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A Very Special Aerial View Archive from November 29, 1991, featuring Gerard Cosloy–then of Matador Records–co-hosting with me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EVERY OTHER KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO MONTHLY $6 USD PATREON SUPPORTERS. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks!Lou Barlow and John Davis from the Folk Implosion discuss their first album in 25 years, Walk Thru Me, the significance of college and community radio, punk rock humour and intellectualism exhibited by Gerard Cosloy and Steve Albini, John's early collaborative relationship with Will Oldham and why he didn't appear on his first album, how Lou and John first met, how the Folk Implosion's name is an homage to/dig at the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, working on the soundtrack for the controversial 1995 film, KIDS, why the Folk Implosion ended and why it's back, touring, making new music, other future plans, and much more. Support vish on Patreon! Thanks to Blackbyrd Myoozik, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters to Santa. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Ep. #834: J MascisEp. #775: Will Oldham & Lori DamianoEp. #677: PavementEp. #675: Jon SpencerEp. #614: Lou BarlowEp. #224: Ian MacKaye & Steve Albini (Part II)Ep. #109: Jello BiafraHarmony Korine (May 10, 2010)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sneaking into punk clubs, recording with Don Zientara in high school, working with a record label run by a woman, and the intersection of time, age, and notoriety are part of Hilary's conversation with guitarist and vocalist, Thalia Zedek. Huge thanks to this episode's sponsors! EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! Distrokid- get your music on streaming services (Mid-Riff listeners get 30% off with this link!)! THALIA's BIO Guitarist/vocalist Thalia Zedek began playing in bands and recording soon after moving to Boston from Washington D.C. in 1979. In 1986, Thalia's 3rd band, Uzi, released an EP on Homestead Records called “Sleep Asylum” which was later reissued by Gerard Cosloy on Matador Records in 1993. After Uzi broke up Thalia joined established noise rock band Live Skull on lead vocals and relocated to New York. She recorded 2 albums and an EP with them before returning to Boston and founding the band Come in 1991. Come released 4 albums and numerous EP's and singles on the Matador, Sub Pop, Domino, Glitterhouse and Placebo labels. Their full catalogue is currently being reissued on Fire Records. In 2001 Thalia started releasing solo records under her own name, first on Matador and Kimchee Records and then on the Thrill Jockey label where she continues as an active recording artist to this day. In addition to her solo work Thalia also records and performs with the Thalia Zedek Band and her newer band E, a trio that she started in 2013 with Jason Sanford of Neptune. She was also a member of the now defunct experimental group tK E has released 2 singles, a cassette, 3 LP's and an EP and are currently working on their 4th LP. Thalia continues to tour in the US and internationally with the Thalia Zedek Band and E, as well as the band Come, who reunited to tour in support of their recent reissues. Her most recent releases are 2021's “Perfect Vision” LP on Thrill Jockey by the Thalia Zedek Band, and 2022's “Any Information” EP by E on the Czech label Silver Rocket. In 2023's E released 7inch “Live at Cave 12” on the 100% Breakfast label. THALIA's MENTIONS The Cramps / Urban Verbs / Patti Smith / The Ramones / Deceits / The Razz / The Nurses / Fingers of Shame / The Shirkers / Limp Records / Stiff Records / Don Zientara / Inner Ear Studio / Jason Sanford / Alec Tisdale / Volcano Kings / Gavin McCarthy / Karate / Ernie Kim / Bob Dylan / Eric Clapton / Dave Davenport / Steve Miller Band / Berklee / Mr. Music / Bettina Richards / Thrill Jockey Records / Boston RPM / Karen Sarkisian / Handsy / Nurse and Soldier / Hidden Fountain / Cortez / Gibson / Peavey / Fender / Danelectro / Silvertone / Hagstrom / Kent / Ampeg / Music Man / Other Space Electronics / Dwarfcraft Devices / Electro-Harmonix / EarthQuaker Devices / Tokai / Ibanez / Boss THALIA's LINKS Thalia Zedek Band website Thalia Zedek Band Facebook E website E Bandcamp E Facebook tK Bandcamp tK Facebook MID-RIFF LINKS Website Instagram Facebook Newsletter Blog Handsy Gender and Music Gear Experiences Report Thanks for rating/reviewing on Apple Podcasts! Support Mid-Riff by shopping on Reverb! Check out more from Ruinous Media! Bumper Music: “Smoked” by Thalia Zedek Band Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda Artwork by Julia Gualtieri
