{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ethan Lee McCarthy (Primitive Man | Many Blessings)","description":"It doesn\u2019t always work well to try to corner artists who you like and make them explain how they do the thing that you enjoy about their work. Sort of like getting a comedian to explain their jokes. Maybe not the best thing for your ongoing enjoyment of humor. Still, I will not be deterred, and I wanted to get Ethan from Primitive Man on the podcast to pressure him into explaining how he thinks about the dissonant soundscapes he creates not just for Primitive Man, but for all of the musical projects that he\u2019s involved with like Many Blessings and Vermin Womb. Ethan \u2014 like many creatives \u2014 cannot be contained and also has his fingers in visual art (including designing the cover art for the Hate Force record we put out somewhat recently) and booking all kinds of shows. Check out more from Ethan, Primitive Man, and Many Blessings here: Website: www.hellsimulation.com Bandcamp: Primitive Man | Many Blessings | Vermin Womb Instagram: @primitivemandoom If you're enjoying the show, the best way to support it is by sharing with your friends. If you don't have any friends, why not a leave a review? It makes a difference in terms of other people finding the show. You can also subscribe to receive my e-mail newsletter at www.toddnief.com. Most of my writing never makes it to the blog, so get on that list. Show Notes: [01:12] How does Ethan use dissonance as a tool in his creativity? [08:44] How Ethan uses influences from other genres to spark creativity in Primitive Man \u2014 although passed through a \u201chorrifying\u201d filter, of course. [17:21] Are there unexplored avenues of \u201cheaviness\u201d in heavy music? [25:59] How Ethan\u2019s visual art differs from his musical art. [32:50] How distrust, disinformation, and the getting implanted with a microchip fall create a dystopian environment. [48:50] Denver\u2019s extreme music scene and the necessity of new bands taking the reins. How will shows bounce back after COVID? [56:32] What is Ethan\u2019s role in booking shows and what opportunities will there be for people to get involved when live music returns? [01:08:10] Check out Primitive Man, Ethan\u2019s Art & Many Blessings Links and Resources Mentioned Hate Force album cover \u200eRecode Decode: with Boots Riley \u201cSorry to Bother You\u201d film \u201cAimen Dean | Nine Lives of a Spy Inside Al-Qaeda Part One\u201d from The Jordan Harbinger Show NIVA | National Independent Venue Association Save Our Stages David Blaine and Ricky Gervais Bands and Artists Mentioned Incantation Immolation Today Is The Day Godflesh Neurosis Crowbar Disembowelment The Haxan Cloak Lawrence English SUNN O))) Revenge Impetuous Ritual U.S. Maple Portal The Coup Cephalic Carnage ","author_name":"Todd Nief's Show","author_url":"http:\/\/toddnief.com","html":"