Rock Feed Krist Novoselic (Nirvana) Kim Thayil (Soundgarden) and Jillian Raye: 3rd Secret
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Aug 14, 2023 
Join Krist Novoselic, the co-founder of Nirvana, and Kim Thayil, the lead guitarist of Soundgarden, along with vocalist Jillian Raye, as they dive into their new project, 3rd Secret. They share insights on their creative process, from the evolution of old riffs to modern recording challenges during lockdown. The trio discusses the changing landscape of rock music, the impact of social media on creativity, and their DIY approach to remain independent. Plus, they explore whether grunge could thrive today amidst a fragmented media scene.
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Old Riffs Breathe New Life
- Krist Novoselic describes transforming a 2001 Soundgarden sketch into "Reckless Room" by editing old demos and adding new parts.
- Jillian wrote lyrics and the band rearranged riffs to give the piece a distinct Third Secret character.
Bitcoin Bought The Microphones
- Krist Novoselic tells how a small bitcoin gain funded his vintage Neumann microphone purchases.
- Those microphones shaped Third Secret's warm, analog-forward production aesthetic.
Digging Up 2001 Jams Sparked A Song
- Krist found old CDRs of Seattle jams from 2001 and digitized them on an old Mac, which sparked Third Secret sessions.
- That archival digging directly produced the song "I Choose Me."