Splits Vol. 11: What brings people together more than punk and wrestling?! On this episode, we're joined by independent wrestler Daniel Makabe (episode 386) and indie record impresario Gerard Cosloy (episodes 5 & 110)! Listen in as Damian sits down with the returning guests to discuss: beef, attempted murder by the Circle Jerks, and the Punk/Wrestling connection. THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED Don't miss Gerard's fantastic radio show: "The Radio Hour That Feels Like Two Hours"! Available here: https://www.mixcloud.com/gerardcosloy/ And don't miss Daniel bringing the wrestling on the road with The Halluci Nation and Fucked Up, NOW! Details and ticket info here: fuckedup.cc
In April, Yo La Tengo's landmark 1997 album I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One celebrated its 25th anniversary. In this latest episode of our Matador Revisionist History podcast, the band – Georgia Hubley, Ira Kaplan, and James McNew – joins label co-owner Gerard Cosloy to discuss the record's history and singular standing within the YLT oeuvre. “We know this is considered a key part of the arc,” explains Kaplan. “If we're at the merch table and somebody is asking, ‘I don't have any of your records, which one should I get?' we know this is the right answer. Whether we feel that way or not, we know we're supposed to recommend this record.” Further reminiscences include the origin of The Condo Fucks, how a fake Brian Brain tribute album spiraled into real-life drama, and why the working title of “The Lie and How We Told It” was “The Hard Singing Song.”
Your eyes are not deceiving you: JEFF TWEEDY is here! The songwriter, author, record producer & Wilco frontman stops by the show to talk punk! Join Damian as he sits down with Jeff to discuss: the legend of Max Load, when punk misses the mark completely, arguing with Gerard Cosloy outside of CBGBs about ad copy, audiences waiting for Jimmy Buffet covers & so much more!! THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Don't miss the reissue of Jeff's "Chelsea Hotel" soundtrack & the deluxe edition of "Love Is The King" coming soon! ALSO, don't forget to subscribe to Jeff's newsletter here: https://jefftweedy.substack.com/subscribe We're getting down to the last few TURNED OUT A PUNK T-Shirts. Get over to www.turnedoutapunk.com & get one before they're gone! Also Touched On: Punk on tv in '77 Local legends Max Load The bad scary punk dudes Punk's most infamous poor taste “joke” band The Johnny Appleseeds of Punk A million dollar comic collection The sketchiness of First Wave Mid-West Punk Ultraman Drunks With Guns “Where do they get these punk clothes?!” The beauty of the Spanish Swing Scene Fool Face were a New Wave band The Stray Cats before the codification Culture Shock on acid The Dazzling Kill Men Producing with Albini Hooking up with Rockville Records The internal Dutch East Indie beef Gerard Cosloy is the real deal Early tours and having to play with Jimmy Buffet cover bands Meeting Mamma Stinson & TONS MORE!!! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS
Homestead Records était un sous-label de Dutch East India Trading Dutch East India Trading a été crée en 1983 par Barry Tenenbaum Il a commencé adolescent, depuis sa chambre en important des disques des Beatles et d'autres artistes d'Angleterre qu'il revendait aux États-Unis. Petit à petit, il a mis en place un vaste réseau de distribution, qu'il appelé Dutch East India Trading. Lorsque la loi sur le droit d'auteur de 1976 a restreint sa capacité d'importer des artistes qui avaient déjà des labels américains, il a commencé à octroyer des licences pour les disques labels et il a créé Homestead Records à cette fin. Sam Berger, qui a travaillé pour Dutch East, est devenu le premier manager du nouveau label il a rapidement quitté Homestead en 1984 et il sera remplacé par Gerard Cosloy, le créateur du fanzine d'art underground Conflict. Gerard Cosloy dirigera un long moment label et marquera Homestead de son empreinte. Un label principalement consacré à la production de musique expérimentale et considéré comme un des principaux acteurs du lancement du noise rock. Par manque d'argent et aussi à cause de sa réputation sulfureuse le label a mis