With their latest release Controller, Crucial Velocity take aim at one of the most omnipresent forces in modern life—technology. Dark, cerebral, and groove-heavy, the record balances riff-driven ferocity with lyrical depth. We caught up with Nate Bauer—songwriter, guitarist, and bassist for the band—to dig into the inspiration behind Controller, how it came together with an all-star lineup, and why your phone might just be the enemy.
