Ep475: Lords and Lady Kevin + Trevor Dunn
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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
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