Photos by Caroline Mort
Interview by Arye Dworken
Most musicians would consider a newborn baby a reason to pursue a more stable profession than rock stardom. Aaron Coyes and Indra Dunis, on the other hand, take their 1-year-old son, Mikko, on tour so often that many fans consider him Peaking Lights’ third member.
As Dunis sees it, Mikko inspired both the lyrical and musical sides of the LA group’s new LP, Lucifer. “If the song got too meandering, he would lose interest and start fussing a bit,†she explains. “We tried to write songs that kept him interested.â€
We asked the dub-damaged duo to share a mix of tracks that Mikko digs, along with their thoughts on the standouts…
Peaking Lights, ‘Songs For Mikko’ Mix:
Rubien Fort – I’ll Do the Best I Can
Love Joys – Long Lost Lover
Hamilton Bohannon – Bohannons Beat
Creole – Beware of Your Enemies
Culture Paul – Mini Van Man
Frankie Smith- Double Dutch Bus
Talking Heads – Moon Rocks (Cassette Version)
Laid Back- White Horse
Mann Parrish – Boogie Down Dub
New Order – Blue Monday
