Superunknown

This interview with Matthew Murphy of The Wombats and Love Fame Tragedy was recorded remotely in the middle of the COVID pandemic. Together, Murph and SuperUnknown host [Dana Distortion](https://www.instagram.com/danadistortion/) discuss the struggles of songwriting, play a rousing game called My Favorite Mistake, and invite a few fans to join the Zoom call....plus, Murph performs some absolutely beautiful acoustic songs right from his living room!Featuring acoustic performances of Love Fame Tragedy tunes: 'Hardcore', 'Riding a Wave', and 'Backflip'Plus fresh original music by:Pattie - 'Hey'[Watch the episode on SuperUnknown TV!](https://www.youtube.com/superunknowntv)**About Matthew Murphy:**You know him from his amazing band The Wombats, and his exciting new project, Love Fame Tragedy. He's dark, yet creatively revealing...shy yet, super friendly. He's a brilliant performer, and the most patient man we've ever worked with!!**Connect with SuperUnknown:**[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/superunknown_podcast/)[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/superunknownteevee)[Twitter](https://twitter.com/superunknown_tv)[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFVFR6vQClS63Ikq66r0q-w)[Browse All Episodes](https://www.superunknownpodcast.com/episodes)Song Credits:Pattie - HeyThe Wombats - Let's Dance to Joy DivisionLove Fame Tragedy - Multiply - live sessionLove Fame Tragedy - Riding A WaveThe Wombats - Kill The DirectorSuperUnknown Exclusive - Acoustic Performance of 'Hardcore' by Love Fame TragedyLove Fame Tragedy - My Cheating HeartHorizons by Scott BuckleyLove Fame Tragedy - BackflipLove Fame Tragedy - Body PartsSuperUnknown Exclusive - Acoustic Performance of 'Riding a Wave' by Love Fame TragedyThe Wombats - Techno FanThe Wombats - Greek TragedyThe Wombats - Tokyo (Vampires and Wolves)SuperUnknown Exclusive - Acoustic Performance of 'Backflip' by Love Fame TragedyLove Fame Tragedy - Brand New Brain

This interview with Matthew Murphy of The Wombats and Love Fame Tragedy was recorded remotely in the middle of the COVID pandemic. Together, Murph and SuperUnknown host Dana Distortion (https://www.instagram.com/danadistortion/) discuss the struggles of songwriting, play a rousing game called My Favorite Mistake, and invite a few fans to join the Zoom call....plus, Murph performs some absolutely beautiful acoustic songs right from his living room! Featuring acoustic performances of Love Fame Tragedy tunes: 'Hardcore', 'Riding a Wave', and 'Backflip' Plus fresh original music by: Pattie - 'Hey' Watch the episode on SuperUnknown TV! (https://www.youtube.com/superunknowntv) About Matthew Murphy: You know him from his amazing band The Wombats, and his exciting new project, Love Fame Tragedy. He’s dark, yet creatively revealing...shy yet, super friendly. He’s a brilliant performer, and the most patient man we've ever worked with!! Connect with SuperUnknown: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/superunknown_podcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/superunknownteevee) Twitter (https://twitter.com/superunknown_tv) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFVFR6vQClS63Ikq66r0q-w) Browse All Episodes (https://www.superunknownpodcast.com/episodes) Song Credits: Pattie - Hey The Wombats - Let's Dance to Joy Division Love Fame Tragedy - Multiply - live session Love Fame Tragedy - Riding A Wave The Wombats - Kill The Director SuperUnknown Exclusive - Acoustic Performance of 'Hardcore' by Love Fame Tragedy Love Fame Tragedy - My Cheating Heart Horizons by Scott Buckley Love Fame Tragedy - Backflip Love Fame Tragedy - Body Parts SuperUnknown Exclusive - Acoustic Performance of 'Riding a Wave' by Love Fame Tragedy The Wombats - Techno Fan The Wombats - Greek Tragedy The Wombats - Tokyo (Vampires and Wolves) SuperUnknown Exclusive - Acoustic Performance of 'Backflip' by Love Fame Tragedy Love Fame Tragedy - Brand New Brain

