How Long Gone 1011. - Twisted Teens
Oct 21, 2026
Caspian of New Orleans band Twisted Teens shares stories of twelve years living off-grid, riding freight trains, trimming cannabis, and exploring California’s wild plants. He discusses choosing pop songwriting, touring, squats, institutionalization, and a possible Unabomber biopic. The conversation also veers into Rick Rubin’s spirituality, AI influencers, courtroom Bibles, kratom, libido, and the surprising history of hops.
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Caspian Built A Home In The Woods
- Caspian lived twelve years without electricity or running water in a hidden California woodland house he built himself.
- He salvaged discounted Home Depot lumber, antique windows, and oak doors, then hauled everything through the brush with a ratchet strap.
How Caspian Financed His Off-Grid Life
- Caspian supported his off-grid life through food stamps, dumpster diving, band income, and seasonal cannabis trimming.
- He worked fourteen-hour harvesting days, then returned to his woodland home, campfires, wine, and touring.
Why DIY Musicians Left California
- Caspian moved from Santa Cruz to New Orleans as California’s tech wealth displaced musicians, activists, and loosely criminal DIY communities.
- New Orleans offered established friendships, music culture, food, and warmer weather than Minneapolis.
