In this episode of the Indie 500 Podcast, Breddy & Helio sit down with John Stanier, drummer for Battles, to discuss their album ‘Mirrored’, ranked number 436 on NME’s top 500 albums of all time. Stanier talks about his experiences recording at Machines with Magnets studio, his initial reaction to joining Battles, and the band's creative evolution over the years. The conversation also veers into memorable anecdotes, including collaborations, their rapid ascent in the alternative music scene, and behind-the-scenes stories about their notable music videos.

In this episode of the Indie 500, Breddy & Helio sit down with Ian Williams, guitarist for the band Battles, to discuss their album "Mirrored" which lands at #436 on NME's top 500 albums of all-time list. We touch on a variety of topics including evolving technologies in music, when do you just KNOW you've found a good loop you want to use, the evolution of the band from guys with day jobs to putting together a landmark album, touring and the evolution of the band. Ian also shares with us a glimpse into the randomness of life with a hilarious anecdote involving a recording studio, Kid Rock, and an indoor hot tub.

#436 Battles - Mirrored

After more delays than you could shake a Line6 DL4 at, the long awaited episode on the 00’s classic "Mirrored" by Battles finally arrives with an incredible bonus: our own interviews with the band themselves, John Stanier and Ian Williams. Helio and Breddy quiz John and Ian on topics like signing with Warp records as a group with a real drummer,

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how do you know when a loop is ready? Oops we left our echoplex on! and what’s changed for the band since Mirrored. Keep an eye on this spot in the future for the full uncut versions of the interviews.