Lou Barlow is one of our generations most unique and prolific singer songwriters. In this episode he reflects upon his resistance to identity as a songwriter and performer. He shares what drives him as a writer and how it feels after 20 years to be playing with J Mascis in Dinosaur Jr again. To see the last known photo of Ray, the Day Kitty, go here.

Music from this episode in order of appearance:

Rise Below Slowly

Lou Rap

Cougar Hood

That Kind of Year

Don't Call Me Writer

WWJD

Freed Pig

Ballad of Day Kitty