Band of Horses released their 5th album in June 2016. In this episode, the band’s frontman, Ben Bridwell breaks down the song “Solemn Oath,” and how in the process of writing it, he confronted writer’s block, and balancing his life in the band and at home as a husband and father.

You can buy the new Band of Horses album Why Are You Ok at bandofhorses.com.

For a transcript of this episode, click here.