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Sebadoh perform live in The Current's studio

by Mary Lucia and Sebadoh

November 12, 2013

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Sebadoh, 'I Will'
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Sebadoh, 'My Drugs'
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Sebadoh, 'State of Mine'
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Sebadoh perform live in The Current's studio.
MPR photo/Nate Ryan

Touring in support of their new album, Sebadoh played at the Turf Club in St. Paul, Minn., last night. Today, they stopped by The Current's studio to chat with Mary Lucia and to play a few songs before hitting the road for Indianapolis.

As Lou Barlow describes Sebadoh's approach to music-making, one thing becomes clear: Sebadoh are a team. The band's latest record, Defend Yourself (their first since 1999), was produced by Sebadoh's Jason Loewenstein and recorded in Barlow's practice space. And while Barlow brings song ideas and melodies to the table, he emphasizes the collaborative spirit that exists among him, Loewenstein and drummer Bob D'Amico. The collaboration articulately expresses itself in Sebadoh's fuzzy guitar, melodic bass, insistent drums and earnest vocals — all of which are palpable in today's in-studio session.

Between songs, Mary and the band also talk about some of Sebadoh's favorite touring partners, about veganism and vegetarianism on the road, and about how — even though there are those who argue they are depressing — Lou Barlow's songs actually contain kernels of optimism.

Songs Performed:


"I Will"
"State of Mine"
"My Drugs"

Hosted by Mary Lucia
Produced by Derrick Stevens
Engineered by Michael DeMark

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Sebadoh's Lou Barlow performs live in The Current's studio.
MPR photo/Nate Ryan
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Sebadoh perform live in The Current's studio.
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Sebadoh's Jason Loewenstein
MPR photo/Nate Ryan

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