Paul Banks of Interpol talks life in Berlin! NYC rock scene! new album! and more!

[@nisa-xb8np]

now it's time to interview Daniel and hear about his horrendous band name suggestions 👍👍👍

[@VeganBambi]

Met Paul after a show in Chicago once. I was the first person at the venue and was front and center :) i had been heartbroken but they made my night. My favorite band since I was a teenager. Funny I saw him in my dream the night before this podcast came out.

[@callyann9921]

I too have dreams of him

[@SaraBourbonNight]

Sounds creepy you weird bytch

[@nikezooms]

when i was 18 i went to new york for the first time, listened to TOTBL over and over and over and just fell in love with the band and the city. exciting times. it still takes me back to that winter in the NYC subway when i hear that first guitar note

[@juanferauddavila]

Man, just listening to Paul talk fills me up with so much peace.

[@Sebastian1979XD]

Saw them at the Roadrunner in Boston back in May 2023. During that performance, I reminisced about how I even got here. I bought my first ever iPod video back in 7th grade but had no way of putting music in it. Luckily, my friend had a computer and all the music I needed for my musical journey. He gave it back to me the next day and I stumbled upon a music video. Clicking on 'No I In Threesome' just completely encapsulates you. This sudden euphoria lasted minutes afterwards as it enhanced every emotion in my body. My hair stood up, I became aware of my breathing pattern and I was cemented on my bed momentarily. Interpol was there for me in my highs and lows of HS. They were there for me when my heart fluttered with a crush and when I experienced heartache. They were there for me when I moved across the country for a better job opportunity. I didn't have friends right away but they were my companions during those lonely grave night shifts. If I'm lucky enough to become a parent one day, I look forward to buying them their own version of an iPod and preparing them for their musical journey. Maybe I'll be a little biased and point them into Interpol's discography haha thank you for the memories and I look forward to hearing your new album. 🙏

[@deirdrekiely6187]

I was at that Roadrunner show too. 🙂

[@Sebastian1979XD]

@@deirdrekiely6187 no way that's awesome to hear! Hearing All The Rage Back Home was my favorite moment of the concert! 🤌🔥💞

[@Sebastian1979XD]

@@deirdrekiely6187 not sure if you're into indie rock but definitely check out a local artist from NYC called Speed Run. The song is called "What He's Used To". Hoping they make their way into Boston or Providence 🔥

[@saintjabroni]

Epic. Epic behavior.

[@defgmx]

Paul Banks is an awesome dude. Besides being such a cool vocalist & being part of a great band, his solo album Banks & his album with Muzz are amazing. I love this dude & I hope to meet him someday

[@bearzdlc2172]

Carlos was the heart of this band and Paul spilled it here, he pushed everyone to their edge with music theory and how smart he was and really make them think outside the box and create something amazing and memorable. Thats why self titled is my personal favorite album

[@soulkiss1001]

They are still good without carlos

[@yeet3710]

Last two records are so much worse than there previous stuff ​@@soulkiss1001

[@carlitosdinkler5213]

@@soulkiss1001 lmao no

[@laubredelcosmos8706]

i got my ass kicked on reddit for saying this out loud. i think carlos was an integral part of the bands excellence. i think he was that guy on a band that pushes to the limit until greatness is achieved. i'm not saying that from "el pintor" onwards their albums are garbage, they're really great rock records, but that edge that carlos brought, was lost when he left. i think the reason why they haven't filled the bassist position, officially, is because the band needs some sort of closure or something, i think is a testimony of how important carlos d was to the band.

[@EmmanuelMartinez-ud6lx]

@@laubredelcosmos8706 Paul fills that position and the guy that plays bass with them is a touring member

[@RobertCatiller67]

Great interview! Paul is a legit artist. I loved hearing about the history of diverse exposure he had to music, people and places. I especially loved hearing how he talked about his band mates.

[@brigitte222]

One of the best Paul´s interviews I´ve seen. Loved to hear him go deep into musical influences at the recording of Turn up the bright lights.

[@TheCosmicThread11]

The most enjoyable part of this interview, for me, was hearing how the universe cleverly brought some amazing people together at one of the most special times in my life ✨ thanks for the interview ❤

[@mariabelokhonova6864]

I think it's not a sin to invite Paul Banks for an interview again❤

[@placeholder23]

I was fortunate to hang out with Carlos on multiple occasions in New York, and in Vermont. I spoke to him briefly about interpol and I can totally see him being him being how Paul is describing him here. Great conversation here. Thanks! 🙏🏼

[@whitenoise25]

I absolutly love hearing his chronology of music discovery. Also him living in in these cool places, Spain, Mexico City were probably great for keeping his cultural radar finely tuned and receptive to good things.

