150. Adrian Sutherland Discusses The Killers, Pressure Machine

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(TW: brief mention of lyrics referencing suicide) 

Canadian singer/songwriter/guitarist Adrian Sutherland joins Al to introduce him to The Killers’ 2021 album Pressure Machine. Adrian talks about how The Killers have influenced his own music and what he loves about this specific album by the Las Vegas-based band. He focuses on how his upbringing in Attawapiskat First Nation in Northern Ontario helps him to personally relate to several of the album’s themes. Adrian also talks about his recently-released solo album Precious Diamonds and about his work away from the band Midnight Shine in general. He discusses his upcoming book as well as other recent and ongoing projects.

There’s a lot to keep up with in terms of Adrian’s work, but visiting his website is a good place to get started! https://adriansutherlandmusic.com/

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1:26 Adrian joins the show

3:14 Pressure Machine is not a typical Killers album

7:40 Adrian explains why he wanted to discuss Pressure Machine—and Nevermind

13:19 The interviews included between songs help paint the picture of Nephi

16:31 Adrian related to the aspects of religious life depicted in Pressure Machine

18:34 Adrian talks about the musical elements of the album he likes

24:41 Al was impressed by Brandon Flowers’ vocal versatility

26:20 Adrian notes a couple of his favorite tracks from the album

29:09 Adrian and Al discuss their responses to songs that cover difficult topics

35:12 Adrian relates to the process The Killers went through making an album during the early part of the pandemic

40:00 Adrian compares the processes in making each of his first two solo albums

46:21 Adrian talks about working with Colin Linden as a producer

50:15 Adrian discusses the making of his video for “Precious”

52:29 Adrian explains why he is writing a book about growing up in Attawapiskat

55:53 Adrian talks about some other current and upcoming projects

Outro music is from “Precious” by Adrian Sutherland.

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