The Menzingers on Their Ninth Album and 20 Years of Punk Rock Evolution
By
Maya Georgi
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
The Menzingers, a punk band from South Philadelphia, discuss their ninth studio album 'Everything I Ever Saw' and reflect on two decades as a band. The article covers their decision to record locally in South Philly with producer Will Yip, their evolution as musicians, and their shift away from nostalgia-driven songwriting toward present-focused themes. The band members share insights about growing older in the punk scene, maintaining creative energy, and what they've learned from 20 years of making music together.
Key quotes
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What if they recorded right in South Philly, the neighborhood they've lived in for 20 years?
They've made albums in Philadelphia before, at studios in Fishtown and nearby suburb Conshohocken, but for their ninth studio LP, Everything I Ever Saw, they kept everything right in their backyard.
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