Mac Glocky & a Goblin LOVE Nu Metal
Summary
John Goblikon interviews musician and internet personality Zach McLaughlin, known for his viral mashup videos that reimagine pop songs in the style of nu-metal bands. They discuss Zach’s creative process, his influences from skateboarding culture, and the resurgence of new metal in modern music. The conversation covers his upcoming original album, "Under a Spell," and his first live show in Nashville, while also featuring a playful segment where Zach analyzes the sound of Goblikon’s band, Necro Goblikon.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and welcome for Mac Daddy
Name mashups and fan interactions
Early influences: Green Day and skateboarding
Discovering heavier music and Deftones
Guitar strings and tuning discussions
Defining the Nu Metal genre
Cyclical nature of music trends
The purpose of music and live shows
Discussion on parody and fan appreciation
Process of creating band-specific parodies
Streaming the creative process on Twitch
Vocal impressions and Billy Corgan
Background in impressions and choosing bands
Imitating Cake and 90s pop songs
Promotion: Brooklyn Improv show
Sponsor: Indeed and hydration
Imitating Soul Coughing and Reseda
Stage presence and physical acting
Vocal styles of Daryl and Chino Moreno
Highest viewed video: Disturbed parody
Researching artists before imitating
Lyrical misinterpretations in Nu Metal
Original music and Under a Spell
Comparisons to Incubus and CKY
Future plans for original music
Promotion: Nashville Halloween show
Upcoming collaborations and surprises
Live music creation exercise
Band tour and anniversary
Harsh vocals and collaborators
Chugging riffs and keyboard transitions
Songwriting process and stream of consciousness
Time spent on videos and perfectionism
Recommended video for new listeners
Rapid fire questionnaire: Left or Right
Rapid fire: West Borland genre
Rapid fire: Salt flats and sentient features
Promotion: Live show and new album
Impression of the host's promotion
Closing remarks and Nashville plans
Outro: Reseda and Slipknot trivia
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