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Scarlet Estelle is an artist manager and developer. She's the membership director of REC Philly, and she's a member of the Philadelphia Recording Academy. She's also the creator and host of Andrea's favorite new(ish) podcast, Sugar, We're Going In, which explores Fall Out Boy's relationship with hip-hop. She's here today to talk about five of her favorite hip-hop moments in Fall Out Boy's career. She and Andrea also dive into their shared love for the band, Patrick's solo career, how Scarlet has continued to find inspiration in the way the members of FOB approach their music, the power of fangirls, how she strives to support and encourage new artists in her own career, and so much more. It's a fun and special episode. Listen to Sugar, We're Going In Podcast at FallOutBoyzIIMen.com1/24 Emo Bingo @ City Winery Philadelphia - Use code SUAGR24 for 15% off Follow @ScarletEstelle and @SuagrWereGoingIn

Lots of bands we love on tour. Lots of those bands are bringing other bands we love with them. We don't want you to miss out on those bands. Here are some shows we really think you should plan to get there for doors.Gully Boys - “Optimist” On tour with Motion City Soundtrack until 01.15.Philly - January 10th at Brooklyn BowlHoney Revenge - "Fight or Flight”On tour with Meet Me At the Altar from 01.19 - 02.21Phllly - January 23rd at the TLA (Elliot Lee and John Harvie)Pool Kids - “Swallow” On tour with Militarie Gun January 31 - March 9Philly - 02.14 at the churchPollyanna - "Smile"On tour with Plain White T's January 23 - February 18Philly - 02.06 Union Transfer Equipment - "Minnow" On tour with Origami Angel March 22-30On tour with Sweet Pill April 14 - May 10Philly - 05.10 Union Transfer

To close out 2023, Left of the Dial is here with our contractually-obligated-to-release-as-podcasters End of the Year list. Jenn, Andrea, and Kitzy got together to share 12 albums (and one bonus single) they loved this year. There were, of course, many more, but there are only so many hours in the day, ya know? Crossed Keys - Believes in YouDevon Again - Deep (single)Devon Gilfillian - Love You AnywayExplosions In The Sky - EndThe HIRS Collective - We're Still Herekinda alright - The Esoteric ArtsMSPAINT - Post-AmericanNourished By Time - Erotic Probiotic 2Origami Angel - The Brightest DaysParannoul - After the MagicScreaming Females - Desire PathwayJohn-Allison Weiss - The Long WayWorriers - Trust Your Gut

A Day Without Love is the solo project of multi-genre musician and artist Brian Walker. He joins us today to talk about his new album, A Stranger That You Met Before, which also happens to have been produced by our own Kitzy, so this episode is full of stories from the studio. Brian also talks to us about community and collaboration, writing multi-faceted music with layers of meaning, paying homage to early influences, and so much more. You can (and should!) pick up A Stranger That You Met Before now.Follow A Day Without Love on Instagram (@ADayWithoutLove) and TikTok (@ADayWithoutLoveBand) to keep up with Brian and catch him when he's in your area.

This week, Andrea and Jenn are joined by a Left of the Dial favorite. If you pay attention to leftofthedial.fm, you'll be familiar with Soft and Dumb from Jenn's review of their self-titled album a little over a year ago, as well as their interview for our Home Studio Stories shortly after that. And today, the Illinois-based duo are here to talk about their dreamy new EP Heaven, out November 17th (that's today). Stream it where you stream, or–even better–pick up your own copy over on Bandcamp.Keep up with everything Soft and Dumb over on Instagram @softandumbFollow Left of the Dial on Twitter and Instagram.ENJOY THIS EPISODE? LIKE OUR LIVE SESSIONS? CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO US ON PATREON AND HELP US SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS AND OUR WRITERS!

Today's guest is a repeat offender! Our listeners will know Zac Ross from one of the greatest pop-punk bands to come out of South Jersey, Man Overboard. He joined us last July to talk about his project Zachary Ross and the Divine, and he's joining us today to talk about his brand new hardcore project, Slighted. Their album This Means War came out Friday September 29th. In addition, Zachary Ross and the Divine also released a new EP, King Dopamine, on October 5th via SmartPunk Records. Zac joined Andrea and Jenn to talk about both of those releases, writing music like a horror movie, the difference between making hardcore and pop-punk, being honest with yourself, and why it's okay for women to lie. Most importantly, Andrea and Jenn would like to formally announce their position as co-managers for Zac's “Slighted Should Play the Gathering of the Juggalos” campaign. More to follow.Listen to Slighted's This Means WarListen to Zachary Ross and the Divine's King DopamineFollow:- Zac @ _zachararyross_- Slighted @slighted_- Zachary Ross and the Divine - @divine_music_clubFollow Left of the Dial on Twitter and Instagram.ENJOY THIS EPISODE? LIKE OUR LIVE SESSIONS? CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO US ON PATREON AND HELP US SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS AND OUR WRITERS!

Superdestroyer is the solo project of the anonymous Ohio-based musician who is also the co-founder of Lonely Ghost Records. Superdestoryer's most recent album, SoakedInSynth.Zip was released in June. He joined Andrea and Jenn this week to talk about SoakedInSynth.Zip, making music that sounds like being stuck in your basement, making music that sounds like being outside, writing about your demons, running one of the coolest, most unique labels around, and living on the Island of Misfits Toys. We're such fans of Superdestroyer and everything happening over at Lonely Ghost Records, and we're so happy to share this conversation with you all.Check out SoakedInSynth.ZipListen to the rest of the Lonely Ghost Records rosterFollow Superdestroyer on InstagramFollow Superdestroyer on TwitterFollow Left of the Dial on Twitter and Instagram.ENJOY THIS EPISODE? LIKE OUR LIVE SESSIONS? CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO US ON PATREON AND HELP US SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS AND OUR WRITERS!

This week on Left of the Dial, Andrea is joined by Gabby and Josh, from South Jersey's own Afloat. Gabby joined us way back in February to talk about booking bands as Head Above Water collective. But if you need another reminder, Afloat is, according to NJ.com's Bobby Olivier, “The best thing to hit Cherry Hill since Bahama Breeze opened at the mall.” That's high praise, if you ask us. Today, Afloat stops by to share some songs from their upcoming EP, Where I Stand, including a Left of the Dial exclusive premier of their new single, “Through My Veins.” You can stream it everywhere tomorrow, September 1st, but you'll get to hear first in this episode! Where I Stand is out September 15th on Sinking Ship Records. You can (and should) pre-order it now. Get tickets to Afloat's Where I Stand release show at Tunes in Voorhees, NJ 09/29Pre-order Where I Stand on vinyl nowFollow Afloat on Instagram @AfloatbandAlso featured in this episode:Flowermouth, “l.i.l.t.”Oldsoul, “Lavender Cane”

This week's guest is one of our favorites over here at Left of the Dial. M.A.G.S. is the solo project of Buffalo-born, LA-based artist Elliott Douglas, and listeners of our podcast should be plenty familiar with M.A.G.S. We've been singing his praises for as long as Andrea has been hosting Left of the Dial, and definitely since 2021's Say Things That Matter, an album that we absolutely love. M.A.G.S.' third album, Destroyer, is out August 4th on Smartpunk Records, and he's with us today to talk about a few songs off of that album and a couple other songs he's brought along to share, too. We talk about finding beauty in total ruin, seeing your music in colors, connecting with others through art, and so much more. You know, we keep it light. This is a great conversation with a really thoughtful, unique artist, and we can't wait for our listeners to hear it.Pre-order Destroyer now!Keep up with M.A.G.S. in all the usual places.M.A.G.S. is going on tour. Philly listeners, you can see M.A.G.S. on August 16th at PhilaMoca. Find the rest of his dates at elliottmags.com/tour.Follow Left of the Dial on Twitter and Instagram.ENJOY THIS EPISODE? LIKE OUR LIVE SESSIONS? CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO US ON PATREON AND HELP US SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS AND OUR WRITERS!

