WR802: Israel Joseph I

I’ve always thought about expanding the scope of the podcast and occasionally interviewing artists with no local connections, but whose music I really love.

…so when the opportunity to talk to Israel Joseph I came up, I jumped at the chance.

Israel is probably best known for his time fronting the greatest band of all time, Bad Brains, on the “Rise” album (1993), but he was also the singer in the great Fireburn and recently released the excellent “Meltdown” solo LP.

Check out this conversation about Meltdown's DIY aesthetic, taking inspiration from the youth, defining soul music, the power of hardcore, reggae, and much more! We barely even had time to talk about his experience in Bad Brains, so hopefully we can do a part two down the road.

Want your own copy of Meltdown on vinyl? The best way to do that, especially for those of us here in Canada, is to send Israel a direct message on social media. DIY or die.

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