Trust Records hosted a special Live In Conversation event with Ian MacKaye (Fugazi, Minor Threat) and Kevin Seconds (7 Seconds) in promotion of their upcoming New Wind/Change in My Head release, out on May 23. The event was held at none other than Brain Dead Studios.

Ian MacKaye and Kevin Seconds have rejoined forces to reissue 7 Seconds’ 1986 album New Wind to its alternate version, Change In My Head. The upcoming record is a new take on the classic album with reimagined tracks. MacKaye retakes his seat as the original producer and now teamed up with Inner Ear Studios’ Don Zientara to restore and remix unreleased tracks including “Compro” from the original 1985 D.C. Session.

The discussion began about 10 minutes past 7 p.m. due to a few issues on Trust Records’ YouTube Channel live-stream. The theater room was filled with dozens of fans and friends eager to hear MacKaye’s and Seconds’ experiences and stories during the creation of New Wind. The album was produced in two sessions: one with longtime friend, Ian MacKaye at Inner Ear Studios in Washington D.C. in the Fall of 1985 and a second at Radio Tokyo Studios in Venice, CA early the following year. According to MacKaye and Stevens, the record was recorded in five hours and mixed in six hours with a bill of $400 from the studio.

Not only did MacKaye and Seconds share their recollections of recording the infamous album, but they also spoke about their first performances in random backyards in Reno, Nevada. MacKaye talked about the creation of independent labels and the desire to create particular punk sounds with bands such as SOA, Black Flag, Minor Threat, and more. The two also shared stories on how all these bands often collaborated and helped each other book tours and venues by circulating lists of phone numbers. MacKaye mentioned he still has a journal he kept during that time period and still being shocked that they toured with a 16-year-old in the band. Stevens added that Ron Doig’s parents had him sign something to claim responsibility for Doig’s safety. MacKaye also shared his experience of being stopped by Border Patrol during a tour with Minor Threat to Canada and Steve Hansgen was unable to answer any questions as he did not know his address or any phone numbers.

The night ended with a special surprise viewing of footage of the 7 Seconds’ early recordings in someone’s ill-lit basement and Seconds recording vocals in a tiny cramped shed. The entire venue was filled with laughter and smiles throughout the event as MacKaye and Stevens reminisced on major events surrounding the recording of New Wind.

New Wind and Change In My Head will be sold as one release, available across all digital retailers and in stores on May 23 via Trust Records, in partnership with BYO Records. New Wind’s original tapes were restored by Dan Johnson of Audio Archiving Services and was remastered by Grammy Award winning engineer Michael Graves. The vinyl version comes with a 24-page oral history with unseen photographs, flyers and memorabilia all laid out by Bryan Ray Turcotte. 7 Seconds will perform live in San Pedro this August.