Forgetting the words on stage with Stuart Braithwaite, David Pajo, Rachel Goswell and Du Blonde
Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite, Slowdive's Rachel Goswell, Slint's David Pajo, and Beth Jeans Houghton - aka Du Blonde - discuss whether live shows should sound like the record.
Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite, Slowdive's Rachel Goswell, Slint's David Pajo, and Beth Jeans Houghton - aka Du Blonde - discuss how much they care about their live shows sounding like the record, and that awkward moment when you forget the words to your own song live on stage.
Stuart Braithwaite is a guitarist, songwriter and vocalist in Scottish post-rock band Mogwai, who have released 10 studio albums since forming in 1995. Their most recent record, As the Love Continues, went to number one in the UK earlier this year, and marks 25 years since their debut single.
Stuart鈥檚 guests include friend and collaborator Rachel Goswell, best known as the vocalist and guitarist in shoegaze band Slowdive. She鈥檚 also a member of the Soft Cavalry and supergroup the Minor Victories, alongside Stuart.
Also joining them is David Pajo, famed for his guitar shredding in US post-rock band Slint. He鈥檚 also collaborated with the likes of Interpol, Stereolab, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
And Beth Jeans Houghton is a London-based artist who makes music under the moniker Du Blonde. Her latest record, 成人快手coming, came out earlier this year. She鈥檚 also directed music videos for the likes of Ezra Furman, LUMP, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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