First Last Best Worst

Chillemi joins us on this enlightening episode. New York City and LA as songwriting muses, getting underpaid for having your song on a TV show, and the economics of the secondhand instrument market are among the topics discussed. Enjoy, and drop us a line at flbwpodcast@gmail.com. Cheers! -Carl, Paul, & Taylor

Dudley Music joins us on this enlightening episode of First Last Best Worst! Getting lyrical advice from your mom, working with Taleb Kweli, and the potentially problematic term "French fry dude" are among the subjects discussed. Check out more from Dudley Music here: IG: @dudley_music FB: @dudleymusic1 Regular internet: www.dudmusic.com Enjoy, and drop us a line at flbwpodcast@gmail.com! -Carl, Paul, and Taylor

Check out our episode featuring Dudley Music dropping next week!

NYC's Sweetbreads joins us on this enlightening episode. The offal of emotion, figuring out the human mind, and getting out of a writers block are among the subjects discussed. Thanks for tuning in, and enjoy! Drop us a line at flbwpodcast@gmail.com! -Carl, Paul, and Taylor

Check out our latest episode with NYC-based band Sweetbreads next Wednesday!

Brooklyn-based songwriter Scout Gillett joins us on this episode. Christian metalcore, the Silver Dollar City saloon show, and being kinda related to Debbie Harry are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! Drop us a line @flbwpodcast on IG or flbwpodcast@gmail.com

Check out a snippet from our session with Scout Gillette, coming next Wednesday!

NC-based rock-n-roll powerhouse Reese McHenry joins us on this enlightening episode. The regional grocery chain Piggly Wiggly, obsessing over hooks, and the origin of the phrase "no dados" are among the subjects discussed. Please enjoy the episode, and check out more from Reese McHenry here: https://www.reesemchenry.com/ https://www.facebook.com/reesemchenryband/ https://reesemchenry.bandcamp.com/releases For more First Last Best Worst, subscribe to us on soundcloud and iTunes. And feel free to drop us a line at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! -Carl, Paul, and Taylor

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter St. Lenox joins us on this enlightening podcast. Carl's problems with karaoke, getting songwriting criticism from online strangers, and the official cannon of songwriting tropes are among the subjects discussed. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy! Drop us a line at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com! -FLBW

We take a look back at some of the first, last, best, and worst moments in this 50th episode retrospective. Enjoy! As always, drop us a line at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com.

Felix Slim is one of Spain’s leading blues musicians. He sits down with the FLBW crew to discuss and perform his virtuosic and entertaining brand of rhythm and blues. Felix was born in the North African enclave of Ceuta-Cadiz, raised in Spain and is based nowadays in Brooklyn, New York. He is an entirely self-taught multi-instrumentalist and specializes in blues, ragtime and swing from the 1920s to 1940s. Carbon fiber kazoos, the meaning of "the back door," and song titles that are longer than its lyrics are just a few of the topics discussed in this podcast. For more on Felix Slim: www.felixslim.com https://www.facebook.com/felixslim Thanks for listening! For comments, questions or if you simply need someone to tell a juicy secret to, email us at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com.

Six-piece NC-based psych-rock outfit Zack Mexico join us in Studio G for this enlightening episode. Yes-ology, double drummers, and composing the diametric opposite of Crazy Town's "Butterfly" are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! For more Zack Mexico: https://zackmexico.com/ https://zackmex.bandcamp.com/ Thanks for listening, and drop us a line at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com! Thanks!

NYC-based singer-songwriter Keith Xenos (of Brother Reverend) joins us on this enlightening podcast. Amps made out of suitcases, songs about fucking Santa Claus, and passing the "Ray Charles test" are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! For more Keith Xenos: http://www.brotherreverend.com https://brotherreverend.bandcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/pg/brotherreverend/about/ Like, subscribe, and share! Drop us a line at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com! Thanks! -FLBW

Bodega Ben (of the Brooklyn-based art-rockers Bodega) joins us on this enlightening podcast. The benefits of minimalism, making rules for yourself (and breaking them), and capturing a specific time and place through lyrics are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! Check out Bodega's excellent 2018 album "Endless Scroll" out on What's Your Rupture For more from Bodega Ben: https://bodegabk.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BODEGABK/ http://bodeganyc.tumblr.com/ Thanks for tuning in to FLBW. Please like, subscribe, and share on Soundcloud and iTunes! https://soundcloud.com/flbwpodcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-last-best-worst/id1179095791?mt=2 Drop us a line at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com! Cheers, -Paul, Carl, and Taylor

