Photographs // Jason Rodgers
MUA / Leah Carmichael
Residing in the most well-liked metropolis on this planet might have some perks however even then, issues could be missed within the chaos of the town that by no means sleeps. LADYGUNN companions with Jason Rodgers on this version of MEET CUTE,” a trend editorial picture idea highlighting NYC & LA nightlife, efficiency artists, and inventive cuties we really feel it’s best to know. Meet Yasi Salek– a refreshing pressure within the podcast sphere and, darling of recent media. Identified for her spot-on takes on a few of your favourite bands her humor and poignant insights, have garnered a real connection together with her viewers. We delve into our favourite band-aid’s library of life.
What introduced you to LA?
I used to be born right here! so I suppose…god’s plan babe.
What’s a track you’ve got on repeat, proper now?
I’ve two – “Starvation Strike” by Temple of the Canine and “Loud Bark” by Model Pussy
What had been you listening to in highschool?
A variety of the identical stuff I nonetheless hearken to actually. PJ Harvey, Gap, Smashing Pumpkins, The Breeders, Oasis, The Replacements, Dinosaur Jr, The Remedy, The Smiths, Fugazi, Fiona Apple. KROQ ceaselessly. I’m from Torrance, CA so additionally plenty of punk and pop punk, Black Flag, Descendents, NOFX, Lagwagon, a number of different Fats Wreck Chords bands, and like Elegant and No Doubt and positively Blink-182. Korn. The Deftones 2nd album. The primary Third Eye Blind album. Had a little bit doo-wop section. I additionally closet-listened to a ton of Dave Matthews Band and Counting Crows. I’m positive I’m forgetting one thing – I listened to music each waking minute that wasn’t taken up by college or sports activities.
Who was your first music crush?
I feel it was in all probability each Eddie Vedder and Chris Cornell from the Temple of the Canine “Starvation Strike” video. That actually had a significant influence on shaping my burgeoning sexuality…
What musicians do you suppose would be the subsequent with a cult following?
Crushed, 2Hollis, Militarie Gun, Blondshell, Badvril, Model Pussy, and Bully
How did you get the thought for Bandsplain?
I used to be simply serious about how there are such a lot of bands and artists whose legacy and fame are so large that individuals may really feel daunted or discouraged from ever even digging into the precise music as a result of it appears so overwhelming and since perhaps their title recognition and blanket delusion has form of dulled the curiosity in a approach? As a result of particulars and context actually make most artists’ tales so attention-grabbing. So it was type of born of a need to make a “for dummies” sort explainer of bands and artists after which it simply form of snowballed uncontrolled from there..
What have been your most iconic company?
I feel all of my company are iconic tbh however having a celebrated poet and literal Macarthur Genius come to speak to me, a dumb bitch, for like 10 hours about The Remedy was main. Thanks Hanif Abdurraqib!
There are such a lot of scary fandoms out proper now. Considering particularly of Swifties and Barbz, perhaps the Beyhive. Why do you suppose that’s?
Okay so really I feel Western society at massive is affected by an absence of neighborhood and an epidemic of loneliness and other people so desperately yearn to belong to one thing larger than themselves but additionally are determined to determine an simply communicated on-line identification, so as an alternative of fostering neighborhood within the methods we historically have as people, individuals are type of overidentifying with their tastes and preferences, typically to the purpose of psychosis.
What about music journalism was interesting to you?
For me it was actually the 90s model, notably within the British music press, the place the journalists had been in a position to put a lot character and enjoyable and snark into the writing. That and Gina Arnold’s 1993 ebook Route 666: On the Street to Nirvana which confirmed me that you may do this – you may be a lady and write personally about music throughout the context of your individual life and private experiences. That’s what I at all times wished to do as a result of I beloved music a lot however I wasn’t eager about criticism per se.
FUCK MARRY KILL : Trent Reznor, Kayne West, Stephen Malkmus
Fuck Reznor (duh have you ever heard “Nearer”), marry Malkmus (we’d have a variety life), and kill Kanye (I’m sorry).
What’s the way forward for music?
This may be my reply to magical wishful pondering however I feel (hope) a crop of latest artists are going to tire of know-how and return to analog types of guitar music.
Do you consider in responsible music pleasure? If that’s the case what are yours?
I don’t consider in responsible pleasures! It’s our cringe that makes us distinctive and attention-grabbing and we must always embrace and have a good time what we love as a result of what a present to like something in any respect.
What was music like rising up in your own home as a first-generation child?
My mother was tremendous into pop music – notably Madonna, so Madonna was my very first favourite artist. We used to tape her music movies off MTV and Vh1 and I had her posters on my wall in hindsight it’s a little bit bizarre to have a poster of Madonna bare smoking a cig in your wall as like an 8-year-old however it’s like how immigrant mother and father will each not allow you to sleepover at a good friend’s home till highschool but additionally allow you to watch R rated films within the first grade so…
What have you ever found about your self since internet hosting your podcast?
That apparently I pronounce some phrases bizarre. However extra importantly that what folks consider me is none of my enterprise!!!
Do you play any music? What would your stage persona be?
I don’t. Those that can’t do podcasts and so on. I can play some guitar chords very poorly. Nevertheless, I do usually suppose I might make an incredible entrance particular person of a hardcore band…
Pop Star or Rock Star?
Rock star
What are the final 5 songs you listened to?
“Nice Expectations” by The Gaslight Anthem
“Tears Are Cool” by Teenage Fanclub
“In A Jar” by Dinosaur Jr
“Crush” by Dave Matthews Band
“Right here I Am” by Kacy Hill ft Donna Missal
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