On Sunday, May 24th at 7pm, tune in for a recent conversation between D!SCOT!ERRA and Kai Slater of Sharp Pins, recorded following Sharp Pins’ set at The Regency Ballroom on May 4th, when they opened for Snail Mail.
At just 21, Slater has quickly become one of the most compelling young figures emerging from Chicago’s thriving DIY underground scene. Best known as the songwriter behind Sharp Pins and guitarist/vocalist for the wiry post-punk trio Lifeguard, Slater is also the creator of Hallogallo, a handmade zine that features interviews some iconic artists like Dolly Mixture, Laeticia Sadier of Stereolab and highlights emerging Chicago bands.
Sharp Pins’ debut LP, Balloon Balloon Balloon “’cause it goes pop!” is a rush of jangly hooks and heartfelt bedroom-pop immediacy. Released through K Records and Perennial, the album was recorded almost completely on a TASCAM Porta One 4-track cassette recorder in Slater’s bedroom.
Tune in for a conversation on songwriting, DIY zines, and the San Francisco scene.
