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Interview with KULT KRIMES – Stove Top Stuffing

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 22, 2022 12:25 pm Tagged With: Electronic, Experimental, Oregon, singer, songwriter, United States

Kult Krimes-Good Grief

US recording artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist KULT KRIMES has unveiled his captivating new single, “Stove Top Stuffing”. The track is taken from the Portland artist’s recently released debut album, Good Grief, and arrives alongside equally impressive visuals. 

With its unique and experimental sound, “Stove Top Stuffing” stands out on first listen and will no doubt captivate audiences. Brimming with mesmerising electronic beats and an expressive vocal performance, the self-produced track shines the spotlight on an artist with a huge future. Speaking more on the release, KULT KRIMES says, “I wrote this song at the height of what seemed like societal madness in America. The collective psyche came off more divided and easily manipulated than it did united or whole to me. 

In this interview spotlight, I chat with KULT KRIMES about the latest release, adapting during the pandemic, technology and more.

Full Q&A along with links and music below.

Where are you from and how do You describe your style of music?

I’m from Portland OR, US. I would describe my music as a multi-layered electronic crossover with an emphasis on character and inhibited-based expression.

How did you get here? As in, what inspired or motivated you to take on this journey through music and the music biz?

I’ve been making music my whole life. I consistently want to grow and evolve as an artist and recently started venturing into the visual aesthetic of that nature with this project. I’m inspired by anyone pushing the envelope. Getting someone’s real attention, regardless of whether they like something or not has always been what keeps me in the game.

How does your latest project compare/contrast with your previous release(s)? Were you setting out to accomplish anything specific, follow a specific theme, or explore different styles of creation?

I started out writing this album from purely an experimental point of view depending on the song. Halfway through the writing process, I would experience several deaths of loved ones in my life. The experience was relentless, and I damn near tossed in the towel. Luckily, I found a way to channel those feelings back into this project, hence the album title, “GOOD GRIEF”.

Name the biggest challenge you faced as a creative during these unprecedented? How did you adapt? How have you kept the creative fires burning during all this?

At first it was easy. More time just to focus on myself and my music. As time passed, it became a bit of a nightmare. I realized how much was out of my control, so I started to enter a sort of out of body form of catharsis. I’m a pretty social person and became quite the recluse during the process. I started to enjoy it after a while. I would just tap into all these manic versions of myself and let them have the stage to speak the way they wanted to. It was strange but fun. 

What was the last song you listened to?

“Trash” by Fuckin Whatever.

Which do you prefer? Vinyl? 8-tracks? Cassettes? CDs? MP3s? Streaming platforms?

Streaming – I can listen to way more and discover way more music that way.

Where is the best place to connect with you and follow your journey?

Probably Instagram or YouTube.

I really appreciate Your time. Anything else before we sign off?

Appreciate you having me as a guest. Check out my newest visual adventure for “Stove Top Stuffing”. 

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About Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman

Joshua is a Music Business Consultant currently serving as COO of Unlimited Sounds, a boutique publishing admin & consulting firm based in Sacramento, California. He also serves as COO of Pac Ave Records. He is an archivist via Indie Music Discovery.com, co-founded with C Bret Campbell in 2011 in Manchester, Tennessee. He is also a Father of 3 and an all purpose Jedi... but before any of this, he was and still creates as an indie/DIY artist. Connect on IG. Read full bio.

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