This week, Andrea sits down with Chris Payne to talk about his new book Where Are Your Boys Tonight? The Oral History of Emo's Mainstream Explosion 1999-2008. He's got a list of credits a mile long, covering music for publications like Alternative Press, Vulture, and Billboard where he spent seven years as a staff writer and podcast host covering alternative and independent music. Andrea and Chris talk about the various scenes that birthed the bands who ushered in the emo movement of the early 2000s and the songs that best represent that moment in time. Payne has curated such a vast collection of voices from every corner of the scene(s) at the time, from members of bands like Lifetime, Thursday, Fall Out Boy, and Taking Back Sunday, to the people who watched those bands skyrocket to emo royalty (Hanif Abdurraqib, Jamie Coletta, Chris Gethard). Where Are Your Boys Tonight? is full of candid conversations, recollections, and memories that tell a remarkable story of a truly unique moment in music.Pick up Where Are Your Boys Tonight?Keep up with Chris Payne on social mediaSubscribe to Chris's SubstackFollow Left of the Dial on Twitter and Instagram.ENJOY THIS EPISODE? LIKE OUR LIVE SESSIONS? CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO US ON PATREON AND HELP US SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS AND OUR WRITERS!

Seems like the year just started, but suddenly we're halfway through Spring? Instead of talking with a guest this week, Kitzy and Andrea wanted to share some of the music they've been listening to lately. For Andrea, that means a carefully selected handful of songs. For Kitzy, that means playing spin the wheel with their New Music playlist. There's lots of great stuff from the past couple of months that we haven't gotten a chance to share with you. Don't forget, if you like what you hear, you can find links to pick up music from these artists and to follow them, so you can keep up with their various plans for new music, tours, and all that good stuff.Origami Angel - "Thank You, New Jersey" | pre-order The Brightest Days | LinktreeThe Gaslight Anthem - "Positive Charge" | LinktreeRodeo Boys - "Dog Leg" | pre-order Home Movies | LinktreeM.A.G.S. - "Sins" | InstagramNicole Yun - "Desperation I Know" | LinktreePoesy - "Impersonal Hell' | InstagramFollow Left of the Dial on Twitter and Instagram.ENJOY THIS EPISODE? LIKE OUR LIVE SESSIONS? CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO US ON PATREON AND HELP US SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS AND OUR WRITERS!

Kitzy and Andrea are in the studio together without a guest for the first time in a long time, so they're covering a new album that they're both big fans of. Left of the Dial favorite and Philly's own Dave Hause released Drive It Like It's Stolen today, and your hosts are breaking down the gorgeous and introspective album, track by track. You can pick it up now so you'll be ready to sing along when he plays this year's inaugural Sing Us Home Fest next weekend, May 5th and 6th, in Manayunk.Pick up Drive It Like It's Stolen now.Grab tickets and check out the incredible line up for Sing Us Home.ENJOY THIS EPISODE? LIKE OUR LIVE SESSIONS? CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO US ON PATREON AND HELP US SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS AND OUR WRITERS!

Listeners will be familiar with this week's Left of the Dial guests because they're the team behind Sweet Juice Fest, a queer feminist musical festival that centers local diverse artists and creators from the Philadelphia region. Last year, the sold-out festival was held at Rigby Mansion in Germantown and featured some of our favorites here at Left of the Dial including Sug Daniels, Popcorn Daddy, and The Lunar Year, all of whom make up the Sweet Juice Fest collective and who joined Andrea on the show today to talk about this year's Sweet Juice Fest which will be held again in July. But even before that, they've got a really cool event coming up in just a few days, the Sweet Juice Fundraiser, which will be held on April 26th at Dolphin Tavern. Listen to hear some incredible music from the talented, thoughtful, and joyful folks who make up the Sweet Juice Collective and make sure you stick around because they announce the first act who's going to be playing the festival in July, and it's a really amazing artist Philly folks are gonna be stoked about!The Sweet Juice Fest fundraiser is this Wednesday, April 26th at Dolphin Tavern. Get your tickets now.Follow Sweet Juice Fest on Twitter and Instragram.Featured in this episode:Sug Daniels – @sugdaniels_"When I'm Gone"Popcorn Daddy – Popcorn Daddy is a new band, so we can't share anything with you. While we wait for music from them, check out "Backyard" from Mel of Popcorn Daddy's other project Personal Trainer and "Lament" from Shona's band The Buck Stops Here.The Lunar Year – @thelunaryearofficial"Don't Kiss Strangers"justmadnice – @justmadnice"Shadow"ENJOY THIS EPISODE? LIKE OUR LIVE SESSIONS? CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO US ON PATREON AND HELP US SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS AND OUR WRITERS!

Christian Lesperance is the mastermind behind Jersey Interchange, a collaboration series that reimagines the songs of the New Jersey punk, hardcore, emo, and ska scenes of the late 90s and early 2000s. Christian joins Andrea on the podcast today because Jersey Interchange is releasing its debut full-length album C1, out May 5th on Sinking Ship Records. C1 features covers of artists who made their name in the Jersey scene (bands like Bigwig, The Ergs! and Shades Apart) covered by artists who also made their name in the Jersey scene (in bands like Bigwig, The Ergs! and Shades Apart). This album is an absolute Jersey love fest, but it's also just a collection of really great covers of really great songs and an example of something really beautiful that celebrates collaboration and expression and community and all that good stuff we could use a little more of these days.Pre-orders for C1 have already started. They'll be celebrating the album with a release show on May 13th at Twin Elephant Brewing Co. in Chatham NJ. Folks from bands including Shades Apart, Vision, Lanemeyer, NJ Joystick, Avery, One cool Guy, right Turn Eddie and lots more will be taking turns playing acoustic sets, and the whole thing will be headlined by comedian and Jersey punk diehard, Chris Gethard. Tickets on sale now.Featured in This Episode:"Flavor Ice" - feat. Heath Saraceno (originally by Bigwig)"Punk Rock Academy" - feat. Mikey Erg! (Originally by Atom & His Package) "The Kids Still Have a Lot to Say" - feat. Alf Bartone, Ed Brown, Dan Cav, Kevin Lynch, Mike Wolff (Originally by Vision)"Just Like Kurt" - feat. Chris Gethard and Joe Pulito (Originally by Weston)"Pink (New Jersey's Alright)" - Jon Tummillo, Agim Colaku, Joe Pulito, Patrick Tummillo (Originally by Mohawk Barbie)Pre-order C1 on Sinking Ship RecordsGrab tickets for the C1 release showFollow Jersey Interchange on InstagramENJOY THIS EPISODE? LIKE OUR LIVE SESSIONS? CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO US ON PATREON AND HELP US SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS AND OUR WRITERS!

