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Sep 4, 2025 1 hr 18 min

Ep. #1009: Superchunk

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Mac McCaughan and Laura King from Superchunk are here to discuss their new album, Songs in the Key of Yikes, North Carolina living and many Ludwig drums, writing dark-hued songs packaged in sunny, energetic arrangements, Jon Wurster retiring from Superchunk and how the band have met the challenge of filling his role, Laura’s musical background and why drummers have been in the news so much in 2025, why Mac wanted so many women from the Merge community to sing on this record, whether Superchunk could tour across Canada by train, confirmed upcoming non-train 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 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. #963: Destroyer Ep. #924: Lance Bangs and Bob Nastanovich on ‘Pavements’ Ep. #913: Quivers Ep. #892: Fucked Up Ep. #847: Rosali Ep. #845: The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis Ep. #752: Yo La Tengo Ep. #746: H.C. McEntire Ep. #738: Superchunk Ep. #545: Owen Pallett

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