On Episode 106 of The TLB Podcast, Clint Gee returns to the show to tell us all about his new grindcore band 'Smearing', the creative process behind their new record, embracing imperfections in creativity, the importance of art as a therapeutic outlet, and the value of creative freedom in an increasingly material society.

CLINT GEE’s LINKS

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smearing.grind/

Bandcamp: https://smearing.bandcamp.com/album/smearing

Decibel Review: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/01/21/blast-worship-smearing/

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Reconnecting and Reflecting

09:04 - Smearing: A Grindcore Adventure

18:13 - Recording Process and Band Dynamics

25:57 - Embracing Positive Nihilism in Creativity

33:07 - The Healing Power of Music and Nature

39:01 - Navigating the AI Landscape

42:01 - Conspiracy Theories and Societal Awareness

46:32 - The Role of Art in a Chaotic World

54:57 - Creative Freedom

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