Hey guys, it's Joe. I'm really excited about today's episode, which features Simone

from Blonde Redhead, a band I've been a fan of since my cool older cousin Andrea put them on a

mixtape for me about 20 years ago. But before we get started, I just want to give you a

heads up on a couple things. Today we released two more bonus mini episodes. One featuring last

week's guest, James Gadsen, and the other

featuring the previous week's guest, DJ Bonebreak. You can check out both of those by subscribing

to our show on iTunes or visiting our website, thetrapset.net. Also, be sure to follow us on

Instagram at the trap set. We just got a GoPro camera and we're going to make some fun drum videos.

Okay, let's get on with the show.

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Oh, what? Check them out online at collectivo.com. This is Joe Wong.

Welcome to the Trapset, where each week we explore the lives of drummers.

I want to play something for you.

I want to play something for you. You're hearing Melody by Blonde Redhead, featuring my guest Simony Pache on drums.

Blonde Redhead formed in New York in 1993, and over the course of its nine albums and many tours,

the band has distinguished itself as exciting, innovative, and stylistically dynamic.

They've explored the intersection of Serge Gainsbourg and Sonic Youth and the musical terrain that lies between the Beatles and Brigitte Fontaine.

But always present is the band's uniquely beautiful, melancholic voice.

I interviewed Simone at his home in Brooklyn, and at one point we discussed the architecture

of a nearby church.

In retrospect, I realize his drumming could be described in similar terms.

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