Date with the Night

bonjour // hi !! On episode 32 of DWTN, I’m joined by Megan Louise of the band Desire & president of the revered independent record label/creative collective Italians Do It Better. We talk her new album Games People Play (out now!), growing up in Montreal, the 2000’s Montreal Party Scene, Montreal’s Mile End, co-owning her small live venue called Zoobizarre at age 19, meeting Johnny Jewel, the formation of Desire, the Drive soundtrack, David Lynch, her fans, & more. Recorded in Austin, Texas just before the Italians Do It Better x Indie Sleaze showcase at SXSW, we get into her love of SXSW, fostering new talent, & her upcoming movie feature :) Listen to the special accompanying playlist: Indiesleaze x Desireenjoy // amusez-vous bien <3

On episode 31 of Date With The Night, I’m joined by the legendary Paul Banks of Interpol to discuss the 20th anniversary tour of their seminal sophomore album Antics, the band’s origin story, lore, & more. We talk Antics song writing & memories, musical & creative influences, 2000’s NYC, In Utero deep cuts, his new generation of fans, Interpol message boards, B Sides, 9/11, Six Feet Under, David Lynch, & his love of film.Make sure to follow both Interpol and Paul Banks on Instagram to find tour dates near you!

On episode 30 of DWTN, I’m joined by of Montreal’s Kevin Barnes who has just released their latest album Lady on the Cusp. We dig into the writing and production behind the album, of Montreal’s upcoming tour, and Kevin’s musical background as well as the music scene in Athens, Georgia. Kevin talks about the lead single Yung Hearts Bleed Free, which was inspired by the 1984 film Boy Meets Girl directed by Leos Carax, and exploring new sonic palettes with the Yamaha TG33 and the Kawai K1M. We discuss Kevin’s unique approach to song structure and lyrics, erasure writing exercises, humour and comedy, film, and being a DIY self-produced musician. We also talk about of Montreal’s iconic Outback Steakhouse commercial, collaborating with Jon Brion, Solange, and Janelle Monáe, listening to albums front to back, and relocating to Vermont after almost three decades in Athens, GA. Lady on the Cusp is out now on all streaming platforms, and of Montreal begins their next tour on May 31st. Make sure to follow of Montreal on Instagram @of_montreal for cities and tour dates!

On episode 29 of DWTN i’m joined by the super incredible Lovefoxxx of CSS (Cansei De Ser Sexy), an artist that helped define the indie sound of the 2000s, and whose band is going on its first tour across North America, the UK, and the EU in 11 years. We talk about the upcoming tour, Lovefoxxx coming to Sao Paulo by herself at age 16, her musical influences, Flickr, Fotolog, meeting Paris Hilton, writing Art Bitch, wrestling at parties, getting her moniker from a pornstar name generator, and Brazilian music of the 2000s. Lovefoxxx also talks about collaborating with Kavinsky on Nightcall for the Drive soundtrack, Music Is My Hot Hot Sex being used in both an iPod Touch and Zune commercial, their decked out Zune tour bus, her love for Ana Frango Eléctrico, and more!Plus, stay tuned till the end for some never before heard recordings from CSS’ first band practice everrr!

On episode 28 of DWTN, I’m joined by Jojo Orme aka Heartworms - an artist out of South London whose dystopian gothic post-punk is making waves across the UK and beyond. Heartworms’ latest single May I Comply was released November of 2023, and just finished supporting The Kills on tour across the US. We talk about her EP A Comforting Notion, working with legendary producer Dan Carey, balancing dystopian themes with a sense of joy, her love of The Shins, waiting 6 hours to see Interpol, her niche interest in military history, Tim Burton, meeting Pete Doherty, the post-punk revival in London, and much more.Make sure to follow Heartworms on Instagram @iamheartworms and check to see if she is performing in a city near you! 

4, 3, 2, 1! On episode 27 of DTWN I’m joined by rapper, DJ, and producer, Princess Superstar, whose song Perfect (Exceeder) is going viral on TikTok, Spotify playlists, and on the dance floor. We talk about the use of her song in the film Saltburn, her beginnings as an artist, and coming up in the East Village in NYC on the precipice of the post-punk revival and electroclash scenes. We discuss her album My Machine, her first hit song Bad Babysitter, her use of humour, and the saga regarding the music video and tour for her song Perfect. Princess Superstar also talks about working with key figures in the scene such as DJ Hell, Larry Tee, and Miss Kittin, as well as her strategy for handling writer's block and staying creative.Also, Princess Superstar is now on the Billboard dance charts at number 12 - a first for her career! PS. check out her daughter Siren Ortega’s music on Spotify!

On episode 26 of DWTN I’m joined by Joelle Bouchard aka namaste.at.home.dad. Joelle is a leading voice in a generation of meme artists who provides hilarious critique on internet phenomenons, pop culture & counterculture of the past and present. We dive into some of my favourite memes of Joelle’s & talk about the history of memes as a form of art and comedy, film, Grimes, American Apparel, and the indie era of the 2000’s. We also talk about the state of fan culture and parasocial relationships, what modern journalism gets wrong about meme culture, and more.

On episode 25 of DWTN, I’m joined by Master Peace, a rising star from the UK who will be releasing their debut album “How To Make A Master Peace” on March 1st, 2024 - featuring I Might be Fake, LOO SONG, and his most recent single GET NAUGHTY! Master Peace digs into his inspiration, goals, and writing and production process behind his upcoming album, and what it's like working with Mike Skinner of The Streets. We also talk about the indie sleaze scene in the UK, and running the club night @hmmp.club which focuses on both the OG and modern age indie sleaze music. Follow Master Peace on Instagram and make sure to keep an eye out for his debut album dropping on March 1st. For listeners in the UK, you can also buy tickets for his upcoming headline tour here!

On episode 24 of DTWN I’m joined by VV and Hotel of The Kills to talk about their new album God Games, available now. We take a deep dive into the writing and production process for the album, as well as the tech behind the music video for “103”. The Kills get into their origins as a band: meeting in a squat, finding music gear in a dumpster, and mailing venues to get gigs. We discuss what it was like to come up in the 2000s during the incredible resurgence of indie rock, and we also talk about some of The Kills’ iconic film and TV placements. 

On episode 23 of DTWN I’m joined by Robbie Banfitch, director, producer, editor, writer, and sound designer of the indie arthouse horror The Outwaters. We talk about the inspiration behind his found footage film, filmmaking on a budget, DIY, all things horror, gay pumpkin carving, halloween, his upcoming film Tinsman Road, working for Greenpeace, and a chance encounter with Lana Del Rey. Follow Robbie on insta @theoutwaters and check out The Outwaters on Screambox.