The last time I spoke with Imperial Teen, the whole band joined me in a small kitchen, passing a shared mic back and forth, the entire time. This time out, it's only half the band -- Roddy Bottum and Lynn Truell -- but any time they sit down for an interview, they do it together. It's a testament to the rare phenomenon of a band that still genuinely enjoys each other's presence, more than 30 years in -- a joy that radiates live and on record.
","author_name":"Brian Heater"}