This epic video interview with Luke Spiller was recorded remotely in the middle of the COVID pandemic. Together, Luke and SuperUnknown host [Dana Distortion](https://www.instagram.com/danadistortion/) discuss quarantine life, and the highs and lows of making it in the music industry. They even give a shout-out to Luke's UK roots with a little game called The British Invasion!Featuring fresh original music by:Lost Tapes - 'The Bill'Tall Days - 'Hey There Man'[Watch on our YouTube Channel too!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1uNvEcBGoQ&feature=youtu.be)Episode Four ResourcesCheers, thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode of SuperUnknown, please subscribe, share, and leave a review! Want more? Check out these show notes for more information on the topics discussed during Dana's video interview with Luke Spiller of The Struts.Luke talks about Quarantine Radio, a music channel he started where he spins his favorite records, interacts with fans, and even interviews a few friends. [Follow Luke's Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/lukestruts/) account for more information [4:15] Luke mentions that he had just interviewed the legendary Mick Rock for Quarantine Radio. Mick, known as ‘The Man Who Shot The Seventies', has photographed over 100 album covers, capturing iconic images of the likes of Syd Barrett, David Bowie, The Sex Pistols, Iggy Pop, and Lou Reed. Check out some of [Mick's music photography here!](https://www.mickrock.com/) [4:25] For the past few weeks, The Struts have hosted Sunday Service on Instagram TV, featuring new cover songs, skits, and more. [Follow The Struts on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thestruts/) to see them in action [8:58]When Luke discusses his alter ego, ‘21st Century Dandy', he notes that the character is based on a ‘continuation' of the song ‘Rollup', from the band's debut album. [Listen to Roll Up here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCfUq38NZYs) [20:07]Luke admits that, during quarantine, one of the things he misses most is hanging out at The Rainbow Bar in West Hollywood. [Explore this famed hangout located on the Sunset Strip](https://www.instagram.com/rainbowbarandgrill/) [26:00]Each member of The Struts has his own strengths, as Luke and Dana discuss during this episode. Learn more about Luke's ‘mates' by following their personal accounts:[Adam Slack](https://www.instagram.com/addostruts/?hl=en) - guitar [Jed Elliot](https://www.instagram.com/jedstruts/?hl=en) - bass[Gethin Davies](https://www.instagram.com/gethstruts/?hl=en) - drums [49:00]To celebrate the release of the episode, we are giving away a Luke Spiller Funko Pop character! Follow [@superunknown_podcast](https://www.instagram.com/superunknown_podcast/) for details and a chance to enter the contest! [58:05]About Luke SpillerHe's stylish, he's Young & Dangerous, and he's the superstar frontman of The Struts. Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters calls The Struts “the best opening band we've ever had.”**Connect with SuperUnknown:**[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/superunknown_podcast/)[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/superunknownteevee)[Twitter](https://twitter.com/superunknown_tv)[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFVFR6vQClS63Ikq66r0q-w)[Browse All Episodes](https://www.superunknownpodcast.com/episodes)

This epic video interview with Luke Spiller was recorded remotely in the middle of the COVID pandemic. Together, Luke and SuperUnknown host Dana Distortion (https://www.instagram.com/danadistortion/) discuss quarantine life, and the highs and lows of making it in the music industry. They even give a shout-out to Luke's UK roots with a little game called The British Invasion! Featuring fresh original music by: Lost Tapes - 'The Bill' Tall Days - 'Hey There Man' Watch on our YouTube Channel too! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1uNvEcBGoQ&feature=youtu.be) Episode Four Resources Cheers, thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode of SuperUnknown, please subscribe, share, and leave a review! Want more? Check out these show notes for more information on the topics discussed during Dana's video interview with Luke Spiller of The Struts. Luke talks about Quarantine Radio, a music channel he started where he spins his favorite records, interacts with fans, and even interviews a few friends. Follow Luke’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lukestruts/) account for more information [4:15] Luke mentions that he had just interviewed the legendary Mick Rock for Quarantine Radio. Mick, known as ‘The Man Who Shot The Seventies’, has photographed over 100 album covers, capturing iconic images of the likes of Syd Barrett, David Bowie, The Sex Pistols, Iggy Pop, and Lou Reed. Check out some of Mick’s music photography here! (https://www.mickrock.com/) [4:25] For