Stereo Embers The Podcast 0031: John Andrew Fredrick (the black watch)

“Don’t Remind John Andrew Fredrick About How Obscure The Black Watch Are”

…Because he already knows and he’s kind of sick of hearing it. And why wouldn’t he be? After nearly 25 albums and EP’s, Fredrick’s the black watch remain one of the best kept secrets in music and that they are remains a befuddling fact. However, in spite of outlets ranging from USA Today to Trouser Press declaring that the Santa
Barbara outfit should be massive, the black watch soldier on under the radar. In this conversation Fredrick talks to Alex about The Jazz Butcher, the artist’s pursuit of perfection and being called the California Cure. Fredrick also talks about his band’s new Paper Boats
EP, the black watch’s upcoming album and maintaining the manic pop thrill.