315: Payson Power (Daydream Plus / Tomb Mold): Chords of Punk Spirit
Summary
Host Jeremy Boehm interviews Payson Power, guitarist for death metal band Tomb Mold and instrumental band Daydream Plus, discussing the release of their chiptune album *Extended Forecast*. They explore Power’s musical roots in Nova Scotia, his early influences like Nirvana and U2, and the creative process behind his latest LP. The conversation also highlights the unique dynamics of the Maritime music scene and the collaborative experiences with various producers and engineers.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Evil Greed, Liquid Mike, and Devildog Distro
Daydream Plus chiptune release and Patreon bonus episode
Nova Scotia roots and the 2011 Maritimes tour
Growing up with mixed genre bills and band styles
Influences: Anime, City Pop, and Japanese music
Recording process with Sean Pearson and studio details
First musical connections: U2, Megadeth, and Nirvana
Sponsors: Holy Mountain Printing and Wantahereit Records
First live shows: Radiohead, Drive Like Jehu, and Smash
Learning guitar from friends and early band experiences
Thrash metal era and early band lineup changes
North of America, Level Playing, and X-Files trivia
Recording pressures and the Purity Control band
Meeting Chris of Posturing and stage diving stories
Touring experiences: California, Vegas, and homesickness
LA filming locations and the Mork means Darkness gig
European tour and Cyberpunk 2077 studio visit
Album cover art with John Slaby and his passing
Sponsors: Heartwork Coffee and Iodine; Final thoughts
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