KCRW Berlin: Amplified

David J was the bassist in the goth rock sensation Bauhaus as well as bassist and vocalist of the ’80s band, Love and Rockets. A Los Angeles resident, he admits that he feels uncomfortable with the current political situation in the United States, confessing, “it’s in a sorry state, and I’m rather repulsed by it.”

Show Notes

This week, we caught up with musician David J, who was both the bassist in the goth rock sensation Bauhaus as well as bassist and vocalist of the ’80s band, Love and Rockets. A Los Angeles resident, he admits that he feels uncomfortable with the current political situation in the United States, confessing, “it’s in a sorry state, and I’m rather repulsed by it.”

David J talks about his new solo album and how he aims to pursue more collaborative work in the future: “I’m always full of ideas, and more creative now than ever.”

Produced by Marlene Melchior

What is KCRW Berlin: Amplified?

Amplified is a weekly music show, originally broadcast on KCRW Berlin, featuring interviews with musicians from all genres, hailing from Berlin and beyond.