Australian guitarist <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/daveyhellolane/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Davey Lane</a> discusses his new album '<a href= "https://cheersquadrecordstapes.bandcamp.com/album/finally-a-party-record" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Finally, a Party Record</a>', joining You Am I at 18, meeting Paul McCartney & nerding out on vinyl! <a href= "https://cheersquadrecordstapes.bandcamp.com/album/finally-a-party-record" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Listen to the new album here.</a> Topics Include: <ul> <li class="MsoNormal">Davey Lane discusses his new album "<a href= "https://cheersquadrecordstapes.bandcamp.com/album/finally-a-party-record" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Finally, a Party Record</a>" and the ironic title choice</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Originally titled "The Great Unraveling" but changed to something more approachable and chipper</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Despite upbeat title, songs deal with dark subject matter that inspires his songwriting</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Finding peace with mental state and place in world as he's gotten older</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Always includes glimmer of optimism even when writing about romantic catastrophes going wrong</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Makes music as compulsion, not for career goals - realistic about posthumous appreciation</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Big Star, Nick Drake - artists appreciated later in life</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Avid record collector who browses sections aimlessly rather than shopping with lists</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Discovers new bands like Comets on Fire by hearing them playing in record stores</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Vinyl is primary listening format - meditative experience that keeps him focused and level</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Thinks about album sequencing early, including crossfades between songs on new record</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Beatles were gateway drug, fascinated by production techniques on Sgt Pepper's at age seven</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Met Paul McCartney in 2017 backstage in Melbourne through Jimmy Barnes and Michael Gudinski</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Took Valium beforehand, talked about McCartney's jacket instead of asking musical questions</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Started transcribing You Am I songs as teenager, sent tabs to drummer Rusty</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Got invited on stage at 16 to play with You Am I at all-ages show</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Returned to high school as local hero after performing with established rock band</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Tim Rogers called offering solo tour opportunity, left university after two days to tour</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Officially joined You Am I in 1999 at age 18 after proving compatibility on tour</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Took years to feel like full band member rather than nervous new guy</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Learned importance of authenticity over networking and career-focused schmoozing in music industry</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Collaborated on The Rites project covering Stevie Wright's "Evie" to raise money for legend</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Recorded with Saints' Chris Bailey on what became his final album before passing</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Created experimental Dual Monophonic vinyl with Tim Rogers and King Gizzard's Stu McKenzie</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Each vinyl channel contains different arrangement of same song, can be heard separately</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Technical challenges getting proper stereo separation on vinyl pressing required multiple attempts</li> <li class="MsoNormal">New album on Cheer Squad Records features striking red and yellow vinyl pressing</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Cover art deliberately references Rod Stewart despite not particularly liking that album</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Record designed to catch browser's eye in record stores like albums that attracted him</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Interview wrap up</li> </ul> Extended and high resolution version of this podcast is available at: <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/VinylGuide">www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide</a> <ul> <li>Apple: <a href= "https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios">https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios</a></li> <li>Spotify: <a href= "https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot">https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot</a></li> <li>Amazon Music: <a href= "https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon">https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon</a></li> <li>Support the show at <a href= "https://patreon.com/vinylguide">Patreon.com/VinylGuide</a></li> </ul>

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