The Haute Garbage Podcast

Garreson is a folky, country-y, American-y troubadour with the voice of an angel. But he's also one of the absolute best hangs in the business, and that full range of talents and delights is on display this week. We discuss the energy exchange of live music, the relationship at the center of his forthcoming album Monte, the tragic fate of the common moth, and the works of Clive "The Cuss" Cussler. Music this week includes:"Mother" by Garreson (13:23)"River Valley" by Pelican Ossman (30:33)"Alright Now" by Garreson (40:27)"Never Let You Go" by Jojo Gold (52:36)"Psychic Pigs" by...well, Psychic Pigs (78:03)

In this special edition of the Haute Garbage Podcast, Drew sits down 1-on-1 with the newly minted CHAMPION of the Harry Mack Anomaly Cypher freestyle competition, A'Revolution! A'Rev is a renaissance woman: poet, performer, cybersecurity guru, MC, and founder of Sypher Saturdays (the premiere gathering of DJs and Freestylers here in PDX—and, yeah, she knows how it's spelled!). We talk about sharing the stage with a freestyle legend, the evolution of her artistic life, and what it means to go off the top and drop bars. 

Take 10 seconds and grab a pair of oven mitts before you dive into the second installment of our Treefort adventures...cause this one is HOT! We get cozy with a trio of Boise based artists that blew our socks off during the fest...and we sort of needed those socks, 'cause we underpacked. But TOTALLY WORTH IT if the tradeoff is hanging with producer duo Dose Amigos, Alt rock wizards MYLO BYBEE, and super shredders Dirt Russell. Here's the dope tunes we played this week:"Soonish" by Dummy (2:17)"Let 'Em Drip" by Dose Amigos (27:20)"Friends We Once Had" by MYLO BYBEE (49:43)"Equalizer" by Dirt Russell (75:09)

Portland effing LEGENDS Berzerk are on the show this week! It is not hyperbole to say that Berzerk is one of the most important punk bands in Portland's storied music history, dating back to the early 90s—and they are back in the game, recording new music and playing new shows, and they haven't lost their fastball even a tiny bit. Mandy, Yianna, and Tyler came in HOT with stories about toenail collections, shows with AFI and Bikini Kill, and drug-fueled confidence. Plus, incredible music this week by:BerzerkStress TestRailing1876Bondo

Treefort Music Fest is in the books, but the hits keep hitting here at HG! Andy, Drew, and a big, stupid, orange hat really got super lucky this year, with so many amazing bands sitting down for a lil' chin wag during the fest. So, for the next few episodes, we'll be featuring those conversations (along with some killer music) from our time in Boise, ID. We're kicking things off in style with interviews featuring Nick Delffs, The Apricots, and Henry Mansfield!Enjoy this episode's music:"Fly on the Wall" by Screen Frogs (2:51)"Power and Position" by Nick Delffs (30:44)"Slow" by The Apricots (57:48)"Laugh Track" by Henry Mansfield (80:00)

Mini Blinds are a Portland pop band (append your favorite modifier: dream, paisley, egg, psych, warm) that has been ahead of the current vibes and sounds that pervade the genre since their first releases in 2016. Somehow, that polish and know-how make their music seem more vital and alive. We were thrilled to have Beth Ann and Devin in studio to share some killer tunes and talk about the pros and cons of blinding the audience, the fading peak of the internet vis a vis trampoline accident videos, and the next generation of high-octane designer drugs. Oh, and stuff THEY wanted to talk about, too! Music this week from Mini Blinds, Luca Dell'Orso, Roseblood, and 500 Bucks. 

This week we talked to Fox and Bones! They're on tour right now. We talked to Scott about hitting the open road, inspiration, and the Portland Folk Festival. Music this week from Fox and Bones, Jazzbois, Haley Johnson, and Brian and the Bar Flies. 

This one's for anyone who prefers their doom served slightly blackened! Cue the Sun are a rad trio of heavy-riff goblins who joined us for a lively discussion about cryptids, Mortal Kombat fatalities, and forest-themed stage decoration. We also played killer music from their recent EP, available for purchase and streaming on Bandcamp. Catch Cue the Sun live in Portland on 3.28 at the Alleway and again on 4.11 at the Snug.p.s. There is a slight audio issue on one mic this episode, for which we are very sorry. But it still rewards a just-a-little-careful listen!Music this week:"Native Marsupial" by Cue the Sun"choke it out" by salv the dog"Taste for Pine" by Cue the Sun"The K Song" by Trials"Old Soul" by Gnome

Andy is bringing you a preview of some punk and metal bands he's excited to see at Treefort Music festival. Plus, one of his all time favorite songs. He's fully flooped for this one. Music from Zookraught, Backhand, Sol, Machine Country, and Barn. 

