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  • Ep. #1131: The Tubs
    2026/09/08

    Owen Williams from the Tubs returns to discuss Hard Life, university vs. college and miles vs. kilometres, ideal recording situations, why this new album contains three narrators who all might be him, intriguing instrumental ideas, great songwriting in Ramones and the Magnetic Fields, heaven and hell, suicide, and survivor’s guilt, raising a family, writing even newer songs, touring a lot, other future plans, and much more.


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    1 時間 24 分
  • Ep. #1130: Chat Pile
    2026/09/03
    Ray B. from Chat Pile is here to discuss their raging new album Who Loves the Sun, climate change denial and the links between socio-political apathy and fear, despondency about falling literacy rates and our addictive dependence on our telephones, missing cultural community hubs like video stores and libraries, how artificial intelligence is hunting down our humanity, pondering Pantera and John Fahey, hidden tracks on compact discs, an unexpected celebration of the band Boston, theatrical dynamics in Chat Pile and why the band employs pseudonyms, a Velvet Underground nod with multiple meanings, a folk future, what’s next for Chat Pile, and much more.THIS MONTH, EVERY COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO PATREON SUPPORTERS STARTING AT $6/MONTH. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks!Thanks to Blackbyrd Myoozik, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Ep. #1129: Larry Hardy and Henry Rollins on The CrampsEp. #1119: CEREMONYEp. #1109: ConvergeEp. #1096: Marisa AndersonEp. #982: Jake Xerxes FussellEp. #902: David Yow from The Jesus LizardEp. #900: Fugazi and Jem CohenEp. #812: Michael Azerrad on ‘The Amplified Come As You Are – The Story of Nirvana’Ep. #109: Jello BiafraEp. #23: Glenn JonesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    30 分
  • Ep. #1129: Larry Hardy and Henry Rollins on The Cramps
    2026/09/01
    Larry Hardy and Henry Rollins are here to discuss their work on Gravest Gravy by the Cramps, how they first heard of and met each other, Larry seeing Henry’s first show with Black Flag and Henry being impressed that Larry released Kim Salmon’s music on In the Red, how they each first encountered the Cramps, the band’s stylistic and cultural impact, how Larry came upon a mixed but unreleased Cramps record, which was produced by Alex Chilton in 1977, Ian MacKaye’s role in this project and Henry accidentally making music news, some background on the vicious argument that appears on Gravest Gravy, releasing even more rare Cramps music, other future plans, and much more.THIS MONTH, EVERY COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO PATREON SUPPORTERS STARTING AT $6/MONTH. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks!Thanks to Blackbyrd Myoozik, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts.Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Ep. #1124: LambchopEp. #1116: Robyn HitchcockEp. #1103: Jon SpencerEp. #1034: Sean Wilentz on Bob Dylan’s ‘Through The Open Window’Ep. #943: André EthierEp. #922: The Saints ’73-’78Ep. #900: Fugazi and Jem CohenEp. #868: Kathleen HannaEp. #609: Gang of FourEp. #583: Ian MacKayeEp. #496: Iggy PopEp. #393: Captain Sensible of The DamnedEp. #323: Nick Cave and Warren EllisEp. #223: Ian MacKaye & Steve Albini (Part I)Ep. #139: Greg Cartwright of the Reigning SoundEp. #176: Rob Lind of The SonicsEp. #109: Jello BiafraEp. #26: James Williamson of Iggy and the StoogesNick Cave (2009) – TeaserSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    29 分
  • Ep. #1128: Michael Balazo
    2026/08/29
    Michael Balazo is here to discuss Pizza Pals, living in Toronto’s ascendant Danny neighbourhood, Croatia and when the World Cup descended upon his city, how he encountered and fell in love with comedian Sooz Kempner, the Rolling Stones playing in Oshawa, SNL vs. SNL UK, the state of standup and how some of its most popular figures haven fallen off, his work on the Evil Men and Long Distance, Bit Weird podcasts, Just for Laughs and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, dating an adult film star and Pizza Pals, how to steam boil an egg, shuffling through all the world’s airports, twitter vs. real life, future plans, and much more.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO PATREON SUPPORTERS STARTING AT $6/MONTH. This one is fine, but if you haven’t already, please subscribe now on Patreon so you never miss full episodes. Thanks!Thanks to the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Win You’ve Changed Records by Fiver and G̱amksimoon in August 2026!Ep. #1126: James HartnettEp. #1095: Holy FuckEp. #830: Michael BalazoEp. #594: Chris Locke and Seán CullenEp. #568: Michael BalazoEp. #509: Owen Pallett, Zalika Reid-Benta, Michael Balazo, James Hartnett on Long NightEp. #422: Sara HennesseyEp. #386: Podcast Summit with Katie Jensen, James Hartnett, Michael Balazo, Michelle Parise, and Tyler Allen on Long NightEp. #370: Cadence Weapon, Aliya Pabani, Emma Hunter, and Miguel Rivas on Long NightSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 時間 22 分
  • Ep. #1127: Black Duck and Elena Setién
    2026/08/27