[@whitenoise25]

Also I'm totally holding out for a Carlos D. redemption story. I know they were (for good reasons) a very unhappy marriage but I believe people can change. Also Carlos is a fucking genius on the bass. Maybe they can do it in a way that is the opposite of the failures that Van Halen had at reuniting the original lineup.

[@kp4588]

Just love Interpol… Here are my Interpol stories: Saw Interpol in Phoenix AZ during the Antics tour. One of the best show I’ve ever seen. The album Interpol (#4) is probably my favorite album of theirs. I bought it on iTunes on release. I was at my local library (RSM CA) a few weeks ago and some idiot turned it in to the libraries charity shop. I got a physical copy of the album in pristine condition for 50 cents. I respect Paul for his pics on Amoeba: what’s in my bag - his picks John Frusciante’s Niandra Lades and Usually Just a T shirt and the movie Master and Commander were awesome picks. I’ve spent hours listening to Interpol. Great band!

[@barbito95]

I love all the music Paul Banks has put out over the years. Interpol is absolutely phenomenal as well as all of the side projects. I saw Interpol at the Greek theater and at Cruel world. It was AWESOME!!!

[@waldo23]

Paul side project from Germany! Let’s go!

[@STERLINGSPENCER]

Bless this man

[@jamesfarthing314]

Since 2002, I've said interpol is the coolest band on earth. I hold to that.

[@trinicarillo4179]

I have met Mr. Banks through his Interpol career. He has really grown and become a legend. I am happy that he has found a sense of peace and his family. I would travel anywhere to see Interpol. They have been the band of my adolescence and have seen me to my many phases. Mad respect 🫡

[@EmilyAdams-q1h]

I am Paul's exact age. I also remember seeing the Lithium video at 13, while walking through an airport in 1992. That is what made me a Nirvana fan. I had initially disliked Nirvana and 'grunge'! But Nirvana alone captured my interest. Even then it was clear they were the real thing, while the other 90s bands were not in the same league. Old people talking about their youth is lame and boring, Lol, but I agree with him, it was definitely a moment in time. Seems almost forgotten now.

[@WexPower]

Now interview Carlos and get a beef going

[@CarlosOlivoIQ]

Yeah! Please! ❤

[@Vampiramisfit]

Yesss!

[@TnerB91]

Yeah, you hear the long pause before he answered that question? Thats a let me choose my words carefully pause lol cause I don’t think a lot of fans understand just how big of a deal that was to thier sound , they really resented Carlos for leaving how he did.

[@danielgaliciacetina2576]

Imagine spending a couple afternoons just listening to whatever songs Paul tells you to listen.

[@davidtassy9901]

Going to have to say the interviewer is abit wrong on no other bands after the 00s wave. The second wave in nyc 2008 to 2012 arguably was commercially bigger MGMT, Vampire Weekend, Grizzly Bear , Animal Collective to The Drums. Early aughts were more Manhattan rock bands and indie bands to the 2010s was the bk band wave.

[@RoseanneSeason7]

The drums!

[@edfig]

With everything going on with society can Interpol bring back some good old post punk revival?

[@crystinamarie1]

That would be awesome

[@tonytonie]

Great interview with a legend

[@kclb9320]

Awesome interview

[@shadmanrahman14]

paul banks was born in my home town - i fell in love with interpol fairly recently and its really inspiring to see someone from my piece of shit town make it big. hopefully i can be the second!!

[@jonagport]

Are you still living in that shithole?

[@BananaWorm]

8th record confirmed

[@ayrtlamrin2264]

The question is not whether a new Interpol album will be coming or not. It's whether it will be any good. And seeing how the last two albums turned out I'm not too excited.

[@BananaWorm]

@@ayrtlamrin2264 marauder was pretty good, sure the recording quality wasn’t ideal but it was a banger nonetheless. TOSOMB was mid and I’ll admit that

[@ayrtlamrin2264]

@BananaWorm Interpol wrote a solid album with Marauder and for whatever reason decided they did not want the album to actually sound good. The sloppy performances, Paul's awful vocals, the shit production, that album has so much going against it it's actually insane. If you gave the material to another younger band with a better producer they'd come out with a really good album. It could've been a solid return to form and a great addition to the discography if not for the goofiness. Interpol just doesn't make good album decisions, same with El Pintor not having The Depths, What is What and All at Once in the tracklist but Same Town somehow makes the cut lmao. But yeah I enjoy marauder somewhat still. It's just tiring to see a band you love repeatedly shooting themselves in the foot.

