148: Aaron Steele (Chrome Sparks, Portugal The Man, Alice Smith)

The Trap Set with Joe Wong

Joe Wong

Joewong, Drums, Comedy, Performing Arts, Arts, Drummers

4.8 • 709 Ratings

🗓️ 22 November 2017

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Aaron Steele grew up in New York City, raised by two Panamanian immigrants who become pastors. His adventurous spirit, deep pocket, and attention to sonic detail make him one of the most exciting young artists on the scene. He tells Joe about: how Bill Withers was his "Beatles"; growing up a believer; becoming a skeptic; how bands like At The Drive In liberated him from the culture of virtuosity enveloping the gospel scene, being "nearly homeless", getting roofied after a tour, and why he is happy with the course his life has taken.

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0:00.0	I'm just some sort of like working worker aunt that is fulfilling some sort of purpose, but within chaos.
0:12.0	This is Joe Wong.
0:25.9	Welcome to the Trapset, where each week we explore the lives of drummers.
0:30.8	I want to play something for you.
0:33.6	I'm Oh Oh
0:38.3	I'm
0:39.3	Oh
0:40.3	I
0:41.3	Chon You're hearing you in line by
1:04.2	by X-rays, featuring my guest Aaron Steele on drums.
1:10.2	A child of New York City, Aaron's musical DNA comprises Latin gospel,
1:15.6	hardcore punk, underground hip-hop, classic soul, and British pop such as Tears for Fears.
1:22.6	He was a serious break dancer with the NBK crew before turning his focus towards drumming.
1:29.2	Over the past decade, his collaborators have included Chrome Sparks, Alice Smith, and Portugal
1:34.5	The Man. Aaron's playing exudes joy. His experimental spirit, deep pocket, and his attention
1:41.2	to sonic detail make him one of the most exciting young artists on the scene.
1:46.0	I spoke to Aaron at Trapset H.Q in downtown Los Angeles.
1:51.0	And now my conversation with Aaron Steele.
2:11.6	Find that a new room to borrow.
2:16.2	What's your earliest memory?
2:18.7	Uh, I was actually talking to Jenny, like, girlfriend about this earlier today.
2:28.2	My parents leaving me in a Chinese food restaurant.
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