Eric Pulido – Midlake

What happens when a band outlives its own legend and keeps the spark anyway? I sat down with Eric Pulido of Midlake to trace how a group known for mythic, pastoral folk found a new centre after a seismic lineup change—and why the music still lands with the same autumnal glow. Eric takes us behind new album A Bridge Too Far, from sketching twenty ideas to recording live with producer Sam Evian, capturing a decades old chemistry. We talk about stepping into the vocalist role after Tim Smith’s departure and the electric snap that shaped an album that could well have sunk lesser acts – Antiphon. Eric shares how his lyric writing moved toward clarity and truth—naming real people and moments while keeping songs timeless and open to anyone’s story. We go deep on influences too, from West Coast folk and British folk gateways to earlier loves like Björk, and how Denton, Texas, nurtured the band’s early years with a supportive arts scene and real stages to grow on. I love how he talks about touring with refreshing honesty: the fragile math of mid-level bands, why Europe can be more workable than the vast US, and how thoughtful setlists honour both new work and the gateway songs from The Trials of Van Occupanther. There’s a visual thread as well, with Eric reflecting on Midlake’s cinematic feel and recent collaboration with Ted Lasso’s James Lance. If you enjoy Lost and Sound and want to help keep it thriving, the best way to support is simple:

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Eric Pulido – Midlake is an episode from Lost And Sound by Paul Hanford.

This episode is 47:26 long.

This episode was published on Jan 21, 2026.

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