A Chat with Redd Kross: Breaking on Through

Some bands don’t just survive eras, they help define them. Redd Kross have spent decades twisting punk, glam, power pop, garage rock, and pure chaos into something unmistakably their own. Formed by brothers Jeff McDonald and Steven McDonald, the band built a legacy on fearless originality, sharp hooks, and a refusal to fit neatly into anyone else’s scene. Their influence runs deep, but so does their story…

That story was recently captured in the acclaimed documentary Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story, a wild and heartfelt look at the band’s journey through underground fame, family bonds, creative reinvention, and the beautiful madness of doing things their own way. Fans can dive even deeper with their memoir Now You’re One of Us: The Incredible Story of Redd Kross, which pulls back the curtain on a career packed with legends, left turns, and unforgettable moments.

Before taking the stage at Bad Astronaut in Houston on March 28, Music Fiends caught up with Steven and Jeff to talk about the road behind them, the fire still pushing them forward, and what keeps one of rock’s most brilliantly unpredictable bands as vital as ever.

Watch the full Redd Kross interview below: