Interversity: The Saturday Knights

Seattle party-rappers The Saturday Knights raise the roof a little bit this week with a little Q & A courtesy Interversity. Barfly and Tilson represent the vocal 2/3rds of the group; third man DJ Suspence has got a day job and a family to tend to, so the MCs patiently fielded these questions for us. What we learned: Don't trust anything Tilson has to say. Enjoy and be on the lookout for a new full-length album out soon.










The Saturday Knights - "45" - The Saturday Knights EP (Light in the Attic 2007)

1. First off, The Saturday Knights. Brilliant name. How did it come about and how many other names did you have to go through to get to that one? (Also, do you capitalize "The"?)

Barfly: The name is a bit obvious and we are apparently one of many groups who hold or have held the same name but I'll take the Pepsi Challenge against any other band now or ever with the same name. It suits us to a T. It's just one of those things. I don't remember too clearly how we came to be The Saturday Knights but I think I came up with it. Before that we'd considered being called Royal Comfort and a couple other silly names that we don't talk about. Plus Slayer was already taken so...
Tilson: How did we come up with the name? The name came up with us. We're honored to even know the name.

Of course you capitalize the "The." Do you pee with the seat down?

2. You guys are literally all over the map with your songs. What artists can you all agree on that helped shape your sound?

Barfly: The only thing we agree on is that music is supposed to be fun to make and fun to listen. Tilson listens to rap mostly. Spence listens to good music and I listen to crappy music. We have no idea what we're doing really.
Tilson: Van Gogh and Sydney Portier.

3. The debut full-length was, last time I checked, due in August. How has the recording process or the dynamics of the group changed from when you recorded the EP?

Barfly: We're actually looking at October as a release date. We haven't changed anything really.We just figured out that the best way to fly is to throw yourself at the ground and miss, so we're gonna stick with that 'til the wings come off.
Tilson: I grew an extra tooth.

4. That Coloring Book Coloring Skills Challenge you guys did last month was pretty amazing. How did that come about, and have you played that house show yet? How did it go?

Barfly: Haven't played the houseparty yet but it's gonna be a blast I promise. I did that coloring book some tinme ago and the label thought it might be a fun promotion and we're too scared to tell them no because they can get on some Death Rom, Suge Knight shit when we're not totally agreeable. I'm still recovering from the last ass kicking i got for showing up late to the label president's foot ru
Tilson: We haven't played it yet. The entries were amazing. How did it come about? It came about in a dream.

5. This may or may not be entirely related, but: What are your favorite beverages? They don't have to be alcoholic.

Barfly: I drink Crown and Rocks but I'm not picky. I drank gas one time. True story.
Tilson: Powdered water.

Audiversinquiry (10 questions we ask everyone)

1. What did you specifically remember listening to as children that triggered a notable response?

Barfly: I grew up on a bunch of regional Southern California shit. If you know who Beowulf, Excel, Circle One, Dr. Know and that whole canon of groups is then you probably get it.
Tilson: So many sounds of being in trouble, it's hard to choose one.

2. You are heading across town this moment and will have time to listen to one complete album during the trip, what would you two individually listen to?

Barfly: I always choose Dios' self titled release on Star Time.
Tilson: I would listen to a Masterson mix tape.

3. Are there any other media that you draw inspiration from? Books, authors, painters, actors, movies, celebrities, etc?

Barfly: I like reading Tom Robbins, Chuck Palahniuk, Hunter S. Thompson et al. I definitely get motivated off that stuff. Caddyshack, Big Lebowski are a couple movies I can't burn out on.
Tilson: Wild life ... wild people ... wild atmosphere ... calm days.

4. Where do you go to discover new music and sounds?

Barfly: I don't check for music much anymore. I have horible taste and shitty listening habits. I'm kinda into ringtones right now. Radio songs are too long.
Tilson: Between an exit and a turnpike.

5. What question do you get most often as a group that you hate answering?

Barfly: What is Tilson on?
Tilson: Why is there a black guy in the group?

6. Favorite instruments or specific sounds?

Barfly: I love 808s. I also love Tamborines, cowbell, shakers, fish and cheerleader chants.
Tilson: Women's inner and outer beauty. My favorite sound is tzzzzzphgthhssszzzzzzzzghey.

7. The record store is closing in ten minutes and you are hell-bent on buying something before they close, what section do you head immediately towards?

Barfly: The bargain bin.
Tilson: The snacks section. And the t-shirts.

8. What is the last notable daydream each of you had and where did it take place?

Barfly: I've done a lot of time so we'll just skip this one.
Tilson: I was on stage with people watching me ... it was our next show!

9. What is the perfect album to you? Are there any? Is it possible?

Barfly: Pobody's Nerfect.
Tilson: The perfect album is made with appreciation from the people listening. Or: people tell you to turn it down when you're playing it in public.

10. Do you keep up with blogs? Which do you read if so?

Barfly: No habla ingles.
Tilson: Audiversity, of course. Can you recommend some for us?