Metal Matters

This week's guest is the great Walter Schreifels, a NYC mainstay and legend with bands like Quicksand, Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, Warzone and so many more under his belt since venturing into music in this pre-teens. Quicksand is currently out on tour in the US playing in support of their new LP Distant Populations. As a result we talked to Schreifels about touring, the addition of Steven Brodsky on guitar, and the perks and downsides of being a music lifer. Stick around! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on Metal Matters we are joined by Kowloon Walled City frontman and studio engineer extraordinaire, Scott Evans. Since their inception in 2007, Kowloon Walled City have continually redefined what it means to be a "metal" band. They have expertly harnessed a sound and aesthetic that is equally at home among doom, post metal, and noise rock circles, while not succumbing to a stylistic allegiance to any one genre. The long awaited follow up to 2015's now legendary Grievances will finally see the light of day on October 8th via Neurot Recordings and Gilead Media. We were fortunate to recently have an in-depth conversation with Scott about the advantages and perils of recording your own band, his personal experiences in overcoming the psychic blocks that sometimes prevent one from playing music, and everything in between.This episode is dedicated to Tony Jacome of Shallow North Dakota who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on October 2nd. He will live on eternally through his music and the joy he brought through those songs and performances. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we're excited to welcome guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Nate Garrett, mastermind behind Spirit Adrift and former guitarist of Gatecreeper. Originally formed as a solo project in Phoenix, Garrett began the classic heavy metal project in the wake of his new found sobriety, channelling his energy into a succession of four LPs and 3 EPs released in the span of six years. The latest is 2021's Forge Your Future, released in late summer via Century Media. We spoke with Garrett about his latest listening habits, the difference between home and tour personas and the true definition of the term punisher. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're honored to have multi-instrumentalist, musician and long time favorite Brian Cook on the podcast! Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Cook first became widely known via his involvement in the highly influential Botch, who released two beloved LPs before calling it quits in 2002. From there, Cook participated in both indie rockers Roy as well as post-hardcore favorites These Arms Are Snakes, both of which called it quits in the late 00s. Cook is currently with the much beloved Russian Circles, the massive power trio Sumac and his lates project Torment and Glory, which sees Cook tackling the songs as a solo musician. We sat with Cook to discuss the early days with Botch, the current state of touring and music journalism in 2021. Stick around! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we are again joined by Kerry McCoy and George Clarke from the band Deafheaven, in the conclusion of our two part chat with the band. Over the last decade or so, Deafheaven have become an institution of sorts that transcends well beyond their underground metal roots. Constant touring have earned them a dedicated fan base and their propensity for sonic exploration leaves them nearly impossible to shoehorn into any sort of conventional genre trappings. Their upcoming album, Infinite Granite, finds Deafheaven in new territory yet again, fully embracing their love of shoegaze and dream pop in ways the band had only hinted at before. We caught up with Kerry and George to talk about the writing process, coping with anxiety, how external influences outside of music can shape a song, and the importance of an evolving approach to their craft. Stick around! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we are joined by Kerry McCoy and George Clarke from the band Deafheaven, in the first of a two part chat with the band. Over the last decade or so, Deafheaven have become an institution of sorts that transcends well beyond their underground metal roots. Constant touring have earned them a dedicated fan base and their propensity for sonic exploration leaves them nearly impossible to shoehorn into any sort of conventional genre trappings. Their upcoming album, Infinite Granite, finds Deafheaven in new territory yet again, fully embracing their love of shoegaze and dream pop in ways the band had only hinted at before. We caught up with Kerry and George to discuss their native Los Angeles, the weird world of touring in 2021, and the advantages of Muppet sleep ASMRs. Stick around! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we are excited to welcome a true legend in extreme music, Iggor Cavalera. From his early ascension to the top of the music world with the infinitely influential Sepultura, to his work with Mixhell and latest projects Petbrick and Cavalera Conspiracy, Cavalera has blazed new trails and constantly pushed the boundaries of heavy music. In this episode we talk about inserting disparate influence into his music, the pandemic and his love for finding new bands. Stick around! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are joined by musician, visual artist, and living legend Dwid Hellion. For many of our listeners, Dwid doesn't require much of an introduction, as the man behind metallic hardcore pioneers Integrity and harsh noise mainstay Psywarfare, Dwid has been instrumental in shaping the sound and much of the aesthetic within a large corner of extreme music today. He's a figure often shrouded in myth and mystery, so it might come as a surprise to some how genuinely personable and downright joyful he really is. We were fortunate enough to have a series of long talks with Dwid spanning many topics, so this is gonna be the first of a two part installment. Today we talk about everything from his roots, his admiration for contemporary music, and the perils of skateboarding in your 50s. So sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation with Dwid Hellion See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are joined by friend of the show and one of our favorite human beings, Max Bowman of death doom titans Mortiferum and death-grinders Caustic Wound. Max is one of those rare individuals whose approach to extreme music is all but fully subverted by his warmth. As the frontman/guitarist of Mortiferum, he has released their much lauded demo, an LP and a split with the vicious Hyperdontia (available on Carbonized Records... don't miss our interview!). And though Caustuc Wound is relatively less active, their Death Posture LP was one of the most lauded of 2020. Oddly enough, we here at Metal Matters befriended Max while he was playing guitar with the Tony Molina Band, a pop band whose extreme metal pedigree rivals many of the deepest heads in the world. We caught up with Max to talk about his roots, what it was like to make a record during the pandemic, and to rip on Molina a bunch. Stay right here! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So nice we had to do it twice… well, not really but you get the idea. This week on Metal Matters, we bring you the second installment of our conversation with Dylan Walker of Full Of Hell. We touched on a lot of shit on last week's episode and today's is no exception. We get into the nitty gritty about the lifestyle of underground artists, the impact of music criticism, and the scariest things they've ever seen at shows. So kick back, settle in, and enjoy the wild ride that is Dylan Walker: Part 2 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The first of a two part episode with our dear friend and one of contemporary metal's most endearing people, Dylan Walker. As many of you know, Dylan is the frontman for the herculean death/grind/noise masters Full of Hell. His glass gargling, ferocious vocals and dominating presence on stage and record have helped cement the band into one of today's preeminent extreme music fixtures. Through keeping up an incessant touring schedule and maintaining a prolific output of music, Full of Hell have developed one of the most loyal and ravenous fanbases the world over. We touched on so many subjects with Dylan that we had to break it up into two installments, which is a first for us here on this humble podcast. This week is focused on some of the fundamentals of touring, the thankless job of booking shows, and the invisible lines between punk and metal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For over a decade, Chad Gailey has been continually cementing himself as one of modern death metal's hardest working and most respected figures. He's the man at the drums of the almighty Necrot, whose bombastic sensibilities have helped catapult the band to a leading position among today's death metal greats. If that wasn't already enough, Chad is the force behind the much revered Carbonized Records; easily one of the most esteemed contemporary extreme metal labels. We caught up with Chad to discuss his curation of Carbonized, his crust punk roots, and his complete love and devotion to metal. Stick around! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guests are TJ and Mike from Virginian metal mainstays Inter Arma. For well over a decade, Inter Arma have been a towering fixture in the worldwide metal scene. The band's ever uncompromising brand of doom & death combine glacially paced riffs with the intensity of a cornered pack of wolverines, monolithic and ferocious. A relentless touring force, their dedication to life on the road have earned them respect and admiration the world over. During 2020 they released Garbers Day Revisited, a hyper diverse collection of covers highlighting influences as Venom, Tom Petty, Cro-Mags, Neil Young, and Prince. During our conversation we touch on the built-in existential crisis inherent in being touring musicians sidelined by a pandemic, the importance of progressivism both at home and within metal at large, and why you may or may not want to smoke salvia. Stay right where you are! