Its frustrating for me, I guess. Truly terrifying things can happen even in the United States when you dont have checks and balances. For nearly 20 years Cake have been making music that is distinctly their own. Who knows what might happen next? Especially if you really love music, do something that you don't like in order to make money. Cruella will release simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access I talked with Craig Gillespie about the film, and I'm wondering, how did you get on his radar for this role? I just had an opportunity to visit the Google campus not too long ago. You'll find it in their live performances, defined by a unique brand of audience interaction. And she is just multitasking away like nobody's business. Check out our other video for more exclusive theatre interviews, thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe. Sure. Like I said, one of my favorite things to do is go to the makeup truck in the morning and see Artie bare bones every day before we put some fabulous clothes on. Everybody in the supply chain gets paid except for the artist. The David Bowie and Mark Bolan-inspired Artie marks a landmark moment for Disney, as he historically becomes the entertainment giant's first openly queer character in a live-action production . I guess a lot of people still watch television. Not only do you look like Bowie, but Bowie prepping to transform into Ziggy Stardust, because I noticed those lightning bolts by your eyes. In a recent interview, lead singer John McCrea discusses the current state of music with the Internet, the benefit of a band to have cheap rent, and that the anomaly of Cake's continued. In the scenes with Estella in Artie's shop, how was it sharing space with Emma Stone? Uncle Billy McCrea: Yes, sir. It's totally surreal. Unfortunately, the Internet hasnt lived up to its promise. And the fact that we ever expect any of these massive movie stars to be anything but that, I think it says more about us than it does about them. The 2020 "Dracula" BBC miniseries that you did with Claes Bang really breathed new life into the character. Writers have the same issues. Well, it has allowed us to survive. The larks, still bravely singing, fly. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. All I'd heard was how personable and lovely, down-to-earth and normal she is. STEREOGUM: Yeah, and Sinking Ship has a real evergreen quality, thematically speaking. McCrea is excited to see a film based on the stage version that he originated because it will then be viewed by the masses. If Democrats are not able to take the House [Of Representatives], the truly horrific events have only just begun.. That didnt answer your question. Categories Disney Movies, Interviews, Movies, Luca: Capturing the Italian Riviera & Creating Sea Monsters, The Water Man Interview: Lonnie Chavis & Amiah Miller. You are played on Rock stations, but your sound does not seem to fall into any one specific genre. I feel pretty overwhelmed by all the stuff that Im trying to do. [But] in order to be engaged in politics you have to be able to see that, okay, even though this politician is bought and paid for, its better to have this one than that one because with this one maybe well have more money going to schools. She was just such a joy to work with. But as an audience member, no, I'm terrified of everything. For 11 months I failed miserably, averaging 3 days a month as an extra at $7.50 a day.". About ten years or so later I just happened to be walking in that part of town for some reason and walked by the tree that I planted when it was about three feet tall and it was about twenty-five or thirty feet tall. You've got to be hoping that Artie is going to come back with a sequel. Movies. John A. Lomax:Well you said you, they all kept going, tell be about them coming through here with cannons. There are many things to love about Disneys Cruella, and John McCrea playing Artie is near the top of that list. I think the chaps name was John McRea. In terms of the world we're in, obviously we never mentioned him, but I like to believe that maybe, on some level, if he didn't exist, Artie was on the same sort of spiritual journey. MCCREA: I think I resisted it for a long time, just because I thought music can subliminally get through to people who may overtly disagree with you. When we release enough, well put them all on an album. Interviews Everybody's Talking About Jamie Star John McCrea on Making a Splash in the West End, Broadway Dreams & More. When we are touring, yeah, it is kind of like that now. We'll never know. 26:01 Singer and Guitarist John McCrea of Cake Cake has five albums to their credit. I think a lot of us are kind of just pinballing from processing horrible news cycles to feeling emboldened by small moments of redemption. You have Joel Fry jamming on the guitar, too, so that had to have been a thrill. The Democrats changed a lot of things, like using CFL bulbs [at the Capitol building], and tried to make their whole existence a little bit more environmentally friendly. What part do those films play in your personal history? His birthday falls under the Libra zodiac