EXCITED ONES!

Another Conversation with GBV Producer Travis Harrison: Inside 'Crawlspace of the Pantheon'

Travis Harrison has produced every GBV album since 2017; 'Crawlspace of the Pantheon' is his 20th with the band. He returns to Excited Ones! to discuss…

May 19 • Morgan Enos

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A Conversation with Guided by Voices Guitarist Doug Gillard: "It's Really The Freedom To Do What I Want To Do"

Across GBV's long history, Doug Gillard has proved one of Robert Pollard's most crucial foils. His new solo album, 'Parallel Stride,' is out now. GBV's…

May 2 • Morgan Enos

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April 2026

A Conversation with GBV Guitarist Bobby Bare Jr.: "I'm Being Called Up To The Big Leagues"

Bobby Bare Jr. joined Guided by Voices during its 2016 reconstitution and remains their rhythm guitarist today. Here's how he came to the GBV family…

Apr 15 • Morgan Enos

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March 2026

A Conversation with Guided by Voices Bassist Mark Shue: "That Feeling Has Never Gone Away. It’s Only Gotten Greater"

The bassist for Guided by Voices since their 2016 reformation, Mark Shue traces his path from fan to bandmate across 20 albums — culminating in…

Mar 19 • Morgan Enos

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February 2026

A Conversation with GBV Drummer Kevin March: "Being In Guided by Voices Is Literally The Greatest Thing In The World"

Kevin March reflects on his history with Robert Pollard, joining GBV's current and longest-serving lineup, managing School of Rock Montclair, and…

Feb 23 • Morgan Enos

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A Conversation with Tobin Sprout, Formerly of Guided by Voices: "He Just Keeps Going, And It's Amazing Stuff"

If GBV ever had a second-in-command, it was Tobin Sprout — his songs and performances are all over their best-known '90s material. He discusses memories…

Feb 12 • Morgan Enos

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January 2026

Why Jazz Drummer and Composer Kate Gentile Loves Robert Pollard and GBV: "Weird Relationships Between Tangible and Abstract Things"

A prodigious rhythmic voice on Brooklyn’s creative-music scene, Gentile embraces the music of Pollard and Guided by Voices through structure as much as…

Jan 28 • Morgan Enos

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The Holy Rhythm

Why I can't get "Seedling" and "Radioactive Pigeons" out of my head.

Jan 28 • Morgan Enos

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An Official Ironman, A Champion Officially: A Conversation with Detective Steven Stefanakos, GBVPD

An NYPD officer, veteran Emergency Service Unit member, and 9/11 first responder, Steven Stefanakos is a dear, longtime associate of Robert Pollard and…

Jan 25 • Morgan Enos

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December 2025

Why Jazz Pianist and Composer Matt Mitchell Caught the GBV Bug: "I Contend You'll Like Almost Everything Eventually"

A leading pianistic voice on the Brooklyn jazz, creative, and new music scene, Mitchell arrived at his Robert Pollard and Guided by Voices obsession…

Dec 19, 2025 • Morgan Enos

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You're Playing With A Real Band Now: A Conversation with GBV's "So-Called Classic Lineup" Roadie Steve Hopkins

In the 2010s, when Guided by Voices reconvened with the lineup most associated with 'Bee Thousand' and 'Alien Lanes,' Steve Hopkins was by their side.

Dec 9, 2025 • Morgan Enos

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November 2025

Michael Ross On Exhibiting Robert Pollard's Art at Detroit's Annex Gallery: "What A World It Is To Delve Into"

With more than 100 works planned for display, the Detroit gallerist and painter outlines the origins, logistics, and vision behind LOUD: The Art of…

Nov 26, 2025 • Morgan Enos

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