the past few weeks, The Struts have hosted Sunday Service on Instagram TV, featuring new cover songs, skits, and more. Follow The Struts on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thestruts/) to see them in action [8:58] When Luke discusses his alter ego, ‘21st Century Dandy’, he notes that the character is based on a ‘continuation’ of the song ‘Rollup’, from the band’s debut album. Listen to Roll Up here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCfUq38NZYs) [20:07] Luke admits that, during quarantine, one of the things he misses most is hanging out at The Rainbow Bar in West Hollywood. Explore this famed hangout located on the Sunset Strip (https://www.instagram.com/rainbowbarandgrill/) [26:00] Each member of The Struts has his own strengths, as Luke and Dana discuss during this episode. Learn more about Luke’s ‘mates’ by following their personal accounts: Adam Slack (https://www.instagram.com/addostruts/?hl=en) - guitar Jed Elliot (https://www.instagram.com/jedstruts/?hl=en) - bass Gethin Davies (https://www.instagram.com/gethstruts/?hl=en) - drums [49:00] To celebrate the release of the episode, we are giving away a Luke Spiller Funko Pop character! Follow @superunknown_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/superunknown_podcast/) for details and a chance to enter the contest! [58:05] About Luke Spiller He’s stylish, he’s Young & Dangerous, and he’s the superstar frontman of The Struts. Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters calls The Struts “the best opening band we’ve ever had.” Connect with SuperUnknown: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/superunknown_podcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/superunknownteevee) Twitter (https://twitter.com/superunknown_tv) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFVFR6vQClS63Ikq66r0q-w) Browse All Episodes (https://www.superunknownpodcast.com/episodes)

Watch a video chat with two iconic bassists from The Big 4: David Ellefson of Megadeth and Frank Bello of Anthrax! In this epic 'double bassists' episode, Dana goes one-on-one with each legendary artist to get the dirt on their respective careers. First, Dana and Frank talk about the COVID situation in their home-base of New York, writing a new Anthrax album during a pandemic, and how to make the perfect sandwich. Then, David checks in from his basement in Arizona to discuss the origins of thrash metal, and update everyone on Dave Mustaine's health before David and Frank come together to plug their current project, Altitudes and Attitude. Plus, a few lucky metal fans from around the world join the Zoom meeting to ask their own questions personally! Featuring Fresh Original Music By: Madame Mayhem Sinaro G-Bombs Watch on our YouTube Channel too! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgXgqY4iq3M&t=590s) Episode Three Resources Cheers, thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode of SuperUnknown, please subscribe, share, and leave a review! Stuck inside? Need more? Explore these show notes for more information on some of the topics discussed during Dana's video interview with Frank Bello and David Ellefson. Frank talks about when Anthrax worked with Eddie Kramer on the album, Among The Living. Kramer is a legendary engineer and producer who collaborated on countless albums by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, and KISS. Learn more about Eddie Kramer (http://www.eddie-kramer.com/) on his official website [16:15] Altitudes and Attitude is the band that Frank and David formed together after playing a series of bass clinics together. As if having two members of The Big 4 wasn't epic enough, the band also features Jeff Friedl from A Perfect Circle on drums. Follow Altitudes and Attitude on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/altitudesandattitude/) for more information. [17:35] Shout-out to Social Tees Animal Rescue (https://www.socialteesnyc.org/) in New York City, a no-kill shelter where Frank adopted his dogs! [28:59] Our next special guest to join the interview is David Ellefson, metal icon and founding member of Megadeth. David has his own coffee company, with best-selling blends including Roast in Peace, Slave To The Grind, and even a new CBD infused coffee. Check out the whole line of flavors at Ellefson Coffee Company (https://ellefsoncoffeeco.com/) [42:58] Watch the trailer for The Big 4 DVD (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BibR2SKY2AI) that David talks about in this episode. The film follows The Big 4 - Megadeth, Anthrax, Metallica, and Slayer - as they share the stage in 2010 at the Sonisphere Festival in Bulgaria [45:42] Listen to Exodus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-hqrx_nLfg), a Bay Area thrash metal band which featured guitarist Kirk Hammett before he joined Metallica. In this episode, David says, if he had to choose, Exodus should be the honorary 5th member of The Big 4 crew [47:58] Check out the trailer for Murder In The Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JImsHFVztGI), which captures the rise of thrash metal during the early 80's in California [48:10] David and Dana discuss sobriety and religion, topics from David's book, My Life With Deth: Discovering Meaning In A Life of Rock N Roll. In the book, 'one of the hardest headbangers of heavy metal shares his uplifting and empowering memoir about overcoming addiction and discovering a life of faith'. Check it out on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/My-Life-Deth-Discovering-Meaning/dp/1476728224) and where all books are sold! [1:03:05] About Frank Bello He’s the powerhouse bassist for the ultimate thrash metal heroes, Anthrax, and he’s also in the supergroup Altitudes and Attitudes along with David Ellefson of Megadeth. About David Ellefson He's the iconic bassist and founding member of the legendary metal band, Megadeth. He's also published several books including My Life With Deth: Discovering Meaning In A Life of Rock N Roll. Connect with SuperUnknown: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/superunknown_podcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/superunknownteevee) Twitter (https://twitter.com/superunknown_tv) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFVFR6vQClS63Ikq66r0q-w) Browse All Episodes (https://www.superunknownpodcast.com/episodes)

Dana chat's with two iconic bassists from The Big 4: David Ellefson of Megadeth and Frank Bello of Anthrax! In this epic 'double bassists' episode, Dana goes one-on-one with each legendary artist to get the dirt on their respective careers.First, Dana and Frank talk about the COVID situation in their home-base of New York, writing a new Anthrax album during a pandemic, and how to make the perfect sandwich. Then, David checks in from his basement in Arizona to discuss the origins of thrash metal, and update everyone on Dave Mustaine's health before David and Frank come together to plug their current project, Altitudes and Attitude. Plus, a few lucky metal fans from around the world join the Zoom meeting to ask their own questions personally!Featuring Fresh Original Music By:Madame MayhemSinaroG-Bombs[Watch on our YouTube Channel too!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgXgqY4iq3M&t=590s)Episode Three ResourcesCheers, thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode of SuperUnknown, please subscribe, share, and leave a review! Stuck inside? Need more? Explore these show notes for more information on some of the topics discussed during Dana's video interview with Frank Bello and David Ellefson.Frank talks about when Anthrax worked with Eddie Kramer on the album, Among The Living. Kramer is a legendary engineer and producer who collaborated on countless albums by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, and KISS. [Learn more about Eddie Kramer](http://www.eddie-kramer.com/) on his official website [16:15]Altitudes and Attitude is the band that Frank and David formed together after playing a series of bass clinics together. As if having two members of The Big 4 wasn't epic enough, the band also features Jeff Friedl from A Perfect Circle on drums. [Follow Altitudes and Attitude on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/altitudesandattitude/) for more information. [17:35]Shout-out to [Social Tees Animal Rescue](https://www.socialteesnyc.org/) in New York City, a no-kill shelter where Frank adopted his dogs! [28:59]Our next special guest to join the interview is David Ellefson, metal icon and founding member of Megadeth. David has his own coffee company, with best-selling blends including Roast in Peace, Slave To The Grind, and even a new CBD infused coffee. Check out the whole line of flavors at [Ellefson Coffee Company](https://ellefsoncoffeeco.com/) [42:58][Watch the trailer for The Big 4 