Summary:
In an interview with Ilker Yücel, Mike Cadoo and Badger McInnes, creators of Vague Lanes, discuss their journey in the San Francisco Bay area’s music scene. Initially acquaintances through mutual collaborations, the two formed Vague Lanes during the pandemic, fusing their backgrounds in goth/rock and experimental electronic music. With their unique two-bass configuration and extensive layering, they’ve produced two albums, "Foundation and Divergence" and "Divergence and Declaration," tackling personal themes like depression and the human condition. The duo emphasizes their shared passion for music as a source of catharsis and experimentation. They express the challenges and creative processes of balancing their distinct musical roles and running their label, Viasonde.
Thought-Provoking Statement:
As Vague Lanes explores themes of human experience through their music, how might the integration of technology in artistry change the way artists approach emotionally charged subjects in the future?