Stage Clothes and Nunchucks with Kevin Morby
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Kevin Morby opens up candidly about his multifaceted identity, blending artistic introspection with playful absurdity. From running without music to embrace nature and mindfulness, to his unexpected passion for nunchucks—symbolizing a hidden goofball side—he reveals how physical rituals and quirky hobbies ground him. He reflects on his musical evolution, from punk bands in his teens to his current indie folk work, and discusses the deep connection between authenticity and audience perception. Morby shares his love for analog experiences, from physical media to vintage watches, and expresses a desire to document live music moments with the intimacy of 'The Last Waltz.' He also muses on the changing landscape of film and music, lamenting the decline of 'six out of ten' movies and the loss of big-budget, cheesy blockbusters. Throughout, he balances self-aware humor with genuine vulnerability, celebrating the joy of imperfection and the beauty of small, intentional moments.
Use running as a digital detox to reconnect with nature and silence internal noise.
Embrace your full self—even the goofy, unexpected parts like nunchucks—to stay authentic.
Physical media (vinyl, DVDs) can deepen your relationship with art and improve sleep.
Documenting live music with a cinematic lens (like 'The Last Waltz') preserves cultural moments.
The 'six out of ten' movie era—fun, accessible, low-stakes blockbusters—is disappearing due to rising production costs.
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Running as Ritual: Silence, Nature, and the 1980s Mindset
“I try to treat it as a time to not do that. For the longest time, I would have apps. I'd have Strava or whatever tracking apps to see your gains and shit like that. But now I just try to go 1980s about it.”
The Nunchuck Paradox: Playfulness as Identity
“I think it would be probably like some aluminum nunchucks, like some real like could fuck you up nunchucks. I mainly, I have some wooded ones that like could fuck you up, but mainly I just like these heavy foam ones.”
The Art of the 'Six Out of Ten' Movie
“Six out of 10 films are 10 out of 10 films. Usually some sort of action film like The Rock or something like that, but it's a movie where if your attention goes away from it, it's okay.”
Authenticity vs. Persona: The 'Mysterious Folk Guy' Myth
Morby reflects on how fans perceive him as a poetic, mysterious folk artist, but in reality, he’s a goofy, energetic person—like Jonah Hill in Superbad. He embraces this contrast, seeing his Substack and live shows as spaces where his true self emerges.
Legacy, Reissues, and the Dream of an Unplugged Tour
Morby expresses deep affection for his breakthrough album 'Singing Saw' and dreams of an anniversary tour, a full live reissue, and even a future 'Unplugged' session. He also muses on residencies and intimate, multi-venue city runs as a new model for touring.
“I think it would be probably like some aluminum nunchucks, like some real like could fuck you up nunchucks.”
“Six out of 10 films are 10 out of 10 films. Usually some sort of action film like The Rock or something like that, but it's a movie where if your attention goes away from it, it's okay.”
“I try to treat it as a time to not do that. For the longest time, I would have apps. I'd have Strava or whatever tracking apps to see your gains and shit like that. But now I just try to go 1980s about it.”
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