A crunchy return to rock 'n' roll noise, Supergrass' recent release Diamond Hoo Ha just makes one want to have dumb fun. We figured the best way to do that would be with the band itself, specifically bassist Mick Quinn, who walked right out of a window last year and wrecked himself for a spell.
Of course, he's back, and so is his band, who have assumed alter egos called the Diamond Hoo Ha Men because....well, Listening Post isn't exactly sure why. Hence, our first dumb question in what may be the first of a fun series of Q&A shorties.
Wired.com Listening Post: Who are these Diamond Hoo Ha dudes? They rock harder than those other guys.
Mick Quinn: I thought I knew, not so sure now, maybe just a desperate, divisive marketing exercise.
LP: Sleepwalking. What happened? Ouch.
MQ: Ouch, indeed. Check my post on Supergrass.com for the best account. But I'm back in full action and touring again.
LP: What is Supergrass made of? Is it drought-resistant?
MQ: Four carbon-based lifeforms, dedicated to rock 'n' roll.
LP: My Bloody Valentine. Oasis. Who wins?
MQ: Artistically or financially? They both do, in that order.
LP: Has tech and the internet changed your job?
MQ: I haven't got a job really. But computer technology is all-pervasive; it changes everything and nothing. Now, back to playing some music.
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