Lauren Denitzio of Worriers is back on Left of the Dial, and we're so excited to talk with them about their incredible new album, Warm Blanket, which is out April 7th–that's today if you're listening when this episode drops–on Ernest Jenning Record Co. It's Worriers' fourth full-length album, but it's their first release as a solo act and really demonstrates the breadth and depth of Lauren's talent as a songwriter, musician, and now, producer. Kitzy and Andrea loved getting to talk with Lauren about writing, playing, and producing just about every element on the album, how their influences do and don't show up in their music, the importance of well-placed reverb, and a whole lot more. Pick up Warm Blanket today, and if you're in any of the below cities, catch Worriers live this weekend. (They're one of our favorite live bands, so don't miss 'em if you've got the chance.)APR 7 FRI Providence, RI. Fete Music Hall. 8PM.APR 8 SAT Malden, MA. Faces Brewing Co. 8PM.APR 9 SUN Ridgewood, NY. TV Eye. 8PM.ENJOY THIS EPISODE? LIKE OUR LIVE SESSIONS? CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO US ON PATREON AND HELP US SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS AND OUR WRITERS!

Andrea recently launched a new podcast called The Watchers where she and her cohost Jodie Mim watch Jersey-focused movies and TV. They're kicking off their first season with the Showtime series Yellowjackets. If you haven't watched Yellowjackets, it's about what happened to a (fictional) New Jersey high school girls' soccer team who spent 19 months in the Canadian wilderness when their plane crashed there in 1996. The show follows the girls in 1996 and 2021. It's a total celebration of 90s nostalgia, in general, and 90s Jersey nostalgia, in particular. You can watch the series premiere for free. But really, all you need to know about that show to enjoy this episode is that it has the most incredible soundtrack full of some of the best music to come out of the 90s.Aside from talking about a few specific songs the show has used, we keep it spoiler free, so you don't need to be a Yellowjackets fan to enjoy this one. We also sneak in this incredible cover of "Because the Night" by Screaming Females and Garbage. It's not in the show, but you know. Jersey.If you're a Yellowjackets fan and decide to give The Watchers a listen, let Jodie and Andrea know what you think. And definitely give them a follow over on Twitter and Instagram. New episodes every Tuesday wherever you listen to your podcasts. Like, subscribe, rate, review, etc., etc. linktr.ee/watcherspodnjENJOY THIS EPISODE? LIKE OUR LIVE SESSIONS? CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO US ON PATREON AND HELP US SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS AND OUR WRITERS!

We continue our WXPN love fest this week with another one of the best in Philly radio! Kristen Kurtis is one of our favorite people in the Philly music scene. She's worked in radio in places like Spokane Washington and Austin Texas, but here in Philly, she hosts XPN's Morning Show and serves as the station's Assistant Music Director. She's also just a genuinely fun and cool person to talk to. She joined us back in February to share a few songs by some artists she loves and who represent some key moments in her radio journey that took her across the country and, lucky for us, back home to Philly. Featured in This Episode:Via Audio - "Developing Active People"Jeremy Messersmith - "Tatooine"Robert Ellis - "Friends Like Those"Devon Gilfillian - "Me and the Moon"Caroline Rose - "Miami"Bartees Strange - "Flagey God"Follow:Kristen Kurtis on Twitter and Instagram.Left of the Dial on Twitter and Instagram.photo credit: Joe Del Tufo

Today's guest has been a long time coming in Left o' Land, so we've got a super-sized episode for you!John Vettese is the host of the radio shows What's the Frequency and WXPN Local, both of which are on the greatest public radio station of all time, WXPN. He's also behind XPN's Key Studio Sessions, which has featured many incredible Philly artists, including lots of members of the extended left of the dial family, like The Tisburys and The Lunar Year. John is a true supporter of the Philly music scene, and he has been so kind and generous to Left of the Dial since day one. He joined us back in February to talk about ten Philly-area artists he's looking forward to hearing more from in 2023, and we're so excited to share the episode with you today!Featured in the episode:Gladie - "Hit The Ground Running"Honeythunder - "When It's All Over"Air Devi - "Ashrita"Jude Flannery - "Quiet By Your Side"Moustapha Noumbissi - "Gold"Those Looks - "Hymnal"Sug Daniels - "Kintsugi"Grocer - "Downtown Side"Ajay - "I Never Slept In The Summer Shade"Justmadnice - "Shadow"Follow:John Vettese on Twitter and Instagram.Left of the Dial on Twitter and Instagram.photo credit: Joe Del TufoENJOY THIS EPISODE? LIKE OUR LIVE SESSIONS? CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO US ON PATREON AND HELP US SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS AND OUR WRITERS!

Boon's most recent album, Bad Machine, is a wonderfully eclectic piece of art. Their frontperson, Brendan Principato, joined our Editor-in-Chief, Jenn Coulter (who flew this episode solo like an absolute pro) to talk tracking vocals in a cabin, 4am recording sessions, ambient influences, and so much more. Brendan brought some songs from Bad Machine and a few more songs from other folks that you should also definitely check out if you dig Boon. We've been telling you to pick up Bad Machine since the first single was released, but if you still haven't listened to us, we think today's the day.Pick up Bad Machine now.Other songs featured in this episode:Daniel Bachman - 3:24 AM KHB36 (When The World's On Fire)Julianna Barwick - One HalfCaddywhompus - CompanyFollow Boon: Bandcamp - Twitter - Instagram: Julia Leiby

We are so excited to share this episode with one of our favorites over here at Left o'. John-Allison Weiss has been sharing their music with the world since 2007, releasing a handful of albums full of pop gems as catchy and radio-ready as they are earnest and introspective–a balance not everyone can get away with. Over the past couple of years, we've been lucky enough to work with John-Allison a few times, streaming their headlining Philamoca show in 2021 and hosting them here in the Left of the Dial studio for a really stellar live session late last year. (If you missed it then, stay tuned to leftofthedial.fm for your chance to catch it again.) Today, though, they're here to talk about their newest album, The Long Way, which was released last Friday, February 17th on Get Better Records. If you haven't yet, you can and absolutely should pick it up now. Like, right now.Purchase The Long Way out now on Get Better Records.Watch the video for "Different Now" because it's perfect.West Coast, catch John-Allison on the road with Future TeensFollow John-Allison Weiss: Twitter / Instagram / TikTokJoin them over on Patreon, where they're always sharing cool stuff.Follow Left of the Dial on Twitter and Instagram.artist photo: Emma ColeENJOY THIS EPISODE? LIKE OUR LIVE SESSIONS? CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO US ON PATREON AND HELP US SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS AND OUR WRITERS!

