Thornhill’s Jacob Charlton: Live Energy, Creative Freedom & Touring Tales!
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In this engaging episode of 'Words & Music,' host Lauretta Alabons welcomes Jacob Charlton, the frontman of Australian band Thornhill, ahead of their highly anticipated one-off show in Singapore. Charlton reflects on the band's meteoric rise, emphasizing how their live performance has evolved from a weakness into their defining strength. He shares candid insights into the stress and exhilaration of unexpectedly joining the Good Things festival tour and the transformative experience of supporting Sleep Token on arena tours, where they learned the art of emotional connection beyond mosh pits. The conversation dives deep into the creative process behind their acclaimed 2025 album 'Bodies,' influenced by trap, R&B, and 90s heavy music, with a focus on groove, movement, and authenticity. Charlton champions artistic freedom, rejecting genre labels and embracing the philosophy of 'follow the endorphins'—making music that excites them first. He also opens up about personal passions, including volleyball, golf, and anime, and reveals how early experiences with the Australian Boys Choir in Singapore shaped his love for touring. The episode closes with lighthearted quick-fire questions, painting a vivid picture of a multifaceted artist grounded in creativity, community, and self-awareness. Key takeaways include: 1) Prioritize authentic live experiences over social media presence to build genuine fan connections; 2) Let creative inspiration come from diverse genres—especially non-heavy ones—to fuel innovation; 3) Embrace discomfort and new challenges as essential to growth; 4) Curate setlists with intention to build emotional momentum and community; 5) 'Follow the endorphins'—create music that excites you first, and the rest will follow; 6) Personal habits like cleanliness and routine support creative focus; 7) Touring is not just about performance—it’s about shared human connection and discovery; 8) True artistic identity emerges through consistent self-honesty, not external labels.
Prioritize authentic live experiences over social media presence to build genuine fan connections.
Let creative inspiration come from diverse genres—especially non-heavy ones—to fuel innovation.
Embrace discomfort and new challenges as essential to growth.
Curate setlists with intention to build emotional momentum and community.
‘Follow the endorphins’—create music that excites you first, and the rest will follow.
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Welcome to Thornhill: Jacob Charlton on the Road to Singapore
Jacob Charlton introduces himself as the lead singer of Thornhill, an Australian band preparing for their first Singapore show at the Esplanade Annex Studio. The host sets the stage for an intimate conversation about the band’s journey, upcoming tour, and the significance of live performance.
From Weakness to Strength: The Evolution of Thornhill’s Live Show
“I think what we're good at is being like a genuine live band and kind of connecting with people in real life.”
The Good Things Surprise: A Dreamlike Festival Tour
“It was like we were living in a dream state for three days.”
The Sleep Token Experience: Learning Arena Performance Beyond Moshing
“It's not this visual thing. It's winning a crowd over to want to see you again, not to do this whole thing.”
Creative Freedom: The Making of 'Bodies' and Genre Fluidity
“Follow the endorphins because it'll lead you the right way.”
“If you don't explore that, I don't really care about it. I find it hard to give a shit if that makes sense.”
“Follow the endorphins because it'll lead you the right way.”
“It's not this visual thing. It's winning a crowd over to want to see you again, not to do this whole thing.”
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Jacob Charlton
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Thornhill
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Lauretta Alabons
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Bodies
media
Sleep Token
other
Singapore
place
Good Things Festival
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Melbourne
place
90s Heavy Music
other
Australian Boys Choir
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