Exploring Life and Art With RYAN GOLDEMANN From MOTHER MOTHER

Interview by Angela Croudace
Ryan Goldemann, lead singer and guitarist of Mother Mother,
discussed the band’s latest album with HEAVY, Grief Chapter, which
dives deep into themes of death and existentialism while
simultaneously celebrating the beauty of life.
“Grief Chapter is kind of like a concept album around death and
grief and mourning,” Goldemann explains. “But it’s not as sad as it
sounds. It’s more about using those things as a way to inspire and
appreciate the gift of existence.” He notes that the album exudes a
newfound confidence, with sonics described as “really tough and
almost muscular.” The band spent nearly 100 days recording at Bryan
Adams’ studio in Vancouver, which Goldemann fondly describes as a
“luxurious” experience.
Reflecting on the band’s recent tour in Australia, he shares, “It
was amazing. It was more than you could ever ask for an entrance
into a new market… There were a couple thousand kids in Sydney!”
The overwhelming support has made a significant impact as the band
expands their reach.
Social media has also played a crucial role in their growth,
particularly on platforms like TikTok. “It’s wonderful. Yeah, life
changing,” Goldemann says of their songs gaining traction online.
“We’re just thrilled that we’ve been able to connect with all these
new people through TikTok.” The band has embraced this new medium,
even participating in duets and responding to fans directly.
Mother Mother has also developed a strong following within the
LGBTQIA community. “We weren’t writing specifically for that
community; we just wrote about the human condition in a broad way,”
Goldemann explains. He appreciates the organic nature of this
connection, recognising that it arose without any contrived
intent.
When discussing the themes present in the new album, he emphasizes
the exploration of existentialism and spirituality, stating, “We
just wanted to capture the band as successfully as possible.” He
acknowledges their evolution over the years, attributing their
growth to the resources they’ve gained as a full band. “With the
resources came more experimentation,” he explains. “Now, with Grief
Chapter, it’s a bit of a mix of everything.”
Goldemann shares a few personal favourites from their catalogue,
highlighting Hayloft 2 as a crowd favourite for its energy and ease
of performance. In contrast, he cherishes playing Grief Chapter for
its emotional depth, which fosters a profound connection with the
audience.
The band’s visual aesthetics are equally captivating. Goldemann
discusses their collaboration with filmmaker Colin Minihan for the
music video of Explode. “We just wanted it to be kind of
psychedelic and a good portrayal of the band performing,” he says,
emphasising a desire for authenticity over a complex
narrative.
As for current musical inspirations, Goldemann cites Adrian Linker
from Big Thief as an interesting talent he's been enjoying lately.
“She is quite a profound talent,” he states.
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