Culture Creature

Listen to an interview with Twin Shadow (George Lewis Jr.) on the Culture Creature podcast (listen via the player above or in your podcast provider of choice). George Lewis Jr. joins Dan Redding to discuss musical heroes, Get Out, and the Melvins show that “felt like the most evil, demonic, heavenly, heavy thing [he’d] ever experienced.” Twin Shadow’s new self-titled album is available now. This interview was recorded on August 4, 2021.

Hip hop pioneer Kool Keith is today’s guest on the Culture Creature podcast. Listen to the Kool Keith interview above or in your podcast provider of choice.

Keith helped lay the foundations of hip hop as a member of Ultramagnetic MCs. In the mid-nineties, Keith formed Dr. Octagon along with Dan the Automator and DJ Qbert; their eccentric and innovative debut album was an instant classic. Keith continued to reinvent himself with scores of projects and albums including Dr. Dooom, Diesel Truckers (both of which were collaborations with Kutmasta Kurt), Analog Brothers, 2016’s collabs album Feature Magnetic, and many more. Today on the podcast, Keith and Dan Redding discuss writing rhymes on theme, grocery shopping tips, how to dress in Miami, and more. Listen now. This interview has been edited for length.

Jonathan Rado is one half of the duo Foxygen. He is also a producer and multi-instrumentalist who has worked on albums by Tim Heidecker, Father John Misty, Weyes Blood and Alex Cameron. Rado joins Dan Redding to discuss topics including Harmony Korine, Charlie Kaufman, The Flaming Lips, Elliott Smith, and Fleetwood Mac.

Jonny Pierce is the mastermind behind the indie pop band The Drums. Today on Culture Creature, Jonny shares the creative techniques he uses to shape his art and music. He also discusses The Drums’ new album, ‘Brutalism.’

Mat Kerekes is the frontman of Citizen. He is also a solo artist with a new album on the way. Today on Culture Creature, Mat and Dan Redding discuss Mortal Kombat, songwriting, Slipknot, Queen and more.

Greg Puciato is best known as the frontman of bands including The Dillinger Escape Plan and The Black Queen. On today's episode, Greg tells Dan Redding about his new book, ‘Separate the Dawn.’ Greg and Dan also discuss Chris Cornell, ‘The Wire,’ clean eating, and more.

Alan Palomo is a multitalented musician and filmmaker who is best known for the music he makes as Neon Indian. His most recent project is a short film called ‘86’d.’ Today on Culture Creature, Alan reveals plans for a forthcoming Neon Indian album. He also discusses New York City cinema, Michael Jackson, 'Snatch,' and much more.

Madeline Kenney is an indie rock musician of many talents. She and Dan Redding spoke in 2017 and again in 2018, on the occasions of Kenney’s albums ‘Night Night At The First Landing’ and ‘Perfect Shapes.’ The subjects of conversation include misogyny in the music industry, Paul McCartney, Tame Impala, ‘side hustles’ and the gig economy, Bill Hicks, and more.

Chris Conley is the frontman and leader of Saves The Day. Today on the podcast, Chris reflects on classic Saves The Day albums including ‘Can’t Slow Down’ and ‘Through Being Cool.’ He also discusses his newest record, ‘9’ – which reflects on the band’s legacy. Chris and Culture Creature host Dan Redding also discuss Lifetime, Sunny Day Real Estate, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and Adam Sandler.

George Clanton is a pop and electronic artist whose new album 'Slide' was a hit with critics. He has also recorded under the monikers ESPRIT 空想 and Mirror Kisses, and he’s the owner of the record label 100% Electronica.