We have been listening to Wires on Fire for years because, in our opinion, they are the current answer to Nirvana. I know that is saying a lot but if you need a second opinion check out their music.
Also, Michael Shuman plays bass in Queens of the Stone Age and he and Evan are in a new band called Jubilee with ex-members of Icarus Line and current members of Nine Inch Nails. One time their merch guy gave Sean a button that said “fuck work, love life.” which I received later that year for Christmas. It turned out to be one of the most important gifts that I have ever been given.
Keep in mind that these questions were written under the heavy influence of marijuana and turns out to be a testament to my current sabbatical of the habit. Enjoy.
In my opinion, one of the most important vocalists in modern rock is Mark Lanegan. What chain of events lead up to him contributing his voice to your last album?
I can’t tell if this question is a joke or not, but…
I agree that Mark Lanegan is one of the most important vocalists in modern rock. However, Mark did not sing on our last album.
I think you are referring to the song “Dusty Bibles Lead to Dirty Lives,” which is sort of a sleazy lounge song. The voice you are hearing is none other than our very own Michael Shuman. We felt the song should have a Tom Waits / Mark Lanegan esque vocal approach. I think it’s safe to say that Mike nailed it. You are not the first person to think it was actually Mark singing that song.
We have read that Jubilee sounds like “The Replacements, The Stone Roses, Neil Young, Blur, Jane’s Addiction, Bob Dylan, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and The Verve, all sliced ‘n diced together quite nicely.” If that is the case that would mean that you guys are the answer to every pop musical prayer. Please, tell us if it’s that important.
All those groups definitely have influenced Jubilee’s sound, but it is no copy cat act. The band has a sound of its own. I actually just returned from the mastering session for the Jubilee “Rebel Hiss” single, it sounds great.
In the song “Dignity Points” who or what is the lyric “Bitches, drink the blood of teenage kings!” about?
The lyric is actually “Beaches” not “Bitches.” Again, you are not the first person to think that… Maybe I should work on my pronunciation, and you should probably read the lyric sheet! Haha.
Between Queens of the Stone Age being on tour all the time and Jubilee putting out a record, it leads one to wonder, “Where is Wires on Fire?”
Wires On Fire has been hard at work recording our second full length album. In fact, we have well over an album’s worth of material. In addition to the album, Wires will release a series of singles. The first will be out early 2008 on the new Psychedelic Judaism label. I can’t tell you how excited I am about the new Wires On Fire material.
So, you’re on a plane traveling to your life’s most desired destination. Suddenly, the left engine explodes. “Left engine down!” At that exact moment you see…? Who would be the one person, to you, that the mere thought of them being in the exact same shitty, miserable, unfortunate situation that you are suffering through would almost make it enjoyable?
Neil Young or Woody Allen.
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