Ep475: Lords and Lady Kevin + Trevor Dunn

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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