sign. Walking down that street, making tea a couple of weeks later, is there something that made you sit back and say, "Boy, that really surprised me about Emma and the way she performed in that scene?". This unique sound first reached a small cadre of in-the-know fans in . When that doesnt happen, you have to be in the van more. The way I write, I work on a song, and I dont really force myself to finish it. We love L.A. Lovecraft. Its creating incentive to be satisfied by a nuanced victory. I've got to be honest, I was a '90s Disney kid, so for me it was sort of more about "The Lion King" and the like. This terrific cover brought to mind a classic Jay Ward character "Super Chicken" who was featured on the "George Of The Jungle" Show. It's like that for a lot of bands. Have you found a difference in the audiences throughout the rest of the world compared to U.S. audiences? In a certain respect, would you consider yourselves an anomaly? Then, you drive to the next town. He is so collaborative, as I've said before, but I think I was always just really impressed by his vision. Im thinking whats happening is were gonna be releasing singles. The gatekeepers of the label, we can go around them now. In a revealing interview for John Kobal's book People Will Talk, McCrea makes it obvious that a big part of why he wanted to be in the movies was the chance to meet and bed beautiful women. Yeah, for me, its about remaining flexible and just making it about musical criteria as opposed to cultural criteria. I think that's a testament to him really knowing what he wants. Also starring Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Paul Walter Hauser, "Cruella"is now playing in theaters and streaming on Disney+ with Premier Access. Skybound's Creepshow takes all the fright from Shudder's hit anthology series and brings it to comic book readers who want to get the Halloween festivities started a little earlier this year. Without the villain, you have no story. Like [are] we supposed to release albums or singles or just maybe play live? After the tour for their popular 2004 disk Pressure Chief, McCrea could . Other articles where John McCrae is discussed: Canadian literature: Modern period, 1900-60: John McCrae's account of World War I, "In Flanders Fields" (1915), remains Canada's best-known poem. What were you thinking about when you wrote it? He is perhaps best known for originating the role as Jamie New in the musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie [4]. Now what about Cake fans? And in this case it really seemed like it didnt. John McCrea grew up in Surrey. First off, how familiar are you with HeadCount? Right. And I guess it occurred to me that everyone should have some sort of experience that does that. I dont listen to a lot of rock, I guess. He tries to walk around London like a walking art piece, and I think he succeeds. But releasing it now feels like part of his civic duty, which also includes performing at benefit concerts for grassroots politicians like Andrew Janz and Beto ORourke. Well, it worked out, though, didn't it? I think those people mentioned are more idealistic. Qualification: High School Graduated John McCrea Career. "So there was considerable pressure, and every time I sent in a design or a page of a story, I waited with creeping terror for the email that confirmed, yes, I did suck, and I was fired! Im still playing music all the time, but Im not sure what it was were supposed to do. Intent on dismantling the Baroness' empire, Estella embarks down a dark path that leads to her villainous metamorphosis into Cruella de Vil. The band includes trumpeter Vincent DiFiore, bassist Gabriel Nelson, and guitarist Xan McCurdy. Just to have anybody remember you that long is pretty amazing. Well, heres why theyre disaffected. So when the police come and bust the party, we weren't invited to the party. Born in Guelph, Ontario, on November 30, 1872, John McCrae was the second son of Lieutenant-Colonel David McCrae and Janet Simpson Eckford McCrae. Stop by the HeadCount table at Cake shows throughout the United States this year. One day you could be on the biggest soundstage like Hellman Hall with hundreds and hundreds of hand lit candles everywhere. But we have new gatekeepers: the giant multi-billion dollar companies that rule the internet. Yeah. "It was actually my academic teachers that suggested taking up some extracurricular activities," he recalls. I love your introduction when Emma Stone's Cruella Estella, actually, at that point when she comes into your shop and you say to her, "My name is Artie or Art, as in work of." Anyone ever find out what happened to the one chap who made it through the fighter pilot selection process and filmed by the BBC way back in the early 80s. But one that affects, like in the case of schools, a bunch of children. Cruella Star John McCrea Reveals Just How Perfect It Was Working With Emma Stone - Exclusive Interview. You can live anywhere, start a band, and make a great album anywhere, which is really, something excellent. John McCrea is an English actor, musician, internet phenomenon, and media figure. But anyways, so people felt like it was