Nick Lowe talks Love Starvation, Labour of Lust, & his biography: "I put a lot of thought into making it sound like I didn't put any thought into it."

By Kyle Meredith

Published August 14, 2019 at 4:22 PM EDT

Nick Lowe gives Kyle Meredith the rundown on his latest EP and tour with Los Straightjackets, the story behind "Love Starvation" and "Trombone" and how far back in his musical past he'll look for inspiration. The two also discuss recording Nick's Labour of Lust and Dave Edmunds' Repeat When Necessary at the same time, the lasting impact of Rockpile, and the 30th anniversary of his comeback album, The Impossible Bird. Lowe also tells us of a biography that's due out in the fall and plans for the next EP.

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Kyle Meredith

Kyle is the WFPK Music Director. Email Kyle at kmeredith@lpm.org

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Nick Lowe talks Love Starvation, Labour of Lust, &amp; his biography: "I put a lot of thought into making it sound like I didn't put any thought into it."

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Nick Lowe talks Love Starvation, Labour of Lust, & his biography: "I put a lot of thought into making it sound like I didn't put any thought into it."