Podcast appearances and mentions of jim testa

Street Wannabes interviewed The Planes about their new EP "The Oracle of Marcy" released 1/29/21 and recorded in one week for the podcast "Weekly EP" with Cody Swanson. We also discussed writing/recording/mixing an album in one week, Stephen's interview with Cody Swanson (Weekly EP podcast), creating a new EP during a pandemic, recording an upcoming full length album "Eternity on Its Edge" with Jeff Berner of Studio G, new merch with Baron the cat, Bands do BK with the premiere of "The Oracle of Marcy" & description of each song (write up by Sam Sumpter), Look At My Records "The Oracle" single premiere, the write up by The Deli Mag, mastering by Carl Saff at Saff Mastering, rainsticks (s/o Jeff Berner), performing in other bands, donating to Our Wicked Lady, the album art for the ep, Matt putting out an album as Phantom Handshakes (w/ Federica Tassano), Brooklyn Drum Collective's live album recorded at OWL, Shred City Quarantine comp, Bandnada, Jersey Beat (s/o Jim Testa) and much more!The Planes are Stephen Perry, Matt Sklar and Carlo Minchillo.They also play in the other following bands:Stephen: Rancho CowabungaCarlo: Glass Slipper, Murder Tag (for Jen Miller's film)Matt: Phantom Handshakeswww.theplanesnyc.bandcamp.com/album/the-oracle-of-marcywww.weeklyep.com/blank/episode/1c34905d/ep-29-the-planes-the-oracle-of-marcywww.bandsdobrooklyn.com/2021/01/29/premiere-the-planes-the-oracle-of-marcywww.lookatmyrecords.com/premieres/2021/1/25/the-planes-the-oraclewww.m-nyc.thedelimagazine.com/43988/planes-reveal-oracle-marcywww.theplanesnyc.bandcamp.com/merchwww.instagram.com/theplanesnycwww.instagram.com/streetwannabes

ERIN ASH SULLIVAN“The lyrics are like short stories, each providing a brief, but telling glimpse into a moment…”-Jim Testa, Jersey BeatErin Ash Sullivan is a Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter whose music focuses on the power of story to build connection. Drawing from the lives of others as well as her own experiences as a daughter, wife, mother, and artist, Erin's songs harness language in unexpected ways to show the world through others' eyes.In the late 1990s, Erin co-founded the band Edith O with singer-songwriter Amy Speace, performed regularly at New York City venues including the Bitter End and CBGB's Gallery, and released an album, Tattooed Queen, which garnered critical raves. After many years as a teacher, administrator, and author, she has returned to writing music and performing and can be found on the Massachusetts open mic circuit. Her newest (as yet untitled) album is due out in 2020.

Street Wannabes interviewed Ariel Bitran about booking shows at Mercury Lounge. We also talked about his past experiences at Palisades, Sunnyvale, building a DIY community, playing the Kahn (instrument) on Dan Francia's album "Come Back to Life", the differences of booking in NYC vs Brooklyn, Pesto Festo (s/o Jim Testa) and much more. Recorded 6/27.www.facebook.com/pg/mercuryloungeNY/events www.instagram.com/mercuryloungeny www.danfrancia.bandcamp.com "Come Back To Life"www.instagram.com/streetwannabes www.StreetWannabes.com

'The Locals', John Cooke, Middle Twp. Mayor, Michael Clark and Ed McDonough are with Jim Testa, Representative of the Cape May Municipal Parking Advisory Committee who tells us what they proposed to city council on November 7th. What are the parking options for the residents, employees and visitors for the future? What will the cost to park be? Will we see a parking garage? Tom Hogan, sound and editing.

Maxwell's House: Max interviews Jim Testa by The Latest Noise

On this episode of the Jersey Beat Podcast, editor Jim Testa shares some of his favorite new music from the tail end of 2016. Kevin Devine - No History Lilah Larson - Father Daughter Ghost Manchez - War Is All Over Ex-Mothers - Neon Drones Rick Barry - Humming Bird Song Richard Barone - Learning The Game Peter Stampfel & The Brooklyn & Lower Manhattan Fiddle/Mandolin Swarm -     New Johnnie Get Your Gun Pinegrove - Visiting Darren Deicide - Boom Power Boogie The Paranoid Style - Daniel In The Basement Tuffy - Walter Says To Use A Hammer Risk Relay - My Weight Disappearing Active Bird Community - Newbie Tri-State - Start Again TV Sound - Klaus Kinski Grim Deeds - Savage Remains The Rock N Roll Hi-Fives - (You Got Me) Tongue-Tied

  On this episode of the podcast, editor Jim Testa chats with Chris Freeman of Pansy Division about the gay punk band's remarkable 25th anniversary, their new album "Quite Contrary," and the band's legacy in the gay community and beyond. Pansy Division will be at Sunnyvale in Brooklyn on Saturday, Sept. 24    

