From Eames to Yeezus

Weezer's iconic 1994 release known by most as The Blue Album recently turned 20.  In celebration of this anniversary and the recent announcement that The Rentals would be releasing a new album this year via Polyvinyl, I have decided to unearth a never-before-released interview with Weezer co-founder/former bassist (and Rentals frontman) Matt Sharp.  The clip is a little under 30 minutes long, and doesn't include the entire interview.  However, these are the only 30 minutes which remain (found late last year on a dusty flash drive).  The interview was conducted via phone in May of 2008.  Due to reasons beyond my (or Mr. Sharp's) control at the time, the interview was shelved.  However, it seems even more prescient in 2014.  During our conversation, Matt discussed the Blue album era, the importance of MTV, Maya Rudolph, and the post-Internet musical landscape.  Enjoy!

- Trace.

Trace William Cowen