DVD](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BibR2SKY2AI) that David talks about in this episode. The film follows The Big 4 - Megadeth, Anthrax, Metallica, and Slayer - as they share the stage in 2010 at the Sonisphere Festival in Bulgaria [45:42][Listen to Exodus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-hqrx_nLfg), a Bay Area thrash metal band which featured guitarist Kirk Hammett before he joined Metallica. In this episode, David says, if he had to choose, Exodus should be the honorary 5th member of The Big 4 crew [47:58]Check out the trailer for [Murder In The Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JImsHFVztGI), which captures the rise of thrash metal during the early 80's in California [48:10]David and Dana discuss sobriety and religion, topics from David's book, My Life With Deth: Discovering Meaning In A Life of Rock N Roll. In the book, 'one of the hardest headbangers of heavy metal shares his uplifting and empowering memoir about overcoming addiction and discovering a life of faith'. [Check it out on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/My-Life-Deth-Discovering-Meaning/dp/1476728224) and where all books are sold! [1:03:05]About Frank Bello:He's the powerhouse bassist for the ultimate thrash metal heroes, Anthrax, and he's also in the supergroup Altitudes and Attitudes along with David Ellefson of Megadeth.About David Ellefson:He's the iconic bassist and founding member of the legendary metal band, Megadeth. He's also published several books including My Life With Deth: Discovering Meaning In A Life of Rock N Roll.

This interview with **Fred Armisen** mixes music, comedy, games, and karaoke! Hosted by world-famous rock photographer Dana Distortion, Episode Two of **SuperUnknown** finds special guest Fred Armisen discussing his punk rock roots, and playing a hilarious lyrics game that we like to call ‘Weapon of Choice'. Plus, Fred even performs a very special karaoke version of a classic **Blur** song!Featuring fresh original music by:[Flesh Tetris](https://www.facebook.com/fleshtetris/) - 'For Fun'[Trouble's Afoot](https://troublesafoot.bandcamp.com/track/a-boy-my-age) - 'A Boy My Age'[Listen on our YouTube Channel too!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1tNZkQ8ZEc)Episode Two ResourcesCheers, thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode of SuperUnknown, please subscribe, share, and leave a review! Need more? Explore these show notes featuring some of the topics discussed during Dana's interview with Fred Armisen:[Listen to “Hitmen Will Suffocate the City”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiGZg131YSc) by Trench Mouth, Fred's punk band from the 90's [5:31][Explore Valley Stream, New York](https://www.vsvny.org/), where Fred spent his formative years. It was voted ‘The Best Place to Live in New York State' by Money Magazine! [9:17][Check out ‘I Am The Walrus' by The Beatles](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Jm5epJr10), a song that inspired young Fred to play drums [10:14]Hear SuperUnknown's exclusive track of the day, an original recording of the closing music to Late Night with Seth Meyers, a song that Fred recorded in his apartment in 2007!! [11:21]Learn more about, and connect with some of Fred's musical influences, including[Mark Mothersbaugh](https://twitter.com/mmothersbaugh) - founder of Devo[David Byrne](http://davidbyrne.com/) - founder of Talking Heads[Beck](https://www.beck.com/) - alt-rock icon[23:31]Watch a clip of Fred performing as his all-time favorite character, [the goth 'weirdo' from Portlandia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eKd2U3cbwk) [28:04]Browse the Instagram account of [Electric Lady](https://www.instagram.com/electricladystudios/), the legendary NYC studio where Episode Two of the SuperUnknown podcast was recorded! Also watch Fred and his heroes, The Clash, on [Funny or Die](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0E_vFeDbNE), in a clip that was recorded at Electric Lady in 2013 [28:37]Fred also mentions working with another hero of his, Bob Mould, who is best known for his work in Hüsker Dü and Sugar. [Watch Fred perform (as Ian Rubbish) with Bob](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxQ7oS18vCw) in San Francisco back in 2015 [29:58]During the show, Fred performs 'Maggie Thatcher', a song Seth Meyers wrote for a comedy sketch. [Watch the SNL skit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEmIIl96zk0) that