MOKB 2007 Holiday Interview Series : Jared Swilley of The Black Lips

Black Lips worked double-time this year. They put out Good Bad Not Evil and a live album entitled Los Valientes Del Mundo Nuevo. Opinions vary on which is better, but good for them, both are being talked about during this year-end Best Of season. Their Hurricane Katrina athem, Oh Katrina, gained them some national attention and they've proven that lo-fi, fuzzy, garage-punk rock will never go out of style.

MOKB : Any musical plans for the 2007 holiday season?

Jared Swilley : We put out a XMas split single with our friends the King Khan and BBQ Show. I'll probably listen to Charlie Brown and James Brown Christmas records.

MOKB : What has been your most and least favorite things about the last two years?

Jared Swilley : My most favorite has been touring, and my least favorite have been touring.

MOKB : Where is the best place you've toured over that time?

Jared Swilley : That's tough - either Sardinia, or Israel

MOKB : Where is the best and worst place to eat while touring?

Jared Swilley : The best is anywhere along the Mediterranian. The worst is Great Britain.

MOKB : What's the worst rock n roll injury you've sustained over that time?

Jared Swilley : Pulling my arm out of it's socket in Sweden last spring. It still hurts.

MOKB : Give my your top three hometown hotspots.

Jared Swilley : MJQ(nightclub), Harolds(bbq), Manuel's Tavern

MOKB : What's the best piece of free you received over the last two years?

Jared Swilley : All the jeans from Lee, and a watch from Vestal.

MOKB : What weather event most terrifies you?

Jared Swilley : I'm not afraid of anything.

MOKB : What do you want for (Christmas/Hanukkah/Insert Your Holiday) this year?

Jared Swilley : No hassles.

MOKB : What's your best holiday memory?

Jared Swilley : They were all pretty awesome until I grew up.

MOKB : Give me your best holiday get-away.

Jared Swilley : My mom's house.

MOKB : You're snowed-in, who do you want to be stuck with you?

Jared Swilley : My girlfriend.

MOKB : What's the best gift to buy for that special someone this holiday season?

Jared Swilley : I say ditch gifts, and put away your money for a vacation

MOKB : If you were to buy that special someone one CD this holiday season, what would it be and why?

Jared Swilley : Lou Reed - Metal Machine Music - because it is loud and unbearable to listen to.

Black Lips - Oh Katrina
Black Lips - Cold Hands
Black Lips - Not A Problem (Live From Tijuana)

Previous MOKB 2007 Holiday Interviews: Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear, Jules De Martino of The Ting Tings, BJ Warshaw of Parts & Labor, Jona Bechtolt of YACHT, John Roderick of The Long Winters, Patton Oswalt (comedian), Tapes 'N Tapes, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, Richard Edwards of Margot & The Nuclear So & Sos, Aesop Rock, Marissa Nadler, Josh Lambert of The Octopus Project, Miguel Castillo of Catfish Haven, Peter Sax of Mobius Band, David Vandervelde, Sune Rose Wagner of The Raveonettes, Tim Fite, David Metcalf of Bodies Of Water, Michael Tapscott of Odawas, Dylan Rau of Bear Hands, Kori Gardner of Mates Of State.

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