Deanna Belos joins us again with a new album on its way.
Probable Claws is due out June 26th. We talk about how that one came together and how she plans to support the new record. We also cover how things have progressed since Cheap Grills was release three years ago. And we definitely spend some time talking about Chicago. Be sure to catch Sincere Engineer at Riot Fest in September.
Time Stamps:
2:20: What's been going on since we last talked?
3:15: Did the response to Cheap Grills surprise you?
5:22: Was the creative process different this time for Probable Claws?
7:17: How did the song "LOL" come about?
10: Talk to us about a song on the new record about getting older?
11:30: There's more moderate tempo songs later in the record.
12:30: What went into re-recording "Settle Up for Your Downfall"?
13:30: Did you ever think you'd record at Electrical Audio?
16: Did recording at Electrical Audio impact the sound of the record?
17: What was the impetus for making your documentary?
19:36: How do you write? Does a theme present itself?
21:30: Do you feel pressure putting out a new album?
23:10: It's so funny that you are so self-effacing about being a slacker.
25:43: What other cities love the band?
28:16: What's been the most surreal moment from touring over the past couple of years?
31:45: Your mom is on the album cover. Is she really holding that tiger?
35:10: Is your move hitting the fans with an emotional song at the end of each album?
38:20: Does this upcoming headlining tour feel different/like there is more pressure? How is the band as travel partners?
41:30: What does it mean to you to be held up in the lineage of Chicago punk bands?
45: What's the best Chicago food aside from pizza?
47:20: What are some of your favorite shows you've seen?
48:40: What are your go to spots to take people to when they come to town?
51:13: Where should people buy the new record?
53: What else do you have coming up?