brought Ian Rubbish and the Bizzaros (Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Taran Killam) to life back in 2013 [34:20]On this episode, Fred talks about his experience performing with Blur, and then he sings a karaoke version of the Blur song, 'Park Life', for us in the studio. Nostalgic for the 90s? [Watch the original video from 1994](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSuHrTfcikU) [44:58]Discover (or re-discover) the arists that Fred has been listening to lately:[Parquet Courts](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6WohUYtpq5oYqX4MDxuOrA)[Frankie Rose](http://www.frankierose.info/)[Kate Teague](https://kateteague.bandcamp.com/)[DIIV](https://diiv.net/)[Real Estate](https://www.realestatetheband.com/)[51:14]Watch the trailer for ['Stand Up For Drummers'](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAhvJMcLShU), Fred's Netflix comedy special that was nominated for a Grammy [55:25]To close out this episode, Fred performs 'Catalina Breeze', taken from a skit on Documentary Now!, a show on iFC. [See the official video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfrHCNo2I3M) from The Blue Jean Committee, starring Fred and Bill Hader [58:39]About Fred Armisen:You know him from **SNL** and **Portlandia**, and so many films and TV shows. He was nominated for a **Grammy** for his HBO special, **Stand Up for Drummers**, and we can't even keep up with all his projects. He's funny, he's different, he's super smart, and he's the busiest man we know. **Connect with SuperUnknown:**[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/superunknown_podcast/)[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/superunknownteevee)[Twitter](https://twitter.com/superunknown_tv)[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFVFR6vQClS63Ikq66r0q-w)[Browse All Episodes](https://www.superunknownpodcast.com/episodes)

This interview with Fred Armisen mixes music, comedy, games, and karaoke! Hosted by world-famous rock photographer Dana Distortion, Episode Two of SuperUnknown finds special guest Fred Armisen discussing his punk rock roots, and playing a hilarious lyrics game that we like to call ‘Weapon of Choice’. Plus, Fred even performs a very special karaoke version of a classic Blur song! Featuring fresh original music by: Flesh Tetris (https://www.facebook.com/fleshtetris/) - 'For Fun' Trouble's Afoot (https://troublesafoot.bandcamp.com/track/a-boy-my-age) - 'A Boy My Age' Listen on our YouTube Channel too! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1tNZkQ8ZEc) Episode Two Resources Cheers, thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode of SuperUnknown, please subscribe, share, and leave a review! Need more? Explore these show notes featuring some of the topics discussed during Dana's interview with Fred Armisen: Listen to “Hitmen Will Suffocate the City” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiGZg131YSc) by Trench Mouth, Fred’s punk band from the 90’s [5:31] Explore Valley Stream, New York (https://www.vsvny.org/), where Fred spent his formative years. It was voted ‘The Best Place to Live in New York State’ by Money Magazine! [9:17] Check out ‘I Am The Walrus’ by The Beatles (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Jm5epJr10), a song that inspired young Fred to play drums [10:14] Hear SuperUnknown’s exclusive track of the day, an original recording of the closing music to Late Night with Seth Meyers, a song that Fred recorded in his apartment in 2007!! [11:21] Learn more about, and connect with some of Fred’s musical influences, including Mark Mothersbaugh (https://twitter.com/mmothersbaugh) - founder of Devo David Byrne (http://davidbyrne.com/) - founder of Talking Heads Beck (https://www.beck.com/) - alt-rock icon [23:31] Watch a clip of Fred performing as his all-time favorite character, the goth 'weirdo' from Portlandia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eKd2U3cbwk) [28:04] Browse the Instagram account of Electric Lady (https://www.instagram.com/electricladystudios/), the legendary NYC studio where Episode Two of the SuperUnknown podcast was recorded! Also watch Fred and his heroes, The Clash, on Funny or Die (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0E_vFeDbNE), in a clip that was recorded at Electric Lady in 2013 [28:37] Fred also mentions working with another hero of his, Bob Mould, who is best known for his work in Hüsker