Interview: Cake's John McCrea - HeadCount Interview: Cake's John McCrea The quirky, sardonic, half-spoken/half-sung vibe of Cake's music extends far beyond their recorded material. Knowing that the Power Cosmic would still reside in the Fallen One's body, Thanos had the corpse brought to the Dwarves of the Asgardian realm of Nidavellir, the greatest . I just had an opportunity to visit the Google campus not too long ago. sort by * Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. I think you look a lot like David Bowie when Estella first meets Artie. Tracking Down is a Stereogum franchise in which we talk to artists who have been out of the spotlight for a minute. I would like stuff like that to leak out off the website, into the office, the water cooler dialogue. Theyre Wall Street. Well, maybe we can explore a little bit of more of that storyline in a sequel. What has passed for gritty rebellion is really just like fucking foam on a cappuccino. This terrific cover brought to mind a classic Jay Ward character "Super Chicken" who was featured on the "George Of The Jungle" Show. I just know that this isnt something you always did with the band. I do remember once, we were filming a scene beside sewing machines, she was deliberating lines in her accent, which is flawless, and there was a dog next to her. for a onetime additional fee on Friday, May 28. Uncle Billy McCrea: Yes, yes. We have played other cities but weve never played there. I think that's a testament to him really knowing what he wants. Featuring exclusive content and interviews for Game Of Thrones, Sherlock, Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, Doctor Who and so much more. I just think that the Earth cant support popular culture in the way that weve come to expect. Can you tell me a little bit about that and how all that got started? One of the freshest faces in the new Cruella de Vil origin story "Cruella" is actor John McCrea, who plays Artie, an independent fashion store owner who helps kick off Estella's (Emma Stone) transformation into the legendary villain fans first met in Disney's "101 Dalmatians" films. Is that actually your voice that we're hearing doing that? Actually not fleetingly, I cant believe that our band still exists after this much time. What a great way to introduce your character, especially with the sense of style that Artie has. In some way, I think it is kind of wasteful because I dont think that cultural criteria should be used to judge musical criteria. In a series of interviews and re-publications, we venture into the past to see where this exciting virtual reality ride began. It used to be impossible. I'd love them to make a remake of "The Lost Boys," for sure. Disney's Cruella brings some new characters into the 101 Dalmatians world, one of whom is Artie, played by John McCrea. As big labels struggle, its not something we want to be strapped onto that huge sinking ship. I think in a lot of her reference images, I'm sure Bowie popped up quite a bit. Im feeling that way myself. Uncle Billy McCrea: When slavery was over, let me see if I can't tell you about that. One day, Estellas flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute, played by two-time Oscar winner Emma Thompson (Howards End, Sense & Sensibility). I appreciate it. When he volunteered at age 41 for service in the First World War, McCrae wrote to a friend that "I am really rather afraid, but more afraid to stay at home with my conscience . MCCREA: I think I resisted it for a long time, just because I thought music can subliminally get through to people who may overtly disagree with you. STEREOGUM: Yeah, you have a little more control instead of having to funnel messaging through, say, your label. After you lived in L.A., you moved back to Sacramento. Obviously you were part of that project, but if you had the opportunity, is there any other horror character, like a Frankenstein, Mummy or whomever, that you would like to explore? doing? Maybe he went on to become one of the biggest rock stars of all time. STEREOGUM: Yeah, and Sinking Ship has a real evergreen quality, thematically speaking. You've got to be hoping that Artie is going to come back with a sequel. I do think that that could be called community. The McCraes had military blood. And although there is no way were going to save the world by giving away a few trees, it's just something that I think, maybe if a few more people can have that experience, it probably is a good thing. And I think that's what makes this film so wonderful. MCCREA: I think no matter what happens, we have to keep our eye on the ball for a while. Concerts Cake's John McCrea talks optimism, pessimism and the future of music. Qualification: High School Graduated John McCrea Career. I dont feel like its hopeless completely, but it could be very easily. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. We thought we would give it a try. She is also a Freelance Writer. Interest was piqued when British stage actor John McCrea was cast in the film in the role of Artie, the owner of a vintage stop who befriends Stone's Estella. In a "Cruella" movie, he also sang the song "I Wanna Be Your Dog." He also appeared in the film "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" as Jamie. MCCREA: Well, Sinking Ship is a song I worked on a long time ago. He rose to fame for his appearance as a gay in the Disney Live-action movie named 'Cruella', which released on May 28, 2021. He is also the author of various short stories, the fantasy comedy novel The Not-So-Grim Reaper, and the co-screenwriter of the drama film, The Lifesaver. What were you thinking about when you wrote it? But there is a sense of shared aesthetic, and maybe shared experience, because some people have been to the same concerts and seen some of the same things. Well, it worked out, though, didn't it? Maybe theres some innovation that can occur that can make that easier, especially if we used some of the tools of the internet and the kind of interconnectivity that could occur. Everythings beautiful, but its also challenging. STEREOGUM: Do you have an album release date in mind at the moment? Truly terrifying things can happen even in the United States when you dont have checks and balances. I think those people mentioned are more idealistic. My wife and I had kids. Even after more than 25 years in the industry, there are still few voices like Cake lead singer John McCrea's droll . John McCrea, the West End's newest star, is talking about the schoolboy drag queen at the heart of Everybody's