Greta Morgan Reflects on The Hush Sound’s Breakout Show with Fall Out Boy: “It Changed Everything”
Greta Morgan Reflects on The Hush Sound’s Breakout Show with Fall Out Boy: “It Changed Everything”
In a recent interview, musician Greta Morgan shared vivid memories of a pivotal moment in her early career — The Hush Sound’s very first live show opening for pop-punk juggernauts Fall Out Boy. The performance, which took place in the mid-2000s during the height of the emo and alternative rock boom, marked a turning point for Morgan and her bandmates, propelling them into a larger spotlight almost overnight.
“It was surreal,” Morgan recalled. “We were still teenagers just figuring things out. We had barely played more than a handful of shows in basements and small clubs, and suddenly we were opening for Fall Out Boy in front of a massive, energetic crowd.”
The show, held at a mid-size venue in Chicago — their hometown — was part of a growing movement that would come to define a generation of music lovers. Fall Out Boy, already ascending to mainstream fame, had begun championing local acts they believed in, and The Hush Sound quickly caught their attention with their genre-blending sound — equal parts indie pop, piano rock, and swing-inspired melodies.
“Pete Wentz was instrumental in bringing us into the spotlight,” Morgan said, referencing Fall Out Boy’s bassist, who would later sign The Hush Sound to his Decaydance label. “He really believed in what we were doing musically. That first show was the beginning of a whirlwind.”
Following that performance, The Hush Sound saw a rapid rise in visibility. Their debut album So Sudden, originally self-released, garnered renewed interest, leading to the release of their critically-acclaimed sophomore effort Like Vines in 2006 under Fueled by Ramen and Decaydance. Tracks like “Wine Red” and “We Intertwined” helped establish the band’s presence in the indie scene, while Morgan’s ethereal vocals and classical piano training set them apart from their peers.
“The crowd’s reaction that night was unforgettable,” Morgan said. “We were nervous, of course — but we were also ready. It felt like the music we had written in bedrooms and garages was finally coming alive on stage.”
While The Hush Sound would eventually take a hiatus in the 2010s, Morgan continued to pursue music through solo projects like Gold Motel and Springtime Carnivore. Yet, that first night with Fall Out Boy remains etched in her memory as the moment when dreams began to take real shape.
“I still think about it sometimes,” she said. “How lucky we were to be part of something special, something bigger than us.”
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