Listen "81. Mayo Thompson"
Episode Synopsis
Mayo Thompson is the founding member of The Red Krayola, an experimental rock group that has existed in various formations since 1966. He’s collaborated with The Raincoats, Pere Ubu, and the Fall as a record producer, is an active visual artist, and has recently published his second novel, “After Math,” a sequel to 2020’s “Art, Mystery” (both available via Drag City Publishing). Mayo joins Low Profile to discuss the unconventional processes of several Red Krayola albums, his lone solo album “Corky’s Debt to His Father” and its recent live embodiment, his experience as a writer, a long-standing collaborative relationship with the conceptual collective known as Art and Language, and working with others including Lora Logic, featured on the previous episode. The interview is conducted by a panel featuring returning cohosts Dylan Shearer and Jack Habegger teaming up with Markly to tackle this heavyweight guest. The unedited interview is available for supporters at patreon.com/lowprofilein this episode:The Red Krayola “People Get Ready, The Train’s Not Coming” (00:02)The Red Crayola “Hurricane Fighter Plane” (08:30)The Red Crayola “Freeform Freakout no. 3” (15:05)The Red Crayola “Transparent Radiation” (16:32)Mayo Thompson “The Lesson” (18:25)The Red Crayola “Coconut Hotel” (25:03)The Red Krayola with Art and Language “Ergastulum” (34:02)Mayo Thompson and the Corky’s Debt Band (live) “Worried Worried” (35:53)The Red Krayola with Art and Language “The Milkmaid” (39:13)The Red Krayola “If S Is” (45:57)The Red Krayola “Bad Medicine” (51:43)The Red Krayola “Breakout” (55:12)Low Profile is supported by you on Patreon and also receives in-kind support from these independent Olympia businesses: Schwart’z Deli, San Francisco Street Bakery, Old School Pizzeria, Rainy Day Records and Scherler Easy Premium Shitty American Lager from Three Magnets Brewing Company.Instagram: @lowpropodcastFacebook Community: Low Profile Listener HubSupport this show: patreon.com/lowprofileIllustration by Jack HabeggerScherler Sundays (live episode tapings + free concerts) is happening again in Olympia for Summer 2024, visit scherlerbeer.com for updates!
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