A Conversation with Hobey Echlin | The Story of Majesty Crush

This is our conversation with Hobey Echlin- Majesty Crush bassist, journalist, and DJ. Throughout this video, we discuss his time with Majesty Crush, musical influences, and the reissuing of Love 15. Thank you, Hobey for your time and insights!

Hobey's Instagram:
  / hobeyechlin  

Majesty Crush Fan Instagram:
  / majestycrushfan  

Stained Glass Stories Instagram:
  / stainedglassnate  

0:00 Intro and Influences
18:08 The Story of Penny For Love
20:55 Boyfriend
21:37 Band Dynamic
22:25 Growing up in Detroit
25:40 Spahn Ranch
29:06 Early Days of Majesty Crush
30:18 Opening for Mazzy Star
31:28 Musical Themes
33:00 Opening for Curve
34:16 Dave as Frontman
38:22 Songwriting Process
47:48 The Genius of Dave
50:36 Brands
52:07 Syd Barett Influence
55:17 P.S. I Love You and Post-Majesty Crush
57:37 Connection to Smashing Pumpkins
58:41 Meeting Butch Vig
1:03:04 The Musical World of the 90s
1:06:25 My Bloody Valentine and Dinosaur Jr.
1:10:29 Evolving as an Artist
1:14:50 Recording Majesty Crush and Sans Muscles
1:21:00 The Term "Shoegaze"
1:31:07 Finding Your Sound
1:32:55 Dave's Unique Story
1:34:17 Majesty Crush Reissues
1:37:37 Fan Questions
1:45:21 Shoutout to Henry Boyer

Majesty Crush Documentary:
   • The Story of Detroit’s Majesty Crush ...  

Henry Boyer's Interview with Hobey:
   • Interview w/ Hobey Echlin of Majesty ...