Dü and Sugar. Watch Fred perform (as Ian Rubbish) with Bob (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxQ7oS18vCw) in San Francisco back in 2015 [29:58] During the show, Fred performs 'Maggie Thatcher', a song Seth Meyers wrote for a comedy sketch. Watch the SNL skit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEmIIl96zk0) that brought Ian Rubbish and the Bizzaros (Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Taran Killam) to life back in 2013 [34:20] On this episode, Fred talks about his experience performing with Blur, and then he sings a karaoke version of the Blur song, 'Park Life', for us in the studio. Nostalgic for the 90s? Watch the original video from 1994 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSuHrTfcikU) [44:58] Discover (or re-discover) the arists that Fred has been listening to lately: Parquet Courts (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6WohUYtpq5oYqX4MDxuOrA) Frankie Rose (http://www.frankierose.info/) Kate Teague (https://kateteague.bandcamp.com/) DIIV (https://diiv.net/) Real Estate (https://www.realestatetheband.com/) [51:14] Watch the trailer for 'Stand Up For Drummers' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAhvJMcLShU), Fred's Netflix comedy special that was nominated for a Grammy [55:25] To close out this episode, Fred performs 'Catalina Breeze', taken from a skit on Documentary Now!, a show on iFC. See the official video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfrHCNo2I3M) from The Blue Jean Committee, starring Fred and Bill Hader [58:39] About Fred Armisen: You know him from SNL and Portlandia, and so many films and TV shows. He was nominated for a Grammy for his HBO special, Stand Up for Drummers, and we can’t even keep up with all his projects. He’s funny, he’s different, he’s super smart, and he’s the busiest man we know. Connect with SuperUnknown: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/superunknown_podcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/superunknownteevee) Twitter (https://twitter.com/superunknown_tv) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFVFR6vQClS63Ikq66r0q-w) Browse All Episodes (https://www.superunknownpodcast.com/episodes)

Jim James of My Morning Jacket is our special guest on Episode One, where he shares an exclusive recording of one of the first songs he composed as a teenager. Throughout the epic one hour interview, Jim and Dana also discuss solo projects, lyrics, and their mutual love of crème brûlée. Also featured in the episode is the Music Director for Lousiville Orchestra, Teddy Abrams, who joins Jim to discuss their collaboration on the album, The Order of Nature. Featuring fresh original music by: The Cinelli Brothers (http://www.cinellibrothers.com/) - 'Your Lies' Seasonal Beast (https://seasonalbeast.bandcamp.com/) - 'Dry Bones' Them Fangs (https://www.themfangs.com/) - 'Life Do Change' Listen on our YouTube Channel too! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8oILtkr26A) Episode One Resources Cheers, thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode of SuperUnknown, please subscribe, share, and leave a review! Need more? Explore these show notes featuring some of the topics discussed during Dana's interview with Jim James: Hear the first song Jim James remembers listening to at three years old - ‘Leader of the Band’ by Dan Fogelberg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsocZrEcp0Y) {4:18} Hear the first song he learned to play as a teenager - ‘Losing My Religion’ by R.E.M. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwtdhWltSIg) {4:42} Listen to Rodan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_NKtGTstVw), a band from Jim's hometown of Louisville that he recalls was "one of the biggest influences on me." {6:08} Watch Jim sing 'Rainbow Connection' with Kermit the Frog (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdjvDS0MhDE) at the Newport Folk Festival (Skip to 1:50 on video for Jim's appearance) {7:39} "Tree Of One Kind" is the name of the demo that Jim James shared on the show. It's one of the first recordings he ever did, and you can hear it exclusively in this episode! {11:34} Check out the website for the record label that he started in 2008, which now only 'exists metaphysically in space', Removador (https://removador.com/) {20:03} Visit the Creme Bru-Log, Jim's own personal crème brûlée review site (http://www.cremebrulog.com/), which is 