028: Kissing Me... Demo Tape feat. Andy Switzky (HUM, Tugrik Dhugugrik, Obvious Man, Designer Mustard Gas, Alaskan Mothership)

Joining me today from the outskirts of Austin, Texas is singer, guitarist, & songwriter ANDY SWITZKY.In 1989, Andy co-founded HUM, & he wrote for & played on their demo, the first LP (Fillet Show), & the subsequent 2 singles (Hello Kitty & Sun Dress).He was a vital part of the Champaign music scene in the ‘80s & ‘90s, & also made music in Tugrik Dhugugrik, Designer Mustard Gas, Obvious Man, & Alaskan Mothership.From time to time, he uploads material from that period to his SoundCloud page; link below.In this episode, we talk about the mid-to-late ‘80s Champaign music scene, blending the dissonant with the melodic, & trying to match the volume of your awe-inspiring drummer.****https://soundcloud.com/aswitzky****Steve Albini's Basement Studio****TIMESTAMPS:02:16 // "Lake of Fire" (Alaskan Mothership)03:29 // Early Music Fandom07:29 // First Bands10:16 // Tugrik Dhugugrik11:34 // "Mucus" (T.D.)12:48 // Obvious Man15:46 // "Facts & Figures" (O.M.)17:51 // Designer Mustard Gas18:39 // “Workstation” (D.M.G.)20:42 // Forming HUM22:20 // “Kissing Me is like Kissing an Angel, She Said” Demo Tape30:18 // "Time is Melting"34:45 // "Kissing Me..."37:44 // "Diamonds"41:32 // Fillet Show LP50:48 // "Sunshine" (Alaskan Mothership)****Support the show!**** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.