la clef sous la porte en 96 avec comme dernière sortie Cama de Terra d'Ivo Perelman. Même si Homestead Records était connu pour ne pas payer ses artistes et pour ne pas dépenser de l'argent sur la promotion, il fut un découvreur de talents de la musique alternative américaine en sortant notamment le premier album de Dinosaur Jr, les trois premiers albums de Sebadohet le deuxième album de Sonic Youth. Le label était aussi présent aux débuts de la scène de Seattle avec Green River et Screaming Trees et aussi sortis les disques des figures de proue du free-jazz new-yorkais avec David S. Ware et William Parker. Naked Raygun/Rat Patrol Volcano Suns/Balancing Act Uzi/Gabrielle Sonic Youth/I'm Insane Squirrel Bait/Sun God Beat Happening/Tales of Brave Aphrodite Bastro/Tobacco in the Sink Big Black/Kerosene Live Skull/5-D Bratmobile/Kiss And Ride (from Pottymouth) Seam/Sky City Honor Role/Absolve Merci à Guillaume (alias Jed Robin jedrobin.bandcamp.com) de nous accueillir dans son studio improvisé.
John Schooley duets with punk rock harmonica player Walter Daniels in an empty shopping mall. This is Dead Mall Blues and it's one awesome recording. Recorded back in 2014 it features John Schooley on resonator guitar and Walter Daniels on harmonica. It's an eclectic mix up of reworked classic blues tunes from way back. The cover artwork is a collection of photographs of "dead malls". It's really thought provoking and eerie to see the malls with no people milling about in them. It sort of sets the tone for the record really. The music certainly has a haunting quality and a theme of empty space runs through the recording. It was really difficult to pick just one track to feature on today's show, the LP is just brimming with belting tunes. We've been lucky enough to catch up with John Schooley, so read on to find out more about this unique recording and the man himself. More stuff you'll learn today We're also introducing you to The Rezillos by way of a back to back Double Cover Shot. Two classics from the late '70s punk explosion, but covers of far earlier recordings from the rock 'n' roll era. The Rezillos are touring in the UK during 2020 so if this was for you then get your tickets for their brilliant live shows. Really tight band and still as good as they were back in the day. New Music from Tobin this week is French for Rabbits which inspires Richard to imagine the day when he might mastermind a supergroup. It's material that you can subscribe to via our Patreon site for just $1 per month. Your generosity would help us continue broadcasting and expanding. Whether or not you donate we are just glad that you are here. Bookending the show this week is SAULT and they've really got Tobin in a spin. So much so that he's gone right ahead and purchased their two studio releases on vinyl. Sadly, we're not playing off of the vinyl this week, but we will do so in the future without doubt. Toucan and Bones Shake both feature in our ongoing "Guess where the band comes from" game and Tobin fails on both accounts. BIG NEWS - STOP PRESS We are announcing some big news for From the Bottom of the Record Box on this week's show. So, get your headphones on, ignore the outside world and come on in. Champe Tabluo by Systema Solar set the tone for the announcement, and their Colombian heritage is the perfect stage to break the news. Over SAULT Champe Tabluo Systema Solar Glad All Over The Rezillos I Like It The Rezillos We Fell For Miles Toucan Uncloudy Day John Schooley and Walter Daniels C'mon Get It On Bones Shake Middle of the House French for Rabbits Masterpiece SAULT John Schooley in his own words I grew up on a farm in the middle of nowhere, and my first musical influences were guitar-based roots music like blues and country music. I later combined this with punk rock when I finally heard it. I've been playing this sort of rock n' roll (for want of a better term) for going on 20 years. My first record was a super lo-fi 45 on Goner Records as a one man band. My first band was the Revelators who had an LP on Crypt Records. That label that put out the Back from the Grave 1960s garage reissues, and bands such as the Gories and Oblivians. Whilst in the Revelators I was lucky enough to do some touring with R.L. Burnside and T. Model Ford. Luckily I got to play onstage backing up R.L., which was a huge thrill for me as I was (and remain) a big R.L. fan. There are some clips of me playing with R.L. here. After the Revelators I had three LPs as a one man