Rocker Buchanan's Desert Bunker Isolation

Jay Buchanan, the dynamic frontman of Rival Sons, sought extreme solitude to craft his solo debut, 'Weapons of Beauty.' He embarked on a three-month retreat into California's Mojave Desert, residing in an underground bunker. This isolation was necessary for him to focus on writing, as he finds it difficult to disassociate from family when working from home.

The remote bunker offered no cell service, running water, or electricity. Furthermore, its door lacked a functioning lock due to prior damage. Buchanan resorted to placing water bottles in front of the entrance each night and kept his pistol under his pillow, describing the experience as 'trippy.'

This period of intense seclusion in the desert bunker resulted in the creation of deeply resonant songs such as 'True Black' and 'Deep Swimming.' These tracks were later recorded in Savannah, Georgia, under the guidance of producer Dave Cobb, with Buchanan noting the unexpected intensity of the final sound.