On Episode 106 of The TLB Podcast, James Oliva welcomes back Clint Gee to discuss his new grindcore band, Smearing. They explore the creative process behind the record, embracing imperfections in art, music as therapy, the value of creative freedom in a material world, and navigating societal noise.Support the ShowEarly access on Patreon → https://patreon.com/TheTLBPodcastAudio-only on Spotify → https://bit.ly/tlbspotifyConnect with Clint GeePersonal Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mr_clintasticSmearing's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/smearing.grindBandcamp → https://smearing.bandcamp.com/album/smearingDecibel Magazine Review → https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/01/21/blast-worship-smearing/CHAPTERS00:00 - Reconnecting and Reflecting09:04 - Smearing: A Grindcore Adventure18:13 - Recording Process and Band Dynamics25:57 - Embracing Positive Nihilism in Creativity33:07 - The Healing Power of Music and Nature39:01 - Navigating the AI Landscape42:01 - Conspiracy Theories and Societal Awareness46:32 - The Role of Art in a Chaotic World54:57 - Creative Freedom#grindcore #music #creativity #nihilism #therapeutic #art #freedom #ClintGee #Smearing #thetlbpodSupport the showPatreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

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