The Breakdown is a new series by Mahogany where artists share the deep meaning and stories behind their work.
In this episode, Medium Build dives into the story behind “John & Lydia,” a song charged with 80s nostalgia, family ties, and no shortage of heavy truths.
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00:00 - The Setup 02:30 - John 07:22 - Lydia 13:28 - The Last Minute 17:55 - The Airbnb Story
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Watch: "John & Lydia" Live at Mahogany - https://youtu.be/b9J2GW_2IYI Watch: "John & Lydia" [Lyric Video] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6A-rKqc0ps
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Medium Build talks about drawing on Bruce Springsteen, sneaking Billy Joel homages into the outro, and filming a music video in the very mall where his dad sold VCRs after declaring bankruptcy.
His stories show us how family can shape - sometimes misshape - us. But there’s gratitude and humour throughout, and a hilarious story of when a random neighbour crashed his most vulnerable studio session to vibe in the corner.
In this breakdown, Medium Build talks about how generational patterns, therapy, and a total stranger crashing the recording session can define a track.
John & Lydia gets to the bittersweet core of growing up. It’s a true behind-the-scenes moment, and we are so grateful to Nick for sharing his time and stories with us.
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