PODCAST: Episode 780 - Tom Osman Interviews Bär McKinnon of Umlaut on Creativity, Weirdness and New Sounds

Ghost Cult Magazine Podcast · Aug 6, 2025 · 55m · transcript

Tom Osman sits down with Bär McKinnon of Umlaut to discuss the band’s newest release, Desolë (which means sorry in French), their first full album since "To Your Poverty Quietly Go" in 2014. Known for his work with Mr. Bungle, McKinnon brings his eccentric style and sharp musical mind to Umlaut, offering a mix of genres and ideas that resist labels. Desolë is available now from Overdrive Records. Buy the album here:https://umlautbarmckinnon.bandcamp.com/album/desolRead our review here: https://ghostcultmag.com/album-review-umlaut-desole-overdrive-records/Thanks to Dan of Discipline PR for…