Tim sits down with John Battersby, the frontman of the John Battersby Band, to peel back the layers of their debut record, Stone Figures. After a decade in the South African indie scene, John discusses his return to his rock-and-roll roots, the profound influence of the South African landscape on his songwriting, and the “brotherhood” that defines his new lineup. John Battersby’s transition from the indie-electronic vibes of Red Tape Riot to this grounded, “open-road” rock sound makes for a compelling story.

• Show notes: go.timsmal.com/john