Season 002, Episode 014 with Alex Edkins of METZ and Weird Nightmare
In this episode, I speak with Alex Edkins, the guitarist and vocalist of the band METZ, and his new brainchild, Weird Nightmare. Alex and I discuss his music as a coping mechanism, the shift in mindset regarding creative collaboration, and the magical effects music and art can have on humanity. His new project Weird Nightmare released its debut full-length on Sub Pop last year. METZ’s most recent album, ATLAS VENDING, also released on Sub Pop came out in 2020. He’s already working on new material for both.
“The pandemic really amplified just how much music and performing brings to my life, and how important it’s been for my soul and well-being. When taken away, you almost don’t feel like yourself.”
Photo: Ryan Thompson
Learn more about METZ and Weird Nightmare:
METZ:
Official website
Instagram
Weird Nightmare:
Official website
Instagram
Tracklisting in this episode:
1. METZ — Headache
2. Weird Nightmare — Searching For You
3. METZ — The Mule
4. Weird Nightmare — Dream
5. Weird Nightmare — Wrecked
6. METZ — Wasted
7. METZ — Get Off
8. Weird Nightmare — Nibs