EP 40. "Retrodeath and Modern Brainrot, an INTERVIEW with Bonginator"

About this episode

Theo interviews Bonginator about their music, influences, and upcoming projects.

What are the kids into these days? Theo talks to Bonginator about their riffs, their silly death metal/synthwave homage to horror and vintage cheese, and their meteoric rise too, right before a new album drop and nationwide headlining tour. Uhhhh buy "Retrodeath" on cassette for the true experience, it's a banger in this household. Tangents include fiber intake, energy drinks, Things (1989), and singer/songwriter Madeline "Midwife" Johnston.

People in this episode

Host: Theo Morgan

Guest: Bonginator

Topics covered

• death metal
• synthwave
• horror
• music interview
• album release
• tour
• pop culture

Keywords

• Bonginator
• Retrodeath
• death metal
• synthwave
• album drop
• tour
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Retrodeath, Things (1989)

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