Izzy Glaudini, Halle Saxon, and Lola Dompé make up the Los Angeles post-punk trio Automatic. They released their third album Is It Now? last month on Stones Throw Records. 

KEXP’s Martin Douglas spoke with all three members of the band about the new album, how touring influenced their new sound, and finding joy in a polarized political climate. 

“The worse things become politically, it becomes even more important to have a vision of what you want the world to be like,” Glaudini says in the interview. “There’s not much room for self-pity and cynicism. That’s a luxury that we don’t have. So, when your back’s against the wall, you have to get your dukes up,” she laughs. 

“It’s inspiring to feel active and believe in something — which sounds hokey but seems to be the truth. When push comes to shove, people don’t want to see injustice or fascism take over.” 

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