…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead formed in Austin, Texas in the mid-'90s, led by longtime creative partners Conrad Keely and Jason Reece. The band quickly became known for explosive live shows, smashed gear, instrument swapping, and a sound that blended post-hardcore, noise rock, punk, and indie rock. Their early albums built a strong underground following before they signed with Interscope Records and released Source Tags & Codes in 2002. That album became the band's breakthrough, featuring songs like "Another Morning Stoner," "Relative Ways," and "How Near, How Far." Over the years, Trail of Dead continued experimenting with everything from sprawling concept albums to progressive and orchestral rock while keeping their raw energy intact. More than 25 years into their career, they remain one of the most unpredictable and ambitious bands to come out of the late-'90s indie and post-hardcore scene.
I got Conrad and Jason on the Zoom and this is what we chat about:
Growing up in Seattle scene
Sneaking into a studio to record their first album
Merge Records
Interscope Records
Recording Source Tags & Codes
Trashing their equipment during their sets
Will You Smile Again
The Jesus Lizard story
Their thoughts on Spotify and streaming
The Slipknot story (you don't want to miss this one)
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