How Long Gone 746. - The Horrors
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Jan 24, 2025 
Faris Badwan, the charismatic lead singer of The Horrors, shares insights from his eclectic music career and their upcoming album, 'Night Life.' He dives into the quirks of fashion, discussing everything from 80's goth culture to tactical vests. The conversation shifts to the world of cryptocurrencies, revealing his early Bitcoin experience, and extends to the charm of video game testing. Faris also fondly recalls the band's adventures in Japan and his love for football, all sprinkled with humor and candid reflections on artistic evolution.
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Palestinian Musicians
- Faris is one of the few Palestinian musicians in his genre.
- His brother is the only other Palestinian musician he can name.
Near-Death Experience
- The Horrors had one incident where a member tried to kill another.
- This occurred in Bristol about 10 years ago, and Faris didn't name the culprits.
Short-Lived Career
- Faris' only other job was testing video games for EA.
- He got fired after five days for falling asleep during a health and safety lecture.