band on Swiss label Voodoo Rhythm, which had a similar mix of blues, country, and punk rock. There was also other weird shit as we had in the Revelators, except I played all the instruments myself. So I've always had one foot in noisy punk and garage rock, and one in roots based music. Usually, too punk for the roots rockers and too rootsy for the punks! Europe meets John Schooley One review of my last one man band album described it as "CharliePoole meets Metal Machine Music". I thought that was great, but you can understand it probably has a limited appeal. A radio show in Canada did a whole set of my covers of blues and roots tunes, along with the originals, which I posted on my blog. I toured a lot in Europe as a one man band as the records, being Swiss imports, were hard to find in the states. So it seems like fewer people in my own country know who I am than in Germany, Holland, or Switzerland. The Revelators actually did a reunion show in Spain two years ago. People there still remember the band. After three one man band LPs I was tired of the one man band setup and wanted to do something different. My newest LP is as Rocket 808, which I would describe as Suicide and Alan Vega solo records meets Link Wray. Dead Mall Blues - John Schooley & Walter Daniels The Dead Mall Blues album is an acoustic record that I made with Walter Daniels. Walter is a friend I've known for years. We actually first recorded together back in the late 1990s with the Revelators. He's also done records with bands like the Oblivians, and even James Williamson of the Stooges. Walter's 1990s band Jack O' Fire was in the same ballpark as my band the Revelators. They both combined blues and punk rock, which at the time was pretty uncommon. I slept on Walter's floor the first time I came to Austin when on tour, and later ended up moving here. So, I've been a fan of Walter for ages, and as a punk rock harmonica player, he's a pretty unique musician. Here's Jack O' Fire's version of the Blind Willie McTell tune You Got to Meet Death One Day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztQjP-XcvAE Life after Dead Mall Blues After the acoustic record, we did an electric LP with the band name Meet Your Death taken from this song. In 2014 I got a new job that paid a living wage, and my landlord had yet to raise my rent, so I had enough money laying around to do some recording. Walter had never been recorded in an acoustic context, he usually plays feedback-laden electric harmonica. Walter and I were both big fans of acoustic blues and played it a lot, but had never done a record like that. Gerard Cosloy of 12XU records was willing to put it out, for which I am eternally grateful, even though his label did more post-punk stuff and wasn't exactly a blues and roots kinda outfit. I did a post on my blog talking about the records that influenced the album Even more time had elapsed between 2014 when the Dead Mall Blues album was recorded and the 1960s, when many of the records mentioned in that blog post were made, than had elapsed between the 1960s and when the original blues records were recorded, which was interesting to me. I went with the title Dead Mall Blues because I wanted something contemporary rather than retreading the usual tired blues cliches. Using the mall photos on the cover made me think of the record as being like an acoustic vaporwave album! (Haha)
When Damian sat down with Jennifer Herrema (Half of the legendary duo Royal Trux), he had no clue they would spend the whole time talking about first wave DC hardcore, but this is a perfect example of the power of punk & ultimately the point of this show. Join Damian in his stunned joy as they discuss how the noise & chaos of hardcore informed Jennifer’s musical sensibility & life in general. NOT TO BE MISSED!!!! Check out Royal Trux's godly new album, White Stuff on Fat Possum now! Also Touched On: Shout Out To Tony Reitmen Hanging with Iron Cross at the age of 12 Olson’s Books and Records with Sab and Tesco Vee working the door Wandering through George Town and looking at fliers Anna and Cynthia Connolly Hanging out with Void Pussy Galore Always against straight edge Dante and Sab were wild! Ian stands in his own truth 9353 Royal Trux starts in DC The results of an acid trip Moby and Neil as college buddies Going to Skynyrd for Kid Rock Gerard Cosloy is responsible for all of this Listening to GBH trying to figure it out The influence of Discharge Mike Fellows Chis Bald AND MORE!!!!!
