ABRAMS' Zach Amster on Writing Loon, Touring Realities & the Heavy Scene Community |Highlight Reel

ABRAMS guitarist and vocalist Zach Amster breaks down the writing, recording, and touring world behind Loon — the Denver heavy rock band's most intense and hooky album yet, out April 17th on Blues Funeral Recordings. In this highlight from our full conversation, Zach covers the songwriting process behind Loon — music first, then hooks, melodies, and lyrics that can completely reshape a song — and why this record feels like a return to a rawer, angrier, noisier sound with a '90s-infused catchy edge. He also talks about the challenge of singing live while playing guitar, how Lollapalooza 1996 changed everything, growing up alongside Denver heavyweights like Primitive Man, Blood Incantation, and Chemists, and why diverse bills always beat playing with bands that sound just like you. Plus: the financial reality of being a small touring band in 2026, experimenting with odd tunings to spark new ideas, the DIY logistics of self-managed touring, and why Cleveland and Denver remain two of the best rock cities in America. 🎵 PRE-ORDER LOON (Out April 17th — Blues Funeral Recordings): US Orders → https://www.bluesfuneral.com/products/us-orders-abrams-loon-deluxe-vinyl-editions