Why bands give us purpose (ft. MUNA)

Muna—Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson—argue that being in a band isn't just about music; it's a radical act of collective purpose in an age of hyper-individualism. On their new album *Dancing on the Wall*, they fuse glittering 80s pop production with urgent political themes, using dance as both catharsis and resistance. The band describes their collaboration as a protective, emotionally demanding unit—part family, part marriage, part creative commune—that grounds their lives and gives meaning beyond ego. They reject the myth of the lone genius, instead embracing friction, vulnerability, and shared identity. From the disorienting heat of 'It Gets So Hot' to the political fire of 'Big Stick', every song is a deliberate act of collective storytelling. Their process—marked by candid feedback, sonic consistency, and emotional honesty—reveals how bands can be sanctuaries for both art and survival in a fractured world.