We're going to Treefort 2025! From March 26-30, Andy and Drew will be creepin' the streets of Boise, ID, checking out amazing music and talking to artists. To celebrate, those two knuckleheads will be sharing playlists from some of the artists gracing the stage this year. Subscribe to the pod and follow us on Instagram for updates on the road to Treefort!On this Pre-Fort playlist, Drew takes the mic to share why Treefort is both a cool and important music festival for this specific point in time. He talks alot, as is his wont, but then he finally plays some cool music, including:"Emily" by Ragged Coyote (Ultra) (11:00)"Melancholy Mind" by The Crooked Rugs (16:18)"The Mouth" by Autumnal (20:32)"Flaming Gold Piano" by Trippy Hearts (24:25)"Walls" by Sugar Pox (30:54)

This week we talk to MOODY IDAHO! We talk about spiders, recording, astrology, CENTAURS, misunderstood song lyrics, a magic guitar, and Slim Jim burials. Unflinching music this week from Moody Idaho, Cat Clyde, Jaqueline Hyde, and RLLRBLL 

This week we welcome back FOX MEDICINE! We talk about rat burgers, coffee soup, recording their new album, Andy's broken music taste, smelly pee at the gym,  tips to survive the road, and what they've been up since last week spoke. Rippers this week from Fox Medicine, Kal-El, It&i, and Wax Wizard. 

This week we talked to Uncanny Valley Girls! We teach Drew some new slang, talk tapes, spice levels, Shaq, recording their new album, and finally talk about mutant powers. Absolute clappers this week from Uncanny Valley Girls, Artificial Go, Juliet and the East, and Les Deuxluxes  

This week we talked to Coffin Apartment! We talk about the best shows, human contact, music vs silence, band break ups, podcast recommendations, and urban legends. Real music this week from Coffin Apartment, Bedsore, Dry Wedding, and Milc.  

This week we talk to VHS Ghost! We talk about what a Tik Tok ban means to working musicians, meeting your doppelganger, and what got Brandon to become VHS Ghost. Fantastic music this week from VHS Ghost, Piss Ghost, Porch Kiss, and Public Pleasure.

This week we talk to Left On Tenth! We talk about the pants-down-solo, sun glasses, being too cool for coats, remote recording, eating contests, living in a store, creating a show people want to see again, and basements. Super good music this week from Left On Tenth, Saorise Dream, The Apricots, and Lowen 

The week we talk to one our favorite emcees, BOCHA! We talk about first tracks, his origin story,  dog weed, the Bocha vault, perspective, our favorite records and movies of 2024, and we play some amazing music for you. Tracks this week from Bocha, Coke Bumaye, and Myles Bullen.  

We talked to AAN this week! We talk about early musical danger, Billy Joel, emotional connection, we recommend our favorite music podcasts, and we listen to some amazing music. Tracks this week from AAN, Dialup Ghosts, The Dbs, Old Unconscious, and Black Helium. 

This week we talked to The Quick And Easy Boys! We get into how they got started, their dream musical equipment, season 2, going shirtless, rippin blinkies, era's, and Waffle House travel destinations. Scathing tracks this week from The Quick and Easy Boys, Fingathing, Family Worship Center, and Blind Horse. 

This week we talked to Portland nightmare pop band, Miss Honey. We get into seriously serious topics like performance attire, dark undertones, fighting, butterfly knives, ghosts, big mustard, sweeping, and so much more. Crushing music this week from Miss Honey, Dummy, and Beastii 

This week we sat down with local rippers, Manthus. We talk about inspiration, our favorite metal tropes, Bag O Crab, old Portland, and our favorite horror movies. Flaming hot music this week from Manthus, VHS, Die Like Gentlemen, and Pal. 

This week we talked to legendary Portland activist and emcee, Mic Crenshaw. We get into what he grew up to listening to, how he got started, slam poetry, flute loops, how he helped build computer centers in Africa, and bringing back the magic of fandom. Untouchable music this week from Mic Crenshaw, Rasheed Jamal, Johnny Cool, and Split Dogs. 

