77. Generifus

77. Generifus

Author: Markly Morrison June 9, 2023 Duration: 55:26
The band Generifus from Olympia is kind of a big deal- the group’s unassuming founder, Spencer Sult, is gifted with a poignant, understated sense of delivery. Active sincew the mid-aughties, he continues his long-term project writing songs that reflect his personal take on every day Monday in interactions with nature, society, music, and probably business. Generifus has a new album out called Rearrangel- it came out a week ago as of the release of this episode. Spencer joins me today along with band mates Andrew and Wilson in the live studio at KAOS in Olympia. They’re performing a handful of new songs, and we also had a surprise visitor who brought some pizza. It’s gonna be a good time.Thanks to Isaac and Ian for documenting this episode, I couldn’t have done it without you.  This is the season seven finale.  Thanks to band members Spencer, Wilson and Andrew, to Adam at KAOS for the studio time, to Isaac and Ian for documenting the program, and to Spencer’s dad Bruce for explaining what the hell a Generifus is. If you'd like to hear more of this show, visit Lowprofilepodcast.com, where you’ll find a complete archive of previous episodes. This is the end of season Seven, and you’re invited to come be a part of Season Eight at Scherler Sundays this summer-  ten outdoor concerts and episode tapings on the lawn behind the old Carnegie library in downtown Olympia, every Sunday from June 18-Aug 13 at 3PMWe’ll have beer from 3 Magnets Brewing Company, Bombay street food from Akashic Food Truck, and unique merch table goodies every week.Thanks to San Francisco Street Bakery, Rainy Day Records and Old School Pizzeria and Three Magnets for sponsoring the bands at this event.You can find all the particulars at scherlerbeer.comIf you love this show and want to be partially responsible for its creation, please consider supporting with a flexible monthly donation at Patreon.com/LowProfile. There you’ll find things like unedited interviews, video clips, behind the scenes updates and whenever possible, early release episodes. Thanks a lot for your help there! I love making this thing but it’s a lot of work and every little bit helps. Thanks for listening today, and hopefully I’ll see you for the next taping at Scherler Sundays on June 18th with Elf Power, Your Heart Breaks and the Kinetic Paranormal Society.  Hope you have a good summer.

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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