Interview with White Denim

by Dave

AR:Hello White Denim. What are you doing right now? Or right before responding to this email... WD:We're on tour, getting ready to leave the hotel and head in the treacherous snow to Des Moines!

All we can do is work hard.

AR:Why did you decide to make two videos for 'Let's Talk About It'?

WD:We didn't decide to make any videos, our friends did them and posted on youtube. They're both "unofficial".

AR:Which is your favourite?

WD:They're both friends of ours, wouldn't want to fight either of them because they are both tough. [Ed's note: YOU decide dear reader. You can see both at www.whitedenimmusic.com]

AR:Are you afraid of the buzz around you guys at the moment? Or do you EMBRACE THE BUZZ?

WD:Dames is afraid, Dosh is dumb about it, and Deve pretends it doesn't exist.

AR:Is your debut album finished?

WD:Yes.

AR:Are you happy with it?

WD:No, it's a stinker psych it's tight. [editor's note: I have no idea what this response means]

AR:What does it sound like?

WD:I'm not sure, but what I do know is that there are flourishes.

AR:Are there any tracks you don't like?

WD:No

AR:Are you proud to be from Austin, Texas?

WD:None of us are from Austin, but we all love living here.

AR:Why's that?

WD:Great food, Mohawk, Transmission, the weirdos, abundance of places to play, 10 minutes and you're in the country, great weather, don't have to book a hotel room during SXSW.

AR:Each of your songs are rammed with the same amount of ideas most bands spread across entire albums, or careers even. What inspires you?

WD:You saying that each of our songs are rammed with the same amount of ideas most bands spread across their entire careers.

AR:Are you restless?

WD:Never.

AR:Can you keep it up?

WD:All we can do is work hard. Hear the fruits of that hard work when White Denim release their debut album in a month or so. Expect foaming at the mouth review on this very website in the near future...

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