This week we talked to instrumental prog/post rock band, Childspeak! We get into the freedom of writing music without vocals, how to get rid of the hiccups, how ridiculous genre is, shoegaze, and Andy digs his heels back into anti-marketing.  Ripping music this week from Childspeak, Unspeakable Carnage, Helens, and The Burning Peppermints.   

We sat down with Sxlxmxn this week! We talk about how he got started producing, horses in the algorithm, what Portland hip hop sounds like, allergies, the best times to be on Twitter, and we break down the Drake/Kendrick beef for Drew. Scorching music this week from Milc and Slick Devious, Animal Piss, It's Everywhere!, Brian Dekker, Wynne , and Big Pappa Warrior and J Magic. 

This week we talk to comic and producer Lee Tillman aka Free Tillman. We get into our favorite comedy club aesthetics, how he prepares for shows, his new EP "Change Your Mind", the Miami tarmac, and his new comedy special "Bad At Math". Music this week from Free Tillman, Phoniks, Animal Piss, It's Everywhere, and Milc. 

This week we sat down with The Mawlee Jones Band! We talk shadow bans, sad music, outlaw country, death metal, what makes a great music venue, Drew takes a sword to Perkins, fantasy football, and so much more. Rippin' music this week from The Mawlee Jones Band, Roselit Bone, Lee Walker and the Sleeptalkers, The Anomalys, and Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops.

This week we sat down with Rose City Ransom! We talk about costumes vs uniforms, the power of crystals, buffets, being bros, our favorite local bathrooms,  Plaid Pantry, DJ names, and so much more. Succulent tunes this week from Rose City Ransom, Fangus, Upchuck, and Rail Yard Ghosts. 

This week we sat down with Sun Blood Stories! We talk about starting over, being kind of wet all the time, the last time we felt anything, hard eye contact, microdosing, river folk, nude book stores, we take a trip to Drew's reading corner, and so much more. Unforgetable music this week Sun Blood Stories, Sun Atoms, Ismatic Guru, Weep Wave, and Horseburner.

This week we sat down with Sweet N' Juicy! Drew was sick so Andy and Werewolf grab the podcast reigns. We talk smoking in bars, Teen Bop, grillin, Oregon Country Fair, psychedelics, generator shows, knives, and Cirque Du Soleil. Rippin music this week from Sweet N' Juicy, Revival Season, The Colin Trio, and Couch Slut. 

This week we talked to Portland band, Doombia! We talk about supporting art, music consumption, late stage capitalism, and their new live album. Scrumptious music this week from Doombia, Lip Critic, Not Your Ex Lover, and Amon Acid. 

This week we talked to Slow Goat! We talk about song craft,  swimsuit summer, glizzys, tear away pants, finger hearts, metal creatures, James on James, famous Freds, and car trouble. Rad fricken music this week from Slow Goat, Castle Rat, Sorcia, and Silver Triplets of the Rio Hondo. 

This week we sat down with Michael and James from Wood Butcher. We delve into hidden religion, star bits, adult luxury, Sink The Biz, how they be writing, we'd take a hard pro dairy stance,  cats peeing in toilets,bomb shelters, two tracking, emo, they play some songs live, and we play LPD. Rippin music this week from Wood Butcher,  Oolong, Won Tin, and Bad Child. 

This week we talked to Caicedo! We get into it fast an often with topics ranging from their song writing process, dream merch, corrupting the internet, bee keeping, paper clip trading, inspiration, the truth behind Slayer, and the greatest story ever about a leather jacket.  Music this week from Caicedo, Thou, Abandon City, and Aura Zorba.  THANK YOU NATE

This week we talked to Sam from CURLY CASSETTES. We talk about why tapes are so great, Walkman lore, listening to entire albums, how he finds the bands he works with , the “old school”, and how much Drew Carey loves Phish now. Incredible music this week from Lee Bagget, I Am The Intimidator, Cruise Control,  Graves, and Lava Fangs. 

This week we talked to the amazing Haley Johnsen! We talk about Andy's new hobby, her new album, how to be successful, what makes a cool cult, authentic emotion, gizzards, getting nebulized, and she played a few songs live in the studio. Super sick music this week from  KLIM Beats, King Black Acid, and Haley Johnsen. 

Verbz is back! The Thesis has a new home, and we're all about it. We talk about what  brought on the move, where to start listening to hip hop, casino DJing, Andy talks glasses, the power of fuzz, the magic of a hotdog costume, and we talk about our favorite festivals. Music this week from Norf Jordan, Micro featuring Myke Bogan, Swiggle Mandela, Lambo Lawson, and Bathlete. 