a big betrayal, a lot of people, and that weve somehow changed our ideals. It was seven years since the album before. As big labels struggle, its not something we want to be strapped onto that huge sinking ship. Its more a feeling that you get when you actually engage in that sort of cooperation with the natural world. His mother is a homemaker, while his father is a military commander. Our culture as a band was very do it yourself - very interactive from the very beginning. Let's hope we get that. Uncle Billy McCrea: When slavery was over, let me see if I can't tell you about that. They tell you when theyre not happy. Writer Paul Dini and artist John McCrea chat about the excitement and challenges of short-form storytelling in Skybound's Creepshow #1. So we can still exist I guess.". He almost comes at things from sort of like he shot it like it was an indie movie. John McCrea: I'm always a fan of the villain, always (laughs). John A. Lomax: Where that salt come from? John McCrea (born October 10, 1992) is a British actor, singer, Internet face, and media personality from England. There are many things to love about Disney's Cruella, and John McCrea playing Artie is near the top of that list. I like old hard rock, Brazilian Bossa Nova, Mexican Ranchero music. Thats just a fact. The touring doesnt pay if youre not a big enough artist. Make sure that your music is still something that you like. I think he's the bee's knees. In . From the very beginning, we had a song called Rock N Roll Lifestyle that was a little angry. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. John McCrea: I know what you do, but I dont know how you started. He is also the author of various short stories, the fantasy comedy novel The Not-So-Grim Reaper, and the co-screenwriter of the drama film, The Lifesaver. Then three years later, we release another album, play the same festivals, and it would be a totally different group of faces. Everythings beautiful, but its also challenging. "My main worry was that I was working with Paul Dini, who is no slouch in the design department himself," McCrea said. In other words, there is a massive transference of value and wealth from people who make things over to people that distribute things over the Internet. Thats particularly difficult if youre playing non-commercial music like bluegrass or all kinds of valuable genres of music. John McCrea was born on 10 October 1992 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK. Featuring exclusive content and interviews for Game Of Thrones, Sherlock, Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, Doctor Who and so much more. Yeah, I think so. On October 10, 1992, John McCrea was born in Aldershot, England. Cake's front man Matching search results: Well, here's why they're disaffected. Yeah, we noticed at the time concert-goers seemed to be politically inclined, but also somewhat disaffected. Can you tell me a little bit about that and how all that got started? I thought maybe wed just play new songs and do it that way. Or even just beneficial to CAKE itself? You cant ignore them just because theyre more invisible. Yeah. John McCrea (born 1966) is a comic book artist best known for his collaborations with writer Garth Ennis . Ive never really wanted to get my hands icky with direct support on candidates, but Ive made an exception this time, McCrea says in a phone call. STEREOGUM: Yeah, I identify as a liberal, but Ill be the first to say that I think its way too easy for liberals to get caught up in rhetoric and fail to see the bigger picture. International Women's Day Post-Show Event Announced For MEDEA at Sohoplace March 2, 2023 The Producers of Medea today announce a free one off post-show event @sohoplace on International Women's . The Mighty World of McCrea includes existing work, as well as never-before-seen material, and serves as the first in a four-volume series of such collections from McCrea. "Strong, Righteous, and Rustic": An Interview with Joel McCrea Gerald Peary April 30, 2009 "I told Hitchcock, 'I do miss my horse.'" Twenty-five years ago, Joel McCrea, the most retiring of Hollywood actors, was invited to appear at the 1982 Telluride Film Festival for a career tribute. I think it's the closest I'll ever come to feeling like a rock god. He's a wonderful director. Theres also more two-way communication between musicians and listeners. It helped popularize the red poppy as a symbol of remembrance. If I felt culturally obligated to stay behind a certain boundary or else I would have to wear a different style leather jacket, then I feel that that would be cumbersome, physically. And I just thought, "I could barely say lines and just do that." Tracking Down is a Stereogum franchise in which we talk to artists who have been out of the spotlight for a minute. John flew out to LA for the first time to shoot with Emma Stone, and although he is keeping his lips sealed about which scene it is, he is very glad they added it. One day, Estellas flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute, played by two-time Oscar winner Emma Thompson (Howards End, Sense & Sensibility). "I got to recognize how the horrific