Episode 95
New York trio is brilliantly loud; drums and bass pound and groove; vibrant vocal/guitar. goodness.
their site ———> here
their fb ————–> here
their bandcamp ————> here
Episode 89
The Younger Lovers is a Bay Area band that is carrying on with the tradition of being really good. The punk rock movement is alive and well in Northern California and The Younger Lovers can take a little slice of credit for that.
their blog————> here
their fb—————> here
Southpaw Records————> here
ep89 The Younger Lovers – Down Down Gently; The Ballad of Two Stubborn Men
So I’m once again riding the Sonic Train. I usually go about 6 to 8 months; I’ll hear a Sonic Youth song here or there and think “mmmm, so good.” But that’s it. Then out of nowhere, the urge overtakes me and it’s all I’ll listen to for a week or two straight. I’m in it. Just picked up some vinyl this week- I’ll post photos as they arrive. A nice Sonic Youth/Jay Reatard split 7″; Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star; Sister; Evol; and Dirty (which contains the song of the show).
ep76 The Oblivions – Run For Cover
Back to Memphis, with the Oblivians. The 90’s garage punk lo-fi band is back with a new release of grinding, thrashing goodness. Go find yourself a copy of “Desperation” today!
their fb ——> here
Oakland punks Shannon and the Clams dropped this album earlier this year and it is a doozy! I’m loving Shannon’s vocal style-ings; and the surf garage doo-wop r&b rock outfit blasts out 15 tracks on the LP, get yours today!
ep65 Wooden Indian Burial Ground – Crows
This psychedelic/drone/fuzz/rock quartet brings the groove and the stomp, I enjoy their Portland appeal and can really bug out to em.
their tumblr ——–> here
their fb ———> here
their bandcamp ——–> here
The Zig Zags are a bagful o’ tease, we got 2 excellent EP’s out of them last year and are waiting waiting waiting for a full length and they go and drop a cassette of the old stuff! come on! give us the goods, we need it. . . more please.
their bandcamp ——–> here
their fb ———> here
their tumblr ——–> here
Bay Area natives, The Mallard, released their album Yes On Blood early 2012 on Castle Face Records and have been playing around for the past year and working on some new stuff to be released very soon (hopehope). . . They’re playing this year’s Noise Pop fest in SF and i think at SXSW
their tumblr ——–> here
their fb ——–> here
Castle Face Records ——–> here
ep57 Happy Jawbone Family Band – Book of Fire
Happy Jawbone Family Band is as quirky as their name implies, and if I’ve learned anything about creative people, I’ve learned that they absolutely adore the moniker “quirky”. HJFB is not quirky, they are good. It is music that evokes and emotes. It puts me in a place distinctly within my mind and soul, a familiar place, a place that is comfortable, that is me- quirky. what.
their site ——–> here
thier fb ——–> here
their bandcamp ——-> here
ep56 Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Faded in the Morning
Unknown Mortal Orchestra released II this year and are on the road until forever, check their site for when they’ll be in your town, and pick up the album because it needs you. They are groovy New Zealanders with a lo-fi psychedelic coating of awesome.
ep52 Ex-Cult – Day to Day & Post Graduate
Memphis punks Ex-Cult released their self-titled LP on Goner Records last year and here is a two song sample of their work. This is good old fashioned punk rock, fuzzy and fun.
Ex-Cults fb page ——-> here
ep51 Fuzz – Fuzz’s Fourth Dream
Ty Segall is the music man. I have no problems whatsoever with how much music he is producing, and I’m astounded by how good the music is. Don’t quit baby, keep on rockin in the free world.
his new single on Trouble in Mind records ——> here
ep47 Thee Oh Sees – Lupine Dominus
Another for the Best of 2012, Thee Oh Sees album Putrifiers II kicks butt and engages your chakras with rhythmic mantras that keep the inner fire burning. Light some incense and candles then prepare to be rocked.
their website ——> here
the video ———> here
download ——-> here
Parquet Courts – Light Up Gold
Addition to the Best of 2012, the debut album from Parquet Courts “Light Up Gold”
Check out their website here for upcoming shows, and purchase their lp here or visit their bandcamp over —–> here
Detroit punks Tyvek released a new album early in November and it’s moving up my list of best of 2012. The straight up lo-fi fuzzy punk of On Triple Beams is only slightly more refined and evolved than their previous album Nothing Fits. Their label In The Red Records is a good place to start a record collection.
New Jersey punks Titus Andronicus released their third album Local Business in October of this year. The music is good, the kids are punks, the first track “Ecce Homo” is the way an album ought to begin. Have a listen, won’t you?
Dan Mangan – We Want to be Pleasantly Surprised Not Expectedly Let Down
Canadian Dan Mangan is making the rounds this year, and should be releasing a full length LP sometime early next year. Check out his folksy indie pop flavored stylings on the 7″ Radicals
Gap Dream – A Little Past Midnight
Gap Dream just released their 7″ Ali Baba on Suicide Squeeze Records featuring “Generator” and “A Little Past Midnight”
Paws – Tulip
Paws is a lo-fi garage pop band out of Glasgow. Their latest album “Cokefloat” is available now. Check em out —–> here