While the BoDeans have built a loyal fan base over the course of the 24 years since the release of their T Bone Burnett-produced debut, Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams, the duo—Kurt Neumann and Sam Llanas—is best known as the band whose “Closer To Free” became the theme song to ’90s TV show Party Of Five. But the BoDeans are fine with that and instead focus on making the kind of music they want to, then bringing it to their devoted followers. New album Mr. Sad Clown (429) features more of the duo’s trademark roots-based rock and intricate vocal harmonies. Neumann will be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our new Q&A with him.
Neumann: I’ve always loved basketball. The game, I mean. It’s a beautiful thing to watch, when it’s done right. Speed, sweat, balance and the beautiful concept of defying gravity. I’m not very happy with the practices of the NBA, though. I mean, I watch, and all but the selling of basketball reminds me of the selling of music. Hype the biggest endorsees; give them a break on the court when they need it. Give them the calls. The Los Angeles Lakers are the worst, seeing that they have the biggest name player. But I still love basketball. I think the NBA should have faith in the game. And the players. And just let it all happen like a great rock show. These guys do what they do, man. And it’s always entertaining.
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