
Songwriting Malpractice
10 or so questions asked to some of my favorite noise makers about their creative process.
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May 25, 2023 • 56min
EP #100 Ian MacKaye Part 2 (Minor Threat & Fugazi)
Ian MacKaye, founding member of Minor Threat and Fugazi, discusses his demos, intentional shift in lyric writing, and the importance of recording practices. He also reflects on the development of his songwriting style and the impact of Jimi Hendrix's 'If Six Were Nine'.

May 18, 2023 • 1h
EP #99 Ian MacKaye Part 1 (Minor Threat & Fugazi)
Ian MacKaye discusses his archival work and the decisions made by Fugazi early in their career. They also talk about digitizing tapes, challenges with uploading shows, creating and supporting music projects in the digital world, working with tapes, archiving flyers and early musical influences, and their approach to songwriting and playing instruments.

May 11, 2023 • 29min
EP #98 Jeff Wagner (The Tunnel)
Interview 98 with Jeff Wagner of the band The Tunnel. https://thetunnelsf.bandcamp.com/album/shudder-lpSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0UylyVW7ybcagqTuNewZP7?si=7JcDhX3gTbmfW2lP30zcsAEmperor Cabinets can be found at emperorcabinets.comMusic in the intro ad by Adrian VinoMusic placed in the podcast intro:Frodus: "There Will Be No More Scum" off the record "And We Washed Our Weapons In The Sea"

Feb 9, 2023 • 37min
EP #97 Curran Reynolds (Body Stuff)
Interview number 97 with Curran Reynolds of Body Stuff!https://bodystuff.bandcamp.com/track/the-chainsEmperor Cabinets can be found at emperorcabinets.comMusic in the intro ad by Adrian VinoMusic placed in the podcast intro:Frodus: "There Will Be No More Scum" off the record "And We Washed Our Weapons In The Sea"

Feb 2, 2023 • 52min
EP #96 Eli and Tyler (CYWYWF)
Interview number 96 with Eli and Tyler of the band "Cities You Wish You Were From"New LP:https://citiesyouwishyouwerefrom.bandcamp.com/album/someday-this-pain-will-be-useful Emperor Cabinets can be found at emperorcabinets.comMusic in the intro ad by Adrian VinoMusic placed in the podcast intro:Frodus: "There Will Be No More Scum" off the record "And We Washed Our Weapons In The Sea"

Jan 26, 2023 • 42min
EP #95 Joel Stallings (Radiation Blackbody/ My Increment)
Interview number 95 with Joel Stallings of Anodyne, Defeatist, Radiation Blackbody, Melted Gumby, My Increment, and so many more.Emperor Cabinets can be found at emperorcabinets.comMusic in the intro ad by Adrian VinoMusic placed in the podcast intro:Frodus: "There Will Be No More Scum" off the record "And We Washed Our Weapons In The Sea"

Dec 24, 2022 • 42min
EP #94 Sean Kennerly (Samiam)
Interview No.94 with Sean Kennerly of Samiam!!Emperor Cabinets can be found at emperorcabinets.comMusic in the intro ad by Adrian VinoMusic placed in the podcast intro:Frodus: "There Will Be No More Scum" off the record "And We Washed Our Weapons In The Sea"

Dec 15, 2022 • 60min
EP# 93 Alee Karim and Jason Hoopes (The Atomic Bomb Audition)
Interview 93 with Alee Karim and Jason Hoopes of The Atomic Bomb Audition.https://theatomicbombaudition.bandcamp.com/album/future-mirrorEmperor Cabinets can be found at emperorcabinets.comMusic in the intro ad by Adrian VinoMusic placed in the podcast intro:Frodus: "There Will Be No More Scum" off the record "And We Washed Our Weapons In The Sea"

Dec 8, 2022 • 45min
EP #92 Brian Medlin (Desperate Living)
Interview No. 92 with Brian Medlin of (Desperate Living/ ex-The Minor Times) New EP "Shame" out December 9th on Reptilian Records. https://livingdesperate.bandcamp.com

Sep 29, 2022 • 1h 30min
EP #91 Doug Lorig (Calm Collapse/ Roadside Monument)
Interview No 91 with Doug Lorig of Calm Collapse and Roadside Monument. The new Calm Collapse LP “Mirrored Nature” will be released 11/25 via Spartan Records. Preorder here: https://www.spartanrecords.com/products/724369-calm-collapse-mirrored-natureEmperor Cabinets can be found at emperorcabinets.comMusic in the intro ad by Adrian VinoMusic placed in the podcast intro:Frodus: "There Will Be No More Scum" off the record "And We Washed Our Weapons In The Sea"
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