EP 147: Dean Garcia (Curve / SPC ECO)

Welcome back to the Synthetic Dreams Podcast.After taking a short break from recording, I'm pleased to return with a previously unreleased interview that was originally recorded during the lockdown period.In this episode, I’m joined by Dean Garcia, best known as the bassist and co-founder of the hugely influential alternative rock and electronic duo Curve. Dean talks about his continuing musical journey with SPC ECO, the band he formed alongside his daughter Rose Berlin and collaborator Joey Levenson, and shares his thoughts on creativity, songwriting and performing live.We also discuss his time working with Eurythmics and the chain of events that led to meeting Toni Halliday at London's Hammersmith Odeon, a partnership that would eventually become Curve. As someone who has admired the band for many years, it was fascinating to hear first-hand stories about the formation and evolution of one of the most distinctive acts of the 1990s.Recorded during lockdown, our conversation also touches on life during that unique period and how musicians adapted to a rapidly changing world.Dean was a fantastic guest and this episode offers an insightful look at a career that continues to evolve through a genuine passion for music and creativity.