"I have to be convinced to do guitar solos": Travis' Andy Dunlop on 'L.A. Times,' Touring, & More

With their eagerly awaited new album, 'L.A. Times,' — out now worldwide via BMG — Travis returns to remind everyone why they've been a mainstay in the music world for over two decades. Guitar Interactive Magazine caught up with the band's lead guitarist, Andy Dunlop, at London's iconic Gibson Garage for an exclusive chat about the new full-length release, their headline tour later this year, and the band's storied journey and artistic evolution to date.

0:00 - Interview start
0:03 - Andy Dunlop from Travis
0:55 - History with The Killers
1:17 - Early Tour Experiences
1:57 - New Album "LA Times"
3:03 - Songwriting and Production Process
5:53 - Favorite Tracks on "LA Times"
8:52 - Gear Used in the Studio
11:56 - Early Influences and Concert Experiences
16:53 - Memorable Live Performances
17:48 - Reflecting on Early Gigs
20:46 - Writing "The Man Who" Album
20:21 - Q magazine's review of "The Man Who"
20:48 - Glastonbury '99 performance and its impact
21:17 - Building success and the role of luck
22:03 - Working with producers Nigel Godrich and Mike Hedges
24:50 - The significance of "Driftwood"
25:42 - Experience of being produced by Nigel Godrich
26:50 - Andy's approach to guitar playing
27:39 - Rediscovering piano during lockdown
28:39 - Inspirations from contemporary music
29:31 - Importance of listening to past music
30:08 - Resurgence of guitars and vinyl
30:53 - Favorite tracks from the new album "LA Times"
32:35 - Live setup and gear details
34:04 - Challenges and memorable moments in music videos
36:40 - Hypothetical Travis biopic


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