The guys take a quiet journey with Gerard Cosloy, co-founder of Matador Records and founder of 12XU records, down a rabbit hole of bad, cancelled TV sitcoms, Don Rickles lesser known works, and a case of bargain beer that was politely turned down by legendary band, The Fall. This one's a slow burn.
Matador Records est un label indépendant que Chris Lombardi a créé dans son appartement new yorkais en 89. Il sort l’EP « and there was light » d’HP Zinker en 90, suivi de l’EP de Dustdevils, puis du 1er album Superchunk. En 91, Gerard Cosloy rejoindra Lombardi. Leur collaboration dure toujours à l’heure actuelle. Avant d’arriver chez Matador, Gerard Cosloy était l’ancien manager du label Homestead Records qui a entre autre hébergé des artistes comme Sonic Youth, Daniel Johnston ou GG Allin. Matador connaîtra son 1er succès médiatique et commercial en 90 en sortant le 1er album de Teenage Fan Club : « A Catholic Eduction ». En 1993, le label commence un partenariat avec Atlantic Records qui durera une paire d’années. Capitol possèdera un temps des parts dans le label, revendu depuis. Depuis 2002, Matador est copossédé avec Beggars Group, et opère à présent aussi bien à New York qu’à Londres. En 2010, Matador a organisé une série de concerts à Las Vegas pour fêter son 21ème anniversaire. Lors de cet événement de nombreux artistes ont exprimé leur admiration pour Matador. Notamment Damian Abraham a dit que Matador leur a donné de la crédibilité en tant que groupe, que c’était un des plus grand label indé de tous les temps. Ira Kaplan dira "C’est dur à raconter sans avoir recours à des clichés, mais pour moi, Matador aime vraiment la musique". Ses louanges prouvent l’importance du label dans la musique indépendante. Bullet LaVolta/Mother Messiah Come/Bell Pavement/Grounded Unsane/White hand Techno Animal/Cruise Mode 101 Ft. Rubberoom Yo La Tengo/You Can Have It All Shearwater/Rook Sonic Youth/Sacred Trickster Savages/Shut Up
Even the reds are going to be a Sex Pistol for the day. This week join Chris and Damian as they spend their holiday discussing the return of Gerard Cosloy to the show! No mailbag this week but they do manage to talk until the puking starts all the same!
This time comes but once a year spreading joy and punk rock cheer! This year's wrap up episode for the holiday season is part two with the genius behind Matador Records: Gerard Cosloy! Join Damian as Gerard delights him with tales of Courneys, Kurts and GGs, as they talk about a time before a band named Nirvana would change everything. Also touched on: The second or third appearance on the show Gerard moves to NY living with Rob Zombie The LESNYC… a scum rock paradise Pussy Galore comes to town… Sonic Youth Some Records New York Hardcore adjacent A music fan’s music fan is the one one at the show not being and being in the music industry at the same time: the worst of both worlds The rise of the Pig Fuck scene Forced Exposure, Ugly American, Away From the Pulse and the 90’s zine scene The falling out with Dinosaur Jr Big Dipper leaving for Epic Bg Black leaves for Touch And Go SST Records: The fall of the kings of the underground If late era SST were release today on a limited edition boutique label The power of Pavement BEING IN A BAND WITH WITH GG ALLIN! GG Allin and the All-Stars recording for ROIR GG leaves it all on the stage Signing GG and and other band decisions GG is only one degree from John Lennon The Frogs: more hated than GG Courtney tagging your name Nearly working with Nirvana “Can we hear it first?” The Fall gets offered the opening slot AND MORE!!!!
