About this episode
Utility drummer Adam Draper discusses personal and musical growth, heavy music, and the release of their new album.
Portland duo Utility wring every drop of bombast, power, melody, and even delicacy that it's possible to squeeze from a bass and drums. On the occasion of the vinyl release of their recent album "How to Protect What's Left" and upcoming Midwest tour, Utility drummer and musician lifer Adam Draper joins the show this week. The fellas chat about growing and changing as a person in-and-out of phase with growth as a musician, the cyclical import of heavy music, the challenge of rocking the socks ...
People in this episode
Hosts: Andy, Drew
Guest: Adam Draper
Topics covered
- music
- growth
- heavy music
- album release
- touring
Keywords
- Utility
- Adam Draper
- How to Protect What's Left
- Portland
- Midwest tour
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Utility
Books & works: How to Protect What's Left
Places: Portland, Midwest
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