Kevin McKeown is one half of the high octane Austin rock duo Black Pistol Fire, providing guitar and vocals alongside drummer Eric Owen. They have released 6 albums over the last 10 years, the most recent being 2021’s Look Alive, and the band has built a reputation for their incendiary live performances. As a big fan of the band, I was quite excited to sit down with Kevin to discuss his creative process, the band’s approach to live performance, and get his thoughts on the various aspects of the rock duo concept. We also cover the stories behind a few of Black Pistol Fire’s latest songs, the evolution of the band’s music towards more complex arrangements, Kevin’s origin story as a traditional Scottish/Irish Highland style drummer, and other fun stuff. Kevin was a wonderful guest, full of insight and energy; we had a great conversation.