conflict laid out, how the victim often found themselves in a life-or-death struggle and quite frequently how they would wind up meeting a gruesome end in an unexpected but surprisingly satisfying way," he said. He is a scene stealer, and brought so much to the character, that the director Craig Gillespie asked him to come back and film a bonus scene about a year after filming in London. Its good that we have a lot of different ideas. In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly I was thinking people have to, first of all, disassociate themselves in a sort of way from "101 Dalmatians," but there are certainly elements of it in "Cruella." You know, as long as were talking politics, Id love to know at what point you decided to use CAKE as a platform to raise awareness? Copyright 2023 All Access Music Group All rights reserved. It must keep you going as a musician to have these kinds of interactions with fans and being creative in this way. Ive always sort of been - at least when it comes to communication - about populism. At the same time, literally the whole thing could be flushed down the toilet. It doesnt matter what town you live in now. Youve licensed Short Skirt Long Jacket to Apple for an iPod Nano commercial. I loved that. We were able to release Sinking Ship rather quickly in that way. I think theres a sense at least of shared aesthetic. For me thats the key issue. Mother, Janet, and his brother Tom and sister Geills completed McCrae's family. Its not worth it to do something musically. Its more important to me than any of the other issues because you dont get to have any of the other issues if you dont have a working environment and ecosystems. I think having seen the film, the scene that is added is really necessary and it wraps up a lot of stuff for that character, so I am so glad they added it. And I think it does to a certain degree, Im not sure how much. In Flanders fields the poppies blow. John McCrea is the lead singer of CAKE, a group that mixes rock, funk, country, hip-hop and jazz into one gorgeous kaleidoscope of sound. The popular alt-rock group combines caustic lyrics with pulsing guitar music and is influenced by many different styles: rock, funk, synth-pop, mariachi and cuban. Featuring exclusive content and interviews for Game Of Thrones, Sherlock, Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, Doctor Who and so much more.Visit our homepage at http://www.redcarpetnewstv.com or follow us on Twitter @RedCarpetNewsTV for exclusive daily updates, reviews, photo galleries and more. Should I fail, I was to 'go out and get a job.'. He was flying Buccanneers at the start of his career. I think I was just amazed at how he interacts with the actors, which is wonderful. I think whats really unsettling for me is that for most artists, especially artists that are not pop artists, they cant stop touring. Whatever the reason, I think partially we were allowed to survive because we are outsiders. Don't forget to subscribe and thanks for watching "I love writing short-form comic stories, especially ones that pack a visceral punch in the style of Creepshow," Dini said before adding that they were an important part of his formative years. Q&A. by Matt Wolf Nov 27, 2017 "Everybody's Talking About Jamie . John McCrea, lead singer and songwriter for the alternative rock band Cake, has been talking about a new album for well over a year. Did he teach you anything about yourself as a performer? I'd love them to make a remake of "The Lost Boys," for sure. McCrae began writing poetry when he was a student at the Guelph Collegiate Institute and also showed an early interest in joining the military. It was odd to pickup the character after a year. The quirky, sardonic, half-spoken/half-sung vibe of Cake's music extends far beyond their recorded material. Yeah, yeah, he really joins that gang at the end, doesn't he? So weve been giving away trees at our shows for maybe five years or so. The first issue features the terrifying tales Take One," by writer/artist Chris Burnham, colorist Adriano Lucas, and letterer Pat Brosseau, and "Shingo," from writers Paul Dini and Stephen Langford, artist John McCrea, colorist Mike Spicer, and Brosseau returning for lettering duties. Yeah, I think there is a certain amount of self-loathing in our culture. Please disable your adblocker or subscribe to ad-free membership to view this article. Yeah, thats the thing. Interview: Cake's John McCrea - HeadCount Interview: Cake's John McCrea The quirky, sardonic, half-spoken/half-sung vibe of Cake's music extends far beyond their recorded material. Academy Award winner Emma Stone (La La Land) stars in Disneys Cruella, an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious and notoriously fashionable villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. No, not really, Im not an idealist. STEREOGUM: Yeah, definitely. I just know that this isnt something you always did with the band. "It's wonderful to create a role," McCrea shares. STEREOGUM: Its so true. However, McCrea recalled how God opened a door that would eventually lead to a . Knowing that the Power Cosmic would still reside in the Fallen