Episode 146: Interview with Tess Stevens
Episode description
What happens when punk roots, poetic rebellion, and a fierce attention to detail meet? You get Tess Stevens—a bold, genre-blurring frontwoman redefining what it means to lead a modern rock band.
In this episode of The Savoir Faire Audio Experience, we sit down with Tess Stevens of Tess & The Details, a West Coast band known for their stadium-ready sound, vivid storytelling, and no-compromise style. From viral solo success during the pandemic to commanding stages across California with her band, Tess walks us through her creative evolution and the importance of building a brand, not just a sound. We dive into her writing process (hint: it involves literature and Bowie’s copy-paste trick), the magic of matching outfits, and how their latest single, “Take Me Alive,” became a sonic battle cry against algorithm addiction and internet burnout.
🎧 Listen now to hear:
✍️ How Tess draws songwriting inspiration from literature, film, and everyday rebellion
🎸 The origin story behind Tess & The Details—and how a deadline helped name the band
🧠 Why mental health, identity, and authenticity are at the core of her music
💥 A behind-the-scenes look at “Take Me Alive” and how it reflects today’s digital exhaustion
👗 Why every show, outfit, and set list is part of a carefully crafted experience
This episode is perfect for fans of Paramore, The Weeknd, Foo Fighters—or anyone curious about the intersection of art, performance, and purpose in the digital age.
📲 CONNECT WITH TESS & THE DETAILS:
🌐 Website & Tour Dates: https://www.tesstandthedetails.com
📲 Instagram: @tesstandthedetails
🎵 Spotify: Tess & The Details
▶️ YouTube: Watch "Take Me Alive"
🔗 CONNECT WITH SAVOIR FAIRE:
🌐 Website: https://www.savfaire.com
📲 Instagram: @savfairemag
📘 Facebook: Savoir Faire Magazine
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