"I used to play bass and scream. Distortion was part of the sound of hardcore music and punk, of course. But then when I started to record my solo stuff, actually the guy who recorded our hardcore band, he helped me to record this first single, 'Deadweight On Velveteen.'"
"He was a fan of tape compression and tube distortion. And if you use it, you can capture the dynamics in a way that is very appealing to me. And instead of using compressors and limiters to keep the sound very clean, you use the distortion to sort of show that, okay, this was louder."
"We get into his new album, Against the Dying of the Light, and its apocalyptic themes, including AI, which you'll learn he has a more complicated relationship with than some do."
José González's musical journey began with a punk background, where distortion played a crucial role. He recorded his first single using tape compression and tube distortion, which he finds appealing for capturing dynamics. His new album, Against the Dying of the Light, features apocalyptic themes, including a complex relationship with AI. González is currently on a North American tour, discussing his music, influences, and future projects, including potential covers.
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