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're honored to be joined today by death metal juggernaut Karl Willetts. For many of our listeners out there, Karl doesn't require much of an introduction.He is the legendary voice behind many of Bolt Thrower's most celebrated albums and currently fronts the brilliantly devastating Memoriam. We spoke at length about tributes and cover songs, the importance of storytelling, and the often overlooked life-affirming powers inherent in death metal. As you'll see, Karl is a real class act and a total joy to speak with! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're thrilled to speak with the inimitable KW from Canadian doom juggernauts Vile Creature. From humble beginnings in the DIY community of Hamilton, Ontario, Vile Creature have steadily developed to become one of contemporary extreme music's most acclaimed and influential bands; even earning a Juno award nomination for their 2020 album Glory, Glory! Apathy Took Helm! Those already familiar with Vile Creature will surely know that apocalyptic riffs and rhythms are only a part of what KW and their partner and bandmate, Vic, contribute to the world at large. They are business owners, community activists, and important stalwarts of queer visibility inside and outside of extreme music at large. We caught up with KW to talk about the healing powers of heavy music, growing up queer and endeavoring to create a more positive, safe environment, and what it's like to balance a business, a romantic partnership, and a successful band. In wonderful KW fashion, they completely managed to flip the script on us a number of times and turned your ever serious journalistic hosts into completely disarmed subjects. The whole conversation was a lovely, emotive, and thought provoking experience. We hope you enjoy our conversation as much as we did. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's episode of Metal Matters features special guest Lee Buford. Lee has an exceedingly deep resume as a musician and visual artist, but he's probably best known as one half of heavy avant garde heroes The Body. Through constant experimentation and a willingness to explore their natural sonic curiosities, The Body has spent over two decades continually redefining themselves while shattering conventional metal paradigms wherever they tread. We spent several hours speaking with Lee about The Body's new record, the origins of the band, and his experiences growing up as a punk in the south. This one is a total trip. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest is a fixture of heavy music, the one and only Aaron Turner. Since the late 1990s, Aaron has been an integral mainstay of the extreme music underground; with a resume that boasts such notable and influential acts as Sumac, Old Man Gloom, Isis, and Mammifer. Through his musical endeavors and artistic endeavors, as well as his curatorial activities in Hydra Head and SIGE records, he has been instrumental in shaping the cultural landscape of metal and beyond. We got into a long conversation that touches on the transcendental qualities of pure volume, artistic intention and responsibility, and embracing influences from outside of your immediate sphere without falling into cultural appropriation. Aaron brings a kindness and thoughtful introspection to these subjects that is as refreshing as it is necessary. = See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For more than three decades, Jacob Bannon has served as the the frontman of Boston's Converge, one of the most influential bands in hardcore and heavy music. In addition to causing major ripples in the water with classics like Jane Doe, You Fail Me, Axe to Fall and more, Bannon has helped shape the hardcore landscape with his mega influential Deathwish Inc label. We spoke to Bannon about the pandemic, being an artist and got super philosophical along the way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We recently had the opportunity to hang out with the incomparable Greg Anderson. In the world of heavy music, Greg is an individual who requires little introduction. He's the man behind the legendary Southern Lord Records as well as a key player in bands that have become nothing short of institutions such as Sunn O))), Burning Witch, Goatsnake, Thorr's Hammer, and countless other projects. As a curatorial and sonic force, Greg Anderson stands among the most important of our time. We talked with him about the joys of discovering new music and unearthing forgotten classics, the bridge between hardcore, jazz, and metal, and what it means to be a lifer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're honored to have Walter Hoeijmakers as our guest on today's show. Walter is the key creative force behind what is debatably the most important annual event in extreme music: the legendary Roadburn Festival. Every April since its inception in 1999 until