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Exclusive Interview: George Clarke Of Deafheaven

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Deafheaven are no doubt one of the best bands I’ve ever had the pleasure of hearing. Their debut full length “Roads To Judah” just came out and looks to be one of the best albums of this year. Vocalist George Clarke recently took the time to answer a few questions with me concerning the new album as well as their upcoming tour. Enjoy! 

 
Read past the break for my interview with George Clarke!

SuperRadMike: Your demo was awesome, how did it make it’s way to Deathwish Inc.?
George Clarke: Thank you! Originally, we gave the demo away for free and because of such, it had made its way onto the online blog circuit. Through making those rounds, Deathwish noticed and then listened to the demo. Soon after, they contacted us about doing a release. 
SuperRadMike: Was the recording process different from when you recorded your demo?
George Clarke: The only major difference was going into the studio with a full band as opposed to the demo, where it had just been me and our guitar player Kerry doing the entire recording. Also, the ‘Roads’ recording was a lot smoother because by that point, we had a much clearer picture of what we were trying to accomplish.
SuperRadMike: What were some of your influences while recording/writing “Roads To Judah”?
George Clarke: Musically, a lot of the influence was early shoegaze bands like My Bloody Valentine, Chapterhouse, Ride, etc. Of course, we have our aggressive influences as well, but to set ‘Roads’ apart was to create a massive, layered wall of sound. Lyrically, just a lot of Milan Kundera and E.E. Cummings.
SuperRadMike: The album is coming  this week and some people have already heard it. But how do you feel about it being officially out? Ready to get it out or are you more nervous?
George Clarke: Our pre-order cycle went for a good amount of time and because of such, it does feel like the album has been out for awhile. Though, having it officially available to the public is exciting, regardless. I’m happy it’s out. It’s a wonderful birthing process
SuperRadMike: What does the rest of the year hold for you? Tours? More recording?
George Clarke: For the rest of the year, touring is the main objective. We’re doing a full US in June with KEN Mode and have a couple different options for what to do in the fall. Overall, it looks to be a great year.
SuperRadMike: Where can people go to find your music?
George Clarke: You can order our record on LP, CD, or digitally through the Deathwish Inc. E-Store
SuperRadMike: Thank you very much for your time!
George Clarke: Thank you! Always a pleasure getting to do this. Take care.
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“He Walks By Night” – Listen to a Brand New John Carpenter Song NOW!

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April 9, 2024

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It’s a new day, and you’ve got new John Carpenter to listen to. John Carpenter, Daniel Davies and Cody Carpenter have released the new track He Walks By Night this morning, the second single off their upcoming album Lost Themes IV: Noir, out May 3 on Sacred Bones Records.

Lost Themes IV: Noir is the latest installment in a series that sees Carpenter releasing new music for John Carpenter movies that don’t actually exist. The first Lost Themes was released in 2015, followed by Lost Themes II in 2016 and Lost Themes III: Alive After Death in 2021.

Sacred Bones previews, “It’s been a decade since John Carpenter recorded the material that would become Lost Themes, his debut album of non-film music and the opening salvo in one of Hollywood’s great second acts. Those vibrant, synth-driven songs, made in collaboration with his son Cody Carpenter and godson Daniel Davies, kickstarted a musical renaissance for the pioneering composer and director. With Lost Themes IV: Noir, they’ve struck gold again, this time mining the rich history of the film noir genre for inspiration.

“Since the first Lost Themes, John has referred to these compositions as “soundtracks for the movies in your mind.” On the fourth installment in the series, those movies are noirs. Like the film genre they were influenced by, what makes these songs “noirish” is sometimes slippery and hard to define, and not merely reducible to a collection of tropes. The scores for the great American noir pictures were largely orchestral, while the Carpenters and Davies work off a sturdy synth-and-guitar backbone.

“The trio’s free-flowing chemistry means Lost Themes IV: Noir runs like a well-oiled machine—the 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster from Kiss Me Deadly, perhaps, or the 1958 Plymouth Fury from John’s own Christine. It’s a chemistry that’s helped power one of the most productive stretches of John’s creative life, and Noir proves that it’s nowhere near done yielding brilliant results.”

You can pre-save Lost Themes IV: Noir right now! And listen to the new track below…

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