Nic Brown is a graduate of Columbia University and the prestigious Iowa Writers' Workshop. He's a professor of creative writing and the author of the novels In Every Way, Doubles, and Floodmarkers. He's also a former (question mark) drummer whose forthcoming memoir Bang Bang Crash, out February 21st via Counterpoint, details his journey from high school student playing in the most popular band in Greensboro, NC to having a hugely popular song on the radio in the late 90s, when having a hugely popular song on the radio really seemed to mean something. He's played with artists such as Ben Lee, Longwave, and Skeleton Key and is a founding member of the band Athenaeum. Nic joined Andrea on the podcast to talk about some of the music that forms the soundtrack to Bang Bang Crash, and of course, the book itself. You can (and should) pick up Bang Bang Crash now!Bang Bang Crash Reading events (details for each here)FEBRUARY 21 - Pendleton, SCFEBRUARY 23 - Chapel Hill, NMARCH 1 - Charlotte, NCMARCH 3 - Spartanburg, SCMARCH 6 - Iowa City, IAMARCH 30 - Oxford, MSFollow Nic on Instagram.Left of the Dial on Twitter and Instagram.Andrea on Twitter and Instagram.

Gabby Relos is the self-described "head honcho" of New Jersey's Head Above Water Collective. She books and hosts some of the coolest DIY shows in South Jersey. Gabby also plays in a bunch of great bands, including Afloat, which Bobby Olivier at NJ.com called, "The best thing to hit Cherry Hill since Bahama Breeze opened at the mall." She joins us this week to talk about some of the bands playing Head Above Water's upcoming DIY Prom, happening March 4th at Old Post in Merchantville, New Jersey. Get your DIY Prom tickets now!"Slug Lord" – DitzBandcamp | Twitter | Instagram"Sit Around" – HalogensBandcamp | Twitter | Instagram"Car Wreck" – GoalkeeperBandcamp | Twitter | Instagram"Fake Nice" – AfloatBandcamp | Twitter | Instagram"Closed Casket Material" – RegrownBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramFollow:Head Above Water Collective.Left of the Dial on Twitter and Instagram.Andrea on Twitter and Instagram.Kitzy on Twitter and Instagram.

Andorra is a tried and true Philly band who's been around for a decade. They joined us hot off the release of their newest album, Boogie Night Blues, the debut of which they celebrated right here in Philly with a show at Milkboy earlier this month. While Boogie Night Blues isn't a total departure from Andorra's prior albums, fans of the band will definitely notice a little bit of a shift in sound, and Kevin and Jordan were happy to break down what led them to make this record the way they did in the first place.Pick up Boogie Night Blues now.Check out Andorra's documentary.Follow Andorra on Twitter and Instagram.

This week, we are super excited to have Screaming Females front-person Marissa Paternoster joining us to talk about Screaming Females' forthcoming album Desire Pathway, the artists playing their annual Garden Party this February, dying in New Jersey, Bart Simpson as a feeling in your heart, and so much more.Screaming Females Garden Party is February 17th and 18th at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, and features all the artists listed below, plus a bunch more. Check out the full lineup and buy your tickets today!Desire Pathway is due out February 17th on Don Giovanni Records. You can Pre-order and pre-save it now.CW - Suicide is briefly discussed in this episode. Skip 15:45 - 21:15 if you'd prefer to avoid it.Featured in this episode:"You Were So Mad' – Nina NastasiaBandcamp | Twitter | Instagram"Jellyfish"– Laura StevensonBandcamp | Twitter | Instagram"Vibefucker" – GelBandcamp | Twitter | Instagram"Truth Cult" - The Bad ManBandcamp | Instagram"Be Cool" - Sug DanielsBandcamp | Twitter | Instagram'Falling Out the Sky" - Armand Hammer (feat. Earl Sweatshirt)Bandcamp | Backwoodz Studioz Twitter Follow:Screaming Females on Twitter and Instagram.Left of the Dial on

When we started working on our 2022 Year End lists, Andrea quickly realized that she could have done an entire episode based on bands from Jersey who put out music last year. So that's what this is. Here's a non-exhaustive list of some of the great music that came outta the Garden State last year. Jersey seriously showed up in 2022. This episode could have been twice as long.Slime - PollyannaBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramSoft Animal – Long NeckBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramLove at Leeds – Mikey ErgBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramHell Is in Your Head – Senses FailBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramThe Rain Museum – Armor for SleepShop | Twitter | InstagramPast Lives – L.S. DunesBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramWaiting for God to Turn on the Lights - The Lower AetnaBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramBecoming - Hit Like a GirlBandcamp | Twitter | Instagram | No More DysphoriaTickets to Franz Nicolay, Timeshares and The Tisburys at Kung Fu Necktie – 02.16Follow us:Left of the Dial on Twitter and Instagram.Andrea on Twitter and Instagram.Kitzy on Twitter and

We're back with part two of our look back at 2022. This time, Kitzy's sharing some of their favorite albums that were released this year.In Awe of Insignificance – TalkerBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramFinally, New - They Hate ChangeBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramRunning With the Hurricane – Camp CopeBandcamp | InstagramIMPERA – GhostShop | Twitter | InstagramDeath of a Cheerleader – Pom Pom SquadBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramDevo on SNLNothing's Ever Fine – OceanatorBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramLearning to be Happy – Kayleigh GoldsworthyBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramPhilly Rising Open Mic presented by REC PhillyDon't Know What You're in Until You're Out – GladieBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramENJOY THIS ARTICLE? LIKE OUR LIVE SESSIONS? CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO US ON PATREON AND HELP US SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS AND OUR WRITERS!

Coming in under the wire, in this two-parter, Andrea and Kitzy are sharing their favorite music of 2022. Andrea's up first, but keep your eye out for Kitzy's episode to hear the rest!Find links to everyone's everything below. Why not spend some of that holiday cash on some new-to-you music?See You in Chemistry - Carly CosgroveBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramThe Great American Novel - Proper.Bandcamp | Twitter | InstagramAbsolution - RiverbyBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramDent - Signals MidwestBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramFarm to Table - Bartees StrangeBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramThe Long Way The Slow Way - Camp TrashBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramPool KIds - Pool KidsBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramThe Tisburys - Exile on Main StreetBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramThe Wonder Years - The Hum Goes on ForeverBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramFuture Teens - Self HelpBandcamp | Twitter | InstagramFranz Nicolay - New RiverBandcamp |

