Ian Mackaye on songwriting, guitars, Fugazi, politics, Coriky music and much more!

*00:00* – Intro and New Music: Coriky *03:42* – Songwriting Philosophy and Lyrics *04:45* – The Continuity of Global Crisis *06:28* – Writing Timeless Music (Minor Threat) *08:46* – No Pedals: A Minimalist Approach to Guitar *11:15* – The Lure of Feedback and Live Improvisation *12:28* – The History of Ian’s Gibson SG *14:04* – Moving to the Baritone Guitar *18:26* – The Early Days and Formation of Fugazi *20:52* – The Challenges of Songwriting Today *23:10* – Collaboration vs. Solo Writing *25:52* – Technology and Human Connection *30:14* – The Miracle of Communication Tools *33:54* – Choosing Kindness and Community *35:49* – "It’s All Nothing": An Ephemeral Perspective *38:37* – Living in DC: Government as a Business *44:17* – The Truth About Band Merch and Bootlegs *49:55* – Choosing Your Own Path: School and Independence *52:28* – Book Recommendations: Vonnegut and The Diggers