EP367 Dumb Waiter's Nick Crider Discusses New Album Change, Vinyl, and Creative Evolution

Tom welcomes Nick Crider of Dumb Waiter for a conversation about the band's latest album Change, the evolution of their songwriting, the Louisville heavy music community, vinyl collecting, and balancing music with the visual arts.Nick reflects on Dumb Waiter's progression from an intensely technical, genre-bending style influenced by Mr. Bungle toward a more focused and emotionally driven approach on their sixth album, Change. He explains how simplifying arrangements and emphasizing a single emotional direction has strengthened the band's songwriting while allowing the music to connect more deeply with listeners.The discussion also explores the band's decision to handle vocals internally after experimenting with several vocalists, resulting in a more natural integration between the instrumentation and vocal melodies.Additional topics include:The Louisville underground music sceneConnections with Young Widows, Photo Crime, and ColiseumRunning Gallery5 in RichmondAn upcoming art exhibition with Evan PattersonVinyl, cassette, and physical music releasesModern vinyl production and pressing improvementsFavorite recent albums and underground bandsMusic videos for Deaf ClubGreg Puciato, Better Lovers, and Jerry CantrellLive music in intimate venues versus larger clubsSupporting independent artists and regional music communitiesNick also shares his passion for collecting records, creating visual art, and maintaining a healthy balance between multiple creative outlets while continuing to push Dumb Waiter's sound into exciting new territory.