Earlier today, I chatted with The Golden Filter. Enjoy our exchange below:
1. How would you describe The Golden Filter in 20 words or less?
Fox-like.
2. What’s the inspiration behind the video for ‘Thunderbird’?
Half of the video was centered on an idea Moop Jaw had relating to Jim Jones and horribly fascinating religious cults. The other half was based on our idea about a powerful female force in control of all things, especially kids toying with cult-like behavior.
Read the remainder of this interview AFTER THE JUMP…
3. How did your cover of ‘The Hardest Button…’ come about?
It was a song that, in rehearsal, we accidentally started playing. We knew the song well and it came out easy and unforced so we recorded it.
4. Can you kindly list a few dream collaborators?
Terry Gilliam, Siouxz Sioux, Milan Kundera.
5. Who are you currently listening to?
Jimi Hendrix & Jello Biafra interviews on YouTube; Bananarama B-sides.
6. What are your goals for 2010?
Play as many great shows as we can all around the world & write our 2nd LP.
7. Are you planning anything out of the ordinary?
We’re putting together a photo-book!
8. Are there any misconceptions that you’d like to clear up?
No, not at all.
Visit The Golden Filter at their official site.
The Golden Filter will perform at NYC’s Mercury Lounge on 5/14.
MP3: The Golden Filter – Hide Me (Peter Bjorn & John Mix)
