For this month’s commentary podcast we’re honored to be joined by Tom Shear of Assemblage 23, who takes us on a track by track overview of his new record, Mourn. It’s a deeply personal record, as Tom discusses, but also one which conjures up some of Shear’s early synthpop influences. We hope you’ll join us as we talk with Tom about changes in process and location, and how he’s continued to try to explore emotional states through Assemblage 23. You can rate and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play Music, or download directly or stream from Spotify or the widget down below.
Excellent conversation that, considering the usual emotional intensity of the new A23 record, really elevates and furnishes its resonance.
It’s whenever Mr Shear’s new material hits that I remember just how many tough moments in my own life were relieved somewhat by his music.
Cheers!