This week we talked to Monty Vega and the Sittin' Shivas! We talk about bringing the gross back to punk, how they write songs, subliminal reading, and we play a new game. Music this week from Monty Vega and the Sittin' Shivas, Drunk Mums, Lysol, The Fauxs, and Heavy Sentence. 

This week on the show he have comedian and podcaster, Sean Jordan! His new special, Girl Dad, comes out today.  We talk about comedy club names, 7-11, his new comedy special, Instagram  loopholes, and how much we love roast beef. Unparalleled music this week from Soulcrate Music, Uranium Club, Observe Since ‘98, and Bagweed. 

This week on the show we talked to power duo, Grimiss! We dive into their creative process, the philosophy of sucking, the real deal on puzzles, drug test strips, and the science of playing the same song one more time. Exceptional music this week from Grimiss, Karkara, Veradas, and Cualli. 

This week we talk to Greg Traw from Kvasir and  From The Ages. We get into poker, underground hobbies, young Andy buys some ammo, all-ages shows, bass logistics, and laser hair removal.  Music this week from Kvasir, Polkadot Cadaver, From The Ages, Manthus, and Shadow Show. 

In this week's (long-delayed...thanks Drew!) episode, we sit down with the fantastic Portland art punk band Buddy Wynkoop to share tortured food/music metaphors, discuss the nuances of collaboration, compare their first song to their most recent song, and crack a few cases in a round of License Plate Detective. Enjoy!

This weeks episode is a throwback to warmer days. Over the summer Andy went to Pickathon. This festival is really fun, and they need our help. They're applying for a ten year lease! Please take a minute to email the city of Happy Valley, and let them know you you want this festival to go on for a long time.  planninginfo@happyvalleyor.gov

Is this our first episode of 2024, or our last one from 2023? Who can say? Please enjoy this interview and performance from one of our all time favorite returning guests, Brad Parsons. Rad music this week from Brad Parsons, Jeffery Martin, Mane Of The Cur, and Psychedelic Porn Crumpets. 

This week we sat down with Eric from Portland band, Abronia. We talk inspiration, bands that would have gotten worse, biographies, D&D, psychedelics, practicing for your future, and partial bottom nudity. Rippin music this week from Abronia, Step Into The Kitchen, Ak'chamel, and M.Aundre. 

This week on Haute Garbage we have comedian and Shady Pines Radio DJ, TIUS!!  We talk fast food advancements, stand up comedy, the dream community, and we play License Play Detective. His show, Euphonia, airs Friday from 5-6 PM on Shadypinesradio.com.  Music this week from Dirt Russel, Sex Mex, Uranium Club, Steak Sauce Mustache, and Piss Leech. 

This week we talk to comedian Seth Allen! We talk about the future of pizza delivery, the internet ruining comedy, whip its, and we listen to some rippin music. Songs this week from Shawn Hess, The Bandulus, Milk Talk, Yuvees, and Tyvek. 

This weeks guest is the fantastic ALN aka Mizmor. We talk about  bands with costumes, stuffed pumpkins, things that can get you cursed, ALN's music writing process, what drew him to black metal, and the rule of 8 takes. Music this week from Mizmor, The (John) Candy, Mizmor and Thou, and System Olympia. 

We couldn't be more excited for the NBA season and the new Blazers lineup! This is our NBA preview episode, and it's going to set the sports world on fire. Music this week from Lambo Lawson, Wynne,  Cherry Cheeks, Health, and Spirit Award. 

This weeks guest is Rayon! We talk about the softy crunchy boy, grave digging, their recording process, the zipper paradox, Emu husbandry, and what voice a motorcycle would have. Music this week from Rayon, The Far Sound, Wet Dream, The Fur Coats, and Iguana Death Cult. 

This week on the show we welcome back Dust. He brought Rick and Milc with him in his white Corvette convertible. We talk bowling, ghosts, late night food in Portland, and even his music a little bit. Songs this week from Dust Raps The Blues, Ballads, Green Eyes Witch Hands, and Being Dead. 

This week we sat down with Black Shelton! We dig deep into ice cream aesthetics, the.  dynamics of turning your solo music project into a full band, never fail food cart picks, dabs, the next Rick Rubin, SE Portland 7/11 rankings, Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, Drew's butt, and so much more. Music this week from Black Shelton, Snooper, Matress, and Old Grape God feat. Milk