In a new interview conducted by The Daily Swarm, Bob Mould discusses his new album “Life and Times,” his new autobiography, Husker Du, and electronic music, among other things.  There is even a rather awkward video posted of the Huskers on Joan Rivers back in the 80′s.

Most interviews I read are so disconnected they induce my vomit reflex, but The Daily Swarm and Bob do well.  Mould let the interviewer fire off 21 questions.  Not too shabby, although I wonder if we should chaulk that success up to the interviewer, or if Bob just likes to talk.  Either way, I’m satisfied.  Here is a passage I found particularly interesting, that bears heavily on the current state of affairs in more ways than one.

(DS) When you were on SST you actually deferred payment so the label could remain solvent. They ended up owing Husker Du something like $150,000 by 1987. But up until Zen Arcade you made most of your income from touring, just like a lot of bands today.
(BM) They didn’t press enough of Zen Arcade. But we were aware that money had to be made. We operated on the premise – even more so today – that you have to put people in a room to make a living. You have to get to the point of people congregating and waking away with a great experience and telling other people about that great experience — that’s religion, that’s politics. You have to tell a story and they have to believe it.

Catch the rest of the interview HERE.

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posted February 26th, 2009 at 2:02 pm Music News Bob Mould