Sharpest Knife in the Drawer
Sharpest Knife in the Drawer
A quick interview with Nick Talbot of The Dull Blades
Two-man bands have been fashionable as of late, and the Dull Blades have been churning out their own brand of 
gritty blues since 2010.
From Florida’s Space Coast, The Dull Blades are Nik Talbot (guitars and vocals) and Anthony Fata (drums, percussion, and organ), and together they create a churning sound that’s equal parts thick, muscular blues and amped-up garage rock. The minimalism of this duo doesn’t translate into a thin wash of music. They have two full length releases and a seven inch to their credit and are currently supporting “InDullgence,” available as of now.
So let’s stop a minute and see if Nik Talbot will co-operate during this interview, or will we need to use “enhanced interrogation techniques” . . .
Indie Music: Do you recall the moment you first wanted to pick up an instrument?
Nick Talbot: When I was 16 me and my brother both got really inspired to play together. It was our escape from our mundane teenage life.
What was it that moved you toward Garage/Retro dance rock?
NT: The energy of the music really appealed to both of us.
Was there ever any consideration expand from a duo?
NT: Constantly fidgeting the idea. But we are what we are. Too hard to change a good thing.
IM: Which musician (living/dead/other) would you most like to share a stage with and what song would you most like to jam on?
NT: Howlin’ Wolf. Spoonful
Name of your new project you feel compelled to plug?
NT: The Dull Blades new record “InDullgence”
Your favorite thing/song from the new/forthcoming release?
NT: Time Waster/Paint it Red
Most absurd thing you’ve been asked at a show?
NT: How many zippers are on your leather jacket?
When you get around to writing your rock opera and/or concept album, what subject will be the focus your intense personal examination?
NT: Exploration of love making.
Ridiculous thing you plan to buy with your first million dollar royalty check?
NT: A baby Zebra.
Finish this sentence, “The Dullblades are the perfect soundtrack for _________”
NT: Anything Tim Burton.
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