Guitar phenom Mrs. Smith joins us on this enlightening podcast. Just listen to it, it's called self care you idiot. For more Mrs. Smith: https://www.worldofsmith.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SmithCatMrs/ Thanks for tuning in, and feel free to contact us at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com. Cheers! -FLBW

NYC-based duo Love Spread join us on this enlightening episode. Using "J-pop" as an excuse to get weird, fake Beck trivia, and being depressed but confident are among the subjects discussed. For more Love Spread, check out: https://lovespread.bandcamp.com/ Thanks for tuning in, please like, subscribe, and share. Drop us a line at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com! -FLBW

Taylor shares a song he's working on in this enlightening episode. Hear him work on one of his unfinished tunes while Carl and Paul give suggestions. For more from Taylor check out: https://peppermintisthemusicband.bandcamp.com/releases Thanks for tuning in! -FLBW

Matt Gibbs (of Evolfo) joins us on this enlightening podcast. Paul Blackwell fills in for Taylor Rogers, who is dead. Food poisoning on tour, writing for the reptile brain, and sonically evoking diarrhea are among the subjects discussed. For more Evolfo: www.evolfo.com https://evolfo.bandcamp.com/ Like, subscribe, and share! Drop us a line at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com. -FLBW

Birds In The Boneyard join us on this episode of this enlightening podcast. The Hard Rock Cafe's status as a musical institution, melting faces at middle school assemblies, and how good drugs are are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! For more Birds In The Boneyard: https://birdsintheboneyard.com/ Thanks for tuning in, and drop us a line at FLBWpodcast.com. Cheers! -FLBW

Carl and Taylor head into the garage, and baby, the stove is HOT! FLBW is rolling out a new short-format episode series chronicling the personal song-writing grind of your two co-hosts. Listen to your them discuss what they are working on currently, and also say other dumb things. Paul even gets a microphone! Thanks for tuning in, and stay in touch with us at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com! Cheers! -FLBW

NYC-based songwriter Rotem Sivan joins us on this enlightening podcast. Writing songs near bodies of water, evading Israeli military service, and unusual guitar rigs are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! For more Rotem, check out: www.rotemsivan.com Feel free to drop us a line at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com! Subscribe to us on iTunes and Soundcloud! Thanks for listening! -FLBW

New NYC-by-way-of-Texas transplant Ronnie Eaton joins us on this enlightening podcast. Writing about war, pissing off Garth Brooks’ pedal steel player, and the incredible saga of the song “Beer Hunter” are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! For more from Ronnie: http://www.ronnieeaton.com/ NOTE: Well folks, it finally happened. The first half of the tape got destroyed, so we only have the second half of the episode for ya this time. But don’t you cry now, that’s all just part of the magic and mystery of 100% PURE ANALOG RECORDING!!!! You ain’t really “in” the recording biz until you make a simple error that erases a bunch of hard work (Did you know Quincy Jones lost the first version of the “Thriller” album when he accidentally set a cheeseburger down on the “erase” button? They had to re-record the whole thing! Michael Jackson was pissed!) Subscribe on iTunes and Spotify, and drop us a line at FLBWPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for tuning in! -FLBW

NYC-based singer-songwriter Rossonian joins us for this enlightening podcast. Burger King's Wi-Fi network, songs about garbagemen, and vowel sounds are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy, subscribe, and share! For more Rossonian, check out: https://www.rossonianmusic.com/ And, as always, feel free to drop us a line at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for tuning in! -Carl, Paul, Taylor, and Scarlett

NYC-based singer-songwriter Shilpa Ray joins us on this enlightening podcast. The many deficiencies of Tom Hanks, how a harmonium works, and 99 cent marble notebooks are among the subjects discussed. Big shout-out to guest host Harry Harrison, filling in for Taylor Rogers (who is dead) Enjoy, subscribe, and share! For more from Shilpa: http://www.shilparay.net/ https://shilparay.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/shilpa.ray.9/ Please follow us on soundcloud, iTunes, Facebook, and hit us up at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com! Thanks for listening! -Carl, Paul, Taylor, and Scarlett

Synth-pop duo Mason Taub and Evan Zwisler of The Values join us on this enlightening podcast. Lyrics inspired by New York journeys, Alesis Ion, Novation Station & other top gear of choice, as well as touring in Pennsylvania are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! For more from The Values, check out: http://www.thevaluesband.com https://www.facebook.com/thevaluesofficial The Values on iTunes and Spotify ! Please follow us on soundcloud, iTunes, Facebook, and hit us up at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com! Thanks for listening! -Carl, Paul, Taylor, and Scarlett