[@BananaWorm]

@@ayrtlamrin2264 I’d disagree about the el pintor thing but aside from that, you’re right about the marauder thing. I hope the next record is a banger

[@soulkiss1001]

I hardly see spin magazine in stores anymore

[@mariabelokhonova6864]

conversations with this person as a separate art form

[@mykeryu]

how are things on the west coast?

[@griffinreitz147]

Holy fucking ads. Think I’ve counted 12 in one video. Chill

[@sweetiepie1110]

He’s always been my crush he gets hotter as he ages 😍 he’s a beautiful classy man

[@crystinamarie1]

Who would've thunk Paul was a hip hop head. That's pretty dope. And this dude interviewing seems a bit out of touch. I dont think he knew any of the songs Paul was throwing out 😆

[@samsamson3735]

He collaborated with RZA

[@crystinamarie1]

@@samsamson3735 🔥🔥

[@mateoortega3932]

Say hello to angels and evil pretty hip-hop inspired

[@dannygonzalezskate]

It’s so weird listing to him mention the bands he was into, as they were all my favorites bands as well, but then again we’re the same age so it makes sense.

[@padraigsisk4057]

Roll on Dublin in November

[@DennisMHenderson]

11:14 iDespise NYC worshit but this msm absolutely reveals that it has no idea that it doesn’t know how to do its job or there are “people” living in different universes at the same time

[@romikim4548]

Love his talking voice and music.

[@Junifah92]

He’s most likely a cool dad

[@brownson1970]

moon is great!!

[@daims8041]

Do you understand what movie Paul set on the 1st place?

[@soulkiss1001]

23:40

[@witheverywordthatyouwritet8424]

Scott, please please do a little more research on your subjects and music in general. There are always so many cringe-y slip ups ("Sam Worthington" "Can't imagine what (a classic-influenced) Interpol record sound like", not being sure if Sonic Youth is an NYC band???). You are talented but, like the Albert Hammond interview, you can tell the subjects are just cringing along. Also you don't need to say you're 'friends' with the people every few seconds during the intro.

[@crystinamarie1]

🤣🤣 it always makes me laugh. They need a young buck in there, please.

[@soulkiss1001]

The interviewer did a good job

[@laubredelcosmos8706]

danny boyle has nothing to do with moon. moon was directed by duncan jones. david bowie's son. what's up with you, pauly boy?

[@b_i_l_l_w_i_l_l_i_a_m_s_o_n]

Bringing up your sponsored products mid interview is cringey as fuck. You gotta relax a bit

[@jellybutterbelieveit]

great interview but some of y'all really do have the same manners as 5-year-olds

[@asimhussain2344]

I can’t believe he had a kid.

[@sarahharris2729]

He's in his 40s, I can!

[@nikezooms]

faith no more’s Epic is a stone cold piece of plagiarism, ripped from RHCP Uplift Mofo Party Plan …. sorry

[@bearzdlc2172]

god damn its so sad to see how old and terrible paul looks hes only 45, ive seen people in their 60s look better. tons of stress and the drugs and smoking have wrecked hiim. poor guy. hope he keeps going strong.

[@soulkiss1001]

Paul looks fine better than you

[@musicfanatic2009]

There is people in their 40's looking way older. Paul has a full head of hair and no greys.

[@perlasancheznightingale12]

He has an 8 month old, so probably not sleeping a w hole lot rn

[@rosem5361]

Ive always said this. I have a deep love for Paul and interpol and no matter what hes my dream guy but dayum hes aged like milk😂 id still hit though😅

[@1982larysa]

Whaaaaat? He was taking drugs? Cigarettes ? No way!

[@Heightofacloud]

Man Paul has aged. Is that psoriasis on his face? After having a baby hehe

[@EA-lp5gx]

So? He's lived a full and interesting life and achieved a lot more than most ever will. What have you done?

[@Heightofacloud]

@@EA-lp5gx why are you getting defensive? Paul would laugh at my joke. I'm insinuating being stay at home dad is harder than it looks

[@EA-lp5gx]

@@Heightofacloud Please. Negatively commenting on a stranger's appearance is sooooo hilarious, am I right? 🙄 You were being an ass, so just be honest about it.

[@RafaelFerreira-dn4xz]

@@EA-lp5gxshut up clown!

[@Heightofacloud]

@@EA-lp5gx we as humans will never stop commenting or judging people's appearance. My initial comment stands. Paul is the kind of person that can dish out and take jokes that are deprecating esp. when pointing out obvious things. That's why he even mentions his lazy eye in Rest my chemistry!

[@frankrizzo3317]

The “Anti-vax, election denying” bit is going to age like hot garbage.