N8NOFACE is one of the most energetic forces to emerge from the Southwest experimental underground. Originally known as part of the chiptune duo Crimekills, Nate’s since hit a streak of releases that blend synth pop, punk, and darkwave, equally indebted to groups like Screamers, Suicide, Ween, and Sleaford Mods.
“Beautiful melody dirty is amazing. That same melody over-produced will now start to sound like a Disney fucking theme song, you know what I mean? I love catchy, pretty melodies, but I think they need to have an element of dirt to it—either the sound or the lyrics.”
-N8NOFACE
In this episode of WASTOIDS WITH, he discusses his 2022 album Homicide, getting sober, cyberpunk, and the influence of cult R&B artist Cody ChesnuTT’s The Headphone Masterpiece—which turns 20 this year. We recorded this talk at the secret room at Valley Bar. Big thanks to the crew there for accommodating us. Interview by Jason P. Woodbury, recorded by Jorge Santacruz and JEMS.
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