The conversation between LV and Mitch covers their shared love for music and their connection through the band No Knife. They discuss the early days of No Knife, their experiences touring, and the San Diego music scene. They also touch on the changing landscape of music discovery and the impact of streaming platforms. The conversation highlights the importance of community and support within the music industry. The conversation explores the sense of community and support in the local music scene, particularly in small venues like Casbah. The hosts discuss their favorite venues and the respect and fairness they have experienced from local bands and venues. They also touch on the influence of music on their lives and the joy of sharing and discovering new music. The conversation highlights the importance of music in shaping their identities and the power of lyrics to resonate deeply with listeners. In this final part of the conversation, Mitch and LV discuss the process of writing lyrics and the impact of music on people's lives. They share their experiences with automatic writing and finding inspiration in literature. They also talk about the power of music to connect with others and the importance of lyrics in creating meaningful songs. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the San Diego music scene and the importance of supporting local artists.
Be sure to check out the Bonus Playlist in Spotify for each episode which includes all songs mentioned on that episode and more!
DIVE DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
San Diego may be known for beaches and year-round mild weather, but the second-largest city in California is also home to a vibrant if isolated music scene dating back to the 1960s with Gary Puckett & The Union Gap and Iron Butterfly. As per our "Digging Your Scene" episodes, we're interested in sounds of the 1990s - where those bands played, bought and sold records, recorded their music, read and listened to other bands, and all the other interesting and unique elements that help define a scene. What we discovered is a deep and vast collection of 90s guitar rock heading off in multiple directions - from punk to post-punk, hard rock to nu-metal, industrial to experimental. To help us discover it all, we're joined by members of No Knife, Jejune and aMiniature to talk bands, venues, record stores, labels and more.
Unfortunately, I can't embed the video here, but you should definately check it out. This was filnmed by Chris Valle on January 21, 2024 as part of the Casbah's 30 Year Anniversary shows. Photo credit: Chris Valle (still from video)
Bestial Mouths - Slitskin
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Glass Spells - Thrills
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Spooky Cigarette - Slowly
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Tulpa Luna - The Veil
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