The legendary co-founder of The Band, Robbie Robertson, joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Sinematic, his first solo album in eight years, and its connection to the score of Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman. Robertson delves into his long history with the legendary filmmaker, a partnership that began with The Last Waltz and Raging Bull. He shares insights into his knack for writing character studies and how these two intertwining projects found their unique sound.
In addition to discussing Sinematic, Robertson and Meredith celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Band’s self-titled sophomore LP. They take a nostalgic trip back to 1969, reflecting on what it was like to be part of a musical revolution with Bob Dylan and helping to create what became known as Americana music. Robertson also touches on the band’s distinctive fashion sense, reminiscent of the Civil War era, and retracing all of this in the documentary, Once Were Brothers.
Robertson reveals that a follow-up to Testimony, his 2016 autobiography, is in the works and will focus on his career after The Band broke up.
For an in-depth conversation about Sinematic, The Irishman, The Band’s legacy, and Robertson’s projects, listen to the full interview above and then check out the track below.