Jim Testa's guest on JB Podcast #143 is Peter Horvath, lead singer and guitarist of New Brunswick's Anderson Council, a psychedelic pop band that's just released a primer of old and new tracks entitled Assorted Colours (on the reborn Jem Records.) On the podcast, you'll hear the following tracks from Assorted Colours: Pinkerton's Assorted Colours Never Stop Being '67 Girl On The Northern Life Love Bomb Fire Island Hole In The Sky     and from Greyhouse' s Dives To The Deep End on Zimba Records, Johnny's Temple    

Bill and Brian welcome journalist/Jersey music expert Jim Testa () to talk about Television's Marquee Moon (1977, Elektra). Emerging out of the CBGB "punk" scene, Television struggled to find mainstream success with their quirky rock and only put out two albums before calling it quits (a third followed in the 90s after they reformed). Despite this, the band has gone on to be critically well regarded and highly influential. Jim Testa, who has been writing about music since before the release of this album, tells us about the early days at CBGB and discovering this music as it was released. Bill, Brian, and Jim discuss the Ramones, what the heck post-punk is, how Television is completely unique, what Robert Christgau had to say about the album, the quality of Tom Verlaine's voice, the strange rhythms in the songs, a little on what Brian thinks sounds "angular," what cinematic sounds like, Suicide (the band), and much more as we make our way through the album track by track!

On this episode of the Jersey Beat podcast, editor Jim Testa interviews Joe Galarraga from the Brookly band BIG UPS.

Put your Timecop vs. Pulp Fiction debate on hold and enjoy our discussion of "Mirroring," the ninth episode of Mr. Robot. This week's guest is journalist, musician, and TV blogger Jim Testa. Listen: Click the play button on the player above or click on the links below to listen to this episode ... Direct download iTunes Android Stitcher Submit Your Feedback: Please get in touch with us and send any questions or comments to feedback[at]mrrobotpodcast.com or fill out our contact form. Follow us on Twitter Join our Facebook Group Add us on Instagram Art by Nathan Bliss. The music heard in this episode is by Jaunter, used under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/.

We're back! Jim Testa (jerseybeat.com) takes his finger of the pulse of rock and roll just long enough to fill in for Chris. He plays all the newest and best punk, and one apropos classic. Screeching Weasel - First Day Of Summer Grim Deeds - Surrounded By Assholes Bluffing - Older and Colder The Regrets - Jacaranda Diarrhea Planet - Hammer of the Gods Gotobeds - Bodies The Everymen - Nick Lower Beach Slang - Hard Luck Kid Night Birds - Sex Tape Mikey Erg - Comme Si About Me

On this episode of the Jersey Beat podcast, our friends Jack Fitzimmons (Netflix With Fitz podcast) and Chris Fabulous (Weekend Quality podcast) take over as guest hosts and interview their special guest....  Jim Testa!   They talk about JIm's new EP "American Spirits & Artisanal Cheese" and throw in a good old-fashioned Philly punk playlist for one of our most entertaining episodes in a long time!

On this episode of the Jersey Beat Podcast, editor and host Jim Testa serves up some new tracks he's been enjoying as well as one golden oldie.Grim Deeds - My Real DollGiant Peach - FightMono In Stereo - Long For YesterdayGolden Bloom - Books You Never ReadPhonoscenes - DriveThe Maravines - Olive GardenSons Of An Illustrious Father - ppmM. Ward - I'm Going HigherBay Kee - Shady BirdsJim Testa - Here's To The State of NJOut of System Transfer - I Shot President McKinleyThe Maxies - I'm PunkTeen Death - Dark LifeThe Wrens - Pretty OKFurnsss - #12 Looks Just Like YouManDancing - Broken

Jim Testa interviews the Hold Steady's Craig Finn about his new solo album "FAith In The Future."  Craig also talks about going out to see bands in Brooklyn and gives some advice to young musicians.Then we check out some new music that we love at Jersey Beat:The Campbell Apartment - "Seaside Hts NJ"Bitterheart - "Know It All"Mal Blum - "Robert Frost"Kinky Friedman - "Wild Man From Borneo"Roadside Graves - "Gospel Radio"The Unlovables - "1996"Pwr Bttm - "1994"Tin Armor - "1 Million Shitlists"Yo La Tengo - "Friday I'm In Love"Man Named Pearl - "Atlas"

    On this episode, Jim Testa chats with lead singer/guitaristz Brian Sella of The Front Bottoms about the group's major label debut Back On Top, and how the band is adopting to z life in the fast lane.On This Podcast:"Maps," from The Front Bottoms"Motorcycle," from Back On Top"Jim Bogart," from Brothers Can't Be Friends"Skeleton," from Talon Of The Hawk"The Beers," from The Front Bottoms    

Jim Testa talks to musician, writer, and author Jon Fine about his rock n roll memoir Your Band Sucks.   We also play a few songs from some of Jon's bands as well as contemporaries that he interviews in the bookBitch Magnet - Ducks Or DrakesBitch Magnet - Joan Of ArcSquirrel Bait - Kid DynamiteCoptic Light - Arson GuyPoster Children - Zero StarsBlack Flag - TV PartyBitch Magnet - Americruiser

