SXSW Interview: Ed Schrader’s Music Beat

This year we’re getting a fresh Ed Schrader’s Music Beat LP called Nightclub Daydreaming, and with that, we also get a bunch of performances at SXSW. We caught up with Ed to get a few words about life on the road and jump into his forthcoming shows here at SXSW. Check out this thirsty jam from the new record and read about the group below.

ATH: Whats the name of the band/group? Where are you from?

ESMB: Ed Schraders Music Beat. Baltimore, Maryland

ATH: Describe your groups sound.

ESMB: Depeche Mode meets Monty Python with a dash of Patti Smith.

ATH: What was your most recent release? Any planned releases for 2022?

ESMB: Night Club Daydreaming. 2022 full length album. Carpark Records.

ATH: Everyones been focused on the negative aspects of the last few years? What are a few good things that came about for you as an individual or the band as a whole during the last two pandemic-stricken years?

ESMB: I started wearing wigs again. Became friends with myself. I actually want to live.

ATH: Why play SXSW? Whats the draw for the band? What about this festival will bring you to Austin?

EDMSB: I mean, let’s face it. No one does it for the money; I do it to scare people!

ATH: Lets say your band has booked an official showcase at a pop up venue somewhere in the middle of 6th street. The lineup features thrash metal, hip-hop, spoken word, and you. The sound is horrible, the lineup is not your style, and the crowd is growing antsy. How would your band deal with such a situation?

ESMB: Hand out Money!

ATH: There are tons of bands coming into town, but if you could create your own perfect festival, who would you have playing? Would it have a sick name? Where would it take place?

ESMB: It’d be at the Olive Garden.

All songs would be about pasta. Built to Spill would headline! (They’re a real band)

ATH: What has everyone in the band been listening to, or, what plays in the tour van/car/bus?

ESMB: Scott Walker and the sound of my wine glass refilling.

Also, Haircut 100 and the Beegees.

And Spice Girls/Paula Abdul /Madonna.

ATH: Theres been a lot of discussion about Spotify and streaming and all that these last few monthswhere does the band stand? Whats your solution?

ESMB: Im too poor to protest! ✌️

ATH: The band gets to create their own food truck to take on the road. Whats it called, and what are you serving?

ESMB: So Im all earnestness , Im a cook and a few years back I actually ran a food truck/pop up called Pasta The Gathering where I served meet Bolognese , salad , bread and a Cannoli for $15. Surprise I made no money!

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