About this episode
Ian speaks with Carl Newman of The New Pornographers about various topics including critics, the band's new record, and their Canadian identity.
Ian speaks with Carl Newman of The New Pornographers about paying or not paying attention to critics, the extended gestation of the band's new record, the difficulty of writing about the internet, the unique impermanence of The New Pornographers, assembling a discography over the decades, the Canadian-ness of the band—plus Bob, Leonard, Joni, Neil, Geese, and more. LISTEN TO "THE FORMER SITE OF" NOW
People in this episode
Host: Ian
Guest: Carl Newman
Topics covered
- music
- critics
- Canadian music
- band history
- internet culture
Keywords
- Carl Newman
- The New Pornographers
- critics
- Canadian music
- band history
- internet writing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The New Pornographers
Books & works: THE FORMER SITE OF
Places: Canada
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