Ep105: Tim Midyett (Silkworm, Bottomless Pit, Mint Mile)

What this episode covers

Good hello, and welcome to another episode of Protonic Reversal! Today's EXTENDED episode features our in-studio guest, Tim Midyett (of Mint Mile, Bottomless Pit, Silkworm etc.) Our wide-ranging discussion features topics like: -the Gerry Todd Show-The Dancing Imperative-12-string baritone guitars-baritones: not guitars, not basses-Tablecloth lint-not actually sounding like Pavement or much of anything else-100% vibe-a band in a room, playing together at the same time-the combination of people can be more than the sum of the parts-solo vs. band-Tim's Electric Banjo Jamboree-the incidental concept record: Firewater-dealing with bullshit in various ways-Missoula, MT-Matador Records-delineating between projects-Justin the excellent pedal steel player-Not interfering with what the band brings to the songs-getting pickier-taking all the most rocking songs off the album-Steve Albini's instincts are the opposite of commercial-Modesto is terrible-coming from the big city with real amps-it's better to be able to find your community with the internet than it was before, pretty much-SWA-Seattle in 1991-no offense to Cat Butt-the touring years-easing back on touring to keep the band alive-The Bottomless Pit of Partying-learning bass via post-punk-abstract album cover design indicating the contents-New Order dealing with being of Joy Division-putting the off topic song on the EP that's otherwise all about fucking-the three good clubs in the world-breaking up the band-changing strings-how Andy fixed Doug Martsch's guitar-Midyett Rub and Tim's turkey tips-the multiple Silkworm tribute bands and the amazing skills of Chris, Chris and Evan-if no one cared when you started, no one will care if you don't stop-a weird sloppy mix of Neil Young and speed metal-”Man, that's great, good for me.”