expectations and your tastes in tow. Megan Remy is an experimental and exploratory artist, and just can't be reduced. The 405 caught up with her to discuss the influences behind her surprisingly accessible, upbeat new record, her striking visual art and the themes that coarse beneath the skin of both. I love the new record, and 'Jack' in particular. Do you think it's fair to describe Gem as more accessible than your earlier work? Sure, I think thats fair to say. Though my earlier work was created using a very simplistic formula with minimal elements which, in my mind, makes it more accessible and easy to understand. Gem is more complex than anything I have ever done yet its aural presence is very approachable and feels universal. What would you say your main motivation and inspiration were in the making of this album? My main inspiration was my husband, Slim Twig, and all the music we have been uncovering together since the day we fell in love. My main motivation was to make a record that didn't sound anything like my previous LPs. I think we succeeded on this front. How did the writing and recording process differ from your other work? This was the first record where I was truly not alone. There were many people playing on the record, bouncing ideas around, adding bass lines, or keyboard ditties, or whatever. It was a group effort. I would have a demo or an idea for a song, bring it