Music Production Podcast #163: Matt Sharp - The Rentals New Album "Q36"
Matt Sharp is the creative force behind The Rentals and is the original bass player for Weezer. He is currently releasing the Rentals new double-album, Q36, one song every two weeks.
It was a pleasure to sit down with one of my own musical super heroes. His work in The Rentals and Weezer was instrumental in my own musical growth. Matt spoke about his creative process and collaborations with different artists. We discussed the way music and art can be healing in difficult times. Matt explained the unique and collaborative way he has been releasing his new album.
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Show Notes:
- The Rentals - Official Site.
- BandCamp - Listen The Rentals on BandCamp.
- The Rentals on Twitter.
- Matt Sharp on Twitter.
- The Rentals on Instagram.
- Matt Sharp on Instagram.
- The Rentals on YouTube.
- Nick Zinner - Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist, who worked with Matt on the new Rentals album.
- Dave Fridman - Mixing Engineer on the new Rentals album.
- Ronnie Vannucci - The Killers drummer, who played drums on Q36.
- Ivan Minsloff - Artist creating artwork for each song on Q36.
- 9th Configuration - Video for my personal favorite track on the new Rentals album.
- Z36 - Guitar and Synth remix of the track "Invasion Night."
- Hit Record - Community of artists where there are regular prompts and challenges with The Rentals material.
- MTV VMAs - In his fictional Rentals character, Matt accepts the award for Best Alternative Video for Weezer's "Buddy Holly."
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Brian Funk