Once again, we find ourselves fully inundated with so much great music, so Andrea and Jenn are sharing some recent favorites with you. There's a little something for everyone in this episode.The City View – “The Ghost of the Living”Bandcamp | Twitter | InstagramAndorra – “Leather Jacket”Bandcamp | Twitter | InstagramAlbum release show Jan. 6th @ MilkBoyAutumn Luz – “Heat”Bandcamp | Twitter | Instagramhey, ily! – "3,2,1 Starve! (Why Do I Still Look the Same?)”Bandcamp | Twitter | Instagrambabyfang - "Goan Go"Bandcamp | Twitter | InstagramFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Today's Left of the Dial guest is Dylan Gallimore, who Philly folks may be familiar with from his fantastic band Honeyjar (we're big fans), but today he's on the podcast to talk with us about his equally fantastic new project The Lower Aetna whose debut album Waiting For God to Turn on the Lights was released on November 4th. It's a really smart and thoughtful concept album about a family dealing with the fact that one of their members has become a deep believer in the QAnon conspiracy. Dylan shares his thoughtful perspective, taking us through the album's rotating points of view and what inspired him to begin writing it in the first place. And because–as two people from the best state in the country–they're legally required to, he and Andrea talk a bit about growing up in Jersey–specifically Dylan's idyllic upbringing in the straight-out-of-a-fairytale town of Medford Lakes. If you're in the Philly area, go see The Lower Aetna at Kung Fu Necktie on Jan. 21.Follow The Lower Aetna on Instagram.Pick up Waiting for God to Turn on the Lights now.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

This week's guest, Josh Weichmann, is the artist and founder of Jawnaroo, an arts and music festival in South Jersey that debuted earlier this year. He joined Andrea to talk about the process of getting Jawnaroo up and running, making art of his own as RoseBear Arts, and to share a few songs from the bands who played Jawnaroo. There's so much cool stuff in this episode!Keep up with JawnarooWebsite | InstagramRoseBear ArtsInstagram | Stickers | Etsy | TeePublicRead Josh's comic. It's great.Tim Reaper, A Philly TaleMusic Featured in This Episode"Fake Nice" - AfloatBandcamp | Instagram | Twitter"SKADiving" - Take TodayBandcamp | Instagram | Twitter"Royals" by Lorde - The Scotch BonnetsBandcamp | Instagram | Twitter"We're the Enemy" - The Ice Cold KillersBandcamp | Instagram"Time Traveller" - Angelo OutlawBandcamp | Instagram | Eraserhood Sound ReviewFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Franz Nicolay has maybe the longest and most varied resume of any Left of the Dial guest. You likely know him best from his work with The Hold Steady and World/Inferno Friendship Society, and of course, his own solo work. He's also a novelist, travel writer, journalist, professor, and just an all around brilliant and thoughtful person. This week, he joins Andrea and our on-call substitute co-host Doug Keller to talk about so many things, including the long and winding process of making an album, writing fake songs for books, the art of the bridge, the necessity of revision, crying over Randy Newman, and, of course, Stephen Sondheim. He's also here to talk about his beautiful new album, New River, out today, (Nov 11th) on Don Giovanni Records (digital or vinyl).Catch Franz live this month:Nov 18 - Bar Freda, Queens NYNov 19 - Quarry House Tavern, Silver Spring MDNov 30 - Brooklyn Bowl, NYCFollow Franz Nicolay on Twitter and InstagramMentioned in this episode:"Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight"Endless Possibility: A Tribute to Jack TerriclothFollow us on Twitter and Instagram.photo: Tim Davis

The high holy days are upon us, so you know what the means! We've made our way south to Gainesville for https://thefestfl.com/ (Fest (the 20th one!)). Before we left, we put together a little list of bands you should absolutely be checking out if you're also at Fest this weekend. And if you aren't at Fest this weekend, you should still check them out because they're all great. Whether you're going or not, now is a great time to make sure you're subscribed https://youtube.com/leftofthedialfm (to our YouTube page) because we're coming back with a ton of Fest20 footage for watching and listening pleasure. Featured in this Festisode: "Amphetamine Delight" & "Sneaky Feelings" - Catfite (AKA Catbite) https://catbite.bandcamp.com/album/catfite-a-hxc-version-of-catbite-s-t (Bandcamp) | https://www.instagram.com/catbiteband/ (Instagram) | https://twitter.com/catbiteband (Twitter) "Dog Song" - Sweet Pill https://sw33tpill.bandcamp.com/album/where-the-heart-is (Bandcamp) | https://www.instagram.com/sweetpilll/ (Instagram) | https://twitter.com/sweetpilll (Twitter) "Old Friend" - Worriers https://worriers.bandcamp.com/album/the-old-friends-ep (Bandcamp) | https://www.instagram.com/worriersmusic/ (Instagram) | https://twitter.com/worriersmusic (Twitter) "Welcome to (Amish) Paradise" - Jonah Ray https://asianmanrecords.bandcamp.com/album/you-cant-call-me-al (Bandcamp) | https://www.instagram.com/jonahray/ (Instagram) | https://twitter.com/jonahray (Twitter) "Dear You" - Maggie Gently https://maggiegently.bandcamp.com/album/peppermint (Bandcamp) | https://www.instagram.com/maggiegently/ (Instagram) | https://twitter.com/maggiegently (Twitter) "Weird Florida" - Camp Trash https://camptrash.bandcamp.com/album/the-long-way-the-slow-way (Bandcamp) | https://www.instagram.com/camptrashfl/ (Instagram) | https://twitter.com/camp_trash (Twitter) Follow us on https://twitter.com/leftofthedialpc (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/leftofthedialfm (Instagram).

Once again, we find ourselves positively overwhelmed with a ton of new music, and Jenn and Andrea are here to share some of it with you. From Today's Episode: Hit Like a Girl - "Dismay" https://hitlikeagirl.bandcamp.com/album/becoming (Bandcamp) | https://mobile.twitter.com/hlagband (Twitter) | https://www.instagram.com/hlagband/ (Instagram) | https://www.nomoredysphoria.org/ (No More Dysphoria) Superdestroyer - "FKA Still Chill" https://superdestroyer.bandcamp.com/ (Bandcamp) | https://mobile.twitter.com/Superdestroyed (Twitter) | https://www.instagram.com/superdestroyed/ (Instagram) The Lower Aetna - "Qanon Mom" https://theloweraetna.bandcamp.com/ (Bandcamp) | https://twitter.com/theloweraetna (Twitter) | https://www.instagram.com/theloweraetna/ (Instagram) The Bobby Lees - "Bellevue" https://thebobbylees.bandcamp.com/ (Bandcamp) | https://www.instagram.com/thebobbylees/ (Instagram) Spring Silver - "I Saw Violence" https://springsilver.bandcamp.com/album/i-could-get-used-to-this (Bandcamp) | https://twitter.com/SpringSilverYa (Twitter) | https://www.instagram.com/springsilvergram/ (Instagram) Do you want to write about music? You should consider writing for us! We're looking for folks to write album reviews and personal essays about ways you've connected with music. Send our Editor-in-Chief an email with some writing samples and/or pitches at jenn@leftofthedial.fm. Follow us on https://twitter.com/leftofthedialpc (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/leftofthedialfm (Instagram).