Ben Kronberg, musician and professional comedian, joins us on this enlightening podcast. Inspiration for controversial lyrics, playing phone-guitar on the train, and making tracks on iMachine 2 are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! For more from Ben Kronberg, check out: www.benkronberg.com www.soundcloud.com/benkronberg Please follow us on soundcloud, iTunes, Facebook, and hit us up at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com! Thanks for listening! -Carl, Paul, Taylor, and Scarlett

Paul Loren, soulful crooner out of Long Island, joins us on this enlightening podcast. Humble beginnings playing the Casio in Grandma's basement, Billy Joel's legacy, and The Beatles' deceptively simple compositions are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! For more from Paul Loren, check out: http://www.paulloren.com https://www.facebook.com/paullorenmusic Paul Loren on iTunes and Spotify ! Please follow us on soundcloud, iTunes, Facebook, and hit us up at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com! Thanks for listening! -Carl, Paul, Taylor, and Scarlett

Alyssa and Gary, duo behind Brooklyn-based dream pop outfit Shapes In Calgary, join us on this enlightening podcast. Betraying the children of the world, making music as a married couple, and the pronunciation of the word "oeuvre" are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! For more from Shapes In Calgary, check out: http://www.shapesincalgary.com/ https://soundcloud.com/shapesincalgary https://www.facebook.com/shapesincalgary Please follow us on soundcloud, iTunes, Facebook, and hit us up at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com! Thanks for listening! -Carl, Paul, Taylor, and Scarlett

Ryan Wolfe joins us on this enlightening podcast. Acoustic basses sucking, the word "Life" being a bad song title, and chicken bacon ranch pizza are among the subjects discussed. Listen, enjoy, and share! For more of Ryan's music: https://ryanwolfe.bandcamp.com/ Drop us a line at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com! Thanks! -FLBW

NY-based songwriter Ryan Martin joins us on this enlightening podcast. Neil Young's sideburns, turbo buttons, and FLBW's first live event (March 7th!) are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy, subscribe, and share! For more of Ryan's music: https://www.ryanmartinmusic.net/about Drop us a line at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! -FLBW

NYC-based singer-songwriter Emily Cavanagh joins us on this enlightening podcast. Dating musicians, killer whales, and Quincy Jones' 22 girlfriends are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy, share, and subscribe! For more of Emily's music: https://www.emilycavanaghmusic.com/ Drop us a line at FLBWpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks! -FLBW

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Audrey MacAlpine joins us on this enlightening podcast. Doodle-bops, writing songs while driving, and big painting are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! For more of Audrey's music: https://www.facebook.com/sistermanband/ Follow First Last Best Worst on Soundcloud, iTunes, and Facebook! You can get in touch with us at FLBWPodcast@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you! Thanks for tuning in! -Carl, Paul, and Taylor

LA-based songwriter Christina LaRocca joins us on this enlightening podcast. Sleeping twelve hours a day, having shows ruined by your own drunk mom, and fretboard sharks are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! For more of Christina's music: http://www.christinalaroccamusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ChristinaLaRoccaMusic/ Follow First Last Best Worst on Soundcloud, iTunes, and Facebook! You can get in touch with us at FLBWPodcast.com, we'd love to hear from you! Thanks for tuning in! -Carl, Paul, and Taylor

Melissa Gordon joins us on this enlightening podcast. The intersection of comedy and music, passing out drunk with the stove on, and composing songs for dogs are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! For more of Melissa's music: https://melissaandthemannequins.bandcamp.com/ Follow First Last Best Worst on Soundcloud, iTunes, and Facebook! You can get in touch with us at FLBWPodcast.com, we'd love to hear from you! Thanks for tuning in! -Carl, Paul, and Taylor

Jake Pinto (of the Yeahtones), joins us on this enlightening podcast. Escaping the pretensions of the jazz scene, returning to the music of your youth, and the differences between trout and salmon are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! Check out Jake's music here: Bandcamp: https://theyeahtones.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theyeahtones/ Follow First Last Best Worst on Soundcloud, iTunes, and Facebook! You can get in touch with us at FLBWPodcast.com, we'd love to hear from you! Thanks for tuning in! -Carl, Paul, and Taylor

Our good friend Harry Harrison (of The Tills) joins us on this enlightening podcast. Door-to-door busking, songs coming in dreams, and smashing your guitar while on too many drugs are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! Check out more of Harry’s music here: Bandcamp: https://thetills.bandcamp.com Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/TheTillsNC/ Follow First Last Best Worst on Soundcloud, iTunes, and Facebook! You can get in touch with us at FLBWPodcast.com, we'd love to hear from you! Thanks for tuning in! -Carl, Paul, and Taylor

