Earthquakes and Thunder Shook the Dust Off Redemption – An Interview with Cory and Joe-el
Cory’s story reads like a gospel written on backstreets and battered fretboards. From homelessness and addiction to spiritual resolve, his raw past threads through the sound and spirit of Earthquakes and Thunder – a project that refuses to sanitise suffering or spirituality. Alongside Joe-el, whose Canadian perspective brings a distinct tonal sensitivity to their Texas-rooted alt-rock foundation, the duo walk a tightrope between sacred intention and untamed musical expression. In this exclusive interview, we hear how abstract lyricism, genre fluidity, and a refusal to conform define their songwriting process, why their upcoming release strikes a heavier chord than Ancient Paths, and how a third-place slot in America’s Top Hitmaker is shifting their sights back to New York City. It’s a conversation for those who still believe music can wrestle with faith without losing its raw edge. Welcome to A&R Factory, Earthquakes and Thunder, it’s great to have you with us. Cory, your experiences with addiction and your faith clearly shape much of your story. How have those personal battles and your search for spiritual meaning shaped the core of Earthquakes and Thunder, both musically and personally? Regarding your first question about how my personal battles and search for spiritual meaning […] The post Earthquakes and Thunder Shook the Dust Off Redemption – An Interview with Cory and Joe-el appeared first on A&R Factory.

Cory’s story reads like a gospel written on backstreets and battered fretboards. From homelessness and addiction to spiritual resolve, his raw past threads through the sound and spirit of Earthquakes and Thunder – a project that refuses to sanitise suffering or spirituality. Alongside Joe-el, whose Canadian perspective brings a distinct tonal sensitivity to their Texas-rooted alt-rock foundation, the duo walk a tightrope between sacred intention and untamed musical expression. In this exclusive interview, we hear how abstract lyricism, genre fluidity, and a refusal to conform define their songwriting process, why their upcoming release strikes a heavier chord than Ancient Paths, and how a third-place slot in America’s Top Hitmaker is shifting their sights back to New York City. It’s a conversation for those who still believe music can wrestle with faith without losing its raw edge. Welcome to A&R Factory, Earthquakes and Thunder, it’s great to have you with us. Cory, your experiences with addiction and your faith clearly shape much of your story. How have those personal battles and your search for spiritual meaning shaped the core of Earthquakes and Thunder, both musically and personally? Regarding your first question about how my personal battles and search for spiritual meaning […]
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