315: Why Most Bands Never Finish Their Album - Fabian Valentini (Max im Parkhaus)

315: Why Most Bands Never Finish Their Album - Fabian Valentini (Max im Parkhaus)

Author: Benedikt Hain / Manel Espinosa Berenguer July 29, 2026 Duration: 1:33:06
Why do so many bands never finish their album? For German indie rock band Max im Parkhaus, it wasn’t a lack of ideas or inspiration. It wasn’t a lack of talent. It wasn’t even a lack of opportunities or budget. After two failed attempts with professional #1 producers, years of frustration, and almost giving up completely, guitarist and songwriter Fabian Valentini decided to take control of the process himself. The result was the band’s first album they were genuinely proud of. In this episode...

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