Jack White, Glastonbury: ‘Lazaretto’ Singer Talks Festival Performance, Claims He Doesn’t Record As Much Because Of His Children

Former White Stripe Jack White has been keeping himself busy promoting Lazaretto since the June 10 release. He stopped by England's own Glastonbury Festival this past weekend for a stellar performance, and yesterday (July 2), he was on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 program discussing the festival set along with his recording habits.

During the program, which you can listen to here at the 36-minute mark, White was candid about the various complexities surrounding playing a set at Glastonbury, stating, "If you're a big radio band and have huge radio hits, it's like shooting fit in a barrel – you play the popular songs and the crowd chants along and everyone's having a great time. I guess I'm trying to put on a club show for 100 people in front of 100,000 people."

White then delighted listeners with a small set consisting of not only the fan-favorites from the new album, but also earlier pieces from when he was part of The White Stripes. The performance from London's Maida Vale Studios can also be heard in the above link.

The interview with Lowe moved toward White's recording methods, which he admits have waned since having children. While he used to spend upwards of 12 to 14 hours a day in the studio, the musician claims to not do that anymore. "I try to work less hours so I can be with them in the evening or the morning," he says. "I try to work around the kids, I guess – they kind of control me."

Despite being under their control, White's methods still appear in tiptop shape, considering Lazaretto has been garnering rave reviews since the release.

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