Randy McStine is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer. Some of you may know him under the name of Lo-Fi Resistance, others might know him from his tours with Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree. Randy has a new record from yet another project with world-renowned Aristocrats drummer Marco Minnemann. The project is of course, McStine & Minnemann, and the new record, their third, is simply called III, and it comes out on April 4th, 2025.
In this interview, the writing process, the lyrics, and the history of McStine-Minnemann is reviewed. Other discussions include the influences that Randy brings into his music, the impact of working with Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree, and the possibilities of taking the music on the road.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
