In this episode of The Hang!, Elliot Lozier takes us from discovering The Offspring as a kid and teaching himself drums, guitar, bass and mandolin to the formation of Doom Scroll and the creation of Exhausted Dialogue.
This interview explores Doom Scroll’s unusual combination of punk aggression, folk instrumentation, metal influences and layered harmonies—as well as the almost unbelievable string of disasters that inspired “The Ravine.” Dead vans, flooded gear, shattered windows and an actual ravine rescue eventually became fuel for the music.
Lozier also explains the video-game concept behind Exhausted Dialogue, the surveillance themes of “Panopticon,” the endless grind behind “Sisyphus,” and the existential dread driving “Horsemen,” featuring Ian Cook.
What You’ll Learn:
* How Doom Scroll created its aggressive acoustic folk-punk sound
* The insane true story behind “The Ravine”
* Why video-game NPCs inspired Exhausted Dialogue
* How Propagandhi, metal and punk shaped Elliot Lozier’s songwriting
Here’s what you’ll learn about the DIY philosophy behind Doom Scroll, the musicians who bring the songs alive onstage, and why Elliot dreams of one day recording with Rick Rubin.
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DOOM SCROLL TOUR DATES
August 20 — Sioux Falls, SD — The Den
August 21 — Minneapolis, MN — 56 Brewing
August 22 — Evansville, WI — EUM
August 23 — Detroit, MI — Sanctuary
August 24 — Dayton, OH — Cosmo Joe’s
August 25 — Lafayette, IN — People’s Pub
August 26 — Cleveland, OH — No Class
August 27 — Millersville, PA — Phantom Power
August 28 — Philadelphia, PA — Nikki Lopez
August 29 — Brattleboro, VT — Stone Church
August 30 — Brooklyn, NY — Gold Sounds
September 1 — Richmond, VA — The Camel
September 3 — Lynchburg, VA — Super Rad Arcade Bar
September 4 — Chapel Hill, NC — Local 506
September 5 — Asheville, NC — Static Age
September 6 — Charlotte, NC — The Milestone
September 7 — Birmingham, AL — The Firehouse
September 8 — New Orleans, LA — Okay Bar
September 9 — Houston, TX — Trip Six
September 10 — Austin, TX — Alienated Majesty Books
September 11 — Denton, TX — Rubber Gloves*
September 12 — Oklahoma City, OK — Grand Royale*
*Doom Scroll only; no Hans Gruber and the Die Hards.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Meet Elliot Lozier & Doom Scroll
03:14 The Offspring, Drums & Musical Beginnings
07:22 From We The Heathens to Doom Scroll
10:26 Becoming a Self-Taught Multi-Instrumentalist
13:29 Creating Doom Scroll’s Acoustic Punk Sound
17:14 The Meaning Behind Exhausted Dialogue
19:28 The Insane True Story Behind “The Ravine”
25:06 Panopticon, Sisyphus & Modern Life
34:29 “Horsemen,” Ian Cook & Doom Scroll’s Band Chemistry
43:05 Propagandhi, Rick Rubin & Elliot’s Influences
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