Turnstile vocalist Brendan Yates recently discussed the band’s ambitious “visual album” project accompanying their album “Never Enough.” He shared insights with Rolling Stone.
Yates explained how the creative process evolved as the band developed the album’s songs. The visual component emerged naturally from the songwriting process. Each track inspired specific imagery and atmospheres.
“It was something I’ve always wanted to do. As far as having a full album film, but it always felt very out of reach,” Yates said. “Obviously, it’s an insane thing to do. But when writing the songs, once you start to kind of shape songs, you start to kind of get visuals. You start to feel colors and then it kind of goes to settings. By the time we finished the album, there was kind of an outline for how a film could bring the songs a new life that goes beyond just the songs themselves.”
When asked about scoring a film, Yates expressed a long-held creative ambition. “I would love to. I’ve never done it, but I’ve always dreamed about it. I hope one day there’s an opportunity,” he replied.
The “Never Enough” era has proven to be a landmark moment for Turnstile. The band achieved unprecedented recognition across multiple award platforms. According to 98KUPD, the record made Turnstile the first act to earn Grammy nominations in the rock, metal, and alternative categories all in the same year. This historic achievement underscores the album’s broad appeal and critical impact.
Critical acclaim extends beyond the Grammy stage. Kerrang! awarded Turnstile’s “Never Enough” the publication’s Album of the Year for 2025. This recognition cements the record’s status as one of the most significant releases in contemporary rock and metal music.
The band’s willingness to take creative risks is reflected in this recognition. The combination of sonic innovation and visual storytelling has resonated with both critics and audiences. “Never Enough” is now established as a defining work in the band’s career.
Turnstile continues to build on this momentum. Yates’ expressed desire to score films suggests the band’s creative ambitions extend far beyond traditional album releases. With the success of their visual album and the historic Grammy recognition, the door appears to be opening for the vocalist to pursue his filmmaking dreams in the near future.
