We normally fight it out, like physically, with some beatdowns,Minnettetells Bustle before bursting out laughing.
Years later, the duo got paired with Preston, 25, at a music program.
Cole was sitting behind the drum kit and we were like, Whoa, Lemasters recalls.
I remember it just felt amazing.
It was just a connection there.
Two years later, Wallows is showing no signs of a sophomore slump.
The album presents Wallows at their most versatile and self-assured, a feeling that resonates with Minnette.
What were doing in music gives me more confidence than what Ive done in acting, he says.
I think its just like self-identification in that way.
On Their Future Wedding Songs & Wanting A Lizzo Flute Moment
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Minnette:I hate karaoke.
Preston:Maybe an old Linkin Park song… Lemasters:Mr. Brightside was one of the last songs I karaoked.
Minnette:Oh my god.
OK. At my funeral, I would like them to play Flesh and Blood by Johnny Cash.
At my hypothetical wedding, I want my wedding to be fun.
I dont want it to be emo, you know?
I dont want it to be serious.
I just want my homies to gather and everybodys drinking and having the best time.
So were going to play Korns Freak on a Leash.
Minnette:Im going to say Get Low by Lil Jon at both.
Is there an instrument that each of you wish that you played?
Thatd be so sick.
Preston:The piccolo is the most beautiful instrument ever.
Minnette:I feel like the harp.
If I was just an amazing harpist, thatd be so awesome.
Preston:Itd be game over.
During the show, they wheel out the harp… people would go absolutely ape.
Minnette:We need a Lizzo flute moment, but just in a different way.
On Frank Ocean & The Impact Of Barnes & Noble
Who is your current musical idol?
Minnette:I wouldnt say I have a musical idol, to be honest.
I have a lot of artists that I really just appreciate and respect so much.
Hes just on his own rules and everyone just accepts it and I think its awesome.
Lemasters:Id say Frank, yeah.
If thats the only thing I hear from him for a year, thats dope.
No ones doing it like him.
Whats the first CD, tape, or vinyl whatever medium it was that you ever bought?
Lemasters:I think it wasFuneralby Arcade Fire from Barnes & Noble.
I was with Dylan at Barnes & Noble and its just the first thing I remember buying.
I gotFuneraland I listened to it on this old vinyl/CD player my dad had.
I remember reading the booklet and all that stuff.
Minnette:For me, it was definitely [The Beatles]Abbey RoadCD.
Also at Barnes & Noble, probably.
Preston:It was also at a Barnes & Noble, which like, wow.
I love Barnes & Noble.
I was like 11.
Did you guys just all go to Barnes & Noble when you grew up together?
Was that the only store in your town?
Lemasters:Thats where we did band practice.
Im kidding, no.
Its just the classic, like theres always Barnes & Noble around.
Minnette:Its a very comforting place to walk into.
A lot of artists, including you, are releasing your new albums on cassette tapes.
Lemasters:Thats hilarious.
To be honest, I have no idea.
Thats something that the people that we work for want to do.
Literally, I could care less if its on cassette.
I really do not care, so I dont really know why.
Preston:See, I think that its a cool format of physical music.
I think that if you have the right system, it sounds really good.
But for me, Ive always loved that song.
Preston:I agree.
I hear that song in the wild sometimes.
Just people living their lives, its just playing, this makes sense.
So Im going to say that as well.
On the flip side, is there a song that you never want to play live again?
Minnette:Youre going to get our fans mad at us.
Is there a lyric, whether it’s yours or somebody elses, that you love the most?
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
