So here’s a chat I’m pretty proud to publish and promote; last week I put together an interview with none other than ESA’s Jamie Blacker. As they say, “He smells a bit but he’s got a heart of gold. Actually, he smells just fine, particularly his neck (as you’ll find out).

During the course of our chat we discussed a wide variety of topics; the etymology of “Electronic Substance Abuse,” Industrial vs. Metal, composing, increasing the fanbase for dark electronic music, criticism and how to take it, file sharing, the relevance of “Industrial,” record labels, God vs. Satan, The Sea, and many more topics.

Along the way he talks about the future (or lack thereof) as it pertains to ESA as well as the tantalizing collaborations he has on deck for the immediate future.

So check it out – Jamie Blacker of ESA: The DarkTwinCities Interview. Then spread the word. If you don’t have any of his music your collection is sorely lacking. If you have friends and acquaintances who don’t own an ESA disc you should be working fervently to rectify the situation with haste.

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