Nov 29, 2024
A chaotic dive into the world of Kevin Rutmanis, Gina Skwoz, and Trevor Dunn as they discuss the new Lords & Lady Kevin + Trevor Dunn LP “Last Days at Hot Slit”, their experimental music-making process, the liberating unpredictability of their collaborations, the Cows "Peacetika" vinyl reissue and more.
Topics Include:
- Kevin, Gina & Trevor log in
- Discussion about virtual backgrounds and Kevin’s creative experiments.
- Nostalgia about childhood posters, including Kiss and Farrah Fawcett.
- The importance of album releases aligning with other projects.
- Reflections on “Last Days at Hot Slit” album
- Kevin, Gina & Trevor sending tracks back and forth
- Collaboration during the pandemic sparks their experimental projects.
- How Jim Goodwin, aka Pseudo Beast, became their mixer.
- Alphabetical track sequencing
- Gina’s return to music and transition to drumming.
- Tribute to Dave Livingston in their musical process.
- Use of spirituals and blues lyrics in the album.
- Challenges of performing complex studio-created tracks live.
- Trevor’s saxophone debut
- Kevin’s experiments with unconventional sound recording techniques.
- Inspiration for titles, including Andrea Dworkin and old films.
- Discussion of upcoming vinyl releases and special editions.
- “Peacetika” reissue, Cows albums and their provocative themes.
- "Sick New World" festival cancellation
- Exhaustion with large festivals versus intimacy of smaller shows.
- Nostalgia for early 90s Cows tours and wild experiences.
- Contributions to “Burn Us Clean" box set.
- Multiple purchase links and other Bandcamp releases.
- Interview wrap up
Get "Last Days at Hot Slit" vinyl here
Get the Cows "Peacetika" vinyl reissue here
Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide
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