Walter Schreifels from Quicksand /Rival Schools - Episode 44 | Waterproof Records with Jacob Givens

I would be a few years late to hearing 1993's Slip by Quicksand for the first time, but once "Head To Wall" landed on a gifted mixtape in the mid 90s, I was ready for more! That signature raspy voice belting out the gut-punching chorus was none other than Walter Schreifels, the legendary musician from New York Hardcore bands like Gorilla Biscuits and Youth of Today, who would go on several amazing bands like Quicksand, Rival Schools, and a multitude of other side projects. I was thrilled to invite Walter onto Waterproof Records to talk about coming up in the 80s hardcore scene, what inspired him to write music, and we ended up getting a little philosophical too!
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[@jacobjimmie7500]

You got walter on, super chill dude, right on. Quicksand are one of the righteous ones.

[@crbradbury8282]

Enlightening and balanced. Love these guys! 👊🏼💫

[@thevainestknives4843]

I have a fond memory of my first exposure to Quicksand: In 1993, as a 14-year-old kid, I went to Lollapalooza '93 in Stanhope, NJ (Rage Against the Machine was the main stage opener, btw!).. CMJ had a tent there, and I signed up to receive their sampler CD in the mail. A few weeks later, it arrived, and Quicksand's "Dine Alone" was track 11. Shortly after, I went out and bought Slip. So, yeah, loving this interview with Walter as I also have very nostalgic feelings about his work.

[@veganlion8662]

Thanks for the great content ❤