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LONELIER THAN GOD

Glenn // LTG
Hum
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A track-by-track podcast on the space rock band HUM. “Stars” isn’t their only song.

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Today I’m talking with guitarist & producer KURT BALLOU — a true luminary of the heavy music scene, on both sides of the mixing board. 

In 1990, he co-founded the pioneering metalcore band CONVERGE, whose 11th studio album, LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH, arriv... more

Today’s conversation is with TIM DOW, one of my all-time favorite drummers. 

He’s played in and/or toured with SHINER, YEAR OF THE RABBIT, SEASON TO RISK, THE JOY CIRCUIT, ON, VAE VICTIS, & more. 

He was in Shiner from 1993 to ‘98, & drummed on the... more

Sat down today with KEITH M., singer & guitarist of the Brooklyn post-hardcore/screamo band MEMORY ENTRY. 

Earlier this year, they released their 5-song debut EP, Our World is Going to Disappear, on IODINE RECORDINGS, & they’ve got new stuff on the ... more

Today I’m joined by DEREK NIEDRINGHAUS & LYLE HODGES, who were both involved, in different ways, in the making of Centaur's debut album, In Streams.

Derek plays bass in Centaur, & does art design for the band, including the iconic & oddly soothing G... more

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Recent Guests

Keith M
Singer and guitarist of the band Memory Entry
Memory Entry
Episode: 025: "The Inuit Promise" feat. Keith M. (Memory Entry, The New Scene Podcast)
Matt Talbot
Member of HUM
HUM
Episode: 025: "The Inuit Promise" feat. Keith M. (Memory Entry, The New Scene Podcast)
Derek Niedringhaus
Bass player in Centaur, involved in art design for the band
Centaur, Castor, Sarge
Episode: 024: Centaur's In Streams feat. Derek Niedringhaus (Centaur, Castor, Sarge) & Lyle Hodges (Amphibian, Electric Stallion, Chrome Christ)
Lyle Hodges
Studio assistant during recording, musician in several bands including Amphibian and Electric Stallion
Centaur, Amphibian, Electric Stallion, Chrome Christ
Episode: 024: Centaur's In Streams feat. Derek Niedringhaus (Centaur, Castor, Sarge) & Lyle Hodges (Amphibian, Electric Stallion, Chrome Christ)
Scott Kimble
Member of Terminus Victor
Terminus Victor
Episode: 023: "In the Den" feat. Scott Kimble & Don King (Terminus Victor, Hushtower)
Don King
Member of Terminus Victor
Terminus Victor
Episode: 023: "In the Den" feat. Scott Kimble & Don King (Terminus Victor, Hushtower)
Geoff Evans
Admin for the fan-driven Hum Reddit and Facebook groups.
Episode: 022: "Inklings" feat. Geoff Evans (Reddit & Facebook Admin)
Joey Ginaldi
Drummer of the Pennsylvania bands Magic America and Clever Hour.
Magic America, Clever Hour
Episode: 021: "I Hate It Too" feat. Joey Ginaldi (Magic America, Clever Hour, Webbed Wing, Pony)
Ray Harkins
Vocalist of the Southern California melodic hardcore bands Taken, Mikoto, and Bloodguilt, as well as the host of the 100 Words or Less Podcast
Taken, Mikoto, Bloodguilt, 100 Words or Less Podcast
Episode: 020: "If You are to Bloom" feat. Ray Harkins (Taken, Mikoto, Bloodguilt, 100 Words or Less Podcast)

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Glenn
Host of Lonelier Than God, a podcast discussing the band Hum and music culture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • HUM is for Humans

    This is the Aristotelian ideal of the podcast as a medium. A truly unreasonably deep dive into the work of HUM, a band that you either have 1) never heard of, 2) have a passing familiarity with, or 3) revere as builders of a sonic temple that reverberates with the incomprehensible, infuriating, glorious beauty of what it feels like to be a human being. There is no 4th option. Our hosts have managed to track down a wide range of lovely people in camp #3, and they all have great stories to tell ab... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Son of Sherwood
    United States2 months ago

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#114
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#194
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017: "Green to Me" Video feat. Gerald V. Casale (DEVO)
Q: What was your general take on a lot of that alternative music back then in the 90s?
Casale expresses that much of the music felt murky and lacked ideas, aside from exceptions like Kurt Cobain's work which transcended the genre.
017: "Green to Me" Video feat. Gerald V. Casale (DEVO)
Q: What was the importance of going from a film lover, a cinephile, to then making your own?
He emphasizes that DEVO always aimed for a multimedia approach, blending music and distinct visual imagery to tell deeper narratives.
017: "Green to Me" Video feat. Gerald V. Casale (DEVO)
Q: Can you talk a little bit about those early videos of yours?
Casale discusses the 'Satisfaction' video as a pivotal DEVO moment, explaining how it illustrated their unique sound and approach to storytelling in music videos.
017: "Green to Me" Video feat. Gerald V. Casale (DEVO)
Q: What was it originally that kind of tickled your brain about film as a medium?
Gerald describes an early fascination with film and television, particularly mentioning Ernie Kovacs' unique and humorous approach which resonated with him more than traditional sitcoms.
008: "Comin' Home" Video feat. Phil Harder (Harder/Fuller Films, Breaking Circus)
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the process of kind of planning out some of these videos?
In the early days, we would brainstorm together about concepts, often choosing locations and props on the fly.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LONELIER THAN GOD

What is LONELIER THAN GOD about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the space rock band Hum, this podcast provides an in-depth exploration of their music by analyzing songs track-by-track. However, it extends beyond mere song analysis to encompass discussions about the band's influences, the history of the music scene, and the emotional resonance behind their lyrics. Each episode features conversations with musicians, producers, and music industry professionals who share their insights and personal experiences related to Hum's legacy and their contributions to the alternative and indie rock genres. Notably, the podcast also celebrates the cultural significance of regional music scenes, particularly those that flourished in the Midwest during the 90s.

What makes this podcast particularly unique i... more

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1. Keith M
2. Matt Talbot
3. Derek Niedringhaus
4. Lyle Hodges
5. Scott Kimble
6. Don King
7. Geoff Evans
8. Joey Ginaldi

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