This week the Clobbering’ Time really starts as Tom and Damian sit down and discuss a few of their wrestling highlights of the week before being joined by Matador Record co-founder Gerard Cosloy! While many are probably familiar with Gerard from music few know that he is a wrestling SUPERFAN. Sit back and enjoy one for the age a Gerard talks going to Wrestlemania i, discovering ECW on late night tv, business deals with Paul Heyman and a recent Progress Wrestling show!!! Get ready for the indie rock wrestling connection.
Are you excited? Because Damian sure is, as this week he gets to meet his guest, the legendary Jon Spencer, for the first time! Sit back as Jon talks about his journey from good kid to ultra negative Pussy Galore front man to a Rock and Roll celebrating music icon Also touched on: -Not listening to Rock and Roll as kid -Hearing about Punk -Wining a subscription to Heavy Metal magazine through and Art prize and discovering the Residents -Night Flight, MTV and New Wave videos -Being a hater of 70’s rock -Going to New York to listen through the door to the Swans' practices -Chemicals and Adolescents: From being a good student to Pussy Galore -The original Pussy Galore that became Phillastones -Shithaus: industrial terror and art happenings -Not jiving with the hardcore rules -Accidentally winding up being neighbors with CBGBs -Looking up to the Fall -Pussy Galore: Bratty and not about fostering anything positive -It’s hard to maintain doing something so poisonous -Taking advantage of the Post-Nirvana music landscape -Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and messing with people -Caroline Records -Pussy Galore And White Zombie -Gerard Cosloy and Pussy Galore Go To White Castle -Matador Records -Jesus Lizard: peers and mentors -Boss Hog’s Joe’s Apartment -Having off nights -Your parents coming to shows -Jon Spencer -Cinema Of Transgression -Working with Weird Al -Chain Gang -AND MORE!!!!
THE BEST SHOW LIVES! To celebrate, Turned Out A Punk is lucky enough to have the host of The Best Show: Tom Scharpling. Listen as Damian and Tom discuss discovering punk in small town New Jersey, and how Tom goes on to create a radio show empire that counts some of the best and brightest from the comedy and music worlds. Also touched on: - Husker Du as first contact. - Discovering Punk in isolation - The oppression of 80’s Springsteenmania in New Jersey - Frankie Goes To Hollywood: New Jersey’s PissChrist - REM rocks the lunchroom. - Conflict zine as inspiration for everything. (See, I told you Gerard!) - Too Fun Too Huge the lesser known pre-Matador Records zines - The wishing well of record mail-order back in the day. - Gerard Cosloy is AWESOME! - The label not even a MUTHA could love. - Sneaking to "Eating Clubs" to see icons of indie rock - Dinosaur Jr. - “EATING IT” the CBGB of comedy. - H. John Benjamin and Jon Glaser’s “Get Hyped”: the best performance of anything ever. - The importance of an early David Cross’ blessing - The Best Show as a band member’s secret handshake - Damian gushing about The Best Show
Join in this week as Damian chats with his friend and “record-puter-outer”; Matador Records boss, Gerard Cosloy. The two discuss Gerard's adolescents in the nascent days of Boston punk, and hardcore. Also covered in this episode: -The Dead Kennedys bringing the 'core to Boston -The importance of the institution of WBCN -Almost being in SSD -The superior "Radio Cart" versions of songs -Being at the Negative FX Riot at the Mission To Burma show -The spectacle that was the only Last Rights show -The burden of nostalgia -Managing the unbelievable talent of Deep Wound (pre Dinosaur Jr. and Sebadoh) -Vile: the most hated band in Boston. -The victories and regrets of Homestead Records. -Why is Breaking Circus so overlooked? -Taking pride in having put out The Frogs. -Conflict Zine: pride and shame -The wisdom of the "asshole record store clerk" - Patrick Amory's Too Fun Too Huge -The perils of ridding in van's with Keith Morris in the early 80's