demos from The Midnight Wiki.
In our second episode, we discuss Gloria by The Midnight. This is the second song on their first EP, Days of Thunder, which was released in 2014. Interview clips from Beyond Synth Podcast and demos from The Midnight Wiki.
In our first episode, we discuss The Years (Prologue) by The Midnight. This is the first song on their first EP, Days of Thunder, which was released in 2014. Interview clips from Beyond Synth Podcast and The Electric Touch.