Ivan (Men Without Hats) — The Safety Dance Story & What’s Next
Ivan Doroschuk—frontman of iconic new-wave band Men Without Hats—joins Meet Me For Coffee to talk creative process, the story around “The Safety Dance,” staying relevant across decades, touring memories, and what’s next for the band.
Ivan Doroschuk—frontman of iconic new-wave band Men Without Hats—joins Meet Me For Coffee to talk creative process, the story around “The Safety Dance,” staying relevant across decades, touring memories, and what’s next for the band.
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In this episode:
- Origins of Men Without Hats & the Montreal scene
- How “The Safety Dance” exploded (and what people get wrong)
- Songwriting, synths, and evolving the live show
- Longevity: reinvention, resilience, and fans
- What’s coming up for Men Without Hats
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:35 Ivan joins the show
03:10 Early days & influences
08:30 Writing “The Safety Dance”
12:45 Breaking worldwide
15:40 New music & projects
18:20 Wrap
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