    Elena Setién and Black Duck’s Bill MacKay and Douglas McCombs are here to discuss their self-titled debut album, their history as collaborators, Douglas’ recent travels with Tortoise, BASIC, and Yr Knives, the role improvisation and composition plays in their respective and collaborative work, the significance of musical intuition and listening, why Elena was keen to learn more about Native American and Indigenous history and how her lyrics may reflect that knowledge, thoughts about their next record together, which I may or may not be executive producing, upcoming shows, other future plans, and much more.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO PATREON SUPPORTERS STARTING AT $6/MONTH. This one is fine, but if you haven’t already, please subscribe now on Patreon so you never miss full episodes. Thanks!Thanks to the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts.Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links: Win You’ve Changed Records by Fiver and G̱amksimoon in August 2026!Ep. #1069: The Messthetics and James Brandon LewisEp. #1055: PullmanEp. #1049: Rebecca Foon and Aliayta Foon-DancoesEp. #1026: TortoiseEp. #871: Bill MacKayEp. #786: Black DuckEp. #736: Douglas Andrew McCombsEp. #704: Sam Prekop and John McEntireEp. #240: A Way That’s Clear – Tortoise & The Making of ‘The Catastrophist’Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 時間 5 分
  • Ep. #1126: James Hartnett
    2026/08/25
    James Hartnett is here to discuss It’s Not Looking Good, making it on Broadway (Orangeville), his funny family, his hilarious podcasts, including Evil Men, being shy but playing the character of James Hartnett, voice acting and how philosophy studies may bolster a comedian’s work, how fractured cultural consumption can impact a stand-up set, comedy malaise, a celebration of Chris Locke, World Cup games in Toronto and pondering the Raptors and Blue Jays, and much more!EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO PATREON SUPPORTERS STARTING AT $6/MONTH. This one is fine, but if you haven’t already, please subscribe now on Patreon so you never miss full episodes. Thanks!Thanks to the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Win You’ve Changed Records by Fiver and G̱amksimoon in August 2026!Ep. #932: Tim HeideckerEp. #830: Michael BalazoEp. #820: Gregg TurkingtonEp. #594: Chris Locke and Seán CullenEp. #509: Owen Pallett, Zalika Reid-Benta, Michael Balazo, James Hartnett on Long NightEp. #394: Damon Stoudamire & Ryan Sidhoo on ‘True North’Ep. #386: Podcast Summit with Katie Jensen, James Hartnett, Michael Balazo, Michelle Parise, and Tyler Allen on Long NightEp. #361: The Beaverton’s Luke Gordon Field, Emma Hunter, and Miguel RivasSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 時間 14 分
  • Ep. #1125: Kiwi Jr.
    2026/08/20
    Jeremy Gaudet and Brian Murphy from Kiwi Jr. return to discuss Blowin’ Up, wondering if your dog Angus is related to another dog you saw on the street, missing PEI occasionally and the time a lobster in PEI grabbed my foot, pondering partying and upping the lyrical danger and tension, the current hype around guitar bands like Geese and Angine de Poitrine, making albums differently than Kiwi usually does, our shared love for the band Hot Snakes, office work and computers, the Michigan/Ontario border, upcoming shows, other future plans, and much more.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO PATREON SUPPORTERS STARTING AT $6/MONTH. This one is fine, but if you haven’t already, please subscribe now on Patreon so you never miss full episodes. Thanks!Thanks to Blackbyrd Myoozik, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Win You’ve Changed Records by Fiver and G̱amksimoon in August 2026!Ep. #1121: Born at MidniteEp. #1104: SUNN O)))Ep. #1037: SloanEp. #957: The Burning HellEp. #906: Joel PlaskettEp. #778: ProtomartyrEp. #708: Kiwi Jr.Ep. #620: Tom ScharplingEp. #612: Kiwi Jr.Ep. #473: Kiwi Jr.Ep. #383: Hot Snakes’ Rick FrobergSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 時間 19 分
  • Ep. #1124: Lambchop
    2026/08/18
    Kurt Wagner from Lambchop is here to discuss Punching the Clown, not working from home, his close collaborators Ryan Olson and Andrew Broder and the inclusion of drops, producer tags, and dramatic, powerful choral singers, which might surprise some listeners and why surprises are a great thing, why he appreciates happenstance noises and thoughts making it onto his recordings, what prompted his recent interest in lined out singing and how Justin Vernon of Bon Iver wound up playing banjo on this record, why the film Punching the Clown resonated with him so much, pondering Larry David, upcoming shows, other future plans, and much more.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO PATREON SUPPORTERS STARTING AT $6/MONTH. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks!Thanks to Blackbyrd Myoozik, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts.Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Win You’ve Changed Records by Fiver and G̱amksimoon in August 2026!Ep. #1116: Robyn HitchcockEp. #970: William TylerAll Things Konsidered: The Beatles AnthologyEp. #587: Vic Berger IV & DJ DouggpoundEp. #562: Bill CallahanEp. #481: David BermanEp. #48: Ben Blackwell of Third Man RecordsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    32 分