Ep496: The Adjacent Possible w/ Damian Kulash of OK Go

Damian Kulash of OK Go discusses his evolution from punk music fan, working with Dischord records, and creating boundary-pushing music, vinyl packaging and viral videos

Topics Include:

• New album "And The Adjacent Possible" available for streaming now.
• Discussion about physical media's role in OK Go's output.
• OK Go primarily known for videos that "live in the ether."
• Damian was into physical record packaging during college years.
• First record was Herbie Hancock's "Rockit," bought at Tower Records.
• Young Damian damaged the record trying to scratch like DJ.
• Later played with Herbie Hancock at Obama's 50th birthday party.
• Musical journey from hip-hop through Prince, Beatles, Led Zeppelin.
• DC punk scene was influential, with bands playing in cafeterias.
• Started Level Records at age 15,with funding from Dischord Records.
• Ian MacKaye lent teenager Damian money to start label.
• Level Records produced 7-inches and compilation CDs for friends' bands.