Ep. #1103: Jon Spencer

Ep. #1103: Jon Spencer

From Kreative Kontrol by Vish Khanna / Entertainment One (eOne)

June 11, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 13

About this episode

Jon Spencer discusses his new album and the dynamics of his new band while reflecting on socio-political themes and personal loss.

Jon Spencer returns to discuss his new album Songs of Personal Loss and Protest , making the trek to play shows in Canadian cities like Edmonton, the uncertain status of Jon Spencer and the HITmakers, how his new trio featuring Kendall Wind and Macky Bowman came to be and whether or not this band will have a name, the comprehensive Jon Spencer fan site, Pop Catastrophe , what it’s like playing in a band with/relating to much younger musicians, their tremendous musical knowledge and skills, writing these new songs collaboratively, digging into this fraught socio-political moment in time while also mourning the loss of loved ones, working with Deke Dickerson, American cultural erasure, marginalization, and Little Richard, exhibiting empathy for evil people, the artistic burden of doing promotional work that show promoters used to do, upcoming tour dates, other future plans, and much more. EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO PATREON SUPPORTERS STARTING AT $6/MONTH. This one is fine, but if you haven’t already, please subscribe now on Patreon so you never miss full episodes. Thanks! Thanks to Blackbyrd Myoozik , the Bookshelf , Planet Bean Coffee , and…

People in this episode

Host: Vish Khanna

Guest: Jon Spencer

Topics covered

  • new album
  • music collaboration
  • socio-political issues
  • touring
  • intergenerational relationships in music

Keywords

  • Jon Spencer
  • Songs of Personal Loss and Protest
  • music collaboration
  • tour dates
  • socio-political themes

Sponsors

Planet Bean Coffee, Grandad’s Donuts, Blackbyrd Myoozik, the Bookshelf

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pop Catastrophe, Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, Letters Charity

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