On today’s episode I speak to Trevor Dunn, the bassist and multi-instrumentalist best known for his work in the experimental rock group Mr. Bungle, as well as Tomahawk (who released their latest album ‘Tonic Immobility’ in March), Fantomas, The Melvins, Mad Love, and Nels Cline amongst many other projects.
Dunn is back with “merdeka atau mati” the debut album from SpermChurch, his new project which sees him collaborate with the late avant-garde musician Sannety, and will be releasing the album September 3rd via his newly owned record label Riverworm Records.
It’s an experimental project using electronics and percussion that is described in his press release as containing “elements of abstraction and trap music, battling cultural conditioning with non-traditional tunings, glissandos, percussion, and a max/msp patch. Using minimal elements to play with (a lot of bass drums and bass mostly), we turn patterns inside out.”
In today’s interview, Dunn discusses the origins of SpermChurch, what it’s like to promote an album in the wake of Sannety’s passing, the sonic approach behind the new album, the challenges and joys of launching his new label, the future of Mr. Bungle, upcoming music from Trio Convulsant, as well as other projects in the works.
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You can buy the new SpermChurch record at https://spermchurch.bandcamp.com and you can keep track of all things Mr Bungle at https://www.mrbungle.com.
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