Dream Wife's Spark Is Le Tigre episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 14, 2023 · 39 MIN

Dream Wife's Spark Is Le Tigre

from The Spark Parade

Le Tigre's self-titled debut album holds a special place in the hearts of Dream Wife's Alice Go and Rakel Mjöll. The punk-meets-electro-pop sound and queer feminist overtones of the album struck a chord with both of them as teenagers and eventually helped to inspire the sound of their own music. Then, a chance encounter with Le Tigre member JD Samson led to an ongoing mutual lovefest between the two bands, culminating in Dream Wife's opening slot on Le Tigre's long-awaited reunion tour!Be sure to check out Dream Wife's new album Social Lubrication - out now!The Spark Parade is a podcast that dives deep into the films and albums that have inspired today’s creative icons. Hosted by Adam Unze, each episode features a unique conversation with an artist about their chosen film or album, and how it sparked their artistic journey.Follow us on social media:Instagram/Bluesky/TikTok: @sparkparadeSubscribe, rate, and leave a review wherever you listen!For more info, visit: www.thesparkparade.comCopyright © 2025 The Spark Parade. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Le Tigre's self-titled debut album holds a special place in the hearts of Dream Wife's Alice Go and Rakel Mjöll. The punk-meets-electro-pop sound and queer feminist overtones of the album struck a chord with both of them as teenagers and eventually helped to inspire the sound of their own music. Then, a chance encounter with Le Tigre member JD Samson led to an ongoing mutual lovefest between the two bands, culminating in Dream Wife's opening slot on Le Tigre's long-awaited reunion tour!Be sure to check out Dream Wife's new album Social Lubrication - out now!The Spark Parade is a podcast that dives deep into the films and albums that have inspired today’s creative icons. Hosted by Adam Unze, each episode features a unique conversation with an artist about their chosen film or album, and how it sparked their artistic journey.Follow us on social media:Instagram/Bluesky/TikTok: @sparkparadeSubscribe, rate, and leave a review wherever you listen!For more info, visit: www.thesparkparade.comCopyright © 2025 The Spark Parade. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NOW PLAYING

Dream Wife's Spark Is Le Tigre

0:00 39:04

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Spark Parade?

This episode is 39 minutes long.

When was this The Spark Parade episode published?

This episode was published on June 14, 2023.

What is this episode about?

Le Tigre's self-titled debut album holds a special place in the hearts of Dream Wife's Alice Go and Rakel Mjöll. The punk-meets-electro-pop sound and queer feminist overtones of the album struck a chord with both of them as teenagers and eventually...

Can I download this The Spark Parade episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!