We were so lucky to get to sit down with No Earbuds founder, Jamie Coletta. If you're unfamiliar with Jamie/No Earbuds, (impossible if you listen to our show), they're a wholly unique marketing/publicity/management/A&R/PR company and probably responsible, in one way or another, for introducing you to half of your favorite bands. They're one of those people who you can tell just absolutely loves music and helping spread the word on the bands and artists they love. Definitely a kindred spirit with the Left of the Dial crew. Jamie talks about John-Allison Weiss getting to make their new album the way they wanted, listening to The Wonder Years new masterpiece The Hum Goes on Forever in the studio with the band, what it means to sound like you're from Wilkes-Barre, and so much more! And hey, it's Bandcamp Friday. Why not pick up the songs you hear in today's episode and show these bands you love them! Check out https://www.noearbuds.com/ (No Earbuds). Follow them on https://twitter.com/noearbuds (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/noearbuds/ (Instagram). Follow Jamie on https://twitter.com/jamiecoletta (Twitter). From Today's Episode: "Different Now" - John-Allison Weiss https://lowerkeymusic.bandcamp.com/track/different-now (Bandcamp) | https://twitter.com/johnnyalligator (Twitter) | https://www.instagram.com/johnallisonweiss/ (Instagram) | https://www.patreon.com/johnallisonweiss/posts (Patreon) “Casual Intimacy” – Fantasy Camp https://fantasycamp.bandcamp.com/track/casual-intimacy (Bandcamp) | https://www.instagram.com/fantasycamp/ (Twitter) | Ihttps://www.instagram.com/fantasycamp/ (nstagram) “Low Tide” – The Wonder Years https://thewonderyears.bandcamp.com/track/low-tide (Bandcamp) | https://twitter.com/thewonderyears (Twitter) | https://www.instagram.com/thewonderyearsband/ (Instagram) “Live from the UFO” – Origami Angel https://counterintuitiverecords.bandcamp.com/track/live-from-the-ufo (Bandcamp) | https://twitter.com/gamigang (Twitter) | https://www.instagram.com/gami.gang/ (Instagram) “Talk Too Much” – Pool Kids  https://poolkidsband.bandcamp.com/track/talk-too-much (Bandcamp) | https://twitter.com/poolkidsband (Twitter) | https://www.instagram.com/poolkidsband/ (Instagram) “One of a Million” – Softcult https://softcult.bandcamp.com/track/one-of-a-million (Bandcamp) | https://twitter.com/softcultband (Twitter) | https://www.instagram.com/softcultband/ (Instagram) Check out the sweet, funny, beautiful video for https://caracaraphilly.bandcamp.com/ (Caracara)'s "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzBtERUwvCs (Harsh Ligh)t" Follow us on https://twitter.com/leftofthedialpc (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/leftofthedialfm (Instagram). And on a complete sidenote: If you're listening to this on Friday 10/06 when the episode drops, and you're in Madison, Milwaukee, or Chicago, come out to see Chris Gethard live. Every night is two shows– a live https://www.earwolf.com/show/beautiful-anonymous/ (Beautiful/Anonymous) podcast taping followed by his new standup hour which is really so damn good. Tickets at https://chrisgeth.com/ (chrisgeth.com). If you see Andrea running around, say hi.

Chico Romano is the new-ish project from https://linktr.ee/chicoromano (Rob Romano), a Jersey-based musician who you might also know as the frontperson for https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professor_Caveman (Professor Caveman). You should already be familiar with Chico Romano, whose most recent single, the upbeat and effervescent “UR My Best Friend” https://www.leftofthedial.fm/blog/news/chico-romano-urmybestfrien/ (we covered earlier this month). His upcoming EP Vol.5 is due out October 7th, and it's as eclectic and inventive as anything you've heard from his previous project. Rob joins Andrea on Left of the Dial this week to share some of his own music as well as a handful of songs from musicians he's connected with and to in a variety of ways. If you're listening in the Philly area, make sure you come out to Chio Romano's show on October 6th at the Ukie Club. https://dice.fm/event/5gn8k-fievel-is-glauque-chico-romano-and-flanafi-6th-oct-ukie-club-philadelphia-tickets?lng=en-US (You can get tickets now)! From Today's Episode: "UR My Best Friend" / "Who Said" - Chico Romano https://chicoromano.bandcamp.com/ (Bandcamp) | Video | https://linktr.ee/chicoromano (Linktree) | https://www.instagram.com/chic0romano/ (Instagram) "Woof Woof" - Arthur https://plzmakeitruins.bandcamp.com/album/woof-woof (Bandcamp) | http://hyperurl.co/woof-woof (Everything Else) "Tired Hands" - klark sound https://klarksound.bandcamp.com/track/tired-hands (Bandcamp) | https://linktr.ee/klark.sound (Linktree) | https://www.instagram.com/klark_sound/ (Instagram) "Lucy" - Goodfight https://goodfightgoodfight.bandcamp.com/track/lucy-2 (Bandcamp) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYWnId6ZQ_g (Video) | https://www.instagram.com/goodfightgoodfight/ (Instagram) "Serpentine Carcass Crux Birth" - Godcaster  https://godcaster.bandcamp.com/track/serpentine-carcass-crux-birth (Bandcamp) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGJ9SyAg-do (AudioTree version) | https://linktr.ee/godcaster (Linktree) | https://www.instagram.com/godcasterband/ (Instagram) "The Heat" - Surface to Air Missive https://surfacetoairmissive.bandcamp.com/track/the-heat (Bandcamp) | https://www.instagram.com/surfacetoairmissive (Instagram) "Tighten Up" - Archie Bell and the Drells http://www.archiebell.net/index.html (Website) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wro3bqi4Eb8 (Video) "Queen Chimera Pt. 1" - Jon Bap https://jonbap.bandcamp.com/track/queen-chimera-pt-1 (Bandcamp) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwdpyPS-m_g (Video) Follow us on https://twitter.com/leftofthedialpc (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/leftofthedialfm (Instagram).

