{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66588f09a496ae0012140ac3/681a4cd2609de35278ee1008?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ok Go front man Damian Kulash's Spark Is Fugazi's Repeater","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66588f09a496ae0012140ac3/1746553720382-33ec851c-01f7-4411-af0f-69d94bc82c3b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Damian Kulash</strong>, lead singer and guitarist of <strong>OK Go</strong>, joins Adam for an unforgettable conversation about the album that changed his life: <strong>Fugazi’s landmark 1990 release <em>Repeater</em></strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Damian shares his teenage memories of discovering Fugazi in the heart of the Washington, D.C. punk scene and how <em>Repeater</em> gave him a blueprint for making music that was raw, political, human, and totally accessible. From DIY shows in churches to five-dollar ticket prices and all-ages gigs, Fugazi’s ethos left a permanent imprint on him — and helped shape his approach to music, art, and live performance.</p><p><br></p><p>We get deep into:</p><ul><li>The power of seeing music made by real people, in real time</li><li>How <em>Repeater</em> became a gateway to punk, DIY ethics, and artistic empowerment</li><li>The surprising parallels between Prince and Fugazi</li><li>Why the D.C. hardcore scene was a “religion” for creative kids</li><li>How that same mindset lives on in OK Go’s genre-bending videos and music</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Whether you're a lifelong Fugazi fan or just discovering the magic of <em>Repeater</em>, this one’s a wild, inspiring ride.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About <em>Repeater</em>:</strong></p><p>Released in 1990, <em>Repeater</em> is the debut full-length album by legendary post-hardcore band <strong>Fugazi</strong>. Combining punk aggression with experimental songwriting and a fiercely independent ethic, the album set a new standard for underground rock. It remains one of the most influential records of the 1990s.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Damian Kulash:</strong></p><p><strong>Damian Kulash</strong> is the frontman of Grammy-winning alt-rock band <strong>OK Go</strong>, renowned for their groundbreaking music videos and inventive pop-rock sound. OK Go’s commitment to DIY creativity and visual storytelling has earned them a global fanbase — and it all traces back to the raw power of bands like Fugazi.</p>","author_name":"Adam Unze - Music & Film Interviews"}