'an online resource for critiques and tastings of crème brûlée from around the world'. {28:00} Learn more about Teddy Abrams (https://www.teddyabrams.com/), Music Director and Conductor of the Louisville Orchestra, who created the arrangements on Jim's latest solo album, The Order of Nature {35:18} Did you like the new song 'Back To The End Of The World' from The Order of Nature, that was played during this episode? Watch Jim, Teddy, and the Louisville Orchestra perform it live on Jimmy Fallon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFYutf2VSqI) {43:47} About Jim James: He fronts the Grammy-nominated band My Morning Jacket, he has an impressive solo career, and he has the best name ever. Jim James recently released an orchestral solo album, entitled The Order of Nature. ``` ``` Connect with SuperUnknown: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/superunknown_podcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/superunknownteevee) Twitter (https://twitter.com/superunknown_tv) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFVFR6vQClS63Ikq66r0q-w)

**Jim James** of **My Morning Jacket** is our special guest on Episode One, where he shares an exclusive recording of one of the first songs he composed as a teenager. Throughout the epic one hour interview, Jim and Dana also discuss solo projects, lyrics, and their mutual love of crème brûlée. Also featured in the episode is the **Music Director** for **Lousiville Orchestra**, **Teddy Abrams**, who joins Jim to discuss their collaboration on the album, **The Order of Nature**.Featuring fresh original music by:[The Cinelli Brothers](http://www.cinellibrothers.com/) - 'Your Lies'[Seasonal Beast](https://seasonalbeast.bandcamp.com/) - 'Dry Bones'[Them Fangs](https://www.themfangs.com/) - 'Life Do Change'[Listen on our YouTube Channel too!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8oILtkr26A)**Episode One Resources**Cheers, thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode of SuperUnknown, please subscribe, share, and leave a review! Need more? Explore these show notes featuring some of the topics discussed during Dana's interview with Jim James:Hear the first song Jim James remembers listening to at three years old - [‘Leader of the Band' by Dan Fogelberg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsocZrEcp0Y) {4:18}Hear the first song he learned to play as a teenager - [‘Losing My Religion' by R.E.M.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwtdhWltSIg) {4:42}[Listen to Rodan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_NKtGTstVw), a band from Jim's hometown of Louisville that he recalls was "one of the biggest influences on me." {6:08}[Watch Jim sing 'Rainbow Connection' with Kermit the Frog](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdjvDS0MhDE) at the Newport Folk Festival (Skip to 1:50 on video for Jim's appearance) {7:39}"Tree Of One Kind" is the name of the demo that Jim James shared on the show. It's one of the first recordings he ever did, and you can hear it exclusively in this episode! {11:34}Check out the website for the record label that he started in 2008, which now only 'exists metaphysically in space', [Removador](https://removador.com/) {20:03}Visit the Creme Bru-Log, [Jim's own personal crème brûlée review site](http://www.cremebrulog.com/), which is 'an online resource for critiques and tastings of crème brûlée from around the world'. {28:00}Learn more about [Teddy Abrams](https://www.teddyabrams.com/), Music Director and Conductor of the Louisville Orchestra, who created the arrangements on Jim's latest solo album, The Order of Nature {35:18}Did you like the new song 'Back To The End Of The World' from The Order of Nature, that was played during this episode? [Watch Jim, Teddy, and the Louisville Orchestra perform it live on Jimmy Fallon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFYutf2VSqI) {43:47}About Jim James:He fronts the Grammy-nominated band My Morning Jacket, he has an impressive solo career, and he has the best name ever. Jim James recently released an orchestral solo album, entitled The Order of Nature. ``````**Connect with SuperUnknown:**[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/superunknown_podcast/)[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/superunknownteevee)[Twitter](https://twitter.com/superunknown_tv)[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFVFR6vQClS63Ikq66r0q-w)