Hello, Jeremie Albino
Hey Jeremie, first up… please introduce yourself to our readers.
Howdy, my name is Jeremie Albino, I’m an musician and songwriter and I just put out my latest album Our Time In The Sun.
What can you tell me about you that I won’t be able to Google?
My favourite food is Pho and I think I would eat it everyday if I could. I like shooting pool and I really like the board game Wingspan.
What can you tell me about your Our Time In The Sun?
This is one of my favorite records I’ve ever made, and I’m really proud of it. It’s a collection of love songs, heartache songs, and tracks that just make you want to dance. I made this record with Dan Auerbach and an incredible group of talented musicians at Easy Eye Sound in Nashville, TN.
In these days of streaming and playlists, how much did you think about the track listing?
I think about it alot, people still listen to albums all the way through. It’s got to feel good and flow nicely, you’ve to take people on a journey.
Our Time In The Sun covers a real cross section of classic American music, which song do you think best represents the vibe you were looking for on the album?
The title track ‘Our Time in The Sun’ is a song that most resonates with me and feels like the root of what I wanted to make with this record.
‘Rolling Down The 405’ is one of my favourites, what can you tell me about it?
I wrote this one with Dan Auerbach and Pat McLaughlan. We had been writing all day when Dan stepped out of the room to take a call. I picked up my guitar and started chugging on it, feeling like we needed to pick up the tempo after just finishing a slower ballad. I started singing the first line—“Jimmy left me high and dry”—and it felt like the beginning of a road song. The first idea that came to mind was “rolling down the 401” (one of the main highways in Ontario, where I’m from). The song came together so quickly that, by the time Dan got back, we had most of it figured out. We tweaked a few things and ended up changing it to the 405 because it rhymed a little better. Now, every once in a while, people comment on the song, pointing out that the 405 in California is less of a road you roll down and more of a slow crawl.
How important was working with your producer Dan Auerbach on the record
Working with Dan was such a treat. He really understood me and knew how to bring out the best in my songs and performances. Before we started making this record, we sat down, and he asked me some big-picture questions: What kind of record did I want to make? Where did I see myself in the future? What kind of shows and venues did I dream of playing? What kind of career was I building toward? I told him I’d always wanted to write some soul songs—or even make a full soul record. I shared that I’d been digging into old soul records for the past few years (and honestly, most of my life). At the same time, my career so far has been rooted in songwriter-focused, folk roots music, with many of my songs built around creating a fun, dynamic live show. I also told him I’d love to play Red Rocks someday, but really, the sky’s the limit.
Ultimately, my goal was simple: to keep touring and make a living doing what I love—making music. So, we got to work. We started listening to some great records for inspiration and ended up writing some of my favorite songs to date—a mix of everything I’ve wanted to explore musically. We ended up creating what I feel is one of my fave records yet. Now, I’m excited to hit the road and share these songs with audiences everywhere.
How have you developed as an artist over the last few years?
I feel like I’ve grown so much as a person. With every album I make, there’s growth, but this record, in particular, feels like one I could only have created because of that personal and professional evolution. Over the course of my career, I’ve learned so much, and I feel like I’m now the most comfortable I’ve ever been—not just musically, but as a person. Being in the studio, speaking my mind, and clearly communicating what I want in the record-making process is something I used to struggle with. But now, I finally feel at ease and confident in myself and my vision.
You’re doing a pretty wide ranging tour in the new year, where are you looking forward to playing? [Jeremie announced his UK and Europe tour after we had spoken]
I think I’m most excited to hit the West Coast of the US and Canada. The shows there have always been so much fun, and there’s always so much love from the fans out west! I’m also really looking forward to festival season—it’s always a blast. Festivals are great because you get to catch up with other musicians on the road and often make new friends. They’re usually such a good hang, and the energy is unbeatable.
Where’s somewhere you’ve not played but you’d like to?
I’d love to make it down to Australia or Japan one day.
Tell me what’s on your rider?
Usually snacks to keep us going on the road, some a veggie tray cause it’s usually pretty hard getting you daily dose of veggies on the road. along with sandwich fixings or charcuterie snacks. We’ve also added some gatorade for them electrolytes in case one of us is hung over or just needs to get hydrated!
What do you like about touring?
I just love traveling, getting to know the towns I'm playing in and probably shooting pool in all these different cities. I find playing pool you get to meet locals and get a good feel for the place along with getting a friendly game of pool in. A couple other things is finding good food and just seeing all the beautiful landscaped and sights, I it's always a treat to drive through the desert and mountains or by the ocean.
And, obvious follow-up, what don’t you like about touring?
I know I mentioned finding delish food in the things I like about touring but the other side of it is, I hate that it can be really hard to eat well and healthy. Another thing is breakdowns. Any van troubles on the road sucks.
Who’s another artist we should be listening to right now?
I’m a big fan of a guy named Duff Thompson. He's such a good songwriter and makes some great records, he just put out a record called Shadow People II, I love all his records though. His first album Haywire is one of my fave albums over the past couple years.
What's the best bit of merchandise you have available?
Hmm we’ve got a couple new designs in the works that i’m really excited about, one is Albino’s Pool hall t-shirt - I know all I talk about is pool [laughs] - another is a Jimmy’s Dry Cleaning Service t-shirt, that kinda plays into the lyrics from my song ‘Rolling down the 405’ where the line “Jimmy left me high and dry” it's a fun idea my designer friend Justin Close designed.
Jeremie’s record Our Time In The Sun is out now to buy and stream everywhere. His UK and European tour has just been announced and he’ll be visiting the following cities over the spring…
April 26 - Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow UK
April 27 - The Lodge, Manchester UK
April 28 - The Victoria, London UK
April 30 - Supersonic Records, Paris FR
May 2 - Botanique (Rotonde), Brussels BE
May 4 - Nochtwache, Hamburg DE
May 5 - Maschinehaus, Berlin DE
Ticket details are on Jeremie’s official website, and you can check him out on Instagram.
