The Dandy Warhols & Slash Release “I’d Like to Help You With Your Problem”
The recent collaboration between alt-rockers The Dandy Warhols and metal legend Slash on the single, “I’d Like to Help You With Your Problem,” is an unexpected, but perfect pairing of talented musicians. Even Courney Taylor-Taylor of The Dandy Warhols was shocked at how good it came out.
“The first time we heard it back in our studio we just stared at each other with our mouths open,” said Taylor-Taylor.
Taylor-Taylor has nothing but praise to say about Slash’s contribution to “I’d Like to Help You With Your Problem.” Slash experimented with his signature sound on the song and the result greatly impressed Taylor-Taylor.
“What he played on the track is amazing. I’ve never heard him play quite like that, but what is so fascinating to me is that it is clearly him playing. As recognizable as a familiar human voice.” said Taylor-Taylor
The result is a psychedelic rock anthem. Slash incorporated a fuzzy-60’s rock vibe to his guitar shredding on “I’d Like to Help You With Your Problem.”
“The song has a real Vietnam-era acid rock sound. We wanted that kind of guitar playing on it, but we don’t have anyone in the band who can do it. Once we began discussing it, it became apparent that there wasn’t really anyone else whose hands we could put it in, so thus the Hail Mary to try and get Slash to play on it.” said Taylor-Taylor
“I’d Like to Help You With Your Problem” is off the upcoming album Rockmaker. It is the 12thstudio album from The Dandy Warhols. Rockmaker will be released on March 15, 2024, via Sunset Blvd. Records.
Slash isn’t the only special guest on Rockmaker. Frank Black appeared on The Dandy’s Warhols’ previously released single, “Danzig with Myself” playing surf guitar. Rockmaker was mastered by British DJ and producer Keith Tenniswood (David Holmes, Primal Scream, Rotters Golf Club) of Two Lone Swordsmen. who mastered the record. The album was mixed by Jagz Kooner (Massive Attack, Kasabian, Garbage).
Rockmaker is the follow-up to 2020’s Tafelmuzik Means More When You're Alone. The album has already seen the release of three singles. The already mentioned, “I’d Like to Help You With Your Problem” and “Danzig with Myself” and last summer’s gothic track “Summer of Hate.” The Dandy Warhols utilized A.I. to create creepy and hallucinatory videos for “Summer of Hate” and “I’d Like to Help You With Your Problem.”
Rockmaker Tracklisting
1. The Dooms Day Bells
2. Danzig With Myself (feat Black Francis)
3. Teutonic Wine
4. Summer Of Hate
5. I'd Like To Help You With Your Problem (feat Slash)
6. The Cross
7. Root Of All Evil
8. Must've Always Been A Thing
9. Love Thyself
10. Real People
11. I will Never Stop Loving You
