‘Elon Musk is dangerous and crazy. And I kind of used to like him’: Interpol on their political awakening - and making their masterpiece
The band Interpol discusses their evolution and the creation of their upcoming eighth album, 'This Mirror Weighs a Ton.' The members reflect on their past work and their shift toward more politically charged and personal songwriting.
Why it matters
As a prominent indie rock band, Interpol's creative shift provides insight into how long-standing artists are responding to contemporary political and social climates.
Interpol (from left): Paul Banks, Daniel Kessler, Sam Fogarino, Brad Truax and Brandon Curtis. Composite: Eliot Lee Hazel Interpol (from left): Paul Banks, Daniel Kessler, Sam Fogarino, Brad Truax and Brandon Curtis. Composite: Eliot Lee Hazel Interpol Interview ‘Elon Musk is dangerous and crazy. And I kind of used to like him’: Interpol on their political awakening – and making their masterpiece Ben Beaumont-Thomas They were a big 00s buzz band – but looked in danger of fading out. Empowered by fatherhood and anger at war and AI, the New Yorkers explain why they ‘really showed up’ again
The article is a standard music interview; while it mentions political opinions, it reports them as the subject's views rather than the publication's.
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