Imperial Teen has been around for longer than you think; roughly 15 years to be exact. Wielding its own distinct brand of pop/rock, the quartet has since crafted a solid niche for itself on the indie scene, particularly thanks to the experience of seasoned pros Will Schwartz, Roddy Bottum, Jone Stebbins and Lynn Truell. Known for its complex lyrics and catchy hooks, Imperial Teen has made a solid mark in the music world during its run, especially with new album Feel The Sound (Merge). We decided to test that experience by inviting the band to guest edit magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our brand new Q&A with Schwartz.
Stebbins: Palm Springs is my happy place. The mid-century architecture there is so amazing! The terrain looks like a movie set. There’s an enormous snow-capped mountain that rises straight up into the bluest sky you’ll ever see; it’s breathtaking. It’s a place where in the winter you can sit by the pool for awhile then take the tram up the mountain for some snowshoeing or skiing!! I love the dry heat, pools and old school “hollywood on vacation” glamour.
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