Joining me today from the outskirts of Austin, Texas is singer, guitarist, & songwriter ANDY SWITZKY.
In 1989, Andy co-founded HUM, & he wrote for & played on their demo, the first LP (Fillet Show), & the subsequent 2 singles (Hello Kitty & Sun Dress).
He was a vital part of the Champaign music scene in the ‘80s & ‘90s, & also made music in Tugrik Dhugugrik, Designer Mustard Gas, Obvious Man, & Alaskan Mothership.
From time to time, he uploads material from that period to his SoundCloud page; link below.
In this episode, we talk about the mid-to-late ‘80s Champaign music scene, blending the dissonant with the melodic, & trying to match the volume of your awe-inspiring drummer.
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https://soundcloud.com/aswitzky
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Steve Albini's Basement Studio
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TIMESTAMPS:
02:16 // \"Lake of Fire\" (Alaskan Mothership)
03:29 // Early Music Fandom
07:29 // First Bands
10:16 // Tugrik Dhugugrik
11:34 // \"Mucus\" (T.D.)
12:48 // Obvious Man
15:46 // \"Facts & Figures\" (O.M.)
17:51 // Designer Mustard Gas
18:39 // “Workstation” (D.M.G.)
20:42 // Forming HUM
22:20 // “Kissing Me is like Kissing an Angel, She Said” Demo Tape
30:18 // \"Time is Melting\"
34:45 // \"Kissing Me...\"
37:44 // \"Diamonds\"
41:32 // Fillet Show LP
50:48 // \"Sunshine\" (Alaskan Mothership)
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