DICK DUNN is a Lofi Noise / Grind from Indiana (USA), formed by Jordan Dyment (guitar/bass/vocals) with the help of many different people on drums for certain recordings and releases. Just like many other Grindcore / Noisecore bands, Dick Dunn also managed to produce numerous releases, mainly splits. Here’s an interview made with Jordan. – Interview by Harshziqr [08.10.2019]
Hello. How was the band Dick Dunn started and introduce us the lineup?
Dick Dunn was originally going to be a one man project, but then one day in 2014 I met up with some buddies and told them about my idea and asked if they’d want to record a demo with me and then we recorded the first demo. After demo 1 I never recorded with them again. From then until now Dick Dunn has been me (Jordan) on guitar, bass, and vocals, and then I have many different people who do drums for certain releases. So I am the only consistent member.
Please define further about your music genre and where the influences come from?
As far as genre and influences go, I guess they’re are many. I would say that for the most part Dick Dunn is just a noisecore band. Some big influences were Deche-Charge, Sore Throat, Tumor, Sedem Minút Strachu, Cum Sock, and all the other sick similar bands.
How do you songs get composed and recorded?
When it’s time to record I either record guitar and then send it to someone to record drums to, or I just have someone send me some blast beats and then add in my strings and vocals. Only a few times have I actually wrote something before recording, I almost always just make shit up as I’m going. I record everything either on my laptop or occasionally my cell phone. Haha!
What are the main themes and messages lies within your lyrics?
One major theme in Dick Dunn is the TV show Tim and Eric: Awesome Show. I actually got the name Dick Dunn from Richard Dunn, one of the actors in the show. Lyrics are always either about weed, Tim and Eric, or people being stupid.
What were among the essential releases from Dick Dunn?
Many Dick Dunn releases sound kind of different. Just a few of my favorites are:
- Hades Mining Co split
- Scab Addict split
- I Have A Bad Case Of Diarrhea
- Cum Sock split
- Tony Montana split
And some of my favorite recordings are for upcoming splits with Gorgonized Dorks, Agathocles, & Kharkharamapathik. So keep your eyes open for shit to come.
Do you play live frequently? What were among the most memorable shows?
Unfortunately I don’t have very good equipment and lack a live drummer. I would love to play some live shows in the future, just need a few things to change before I can.
Future plans and your hopes for Dick Dunn?
I’ve got a bunch of upcoming splits and a few 5” lathe EPS that will eventually come, and even a single sided 12” lathe planned for the future. Possibly making some new shirts sometime in 2020 as well. Also as previously stated I’d love to start playing some live shows. Maybe I’ll find a drummer in the area or just settle and get a better amp and just play pre recorded drums. We will see!
Thanks for your time. Last words?
Thanks so much for giving a shot about the dumb stuff I’m doing and asking me to do this interview. Also thanks to anyone that’s ever split, bought my shit, did a trade, or just gave me encouraging words. You guys all rule.
