Interview With TV Girl
- Danz
- Aug 19, 2023
- 20 min read
Updated: May 2
Had the chance to catch up with Brad Petering and Jason Wyman of America’s favorite indie band, TV Girl. Having released several records and garnering a cult following over the years, during the pandemic they were found by the TikTok crowd. The band tours frequently across the globe at sold out venues and last year I was lucky enough to accompany them as their opener on tour.
Their new gospel-inspired record, Grapes Upon The Vine, was released this summer.
Without further ado, Brad and Jason of TV Girl talk about their inspirations, music-making and more.
BRAD PETERING
Synth History: What inspired you to start making music?
Brad: I’ve been in a band since I was in the 6th grade. I don’t know why I was drawn to that. My sister was really into music, she probably introduced me to real bands and stuff.
Synth History: What were some things you were listening to when you were growing up?
Brad: I really liked the Bee Gees when I was growing up. That was my favorite band as a kid. Then, when I was a little older, I had an aunt who took me CD shopping. I got Beck’s Odelay, the Sublime self-titled album, the Jamiroquai album that had “Virtual Insanity” on it [Traveling Without Moving], all on the same day. Those were pretty good, they hold up. It’s kind of cool, because a lot of people are pretty embarrassed by their first CDs, but I still love all those albums.
Synth History: What did you play in your first band and were you singing?
