148: Aaron Steele (Chrome Sparks, Portugal The Man, Alice Smith)

Aaron Steele grew up in New York City, raised by two Panamanian
immigrants who become pastors. His adventurous spirit, deep
pocket, and attention to sonic detail make him one of the most
exciting young artists on the scene. He tells Joe about: how Bill
Withers was his "Beatles"; growing up a believer; becoming a
skeptic; how bands like At The Drive In liberated him from the
culture of virtuosity enveloping the gospel scene, being "nearly
homeless", getting roofied after a tour, and why he is happy with
the course his life has taken.