Jake Kiszka, guitarist of Greta Van Fleet, has opened up about his regrets regarding the band’s earlier recordings. He shared his thoughts in an interview with Guitar World.
The musician reflected on aspects of the band’s past work that he would approach differently if given the chance.
“There were a lot of things I wish I had done with Greta that if I could go back in time and do differently, I would,” Kiszka said. “Such as the way things were recorded.”
Kiszka expressed appreciation for the band’s artistic growth over time despite his regrets.
“I love the way that there’s an evolution to what Greta has done, and there’s a stark difference between every record we’ve created, which I think is quite cool and unique,” he continued.
Kiszka’s reflections come at a time when the band continues to evolve both musically and personally. They are exploring new creative territories while maintaining their core identity.
Guitar World reported that Kiszka has been working on a side project called Mirador. He is collaborating with Chris Turpin of Ida Mae. This new venture represents his desire to explore different musical directions outside of Greta Van Fleet’s arena rock sound.
The guitarist has also developed a philosophical perspective on the band’s polarizing reception among critics and fans. Guitar World noted that Kiszka believes strong reactions to music are part of the artistic process.
“Music can affect somebody in a very loving, peaceful or inspirational way, or it can go the other way and you have a determined opposite reaction in which people are infuriated by it,” Kiszka explained. “I think that’s the objective of all artists.”
Guitar World revealed that the band’s recent world tour supporting their album Starcatcher has further influenced Kiszka’s artistic perspective. This experience has contributed to his current reflections on their musical journey and future direction.