It's been a minute since Andrea and Kitzy sat down to share some new music, so that's what we're doing this week. Andrea picked eight songs that were released this summer and told Kitzy next to nothing before hitting record, so you're getting Kitzy's first impressions of a bunch of songs. Will they all be hits? You'll have to listen to find out!* *No you won't. They're all hits. These are all great songs. Go support all these artists by picking up their music, favoriting them on your preferred streaming platform, and following them on Twitter and/or Instagram. Links to all of the above, below. Franz Nicolay - "New River, Spring for Me" https://dongiovannirecords.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=df6fc86c1831abaa57cee6fed&id=b57d9d9535&e=cbd2f721ca (Pre-order and pre-save) New River, out November 11th via Don Giovanni Records Watch the delightfully charming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fov_sKF2N0I (video). https://franznicolay.bandcamp.com/album/new-river (Bandcamp) https://twitter.com/franznicolay (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/franznicolay/?hl=en (Instagram) Boon - "Candle" https://boonmusic.bandcamp.com/music (Bandcamp) https://twitter.com/boon_philly (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/boon.boon.boon/ (Instagram) Honey Revenge - "Ride" Watch the sunny, feel-good https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLHlstCwm9k (video). https://orcd.co/hrride (Listen) https://twitter.com/honeyrevengeca (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/honeyrevengeca/ (Instagram) Future Teens - "Team Sports"  https://triplecrown.ffm.to/byob (Pre-order Self Help), out September 23rd on Triple Crown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPj6HIPGJnY (Video) https://futureteens.bandcamp.com/ (Bandcamp) https://twitter.com/futureteensusa (Twitter) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPj6HIPGJnY (Instagram) Razor Braids - "Megachurch" https://razorbraids.bandcamp.com/ (Bandcamp) https://twitter.com/RazorBraids (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/razorbraids/ (Instagram) Lemondrop - "Saturday Night" https://lemondropband.bandcamp.com/ (Bandcamp) https://twitter.com/lemondropband (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/iamlemondrop (Instagram) LOBSTERBOMB - "Starting Over" Watch the ridiculously fun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIe6lUaUdEE (video). https://lobsterbomb.bandcamp.com/ (Bandcamp) https://twitter.com/lobsterbombband (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/lobsterbombband/ (Instagram) Pollyanna - "Smile" https://pollyannaband.bandcamp.com/album/slime (Bandcamp) https://twitter.com/pollyannanj (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/thisispollyanna/ (Instagram) Follow us on https://twitter.com/leftofthedialpc (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/leftofthedialfm (Instagram). https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiDIK7DjPqC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (Pacey sing song)?

Andrea's guest co-host is a dear member of the Left of the Dial cinematic universe: https://twitter.com/DougEKeller (Doug Keller). Doug is the titular Doug Keller of https://dougkellerandthedubbedsubs.bandcamp.com/ (Doug Keller and the Dubbed Subs). You also know Doug from his band https://dukemaroon.bandcamp.com/ (Duke Maroon), which we've covered here on the podcast and over on the blog. Doug's band https://riverby.bandcamp.com/ (Riverby) played our https://www.leftofthedial.fm/live/riverby/ (first ever Left of the Dial live session), and his band https://tisburys.bandcamp.com/ (The Tisburys) played one https://www.leftofthedial.fm/live/the-tisburys/ (shortly after that). The Tisburys are also responsible for the cover of The Replacements' “Left of the Dial” that they recorded https://tisburys.bandcamp.com/track/left-of-the-dial-ft-the-lunar-year (for us to use as our theme song). Their album https://tisburys.bandcamp.com/album/exile-on-main-street-2 (Exile on Main Street is out September 16th), the same day they play WXPN's https://xpnfest.org/ (Xponential) Fest. Today, we've got a real hometown show on our hands because Doug's brought a ton of killer Philly music to share with us. https://twitter.com/DougEKeller (Follow Doug on Twitter). https://twitter.com/DukeMaroon (Hire Duke Maroon to play your wedding). Songs Featured: https://thedescribers.bandcamp.com/ ("Hurt Starting Over" - The Describers) https://bestbear.bandcamp.com/track/peaches-and-cream ("Peaches and Cream" - Best Bear) https://itsgrocer.bandcamp.com/track/annie-always ("Annie Always" - Grocer) https://andrewhuston.bandcamp.com/album/off-the-shelf ("Off the Shelf" - Andrew Huston) (also referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7gwB_d5msM (Cart Sessions)) https://riverby.bandcamp.com/track/off-with-yr-head ("Off With Yr Head") - Riverby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c1RhwYWZ0g ("Mist of the Teal Mara") - The Lunar Year https://comprador.bandcamp.com/track/inquisitors ("inquisitors" )- Comprador https://fullbush.bandcamp.com/track/movie-night ("Movie Night") - Full Bush https://tisburys.bandcamp.com/track/language-of-luxury-2 ("Language of Luxury") - The Tisburys https://teethcutterpa.bandcamp.com/track/conquer ("Conquer") - Teethcutter Follow us on https://twitter.com/leftofthedialpc (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/leftofthedialfm (Instagram).

It's a South Jersey extravaganza over here as Andrea and our Left of the Dial Editor-in-Chief/sometimes co-host Jenn Coulter welcome Jersey Pop-punk royalty Zac Ross to the show. He's here to share some of his favorite songs and talk about his new project Zachary Ross & The Divine. Their debut EP, Rebuilding Heaven, is due out September 9th via https://smartpunkshop.com/collections/zachary-ross-and-the-divine (Smartpunk Records), but you can check out "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut8eku1Anyc (Push Start)" and "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y4BBfc-9bk (A Light Over Massachusetts)" now. Follow Zac Ross on https://twitter.com/zacovrboard (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/_zacharyross_/ (Instagram)

Kitzy's back from wherever they were, just in time to join us for a really fun episode with the very cool and very talented Boy Jr. Boy Jr. is the solo songwriting and production project of Erica Allen-Lubman, who folks might already know from their absolutely delightful musical contributions to the https://www.tiktok.com/@boyjr.69 (Internet in general), but they're here today in particular to talk about their debut album, Pay Attention to Meee. We're big fans of the album over here. You should definitely check it out. Pick up https://boyjr.bandcamp.com/album/pay-attention-to-meeee (Pay Attention to Meee).  It ain't easy bein' green. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGfgq_y2h2o (Check out the video) for "Chartreuse". https://bfan.link/restless-3 (Listen to "Restless") by Aiko, ft. Boy Jr. Follow Boy Jr. on https://www.instagram.com/boyjrofficial/ (Instagram), https://twitter.com/BoyJrMusic (Twitter), and https://www.tiktok.com/@boyjr.69 (TikTok). Follow us on https://twitter.com/leftofthedialpc (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/leftofthedialfm (Instagram).

Katie Hackett is a ridiculously talented and wholly original artist from right here in Philadelphia. Fans of our live sessions will know Katie from one of our favorites, where she debuted https://www.leftofthedial.fm/live/thelunaryear/ (an entire set of new music) from her incredible band https://thelunaryear.bandcamp.com/ (The Lunar Year). She's also been working behind the scenes with us on some of our live sessions. AND you can hear her singing with the Tisburys https://tisburys.bandcamp.com/track/left-of-the-dial-ft-the-lunar-year (in our theme song)! Today though, Katie is here to tell us about https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sweet-juice-summer-fest-tickets-378370645787 (Sweet Juice Summer Fest), which is happening this Sunday, July 31st, here in Philly at Rigby Mansion. Sweet Juice is a queer feminist musical festival full of women and nonbinary musicians. Katie's come by to tell us all about the festival and share some music from the musicians you'll be lucky enough to see if you make it out to the fest this Sunday. And you absolutely should. It's going to be amazing. Sweet Juice Summer Fest is THIS SUNDAY. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sweet-juice-summer-fest-tickets-378370645787 (Get your tickets now.) Follow Sweet Juice Fest on https://twitter.com/sweetjuicefest (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/sweetjuicefest/ (Instragram). Music: Popcorn Daddy - https://www.instagram.com/subtle_troll/ (@subtle_troll), https://www.instagram.com/shona_v/ (@shona_v) Popcorn Daddy is a new band, so we can't share anything with you. While we wait for music from them, check out Melina of Popcorn Daddy's incredible band Rosemeat, starting with "https://open.spotify.com/track/3ZMm17vkNV9tdoDT4m55Zg?si=6L8B6HL8THmO5LlVa4WS1g (Thought So)." emospacebird - https://www.instagram.com/emospacebird/ (@emospacebird) https://open.spotify.com/track/1LwrxHLrznW6djwOdtd4B0?si=sBXOAQ94Q2iR71oQo0geHA ("i guess that's the joke") Reese Florence - https://www.instagram.com/howdyimflorence/ (@howdyimflorence) https://open.spotify.com/track/3O3WNCUFLrqtqQba6gl2NX?si=cW4SfqFkS3KVSc0l_7uTRA ("Rama") The Lunar Year - https://www.instagram.com/thelunaryearofficial/ (@thelunaryearofficial) https://heavenlycreaturerecords.bandcamp.com/track/how-it-gets-in ("How It Gets In") Frightened Rabbit cover justmadnice - https://www.instagram.com/justmadnice (@justmadnice) https://open.spotify.com/track/69VZWFnIp7aLqFFtQMesdo?si=ire2wPOTR6qUs_E0eFKGjA ("Resolution") Sug Daniels - https://www.instagram.com/sugdaniels_ (@sugdaniels_) https://open.spotify.com/track/49dTfV5m5iy3pKJS3UmEHQ?si=zOTcT0bwSuaseG6GpScd_Q ("Golden")

