Back On The Grind

RENT STRIKE - Words Are Spells, Concept Albums & Planning Our Escape #38


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John Warmb of the band Rent Strike returns to the show & talks to Pepe about recording their latest album Möbius Strip Mall & why they often makes concept albums. A large portion of the conversation focuses on the power of words & the magic that flows through & out of them. Together, Pepe & John explore some practical of examples of how we cast a spell with the words we speak & how that can affect the very fabric of reality for better or for worse.


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HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Thoughts on concept albums
  • The story of the Möbius Strip Mall
  • Advertising is like sorcery
  • Laurel Airica word alchemy
  • Words as spells
  • A snitch spoke magic words that led Pepe to prison
  • The liberating value of using or not using certain words
  • Language & perception
  • Dr. Emoto water experiment
  • Does John have any new beliefs since recording the latest album
  • Covid, collapse & the time for liberating acts
  • Exploring our escape plans through music


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