Sep 29, 2021
This week Jeremy interviews Tim Singer of Deadguy, Kiss it Goodbye,
Bitter Branches
Just ahead of Deadguy’s reunion show in Philadelphia, the two talk
about growing up in Summit, NJ, how much things have changed in NYC
from then till now, the first shows he saw at CBGBs / The Ritz, his
brothers influence on his music taste early on, “Institutionalized”
by Suicidal Tendencies, Winston Smith, the art of Dead Kennedys,
Boiling Point fanzine, his introduction to photography, developing
his own photos, tidbits about album art he designed, auditioning
for his first band No Escape, realizing who he was as a vocalist,
themes for lyrics, wanting to standout sonically amongst peers,
Deadguy landed on Victory, first recording experiences and hearing
his voice back the first time, how his stream of consciousness
performances came to be, recording Fixation on a Co-Worker with
Steve Evetts, the joy of hearing your band recorded back in car
speakers, first touring experiences with No Escape, getting to play
the OK Hotel in Seattle, how Kiss It Goodbye was suppose to put out
a Sub Pop Singles Club 7”, what brought Tim back to being in bands,
Deadguy reunion shows, juggling art with music, and so much
more!
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