Based out of St. Louis, Missouri, The Band Feel is a powerhouse quartet consisting of Tyler, Garrett, TJ, and Moon. Rooted in the rich soil of 1970s stadium rock and blues-infused soul, they’ve quickly built a reputation for a live show that feels less like a performance and more like a revival. With their debut album, The Band Feel, produced alongside the likes of Kevin Elson (Journey, Lynyrd Skynyrd), the group is bridging the gap between vintage analog warmth and a modern independent drive. In this episode of Curious Goldfish, Tyler and Garrett join Jason English to discuss the intentionality behind their sound and the resiliency required to keep a four-piece rock band moving forward.

St. Louis provides more than just a home base for the band; it provides a blue-collar ethos. Tyler and Garrett discuss how the local scene’s appreciation for soul and rock helped mold their identity. "St. Louis is definitely a blues city," Tyler notes, explaining how that grit informs their songwriting. This sense of place allows them to maintain a grounded perspective even as their regional influence expands across the Midwest.

The band’s dynamic is a study in creative chemistry. In a landscape often dominated by solo acts, The Band Feel prioritizes the communal aspect of rock and roll. They discuss the importance of keeping the "fun" in the process while navigating the complexities of the industry. Tyler reflects on the band’s curiosity toward the future of the genre, suggesting that the "new sound" might just be a return to the raw, honest instruments that defined their favorite eras.