# Episode 324: Walter Schreifels of Quicksand / Rival Schools

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Podcast: [The New Scene](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-new-scene-1219383)
Published: 2026-03-09T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thenewscene.podbean.com/e/episode-324-walter-schreifels-of-quicksand-rival-schools/
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Duration seconds: 3495

## Resource

Keith welcomes Walter Schreifels back to the show and we discuss the 30th anniversary of Quicksand's second LP "Manic Compression", the legacy of the LP, bands that influenced Quicksand at the time, the major label experience vs. working independently, Quicksand's debut LP "Slip" and some stories from that era, Walter's post Quicksand band "World's Fastest Car", the modern political climate in the world and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:37Walter Schreifels Interview - 4:38 - 58:15

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