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Posted in music on March 6, 2009

a letter from Interpol

Magnetic Morning @ Southpaw - CMJ 2008 (more by Tim Griffin)
Magnetic Morning

Interpol posted a letter so we know they're alive...

FROM INTERPOL

Cherished Interpudlians,

It's been a long time. We shouldn't have left you...

After the touring for OLTA came to an end, we all dispersed to tend to our individual personal lives.
...And to get our ducks in a row.

Now the band has reconvened, and we are rehearsing new songs.

We find ourselves marveling at the tremendous focus
that has defined our early rehearsals for this, our 4th effort.

All kidding aside, we feel like a new band.

Once again, we have no concept to this batch of song-writing.
(We are often asked about our intentions when we set out to write music.)
There is rarely any intention to this process.
We just make the music.

And without going into too much detail, the songs sound vital.

It's as though we've hit upon a balance between our urgency and
our calm. And true to our better work, this is music that unravels over time.

We anticipate that, once it's done, you high-minded folks will welcome the music...
into your bedrooms...to swagger and breathe...

It's still early, yet, though. We will keep you posted.

In the meantime, a couple of us have kept ourselves busy with extra-curricular activities. Carlos has made a film called My Friends Told Me About You and Sam has released a record with his band Magnetic Morning..

And we hope that you're all weathering well the turmoil of the age.

Lovingly,

Interpol

Tags: Carlos D, Interpol, Magnetic Morning
posted at 5:20 PM on March 6, 2009 in music | Comments (25)

Comments (25)

magnetic morning = setting suns????

Posted by Anonymous | March 6, 2009 5:30 PM

They were better when they were Saetia.

Posted by Anonymous | March 6, 2009 5:31 PM

Good news indeed!

Posted by Anonymous | March 6, 2009 5:37 PM

that letter sucks.

Posted by Anonymous | March 6, 2009 5:51 PM

joy division + herpes = awesome

Posted by Anonymous | March 6, 2009 5:53 PM

Carlos needs to start rocking the gun holster again.

Posted by Anonymous | March 6, 2009 6:32 PM

i thought OLTA was better than antics. i feel like i'm in the minority here. i thought it was a really good album...and i've never been a big interpol fanboy or anything. rich costey's production on it is great.

Posted by Anonymous | March 6, 2009 6:44 PM

This is priceless! Talk about self absorbed.
Dudes finally get their asses back down to the rehearsal space, and its time to write a letter about how vital they feel!!! He He!

Someone has a mirror on their ceiling!

Posted by jakerock | March 6, 2009 6:54 PM

"Talk about self absorbed."

Ha! Carlos D's "Ontology of Celebrity" essay on the My Friends... site makes this look humble.

Posted by Anonymous | March 6, 2009 8:21 PM

shit...and i was really enjoying their absence...

Posted by Anonymous | March 7, 2009 2:47 AM

holy fuck! check out the trailer for carlos d's "movie"! you got to be kidding! what a twat!

Posted by Anonymous | March 7, 2009 6:26 AM

holy fuck! check out the trailer for carlos d's "movie"! you got to be kidding! what a twat!

Posted by Anonymous | March 7, 2009 6:26 AM

Good to hear they're still alive and are working on a new album. For me, one of the most influential bands of my generation. Saw them twice. Will love them forever. Good day.

Posted by Fred | March 7, 2009 12:19 PM

any band that refers to their own records as efforts is doomed. how much effort does it take to make the same album three times in a row anyway.

Posted by Anonymous | March 7, 2009 2:04 PM

Dear Fred @12:19 PM, who did they influence that makes them so influential?

Posted by Anonymous | March 7, 2009 2:31 PM

seriously. the is one of the most influenced bands of our generation.

Posted by Anonymous | March 7, 2009 2:38 PM

"one of the most influenced bands of our generation"

Not sure if the "typo" was intentional or not, but I found it to be damn funny.

Posted by Anonymous | March 7, 2009 3:15 PM

it was not a typo it was intentional buddy

Posted by Anonymous | March 7, 2009 3:50 PM

OLTA has its moments, but it's my least favorite of the 3.

Posted by Dan | March 8, 2009 1:03 PM

Pretentious or not (seriously who cares) I'm looking forward to this new album.

Posted by Anonymous | March 8, 2009 2:14 PM

pretentiousness is probably a good thing for a band like this. who wants a humble and likeable Interpol? MORE pretention, please.

there are some good songs on the 3rd album, but the mix is muffled, the production is flat, and some of the songs are really poor ("rest my chemistry"). I'm always amazed how great those first 2 albums still sound.

Posted by Anonymous | March 8, 2009 3:10 PM

i like the strokes, they were very bad influenced band

Posted by Anonymous | March 8, 2009 9:05 PM

I got excited for a second. Thought it was a breakup letter...

Posted by Anonymous | March 9, 2009 10:01 AM

Dear Anonymous @ March 7, 2009 2:31 PM: Interpol has influenced ME (as a musician and otherwise). Turn on the Bright Lights still woo's me. I've been listening to that record for the past 5 years. Perhaps I should leave my opinions on their messageboard.

Posted by Fred | March 9, 2009 10:47 AM

si senior

Posted by Anonymous | March 12, 2009 3:58 PM

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