Join Paul Cashmere for an in-depth Track By Track interview with Jen Mize from Jen Mize & The Rough N’ Tumble as she takes us inside every song on the band’s new album Tilt.
Rather than simply discussing the singles, Jen reveals how Tilt was conceived as a complete album from the very beginning, explaining the collaborative songwriting process that has become central to The Rough N’ Tumble’s identity. She shares the stories behind standout tracks including The Great Escape, Double Talk, Holy Moly, Money Maker, Cellophane, Greater Good, North Carolina, Work On Me, Shake Something Loose and Nobody Said This Would Be Easy.
Jen also talks about working closely with guitarist Jeremy Edwards, drummer Steve Fernley and bassist Zach Watson, revealing how each member contributed to the album’s evolution.
Beyond the songs themselves, the conversation explores Jen’s remarkable musical journey from orchestras, musical theatre and touring with The Duke Ellington Orchestra to songwriting in Australia, the influence of artists including Stevie Wonder, Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones, The Black Crowes, Little Feat and Anderson .Paak, and the lessons she learnt working alongside Michael Bublé and Shane Nicholson.
Jen also explains the unexpected story behind the album title Tilt, why collaboration sits at the heart of the band, and what fans can expect when these songs reach the stage.
If you enjoy artist interviews, songwriting insights, Americana, roots rock, blues, country rock and Australian music, this is an interview you won’t want to miss.
Subscribe to the Noise11 YouTube channel for more exclusive artist interviews, music news and Track By Track features with the world’s leading musicians.
Stay updated with your free Noise11.com daily music news email alert. Subscribe to Noise11 Music News here
Be the first to see NOISE11.com’s newest interviews and special features on YouTube. See things first—Subscribe to Noise11 on YouTube
Follow Noise11.com on social media:
Bluesky
Facebook – Comment on the news of the day