Talking About Jamie. The other thing people get angry about, that I dont think should be a partisan issue, is when well post something about an environmental issue. Not only do you look like Bowie, but Bowie prepping to transform into Ziggy Stardust, because I noticed those lightning bolts by your eyes. 2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ive always sort of been - at least when it comes to communication - about populism. When we release enough, well put them all on an album. We just kind of showed up, there were a lot of people, and they all knew the words. I remember the cartoon, but I remember the live-action movie a bit more. The band has recorded in a solar-powered recording studio since 2011, and McCrea serves on the board of directors for HeadCount, a non-partisan organization that works with musicians to promote participation in democracy. Whatever the reason, I think partially we were allowed to survive because we are outsiders. It's totally surreal. He is a scene stealer, and brought so much to the character, that the director Craig Gillespie asked him to come back and film a bonus scene about a year after filming in London. "Interestingly . Im still playing music all the time, but Im not sure what it was were supposed to do. Yeah, yeah, totally. He dropped out in his last year to pursue music, playing solo acoustic shows. Every three years, there is a new group of important bands mostly. Theres all kinds of like weird rites of passage that they dont warn you about beforehand that can actually just really impact all kinds of things in your life. Ive got dozens of songs going at once. I mean, what a great line. When asked how it feels to be a part of that, John says it feels wonderful, and then continues to explain that to be part of Disneys history in any way shape or form is amazing, but the fact that its about representation and its a positive thing, is even better. To hear that this movie is included in the conversations about representation, and with his character specifically, is like a cherry on an already perfectly baked cake.. What items have gotten the most reaction? Not very many artists can get billions of streams, so its a math thing. I dont think whether people have clean air or clean water I dont see how thats a political issue. Not your music, but clearly your actions, seem almost punk rock in your desire to maintain your own control over how it sounds and the videos look. I mean, if you want to do "The Lost Boys.". The poem was written by a CanadianJohn McCrae, a doctor and teacher, who served in both the South African War and the First World War. John McCrae was born on November 30 th, 1872, in a small limestone cottage in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Below, McCrea elaborates on CAKEs more overtly political voice, when he expects theyll release more new music (their next song will be a cover of the 5th Dimension classic Age Of Aquarius), and why it benefits workers in every industry to unionize. Mostly, I just think about discarded leather jackets in a landfill that are no longer in style. And we posted that article and a lot of Republicans got really furious with that while a lot of people said thank you for posting that, it was interesting. But for most people, I guess it didnt really look good to be bringing back the Styrofoam cup. The most important stories and least important memes, every Friday. Consisting of singer John McCrea, trumpeter Vince DiFiore, guitarist Xan McCurdy, bassist Gabe Nelson and drummer Paulo Baldi, the band has been noted for McCrea's sarcastic lyrics and deadpan voice, DiFiore's trumpet parts, and their wide-ranging musical influences, including country music, Mariachi, rock, funk, Iranian folk music and hip-hop. But I do remember Glenn Close in the live-action "101 Dalmatians" and just being absolutely terrified of her. Menu. Right? I keep thinking September for some reason. MCCREA: Well, the B-side or the A-side I dont know which side is which of the vinyl single Sinking Ship, we do a cover of the old Age Of Aquarius song from the early 70s. It's not one of the scariest things in the world, but I'd like to give that a go. While speaking with director Craig Gillespie, the creative had nothing but praise for the movie's composer,. Now what about Cake fans? MCCREA: Rebecca Solnit, a feminist writer who I enjoy, said back in 2016, Voting is a chess move, not a Valentine. I think thats really key for the left to understand that its not about your individuality or your self-expression. But one that affects, like in the case of schools, a bunch of children. [Ed. We interview Cruella star John McCrea about what drew him to take a role in the film, working with director Craig Gillespie, and much more. For me thats the key issue. We have a map on our website where you can click on the different cities and see where the trees are and who planted them. And I took care of it for a while, but then my life went on, and the band started touring a lot. Did you pick up anything from him? Cruella, which is set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. He was flying Buccanneers at the start of his career. John McCrea on Creating the West End's Newest Hit: 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'. But as an audience member, no, I'm terrified of everything. "I got to recognize how the horrific conflict laid out, how the victim often found themselves in a life-or-death struggle and quite frequently how they would wind up meeting a gruesome end in an unexpected but surprisingly satisfying way," he said. In a revealing interview for John Kobal's book People Will Talk, McCrea makes it obvious that a big part of why he wanted to be in the movies was the chance to meet and bed beautiful women. . In Flanders fields the poppies blow. Your 2011 album, Showroom of Compassion, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 charts. We were still there. I need to think of a tag line, don't I? Interviews Everybody's Talking About Jamie Star John McCrea on Making a Splash in the West End, Broadway Dreams & More. They tell you when theyre not happy. Was that real life? All I'd heard was how personable and lovely, down-to-earth and normal she is. He's one of Britain's finest actors, for sure. And trying to find some sort of emotional satisfaction in that, you know, even though theres a litany of negative concerns around those politicians. I never felt so much like I was visiting Ancient Rome during the height of their power. Without the villain, you have no story.