the global pandemic shifted the landscape, Roadburn has hosted everything from the best contemporary heavy artists to once in a lifetime performances from living legends such as Hawkwind, Goblin and GISM. Over the years, the fest has become an integral communal event and pollination site for thousands of metalheads, punks, and heavy music lovers the world over. After the necessary cancellation of Roadburn's 2020 installment, they are back this year with Roadburn Redux; a weekend of special livestream events curated with the love and attention to detail the festival is known for. We caught up with Walter to talk about Roadburn Redux as well as his beginnings, some of the wild and unique Roadburn moments throughout the years, and the ever increasing importance of community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sara Taylor and Ryan George of industrial titans Youth Code are the guests for this week's episode. Since their inception in 2012, Youth Code's impeccable blend of pulverizing EBM with hardcore and metal sensibilities have cemented them as true torchbearers for much of today's synth driven extreme music. The band has leveled audiences the world over, touring with acts as varied as Skinny Puppy, Chelsea Wolfe, Code Orange, Deafheaven, and Carpenter Brut. In March they self-released A Skeleton Key in the Doors of Depression; a collaborative lp with esteemed producer King Yosef. We caught up with Ryan and Sara to discuss the new record, the perils of touring, trying to stay creative in the midst of a global pandemic, and the blood feud that is synths vs. guitars. Oh, and I might have gotten myself cursed in the process. Stick around and find out how! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is Bryan Funck, frontman of THOU, the Louisiana-based sludge-doom favorites who kicked in the door by applying old school DIY and eventually blossoming into one of the bigger names in heavy music today. Formed in 2005, the band's catalog contains literally dozens of releases including several splits, full-lengths and even some collaborative albums with The Body and Emma Ruth Rundle, the latter of which makes up some of their most recent output.Intro/Outro: Thou - By Endurance We Conquer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is Ian Shelton, drummer and vocalist for Regional Justice Center. The West Coast powerviolence band has released a series of EPs recently including a split with Wound Man and a collaborative EP with Justice Tripp of Trapped Under Ice / Angel Du$t. RJC is welcoming their new LP Crime & Punishment via Closed Casket Activities in March and as a result we sat down to discuss the new album, the world of power violence in 2020 and much more. Intro/Outro: Regional Justice Center - Absence See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is Ethan McCarthy, the towering frontman and guitarist for the monolithic doom destroyers Primitive Man. Formed in 2012, this Colorado-based trio has been bruising audiences since the 2013 release of the massive SCORN, touring the world over in support of the effort. Two additional LPs, two EPs and several splits followed along with multiple split releases, making Primitive man one of the most in demand doom bands as of late, and increasing the visibility of McCarthy's stark and brutal design work. Intro/Outro: Primitive Man - Consumption See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is the legendary vocalist Mike "IX" Williams of Eyehategod. Formed in 1988, Eyehategod personified nihilism and destruction by subverting traditional doom with hardcore punk attitude. A true original on the scene, albums like Dopesick set the standard for brutal, nihilistic metal in the 90s, creating an endless number of copycats in the process. 2021 marks their 33rd year as a band and will see the release of their sixth album A History of Nomadic Behavior.INTRO / OUTRO: Eyehategod - Dixie Whiskey See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicky Palermo of Shoegaze Favorites NOTHING opens up about mental illness, prison, prescription drugs, suicide and how music changed it all...INTRO / OUTRO: "April Haha" by Nothing See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Mike Hill's swansong episode as host, we have a three way discussion with new hosts Fred Pessaro (Journalist for VICE, Revolver, Decibel etc // NYC Music Promoter) and Michael Berdan (Uniform, ex-Drunkdriver, VEINS, etc) about their familiarity with one another, anecdotes about NYC music and the scene, and what the future has in store for METAL MATTERS.Intro: Tombs - "The Great Silence"Outro: Tombs - "The Great Silence" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Way back on our first episode, Randy and I, kicked things off with a discussion of Killers, Maiden's swansong record with Paul Di'Anno. To close the circle, we're covering the classic record Number of the Beast, the record that introduced the world to Bruce Dickinson and propelled Iron Maiden into mega-stardom.Intro: "Number of the Beast"Outro: "Hallowed Be Thy