Ransom Pier front-woman Hayley Harrington joins us on this enlightening podcast. Not liking The Grateful Dead, not liking Phish, and boredom as creative catalyst are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! For more of Hayley's tunes, check out: Website: www.ransompierband.com Bandcamp: https://ransompierband.bandcamp.com/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ransompierband Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ransompierband Intagram/Twitter: @ransompierband Follow First Last Best Worst on Soundcloud, iTunes, and Facebook! You can get in touch with us at FLBWPodcast.com, we'd love to hear from you! Thanks for tuning in! -Carl, Paul, and Taylor

NYC-based singer-songwriter Emily Frembgen joins us on this enlightening podcast. Songwriting Sean Wiggins sits in as well. NYT's "Undateables" column, homeless people disliking Carls' music on the subway, and long hiatuses are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! For more of Emily's tunes, check out: https://emilyfrembgen1.bandcamp.com Follow First Last Best Worst on Soundcloud, iTunes, and Facebook! You can get in touch with us at FLBWPodcast.com, we'd love to hear from you! Thanks for tuning in! -Carl, Paul, and Taylor

NO ICE frontman Jamie Frey joins us on this enlightening podcast. "Glasses nerd" songwriters, working out material in front of a crowd, and breakups as a creative catalyst are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy! For more of Jamie's tunes, check out: https://www.facebook.com/comeonfeelthenoice/ https://noice.bandcamp.com/ Follow First Last Best Worst on Soundcloud, iTunes, and Facebook! You can get in touch with us at FLBWPodcast.com, we'd love to hear from you! Thanks for tuning in! -Carl, Paul, and Taylor

NYC-based singer-songwriter Natalie Mishell joins us on this episode of "First Last Best Worst." Naming your guitar after yourself, sounding like The Shaggs, and ASCAP's shady business practices, are all among the topics discussed. Like, share, enjoy, and subscribe to us on Soundcloud and iTunes! For more from the artist, check out: http://www.nataliemishell.com/ https://soundcloud.com/natalie-mishell

NYC-based singer-songwriter Caitlin Cook joins us on this episode. Songs about cats, comedy in music, and evading Canadian law enforcement are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy, like, subscribe, and share!

NYC-based duo Winstons join us on this enlightening podcast. What a tremolo bar is, robot unicycles, and french fries are among the subjects discussed. Please enjoy, share, and follow us on iTunes! Thanks! -FLBW

NYC-based singer-songwriter David Personne joins us on this podcast. Busking tricks, fake Yoko Ono's, and immigration policy are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy, share, and subscribe to us on iTunes. Thanks!

NYC-based songwriter Mark Perro (The Men) joins us on this episode. Bandmate conflicts, bad vibes, and Ayahuasca ceremonies gone wrong are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy, share, and please subscribe to us on iTunes!

NYC-based songwriter Mike Dillon joins us on this episode. Long hiatuses, Frankensteining, and NYC's paper-thin walls are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy, subscribe, and share! Follow us on iTunes, and drop us a line at flbwpodcast@gmail.com to get in touch!

NYC-based songwriter Gabe Smoller (Monster Furniture) joins us on this episode. Bagels, writing songs about furniture, and not partying at Conor Oberst's house are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy, subscribe, and share! Follow us on iTunes, and drop us a line at flbwpodcast@gmail.com to get in touch!

NYC-based singer songwriter Sean Cahill (The Next Great American Novelist) joins us on this podcast. Looking like Elliott Smith, Paul's new haircut, and copping the swagger of hip-hop artists are among the subjects discussed. Enjoy, subscribe, and share! Follow us on iTunes, and drop us a line at flbwpodcast@gmail.com to get in touch! Thanks! -Carl, Taylor, and Paul

This week we sit down to chat and hear music from Lily Virginia. She is a New York City based singer-songwriter by way of northern California. Our conversation, as usual, meanders from topic to topic in between her songs. Love, heartbreak, guitars, travel, and waking up in unbelievable places are just some of the items discussed. Follow Lily on spotify and twitter @LilyVirginia or check out her website LilyVirginia.Com

NYC based singer-songwriter Sasha Dobson joins us on this enlightening podcast. Murder ballads, inheriting your grandad's drum machine, and coked out Greyhound trips are among the subjects discussed. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes for a new episode every week, and please don't forget to leave a review. Enjoy!

FLBW Episode 10 Edgar Scrubbs by Carl Banks, Taylor Rogers, & Paul Blackwell

Christmas Special! Your hosts Carl and Taylor sit down with each other to discuss the first, last, best, and worst shows they've played in their careers so far.