Musician Ian MacKaye (Minor Threat and Fugazi) Interview - The Artist's Work Ethic Podcast 

I managed a punk band of teenagers called A Plaid Kiss years ago in Indiana. they did some live shows around Indiana and also Chicago and recorded a studio album that I sent to Dischord records along with other Indy labels. Ian actually wrote us back with notes on every song and what he liked and what they needed to work on. Then he wrote that they only signed DC area artists and invited the band to come to the area. Unfortunatly the guitarist and drummer were only 16 and parents gave a hard no on the idea. Extremely nice of Ian to take the time to pay attention to some kids who loved his music and pay attention to their music.

"I don't plug things. I answer questions." Such a humane point of view. One of the few role models I've ever had. I don't want to be Ian but I do want to approach life in an active way like that.

The DC scene in the late 70s and early 80s, the people, were my family. We stay in touch and I still love them.

I think my favorite line is "I wake up everyday with too much to do that I want to do."

My old friend and an amazing guy. Love you brother!

My friends punk band recorded one album on a small label from Seattle. But whenever he was in another band that got ready to put out an album, he'd just record and then never release it because of how the industry worked. He did it for a hobby.

Eu gosto que o punk rock funciona como testemunho de igreja " Eu encontrei o punk rock quando eu estava nessa situação e fui salvo"

Great interview on a topic and field that is so worthwhile to learn more about and discuss. Subbed!

I feel like Ian is a real music star!!

Ian cares. In this world that's not very common. Kids who are fans or follow certain artists can tell.

That was great to listen to. This person really influenced my life choices. Thanks for sharing this interview and asking good questions!

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"My work is my work is my work." 🤟

Pailhead is the best side project ever!!! And uncle Al got him to drink beer!!!!! Its true?

Awesome !! no nonsense straight to the point

Love this guy. We have never met but he's great

Great interview!!!

Amazing.

This interview blows me away. It's not surprising having grown up listening to his bands and other D.C. bands like SOA and Bad Brains, hell Dave Grohl came out of that region and was inspired by the same music -- but the reveal about HR's comment regarding Ian as an island was very interesting. I remember growing up in a very punk rock centered lifestyle, skateboarding, DIY; all the trappings that it entails; and people I grew up with (and played music with) really resented Ian MacKaye -- and it never made sense to me, other than the druggies not liking straight edge. Even kids who weren't bothered by that concept somehow saw him as a threat (and not a minor one) like he was "the man" or this gatekeeper. He's not a gatekeeper he just has a superior work ethic. It's work work work, create create, make things happen. I think a lot of people just want the easy way out of being "discovered" like they're special. And sadly that doesn't really happen very often. Ian isn't special, at least in his eyes, he's just trying to make things happen. How can you not respect that in a person? Very cool podcast.

Fascinating

Hero, full stop.

Such an interesting person.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

People say to never meet your heroes, I've met Ian. The people are wrong.

De Beers introduced "diamonds are forever" to make diamonds personal, to take away the resale value. So each had to buy their (future wife their) own new diamond, a second hand diamond "didn't count".

What about his band The Evens? Should be mentioned at least once, so I did.

On the album cover for Our of Step, I find it interesting that sheep are depicted as illustration. Do you think that the Lamb of God, Jesus, was out of step with the world?

he said blueprint... twice

Could the inteo be any longer? Yes.

Eu gosto de punk rock Não conto pra ninguém Há cultos religiosos de todos os estilos musicais Isso aqui vai exigir futuros cartões fora da prisão

Good interview, sloppy ending, Ian referenced an abstract emotional pov re his impact: "cool, anything to plug?"..then ty, goodbye..🤔

I don't think that's what HR meant

All artists are entrepreneurs.

This guy takes himself way to seriously and his interpretation of integrity is very childish.