Jon Spencer – NEW Interview: Rolling Stone Japan

“I’m Furious” — An Indomitable Rock Spirit, Anger at Trump, and Memories of the Legendary First Summer Sonic – NEW Jon Spencer interview published in Rolling Stone Japan (4 August 2026).

“What did they give us? They gave us rock ‘n’ roll. I always cite Little Richard as an example. Little Richard was a pioneer—the “Queen” of rock ‘n’ roll. He was a Black man, but also a drag queen and bisexual. The current administration is trying to eliminate people like that entirely. They want to erase, exclude, and deny anyone who is different from them. I can’t stand for that. Rock ‘n’ roll wouldn’t exist without “the other”—without that element of difference. This interview, and even *Rolling Stone Japan* itself, wouldn’t exist. The world would surely be a much more boring place than it is now.”

“彼らは何を与えてくれたのか? ロックンロールを与えてくれたんだ。俺はいつもリトル・リチャードを例に挙げている。リトル・リチャードは創始者、ロックンロールの“女王”だ。彼は黒人男性だったが、ドラァグクイーンでもあり、バイセクシャルでもあった。今の政権はそういう存在をすべて排除しようとしているんだよ。自分たちとは違う人たちを抹消して、排除して、否定しようとしている。俺にとってそれは我慢ならないことなんだ。“異質なもの”がなければロックンロールは存在しないからね。このインタビューだって、Rolling Stone Japanだって存在しなかっただろう。きっと、世界が今よりもずっと退屈な場所になっていたはずだ。”

Full Interview Here: https://rollingstonejapan.com/articles/detail/45156/1/1/1

Photo: Jon Spencer / Kendall Wind / Spider Bowman (show #123) – Shibuya Club Quattro, Tokyo, Japan (8 October 2025) by Masashi Yukimoto

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Bob Bert – NEW Interviews

Bob Bert – I Was in That Band with Grady Sandlin ep. 40 (27 July 2026)

“This week my guest is Bob Bert. I had a wonderful time chatting with Bob about drums, art, and life. We spend a lot of time talking about his years with Sonic Youth and especially Pussy Galore, but Bob’s career stretches far beyond those legendary bands.

We also dive into his new solo album, Beach Bongo Bloodbath, and what inspired him to finally make a record under his own name after all these years.

I really enjoyed this conversation and hearing Bob’s stories about New York’s underground music scene in the late ’70s and early ‘80s. I think you’re going to enjoy this one as much as I did.”

Listen Here: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/13048e07-d190-449a-8856-d69828dc964c

RiYL Podcast ep. 765 (25 July 2026)

“Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Action Swingers, Lydia Lunch, Mick Collins — Bob Bert has kept the beat for some of the best. This year, the drummer’s own name finally graces the front of the album, with Beach Bongo Bloodbath. Mixing original with wildly original covers, the record puts the percussion’s unique voice on full display.”

Photo: Marc C / Hardcore Legends Trading Cards #953

Listen Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VovuxdPOSxo

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Jon Spencer – “Dang” by S.B.Paintings

“Dang” a painted tribute to Jon Spencer by S.B.Paintings.

61 x 61 cm Oil on wood.

https://www.instagram.com/s.b.paintings/

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Bob Bert – NEW Interview: The NYHC Chronicles

Bob Bert – NEW interview with The NYHC Chronicles LIVE! Ep. #439 (July 22, 2026).

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40NrUCsRghk

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Jon Spencer – Interview: Forbes.com

Jon Spencer – Interview with Jim Ryan for Forbes.com (25 June 2026).

“Jim Ryan: What does the term rock and roll mean to you in 2026 with all that’s going on?

Jon Spencer: I’ve been talking about Little Richard a lot lately. Not just in this interview but also from the stage. And the reason I keep coming back to Little Richard is… well, I love him. Because he’s such a beautiful, crazy character. And I love his music. There’s so many different things which I love about who he was as a person and as a musician, performer and artist. But the reason I keep coming back to him is because who that guy was is the kind of person that they’re trying to really push out of our country.

Who wants to live in a United States of America that is only for white christian people? It’d be a f—ing drag. That doesn’t sound great to me! I mean, what is the one thing that is America’s gift to the world? Rock and roll. Jazz too. And both of these artforms, where did they come from? They came from people who are different!”

Full Interview Here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimryan1/2026/06/25/jon-spencer-on-latest-album-songs-of-personal-loss-and-protest/

Photo: Skyler Smith

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