About this episode
Peter Kreten interviews the horror-themed punk band Won't Stay Dead about their formation and personal influences in their latest album.
Won't Stay Dead "is a horror-themed punk band from Chicago, blending catchy hooks and harmonies with macabre lyrics." In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Violet Staley, Saffron Lair, and Tyler Palermo to learn how the band came together, how their latest album 'Vindication' is their most personal album, and how horror themes influence their songwriting. Photo Credit: Photo by Kennedy Cottrell, edited by Vinny Malave. Used with Permission
People in this episode
Host: Peter Kreten
Guests: Violet Staley, Saffron Lair, Tyler Palermo
Topics covered
- music
- punk
- horror
- interview
- album
Keywords
- horror-themed punk band
- catchy hooks
- macabre lyrics
- Vindication
- songwriting
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Won't Stay Dead Interview, Won't Stay Dead, Vindication
Places: Chicago
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