You ever heard of that band called It’s Elephant’s? Well, if you don’t know us, then you probably don’t know them. And that’s alright. In an attempt for you to get to know them just a little bit better, we’re bringing you the first documented interview with the band’s drummer, the indomitable Matt Compton. We caught up with him between songs at their practice space inside Thunderbox Studios and whoo-ee, those fuckers were in there killing it. So thank you to Matt, you are a scholar and a gentleman.
Where’s muh questions here? Muh questions. Alright, my questions:
So, Compton, huh? Am I supposed to think you’re some sort of tough guy from L.A. or what? Where are you from?
Hampton, Georgia. Capital of AMS, Atlanta Motor Speedway.
How do you feel about playing drums for a band like It’s Elephant’s?
It pays the bills and I’m in debt.
What do you have to say to people who think that your drumming is “elementary?”
Who the fuck is Phillip I-don’t-even-know-his-last-name?
We noticed that you’re recently in a relationship? So, who’s the lucky girl and what can you tell us about her?
Her name’s Suzanne. She and I both have Southern accents and we’re both Southern Belles … I guess. Some would say.
You once gave me a venison steak. Where did you get it and could you ask him how you’re supposed to cook it? Mine was good and all but I just burned it in the pan and I know that there must be a better way.
It was from my brother who killed it, I think, in our backyard. The best way to prepare it is not in a pan but over a grill with Dale’s seasoning.
I didn’t know you even had a brother.
Yeah, 2.
So, what songs are you guys working on in there? Do they have names?
No names. Uh, one is called Awesome and the other is called Double Merr.
When is the next It’s Elephant’s show?
I think you just witnessed it.
In there?
In the practice space.
So there is no planned show?
No planned show for a while.
That’s pretty much it. Do you have any last words? Advice? Shout-outs? Mantras?
To the guy who parks cars at Fritti, all I want to say is “Derp! Derp!”
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Go look at this painting:
http://www.e-mpressionism.net/degas/degas4.jpg
And tell me that doesn’t look exactly like the kid sitting on the floor.
I belive the most important part of this interview is that Raymond finally captured photos of Matt that allow him to not look like he is selling a pair of ears.
Cheers to Raymond.
Even more important is why he said that It’s Elephant’s won’t be playing more shows anytime soon.
Wha’ happened?
(I’d buy those ears.)
(I saw that painting in person three days ago. And now I’m a pretentious asshole.)
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