One's body, Thanos had the corpse brought to the Dwarves of the Asgardian realm of Nidavellir, the greatest . Estella begins working at the store at the bottom, and she appears to be going nowhere until a happy accident leads Baroness von Hellman (Emma Thompson) to offer her a job as a fashion designer. Thats the way I preserve my happiness in writing: by doing it because I want to do it, not because Im trying to finish a job. I mean, its not like an old world village or anything, but it definitely has certain traits of community within it. Consisting of singer John McCrea, trumpeter Vince DiFiore, guitarist Xan McCurdy, bassist Gabe Nelson and drummer Paulo Baldi, the band has been noted for McCrea's sarcastic lyrics and deadpan voice, DiFiore's trumpet parts, and their wide-ranging musical influences, including country music, Mariachi, rock, funk, Iranian folk music and hip-hop. Father: Not Known Mother: Not Known Marital Status: Single John McCrea Favorites You'll also find it on the Web, where the band constantly engages its fans with advice, links to news stories, and sometimes heated discussion. MCCREA: Rebecca Solnit, a feminist writer who I enjoy, said back in 2016, Voting is a chess move, not a Valentine. I think thats really key for the left to understand that its not about your individuality or your self-expression. We can individually say, Were gonna try to extricate ourselves from this system, but it would be better if we had [unions]. STEREOGUM: As a band that got its start pre-internet, how else do you see technology as beneficial to the music industry? STEREOGUM: Do you have an album release date in mind at the moment? That just kicks the wind out of you physically and psychologically. Comic book artist John McCrea has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign for The Mighty World of McCrea, a collection of creator-owned work spanning the Belfast-born artist's 32-year career. With a keen eye on style and trends, Artie quickly becomes a close . I think as things have become more of an emergency, Ive realized that that was a luxury that I dont feel like we can afford anymore. John McCrea is an American singer and musician. MCCREA: I think you read these news stories once in a while, like, Oh, the Korean pop star had four billion plays of their song and got maybe a couple thousand dollars. Its like that. Cake's front man John McCrea, the voice and face of much of this activity, sat down with HeadCount to discuss how he tries to infuse a sense of populism in his communication with fans, and the various reactions that invokes. In a "Cruella" movie, he also sang the song "I Wanna Be Your Dog." He also appeared in the film "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" as Jamie. HeadCount does not endorse, support or coordinate with any political party or candidates for elected office, or take positions on any ballot initiatives.Privacy Policy, Registration Deadlines And Election Dates. Oh, that was my favorite thing to do by far. I think you look a lot like David Bowie when Estella first meets Artie. "It depends on who you're asking I suppose - but for me, yes, it's official: he's queer," McCrea explained. And it was sort of fun to see how different those characters were, in terms of how she played them. HeadCount provides voter registration assistance on a strictly nonpartisan basis to any U.S. citizen age 18 or over without regard to political affiliation, race, religion, or age. For some reason, this song worked out rather easily. The actor, who plays Artie in the hotly-anticipated Disney film, made the revelation in an interview with Attitude. She was working a sewing machine and then she was feeding treats to the dogs to make sure the dog was well-behaved. You'll find it in their live performances, defined by a unique brand of audience interaction. MCCREA: The elephant in the room is its nice to get paid for something that youve worked on for a year or two. Uncle Billy McCrea: Toting salt. He rose to fame for his appearance as a gay in the Disney Live-action movie named 'Cruella', which released on May 28, 2021. (Image source: WikiCommons) In 1943, McCrea, 52, embarked on a new career path - one that would take him much closer to the action. Thats right, but there is also good music thrown away because people wear a different kind of pants. John McCrea was the first commander of the new USS Iowa. Theres just nothing rebellious, as far as Im concerned, about a leather jacket. At. He dropped out in his last year to pursue music, playing solo acoustic shows. He is a founding member of the band Cake. I guess maybe for a film; weve put our music in film and things like that. To tune out like that - its sort of like the housewife in the 60s on valium or something. Now that "Cruella" has been released, McCrea has his eyes set, long term, on a dream remake of another classic vampire thriller. Concerts Cake's John McCrea talks optimism, pessimism and the future of music. I would image that was probably a surreal moment for you. . Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Theatre 4 Filmography 4.1 Film 4.2 Television 5 Awards and nominations 6 Personal life