61. Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche

61. Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche

Author: Markly Morrison October 29, 2022 Duration: 54:40
Come for a ride down Interstate 5 with Suzzy Roche and Lucy-Wainwright Roche as I talk to them on their way to the next gig on their west coast tour.  Suzzy is one-third of The Roches, a group of sisters whose records since the 1970s have been creating fanatic enthusiasts around the world, myself included. Her daughter Lucy has released several killer solo records in the last couple of decades, and the new album “I Can Still Hear You” is the third that the two of them made together.  This one’s an especially big deal for me, because I’m a huge fan on the Roches and their extended universe, including Lucy and her siblings Rufus and Martha Wainwright, not to mention their father Loudon Wainwright III.  Earlier this year, I took my family to see Suzzy and Lucy perform in Seattle a few days before recording this interview while they were on the road (and I joined by speakerphone technology).  Today we’re talking about the Roches legacy, including being among the first artists to earn the classification “folk punk,” Suzzy and Lucy’s experience collaborating remotely on an album that was meant to happen in a Nashville studio, balancing humor and sincerity in their music, the adjustments necessary to incorporate Roches songs into their set, and Suzzy’s most recent novel “The Town Crazy.”Links related to this story can be found on this episode's page at https://www.lowprofilepodcast.comEpisode Artwork by Lani MorrisonProduced by Markly MorrisonThis show is supported by you at patreon.com/LowProfile and in-kind supporters Old School Pizzeria, Rainy Day Records, Schwartz's Deli, San Francisco Street Bakery and Scherler Easy Premium Shitty American Lager.  Bonus track "Love To See You (Roches)" by Stephen Steinbrink.

There’s a whole world of essential music made by people who never became household names. Low Profile with Markly Morrison seeks out those artists, producers, and behind-the-scenes figures, blending their stories with the music they created. Host Markly Morrison, an audio journalist and musician based in Olympia, Washington, approaches these conversations as oral history-less about fame and more about the craft, the context, and the often overlooked contributions that shaped sounds we love. You’ll hear intimate, detailed interviews that pull back the curtain on influential work, paired with the tracks that define these careers. The show originates as a radio program on KAOS 89.3 FM but finds its enduring home as a podcast distributed by Ruinous Media, allowing these deep-dive stories to be savored anytime. Each episode is a chance to discover not just new music, but the rich human experiences behind it, focusing on the genuine artistry that exists far from the glare of the mainstream spotlight. This podcast is for anyone who believes the most compelling stories in music are often the ones you haven’t heard yet.
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