In this episode, we discuss Emmet's early days in Seattle, DIY and early label/show inspirations, Pelt, and the start of Bud Tapes. We also get into his projects Water Shews, his move from primarily writing songs to improvisation, the freedom and connections of free-improv (maybe a bit too far down that rabbit hole :), along with discussing running labels, working with great people, etc.

In this episode, we discuss Holt's early days playing music, him and his brother starting Mordecai. We also discuss their releases on Richie/Petty Bunco, etc, and play some tracks from those and other related releases.

In this episode, we discuss Mike and Liam's early days playing music, how they (and we) all met, playing together, and adventures around a hardware store (not really). We also discuss each of their brand new LPs on VHF, and play some tracks from those and other related releases.

In this episode, we discuss Ethan's early days of going to shows in Rochester and then in college, his various moves around the US and Europe, how he started his label Jabs, and finally, his work on the upcoming Huggy Bear book KILLED (OF KIDS).

In this episode, we discuss Kryssi's early days of playing jazz in school, New Haven history including Daggett Street venue and Loren Connors, the infamous "Dirt Pile", and our Italian family names/histories. We also talk about the Medication project she played with, meeting Stefan Christensen, New Haven drone and noise scene, her bands Headroom and Mountain Movers, Japanese psych bands and guitar players, playing harmonica while driving, her label Elm Recordings, her radio show (WXOJ LP), and more.

In this episode, I sit down with Richie Charles of Richie Records, Petty Bunco, etc. We discuss his various bands, and the amazing labels he's run, including the trials and tribulations of running indie labels. Extra long episode with an interview in two parts, and various tracks from the labels he's run.

In this episode, I sit down with Ken Brenninger. We briefly discuss his childhood, various bands he's been in, including the current Blues Ambush, and his recommendations for food in Philly!

Getting back to the podcast with a music-only show. Something old, something new... Including some brand new Carbon Records releases!

In this episode, I sit down with David Nance. We briefly discuss The Dead C universe, his early years growing up in Nebraska, early bands, his cover record projects, collaborations, and more!

In this episode, I sit down with Emily Robb. We discuss how great Philly is and about 20mins of other non-music stuff to start! But then we finally get to discussing her early years growing up in Maine, learning to play music, previous bands, her solo work, collaborations, and more!

In this episode, I sit down with Ashley, Dustin, and Shaun. We discuss their early years, playing, improv-ing, fixing toilets, visiting different towns, and more!

In this episode, I sit down with Darin Gray. We discuss his early years, his time in bands such as Dazzling Killmen and Grand Ulena, his immersion into various Chicago scenes, involvement with people such as Jim O'Rourke and Thymme Jones in the groups Brise Glace, Yona Kit, and You Fantastic!, as well as his extensive solo and collaborative catalog, with people such as Loren Connors and Eiko Ishibashi, with various percussionist such as Chris Corsano and Tyler Damon, and more. [updated the intro, removing some pre-show junk]

In this episode, I sit down with David Grubbs. We discuss his early years, his time in seminal bands such as Squirrel Bait, Bastro, and Gastr del Sol, as well as his extensive solo and collaborative catalog. We also discuss his work as an author and professor.

This episode features an assortment of new and older 7" singles.

In this episode, I sit down with Bruce Russell. We discuss his early years, how he started the labels Xpressway and Corpus Hermiticum, his years in The Dead C and A Handful of Dust, and other stories about bands, records, and more.

In this episode, I sit down with Tom Lax of the Siltbreeze label to discuss his early years, how he started the label, stories about some bands and records, and other random info.

This episode features material from Chris Brokaw, New Zealand, Australia, and some recent releases.

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Brokaw to discuss his college years, his time in bands including Codeine, Come, and The New Year, and his solo projects, including his soundtrack work.

In this episode, I sit down with Bill Nace to discuss his early days getting into playing music, his various projects, including Body/Head with Kim Gordon, and collaborations with Samara Lubelski, Chik White, Graham Lambkin, and more. We also discuss his label Open Mouth. The accompanying music (before and after the interview) includes a sampling of solo and collaborative projects, as well as an EXCLUSIVE excerpt of a track from the forthcoming LP Body/Dilloway/Head on Three Lobed!!!

In this episode, I sit down with Mary Lattimore to discuss her early days of learning harp, her time in Rochester NY, Vienna, Philly, and her eventual move to LA. We also talk about her eventual transition into the non-classical world, and her various collaborations and solo projects. Photo of Mary by Rachael Cassells.