As The Lumineers complete 20 years of making music together, frontman Wesley Schultz reflects on returning to India, the making of their new album Automatic, redefining success, and why music remains the glue that holds the band together.
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News1802-02-2026, 20:34

The Lumineers Celebrate 20 Years, India Tour Success: 'Music Is The Glue'

  • The Lumineers, featuring Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, celebrated 20 years of songwriting and kicked off their India tour, produced by BookMyShow Live.
  • The band's performance in Delhi, including their hit 'Ho Hey', saw Wesley Schultz engaging directly with the audience, creating a nostalgic and joyful atmosphere.
  • Their latest album, 'Automatic', marks two decades of collaboration, with the band returning to an 'innocence' in their music-making process, focusing on natural, fewer takes.
  • Schultz emphasized that true success for The Lumineers is about creating music they believe in, not chasing commercial validation, likening themselves to a 'food truck that got a Michelin star'.
  • The band handles disagreements by prioritizing the 'best idea' for the song, viewing music as the unifying force in their partnership, and avoids strict genre labels, preferring to make 'timeless' music.

Why It Matters: The Lumineers reflect on 20 years of music, their India tour, and defining success through artistic integrity.

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