Kitzy sits down with Norelle and Matt Green from one of our new favorite bands, Stud Count, to talk about their debut self-titled album, out today on https://www.smartpunk.com/ (Smart Punk Records). They cover everything from the inspiration for the band's tongue-in-cheek name to dealing with the depressively gray winters of West Philly and, of course, a ton about their absolutely killer new album in between. Stud Count is out today on Smartpunk Records. You can (and really, really should) https://smartpunkshop.com/collections/stud-count (pick it up now). Follow Stud Count on https://www.instagram.com/studcountusa/ (Instagram) and https://twitter.com/StudCount (Twitter). Follow us on https://twitter.com/leftofthedialpc (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/leftofthedialfm (Instagram).

Back in May, Kitzy and Andrea sat down with Ash and Tyler from https://giltfl.com (GILT), one of our favorite bands over here at Left of the Dial. And then a bunch of stuff happened, and things got shuffled around, and you know how it goes. BUT we are very happy to finally be bringing you this conversation. We talk about vulnerability in songwriting, grief vultures, and the band's really brilliant EP https://gilt.bandcamp.com/album/conceit (Conceit, which was released earlier this year on SmartPunk records). Catch GILT playing not one but three sets at Fest this year. Seriously, check them out. They're the best. If you don't believe us, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcHRcLGy420 (you can check out their set from Fest 19 that we had the pleasure of recording). Follow GILT on https://twitter.com/giltfl (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/giltfl/?hl=en (Instagram).

Andrea and her guest host Chris Gethard (The Chris Gethard Show, https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/chris-gethard-half-my-life/ (Half My Life), New Jersey Is the World) talk with the incredibly smart, thoughtful, and funny Caryn Rose about her new book https://utpress.utexas.edu/books/rose-why-patti-smith-matters#:~:text=Why%20Patti%20Smith%20Matters%20is,art%2C%20and%20the%20written%20word. (Why Patti Smith Matters) (University of Texas Press). Head over to https://carynrose.com (carynrose.com) to join Caryn Rose's mailing list and find a list of upcoming in-person events. Read Rose's http://backstreets.com/news.html#BTN (new piece on Smith, Bruce Springsteen, and the history of "Because the Night"). Follow Caryn Rose on https://twitter.com/carynrose (Twitter). Follow Gethard on https://twitter.com/chrisgethard (twitter) and https://instagram.com/chrisgeth (Instagram). Catch him https://chrisgeth.com/ (on tour). Follow Andrea on https://twitter.com/aqandreaq (Twitter )and https://instagram.com/aqandreaq (Instagram). Follow us on https://twitter.com/leftofthedialpc (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/leftofthedialfm (Instagram).

SO much good music out this month. Kitzy and Andrea are bringing you six new songs they can't get enough of. Check 'em out. Pick up their albums. You know the drill. And as Andrea mentions in this episode, our killer new theme song is a cover of The Replacements' "Left of the Dial" by the incredibly talented and lovely band, The Tisburys. You can hear the whole thing and check out the rest of their music over on https://tisburys.bandcamp.com/ (Bandcamp). FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: Gully Boys - "https://gullyboys.bandcamp.com/ (See You See)" Bartees Strange - "https://barteesstrange.bandcamp.com/album/farm-to-table (Wretched)" (and on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWb0Veu9O3M (Jimmy Kimmel)) Beach Rats - "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ckBJnDb4dk (Blown to Bits)" https://www.tiktok.com/@boyjr.69?lang=en (Boy Jr) - "https://boyjr.bandcamp.com/ (Meet Me in the Middle)" A Day Without Love - "https://adaywithoutlove.bandcamp.com/album/caffeine-2 (Caffeine)" Mikey Erg - "https://mikeyerg.bandcamp.com/album/love-at-leeds (Sick as Your Secrets)" Follow us on https://twitter.com/leftofthedialpc (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/leftofthedialfm (Instagram) Follow Kitzy on https://twitter.com/heykitzy (Twitter )and https://www.leftofthedial.fm/instagram.com/lheykitzy (Instagram) Follow Andrea on https://twitter.com/aqandreaq (Twitter )and https://instagram.com/aqandreaq (Instagram) and check out the other thing she does, https://patreon.com/newjerseyistheworld (New Jersey Is the World). CONSIDER https://www.patreon.com/leftofthedialfm (SUBSCRIBING TO US ON PATREON )AND HELP US SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS AND OUR WRITERS!

https://otherdesertcity.com/ (Forever Came Calling) is a band from Twentynine Palms, California. Their iconic pop-punk album, Contender, turns 10 this year, and to mark that anniversary, they're heading out on a https://otherdesertcity.com/tour (headlining tour) this summer, hitting just about every region in the US. We were so thrilled to talk with Joe Candelaria, the band's lead vocalist and songwriter, about getting back on the road after a two-year break, revisiting songs he wrote a decade ago, showing love to your influences, being gentle with your past self, and what your favorite Ninja Turtle says about your taste in pizza. This was a really fun episode with a very thoughtful, candid guest, and we're excited for y'all to hear it! Catch Forever Came Calling when they come through your town this summer with https://twitter.com/pollyannanj (Pollyanna), https://twitter.com/NomineeMusic (Nominee), https://twitter.com/homesafeIL (Homesafe), https://twitter.com/Handxguns/ (Handguns) and https://twitter.com/DeathLensBand (Death Lens) Follow Forever Came Calling on https://twitter.com/HeyitsFCC (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/heyitsfcc/ (Instagram). Check out Joe's https://www.instagram.com/cowabungahd/ (Cowabunga Pizza) if you ever find yourself in Twentynine Palms on a Wednesday night.