Hannah D'Amato and Alex Post from Fake Fruit

No Wristbands! We Drink For Free

We got the chance to track down Fake Fruit at their recent shows at South By Southwest in Austin earlier this year. And from there, we convinced Hannah D'Amato (vocals & guitar) and Alex Post (guitar) to join us on the show. We talk about their self-titled Fake Fruit debut album, being on the road and, of course, visiting Chicago. Check them out at Sleeping Village on May 9th.

Time stamps:

1:38: We are joined today by Hannah and Alex of Fake Fruit

2:50: How did you start playing music? how did you start working together?

4:20: Alex, were you playing music already when you two met?

5:10: What helped bridge the musical gap for you?

6:15: Can you walk us through the different permutations of Fake Fruit?

9:45: Alex, was it weird stepping in to play music you hadn't written?

12:20: Have crowds reacted differently than you anticipated to your music?

13:30: Has your relationships to your songs changed over the years?

14:30: Why did you re-record your record?

16:20: Alex, what is the process like now of music being created with a set, steady lineup?

18:40: When did it go from this is a fun thing to let's make this a thing?

21: Where are we at with the new record?

24:45: What was your SXSW experience like?

26:50: Did you know the Pitchfork review was happening?

29:45: How did the Spanish version of No Mutuals come to be?

31:45: Is it easier to control your image and destiny now than it may have been previously?

34:45: Oh shit, this is really happening!

37:20: When you think of Chicago, what do you think of?

39:35: Are you down to try deep dish?

42:30: Anything you need to see while you are in Chicago?

43:40: How did this tour come together?

46:50: What's your go to cheap drink?

49:44: What recording or event has had the most profound impact on you wanting to be a musician?

53:30: Anything you'd like to plug on your way out?