Interview with me and Vincent Kenis (Congotronics producer) on Brussels TV, previewing the first Congotronics Vs Rockers show on Brussels TV.
I suppose I haven’t officially mentioned this band/tour/recording project that I’m shocked and humbled and amazingly lucky to be a part of. In early Spring we started sending tracks between myself, Deerhoof, Juana Molina, Wildbirds & Peacedrums, and Konono No. 1 and Kasai All Stars in Kinshasa - then in May we met in Brussels for a week of rehearsals and our first concert.
This past week we’ve spent rehearsing again and writing a few more new songs before today, which is the start of our tour. We’ll be heading all over Europe and then playing Fuji Rock in Japan! Going to many places - both geographically and musically - that I’m super psyched and inspired by. This whole process has been intense and awesome… More on that later…
With love and a little less apathy,
-Matt
