Seems we just can’t get enough of Dee Dee and the Dum Dum Girls these days. But with their slick, jet-black aesthetic evocative of a distinctive L.A. sound—rouge-lipped and sultry yet at once elusively introspective—who can blame us?
This time around, we partnered with Frye and Dee Dee to bring you a delectably unexpected collaboration. Dee Dee spent a day in our studio, reinventing what it means to be a Frye girl: still classic and built to last, but sharpened with an ultrafine moto edge.
The Thread sneaked behind the scenes to watch Dee Dee rock our world, a ton of rad boots and per usual, five essential questions.
THE THREAD: Given the pretty stellar list of people you’ve worked with (hello, Sune Rose Wagner!), what was your favorite collaboration and why?
I was waxing nostalgic recently when I remembered I’d sung backups on a Girls song from their EP. Not exactly a collaboration, but something I count myself lucky to have on record. The short film for Are You Okay? was a surreal and very Hollywood experience. Being even a short part of the Bret Easton Ellis canon is incredible. Also, I recorded some Christmas stuff with my friend Kurt Feldman (which will be out this year), and that was probably the truest musical collaboration I’ve done to date, as I came with just basic demos and wanted him to produce it in his very particular style.
THE THREAD: Is there a relationship between your sound and your aesthetic? Has your style evolved with your sound, or vice versa?
They’ve both evolved over time, sort of hand in hand. DDG was kind of like a teenager when I started; I like to think I’ve streamlined and focused things a bit alongside its growth in sound. It’s grown up now. It knows some things.
THE THREAD: Who or what are some of your latest sources of inspiration (artists, poets, etc.)?
Been listening to a lot of Cass McCombs recently—he’s such a gifted songwriter and lyricist. He’s got something special that’s just his. Right now, I’m also on a massive Henry Miller kick.
THE THREAD: You’ve said you’re quite shy. How does that impact your art, persona and/or stage presence?
Performing on stage actually lets me exercise the other side of myself, the more exhibitionist me. I may not be able to serenade you alone in a room, but I live for a proper show. The rush of the stage is intoxicating.
THE THREAD: You’re a songwriter—do you have a particular process, or is it more of a come-what-may approach?
I follow the muse. Sometimes I have to coax her out, and sometimes she catches me off guard while I’m doing the most unrelated errand. It’s a trip.
Stay tuned for our Frye video experience with Dee Dee! The Dum Dum Girls’ latest album, Too True, is out now on Sub Pop Records. Do yourself a favor and give it a listen.
Photos and text by Mona Lee
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