The New Loose: A Conversation With Woods
by Lauren BeckPage 6 of 6
The L: Is there one story or memory that sticks out from the past year?JT: We played in Russia. And it was crazy, the craziest thing that happened last year. Definitely made me think, "What decisions have I made in my life that led me to play this show where people are fist-fighting and breaking our equipment as we play?"
The L: Oh no!
JT: It wasn't in an "I hate you" way. But we were in Europe, and it wasn't easy to get to either. Flying overnight on no sleep and being driven to this cold room and then playing to people who were wasted. There was, like, blood all over the bathroom. At a Woods show. It was crazy. And then we went to Spain. It's so beautiful. I got pickpocketed there, but the food! We're going to try to get back there ASAP. And we're going to Japan in the fall. Any place where we can go and eat well.
The L: Oh, cool. Did you seek out shows or did promoters come to you and say they're looking to book you for a show there?
JT: The label in Japan that's putting out the album wants us—and Real Estate—to come over and play together.
The L: See?
JT: I know, I know. Strength in numbers. It should be really fun.
