Nick Carlisle on The Mad Decades, Asimov, and the Return of Barbarism - RetroFuturistaInterview with UK DIY musician Nick Carlisle about his fourth solo album 'The Mad Decades' (out 29 May 2026). The conversation covers the album's title inspired by Isaac Asimov's 1939 short story 'Trends', reflections on populism, AI's impact on music and creativity, and what remains when the songwriters who once stood on pedestals are gone. Carlisle discusses his journey through the UK DIY music scene, moving between projects over two decades, and his artistic evolution toward solo work.bsky·Jun 9, 2026
