How did David Lynchs Twin Peaks influence the record?
It’s a shortcut to a feeling, kind of a cheat, to use a cultural reference like that. But also I have a deep affection for that show from growing up here in Anacortes which resembles the fictional place of Twin Peaks. I remember when it was on, it was touching. Also traveling the world and having people say “Yo, you’re from near Twin Peaks right!” and I loved that. I loved that kind of patriotism, “Yes, this is my part of the world.” (laughs) Even though it’s fictional. Even though it’s fictional. I love not telling people that it’s fictional and saying “yes, I am from Twin Peaks.” (laughs) The song “Between Two Mysteries” most directly references the show, correct? Yeah, that’s right. It has a melodic reference and it also says the words “twin peaks” (laughs), it wasn’t trying to be subtle. You collaborated with Nick Krgovich of NO KIDS on the album, what was his role? Well our collaboration was on four songs; “Through The Trees,” “Between Two Mysteries,” “Ancient Questions,” and “Sto