This is a huge week for Sleater-Kinney fans. The recently reunited group released a killer new song — "Surface Envy" — on Tuesday, and will appear on The Chris Gethard Show on Wednesday. Their other primary engagement this week was a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything), which they conducted Tuesday afternoon.
Here are the best tidbits from the fan-run Q&A session:
On the lack of bass in the group's songs... (Janet Weiss) Funny thing but I don't really love low end. That big bass sound that hits you in your gut is unpleasant! Not having a bass allows for the drums to occupy an interesting space in the music, which I really love. Also, bass players often make those funny faces.
On the use of electric fans at shows, a practice that pop stars have picked up in recent years... (Weiss) You just put me and my fan in the same sentence as JLo and Beyonce? That is kind of awesome. I am not using it for the wind blown look, but to keep from sweating profusely. Not as sexy as those other ladies, right?
On meeting Pearl Jam... (Corin Tucker) I think we met Eddie Vedder through some mutual friends in Seattle. He has always been really supportive of our music and invited us to open for PJ. YES, the whole band is just as cool in real life. They were all so kind to us!
On not being represented correctly... (Weiss) I would love for the media to celebrate more diversity. Stereotypes are so stifling and can quell creativity. We need to open up options as far as the complexity of our personalities. Who we see on the screen or the words we read can help us understand the human condition as fluid and mysterious and not always one thing or another.
On whether this is just a one-off album and tour combo... (Weiss) We are definitely living in the moment and enjoying being together making music again. We all have other projects as well and realize our time in the band is valuable. Not taking SK for granted, and making this album as good as possible works for us this time around. So no plans for the distant future — we'll make the next few months as amazing as they can possibly be!
No Cities To Love will be available January 20. Check out "Surface Envy" below:
