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Ep. #854: METZ

Alex Edkins, Hayden Menzies, and Chris Slorach from METZ discuss their new album Up on Gravity Hill, its hard themes and dynamic emotional tenor, the evolution of METZ and the beginning of a new chapter, surprising each other musically, music videos and how songs can be de-valued, loving Eric’s Trip, working with producer Seth Manchester, filmmaker Colin Medley, and musician Owen Pallett, comfort, confidence, and consumption, touring again, other future plans, and much more.      

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Ep. #765: Hayden

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Ep. #687: Weird Nightmare

Alex Edkins discusses his solo project Weird Nightmare and their self-titled debut LP for Sub Pop, what distinguishes it from his work in METZ, collaborating with Wintersleep’s Loel Campbell, Bully’s Alicia Bognanno, and Chad VanGaalen, loving indie-rock but playing post-hardcore, future plans, and more. Supported by you on Patreon, Blackbyrd Myoozik, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.