Earlier this month, The Lillingtons played Beat Kitchen and we met up with singer/guitarist Kody Templeman to talk about the band’s latest album, Stella Sapiente. The record, (their first in 11 years) features a host of new influences, ranging from ‘80s post-punk to vintage speed metal. The new sounds mesh with lyrics centered on the occult to create a distinctive style that somewhat reintroduces the band after a lengthy hiatus. We spoke with Templeman about how the album was written, its various themes and what the recording process was like. We also discussed the band’s upcoming European tour, Templeman’s disdain for insects and more. Continue Reading…
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