What’s a lyric that resonates deeply with you and why?

Look, when you hear the line

I ride an otter like a motorcycle

it will never leave your head.

If your life were a movie, what would its theme song be?

It's not offensive since I'm trans right? Or does that make it worse?

How do you discover new music, and what’s the latest gem you’ve found?

My friend Erik. Everyone needs an Erik.

What is a song that feels like home to you?

This song feels like the home that is the real world we all live in.

I've got a funny feeling
We're all born to lose
And I've got a funny feeling
That this life ain't worth living through

I love this song a lot, despite those brutally honest lyrics, but keep going and you'll see. You'll see.

I'm not giving up yet
That's not the end of me
But it's not gonna be all right
You'll see, you'll see, hey!

The reality of life is the game is rigged, things keep getting worse, injustice keeps escalating as the truth leaks through the cracks. But you can't give up as the only way out is through. We're all in this together, and we will cope the best we can in our attempt to...

What’s the first song you’d play at a party?

Maybe I don't know shit about parties, but I feel like the first song can be whatever you want because you probably start before people are there. I don't recall ever being at a party where people were like "ok gather around i'm gonna open Winamp." I don't recall being at a party where music played an important role outside of a birthday party, and even then that music is provided by the guests, I don't get to say "everyone lets sing Money Machine by 100 gecs, you all know the words!" Though it would be fun to hear a group of people say "Hey you little piss baby."

So I'm going to pick something self-indulgent so that I can get it out of the way before I force my musical taste on people who didn't ask for it. Sleigh Bells has a new album out and it's good! I mean, it's the closest thing to their first few albums in a while and that's pretty cool to see them do. I've also been listening to their first few albums again and I currently think this song sounds pretty loud and fun.

What song do you associate with the current season?

What season is it actually versus technically? I don't really care. Everclear's 90s grunge sound feels like whatever this season is. If I recall correctly I heard this song for the first time on a road trip with my mom, but there was no way to know what was on the (admittedly, FM) radio. Not too long later my friend was introducing me to their other hits Santa Monica, Everything to Everyone, Father of Mine, and Volvo Driving Soccer Mom. The front-man was diagnosed with MLS, which feels like one of the most tragic outcome for a guitarist, but that didn't stop them from releasing a new song a few years ago in the year of the tiger called Year of the Tiger that maintained everything I love about that Everclear sound.

What’s your favorite love song, and why?

You didn't specify what is being loved, and so I picked one that celebrates artists who struggled with mental health and life.

And I don't know much, but I do know this:
With a golden heart comes a rebel fist
And I can't help agreeing with those that would not quit

Sometimes living is the greatest act of rebellion.

What’s a hidden gem or underrated song you love?

KennyHoopla and Travis Barker form a blink-182 revival more authentic than the blink-182 reunion.

What’s a guilty pleasure song?

I think I grew to appreciate this song much more after watching some 100 gecs concert videos. It's an amazing way to start a concert and come out on stage to. It's also very violent in a funny way. It's hard not to imagine how fun it would be to walk on stage to this song. Walk? Jump.

Now I got my Vans on bouncin' on your mattress

I also love that the story continues on the album 10,000 gecs with the track Billy Knows Jamie.

What’s a song you’ve had on repeat recently?

This song and it's album cover give big Reol vibes. Which is great because Reol is fun. I also just like having a new Sophie Powers single to listen to.