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Aug 28, 2025 1 hr 16 min

Ep. #1007: Chris DeVille

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Chris DeVille is here to discuss his excellent new book, Such Great Heights – The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion, his history as a music fan, musician, and music journalist at Stereogum, the impact that mass media once had on him as a source for music and music news, why his book has a particular focus on the outsized influence that Pitchfork has had on 21st century pop culture, indie rock, mainstream pop, and poptimism, what is and isn’t covered in his book and a Substack that fills some gaps, upcoming book tour dates, 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: Kreative ExKlusive #5: Sufjan Stevens (2009) Ep. #884: Tim Kinsella Ep. #880: Guided By Voices Ep. #875: Ann Powers Ep. #811: Joseph Shabason Ep. #806: The Breeders Ep. #793: Ray Padgett Ep. #325: Is rock music dead? Long Night with Carl Wilson, Shad, and Weaves’ Jasmyn Burke Ep. #222: Peter Guralnick Ep. #: 188: Chad VanGaalen on doing Stupid Human Tricks on David Letterman Ep. #27: Greil Marcus

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