Seattle Band Black Whales on Overcoming Health Struggles and Luke Temple’s Songwriting Genius

DJ Larry Mizell Jr. fills in for Evie Stokes this week to sit down with Seattle band Black Whales. The group recently put out their first album in 11 years, A Guide To Photographing The Sun. Singer Alex Robert details coming back from a serious health episode and finding solace in music. They also share a song from Luke Temple and gush about his songwriting prowess. Temple’s “Echo Park Donut” comes from his 2026 album, Hungry Animal, out now Western Vinyl.

Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima Healy

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