Name" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Evoken is one of the architects of American Funeral Doom, their career has spanned decades and given us an incredible body or work. I had the fortune of catching up with John Paradiso, long time member, guitarist and vocalist of Evoken.Intro: "Tragedy Eternal"Outro: "Mare Erythraeum" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephen O'Malley along with Greg Anderson have been two of the prime architects in the American Doom scene, exploring the vistas of creativity and extremity with several projects. Randy and I are focusing on Burning Witch, one of O'Malley's bands that is often time overlooked.Intro: "History of Hell"Outro: "Warning Signs" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Randy Larsen joins us this week for the first Classic Records episode of the year. "Dirt" was the Alice in Chains record that made the biggest impact both commercially and creatively. Check out what we have to say about it.Intro: "Them Bones"Outro: "Would" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I’ve invited my good friend and fellow musician Ralph Schmidt (Ultha, Ropes of Night) on to discuss the sublime metal subgenre known as Funeral Doom. In all honesty, I’m a dilettante when it comes to Funeral Doom but I want to celebrate this style of heavy music. Intro: “From Tumultuous Heavens…Descended Froth the Ceaseless Darkness” - AtramentusOutro: “Yearning for Heaven” - Funeral See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Goden’s debut album “Beyond Darkness” figured heavily when it came to our top records of 2020. Founder and guiding force, Stephen Flam, joined us late last year to talk about the band, but we felt like there was more to the band’s fascinating story. This is a companion episode where I talk to member Tony Pannisi and Vas Kallas about their impressions of the band and the parts they played in the development and creation of one of our top records of 2020, “Beyond Darkness.”Intro: “Twilight”Interlude: “Manifestation VII – Gaia Rejuvenated”Outro: “Dark Nebula” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy New Years! We’ve taken the last couple of weeks off so it’s time to get back to business. Ralph Schmidt has been on the show several times over the years to talk about classic records, but this is the first time he’s come on to talk about himself, Ultha, his various projects and his brand new band Ropes of Night. Our friendship has spanned a decades so it was pleasure to catch up; the conversation went off into some interesting directions including the Unholy Passion festival that he helps curate, European squats and some of the difficulties of playing in a black metal band in the Left-leaning European environment.Intro: “Fear Lights the Path Close to our Hearts” – UlthaOutro: “The Whispers” – Ropes of Night See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s been quite a year and we all hope everyone is doing well and staying safe as we roll into 2021. One of the bright spots of this past year is the number of great records that came out. I’m joined by my good friends Randy Larsen, J Bennet and Ralph Schmidt for an exploration into our picks for the top 5 records of 2020.Intro: “Entombed in Gold Forever” – BarishiOutro: “Acting in Gouged Faith” – Napalm Death See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2020 was a surprising fertile year for killer metal records. I had the pleasure of talking with Stephen Flam of Goden and the legendary NYC doom-crust band Winter. Goden is the natural extension of the work Stephen began with Winter and their powerful LP "Beyond Darkness" is a manifestation of years of work. Steph and I cover a plethora of different topics, I hope you all enjoy the episode.Intro:"Twilight" - GodenOutro:"Night" - Goden See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rock journalist and musician J Bennet returns to dive into the classic hard rock album "High 'n' Dry".Intro: "High 'n' Dry"Outro: "Bringin' on the Heartbreak" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Randy and I get together to reflect back on the first 100 episodes of the podcast. Thank you to everyone who has been listening from the beginning and thank you to all of you who have joined up along the way.Intro: "The Ides of March" - Iron MaidenOutro: "Darkness" - Integrity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Blake and I talk on the phone about, well, beer, movies and metal. It's always a blast when we talk. Check it out! Intro: "Heathen Temple" - Pig Destroyer Outro: "Trojan Whore" - Pig Destroyer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week author Daniel Lake joins us to discuss is new book aptly titled USBM: A Revolution of Identity in American Black Metal. It's an all-encompassing exploration into the darkest of dark with tons of in-depth interviews and photos. Intro: Masochist: "Mistress of Deception" Outro: Sickdeer "Nights" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you guys listened to the episode with Barney Greenway, you probably picked up on the fact that we both think the Swans are