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Nov 20, 2025 1 hr 17 min

Ep. #1041: Ryan Davis

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Ryan Davis is here to discuss the new Roadhouse Band double-album, New Threats From the Soul, Indiana/Kentucky cultural and college sport rivalries, his parents’ musical interests and what led him, as a boy, to write songs for Michael Jackson and mail them to him to sing, pondering songs as puzzle pieces on his albums, Will Oldham and musical multiverses, his penchant to reference pop culture in his writing and choices he makes, the humour vs. novelty conundrum, storytelling and personal revelation, dynamic musical arrangements, interning at Drag City and befriending the late David Berman, unexpected adulation, touring, 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: Ep. #960: Kim Thayil Ep. #944: Bonnie “Prince” Billy Ep. #865: Myriam Gendron Ep. #812: Michael Azerrad on ‘The Amplified Come As You Are – The Story of Nirvana’ Ep. #699: Joan Shelley Ep. #630: Nathan Salsburg Ep. #562: Bill Callahan Ep. #481: David Berman

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