a crucial band in the development of extreme music. Randy and I dig into some of our reflections on the band and give an overview of the history and various changes in sound that they went through. We've also added some of our favorite tracks to illustrate how the Swans changed over the years.Intro: "Cop"Outro: "Eden Prison"Interludes:"I Crawled""God Damn the Sun" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Like many of you, Halloween is my favorite time of the year. To celebrate the spookiest time of the year, I've invited Terence Hannum of Locrian to run us through some of his favorite horror movie films scores. For anyone who is familiar with Locrian's cinematic approach to extreme music, they won't be surprised to learn that he is a bit an aficionado when it comes to movie scores and soundtracks. We had a blast talking about horror movies, their scores and why we dig them.Intro:"Eternal Return" - LocrianRundown of Film Score Selections:"Mandy Love Theme" - Mandy - Johan Johannson"Andrew Void" - Under the Skin - Mica Levi"Mantra 1" - Nosferatu - Popol Vuh"Darkbeats" - Inside - Francois-Eudes Chanfrault"Burial Ground" - Burial Ground - Berto Pisano / Elsio Mancuso"Voci Dal Nulla" - The Beyond - Fabio Frizzi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Like I said last week, we're following a Halloween theme for the month of October. My good friend Jacob Curwen joins us with a Halloween Playlist. Check it out See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Halloween is around the corner so these next few episodes are going to lean heavily into the season. With that said, London May (Samhain, Misfits, Star of Brutal Realty) joins us to update us on some killer news regarding Brutal Realty, a horror-comedy film that he stars in about a black metal drummer in league with Satan, that is trying his hand at realty. Good stuff!Intro:"Halloween II"Outro:"Mother of Mercy" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I've always relied on old friend Ralph to turn me on to the best music, regardless of genre, so it made sense to invite him on for once of these. Though it seems like yesterday, Ralph and I met nearly two decades ago when I was on tour in Europe. We sent hours, listening to music and talking about horror movies. Not only do I value his diverse musical expertise, Ralph is in my inner circle of friends. Enjoy the episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Napalm Death was the first extreme metal band that I ever got into. Sure, I was into Slayer and Metallica and thrash but Napalm Death were among the first crop of bands that I heard that really pushed the genre into a new dimension. It’s an honor Barney Greenway on the show this week to talk about “Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism” and the general stat of this crazy moment in time we’re living in.Intro: “The Curse of Being in Thrall”Outro: “Joie De Ne Pas Vivre” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you love thrash and all of the classic bands from back in the day, most likely Jon Zazula was somehow involved in there career at some point. Megaforce Records, Old Bridge Metal Militia, Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven, Metallica…if any of these things mean anything to you, then check out this episode and THEN check out Jon’s book “Heavy Tales: The Metal, The Music, The Madness”Intro: “Hit the Lights” – MetallicaOutro: “Seek and Destroy” - Metallica See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Randy and I take a deep cuts journey. Intro: “Entombed in Gold Forever” - BarishiOutro: “Moonlight Motel” – Gun Club See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the first episode of Deep Cuts. You guys seem to be into the obscure, odd bands that we talk about from time to time so we’re going to be doing these types of episodes from time to time. This week, we have J Bennet back on to talk about some of his go-to listens from artists that you may or may not have heard before.Into: “Black Car” – AcidOutro: “Turn in the Dark” – Dax Riggs See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Me and Randy are back this week with another classic records episode. This one is for the New York / New Jersey peeps in particular. Circus or Power released their seminal record Vices back in 1990. It stands apart with its stories of down-and-out loners, journeys through the seedy underbelly of New York City, punk-infused blues riffs and a lyrical darkness calls to mind the best of Leadbelly, Howlin’ Wolf and Roy Orbison. Intro: “Vices”Outro: “In the Wind” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I’ve been tracking Evan Patterson’s career for over twenty years. Jaye Jayle is his latest creative endeavor and his most accomplished, creating stark landscapes and broad sound horizons, concurrently somber and cathartic. It’s music for long drives or possibly a modern Jim Thompson adaptation. I spoke with Evan on the day his new record Prisyn was released.Intro: “River Spree”Outro: “Ode to Betsy” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.