The fifteenth episode of Based on Nothing features a little Based on Nothing party as hosts Spenser Milo and Jacob Harrington invite long-time contributor Jim Testa into the mix. The three of them, alongside Mal Smith (because duh), discuss the definition and history of "the scene," Gotham, The Flash, A to Z, Selfie, Mulaney, and Showtime's upcoming series The Affair. After the TV-talk is done with, they invite Special Agent Joe Meechum to talk about the secret service and his upcoming new book. Don't forget to subscribe to us on iTunes and email us at info@basedonnothing.net  

On this episode of the JB Podcast,  host Jim Testa talks with Joseph D'Agostino of Cymbals Eat Guitars about his band's new album, and the state of the band in the current indie-rock landscape.Songs on this podcast:Cymbals Eat Guitars - Laramie  (from Lose)Cymbals Eat Guitars - Another Tunguska (from Lenses Alien)Cymbals Eat Guitars - Wind Phoenix (Radio Edit) (from Why There Are Mountains)Cymbals Eat Guitars - XR (from Lose)The Wrens - I Guess We're Done (from "Abbott 1135")Cymbals Eat Guitars - Warning (from Lose)

Jim Testa talks to Peter Stampfel about his latest album, his long career, and never slowing down.Peter Stampfel & The Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Banjo Squadron - RoadkillPeter Stampfel & The Ether Frolic Mob - I Will SurviveJeffrey Lewis & Peter Stampfel - Hoodoo BashPeter Stampfel - Keep A'Knockin'The Unholy Modal Rounders - GriseldaThe Unholy Modal Rounders - Midnight In ParisPeter Stampfel & The Bottle Caps - Surfer AngelPeter Stampfel & The Bottle Caps - Springtime In AlaskaPeter Stampfel & Jeffrey Lewis - Do You Know Who I Am? I'm Fuckin' Snooki!Peter Stampfel & The Worm All-Stars - Fucking Sailors In ChinatownPeter Stampfel & The Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Banjo Squadron - Page 88 (outro music)

In this edition of Jughead's Basement, John turns over an old log to see what's growing on Adrenalin O.D.'s 1986 release, Humungousfungusamongus. Featuring interviews with band members Paul Richard, Jack Steeples, Dave Scott, and Bruce Wingate. Also featuring an interview with Buy Our Records representative, Lenny Sblendorio, and a performance piece from Jim Testa. Please support Jughead's Basement by becoming a patron at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4145447

In this episode of Jughead's Basement, The Feelies' 1986 release, The Good Earth, is gone over with a fine-toothed comb. Featuring interviews with Glenn Mercer, Bill Million, Dave Weckerman, Brenda Sauter, and Stan Demeski of The Feelies. Also featuring pieces from Jim Testa, Jim DeRogatis, Edmund O'Brien, Audrey Zee Whitesides, and John "Jughead" Pierson himself. Track 2: On The Roof - Jim Testa is the Boss at JerseyBeat.com, which began as Jersey Beat fanzine in 1982, so he's been around forever. He is a weekly columnist for The Jersey Journal/NJ.com and a regular contributor to several other print and online publications. Track 5: When Company Comes - Jim DeRogatis is an American Music Critic and co-host of Sound Opinions. DeRogatis has written articles for magazines such a Spin, Guitar World, and Modern Drummer, and for fifteen years was the pop music critic for the Chicago SunTimes. Track 6: Let's Go - Edmund O'Brien was born in London, reared in New Jersey, grew up in Manhattan, became a husband in Chicago, and a father in Los Angeles. He's back in Chicago where he teaches comedy writing, music and improv at The Second City Training Center. You can catch him and his wife improvise around town as Sheila's Sister. Track 7: Two Rooms - Audrey Zee Whitesides is a poet and musician born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Her poetry and cultural writing has appeared or is forthcoming in/on Autostraddle.com, WONDER, and Bone Bouquet among others, and she's the author of two handmade chapbooks. She also leads Brooklyn trans punk band Little Waist. Please support Jughead's Basement by becoming a patron at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4145447

In this months edition, John examines Screeching Weasel's My Brain Hurts. Featuring pieces from Kevin Prested, Chris Fields, Andrea Manges, Tim Staffod, Massimiliano Giorgini, Jim Testa, Kyle Kinane, Dan Telfer, Robb Q. Telfer, and Kody Templeman. Also featuring interviews with Dan Vapid, Dan Panic, and Larry Livermore. In addition, for the rest of the month of October, you can get the digital version of John's book, The Last Temptation of Clarence Odbody, for free. Simply click the link below, and then write a review. http://tinyurl.com/8wenhda Please support Jughead's Basement by becoming a patron at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4145447

Host Jim Testa is joined by Jersey City singer/songwriter Darren Deicide, whose gutbucket blues mixes well with the bawdy, sleazy necromantic underbelly of burlesque.    Darren has allowed us to debut his new sing, "Bomb This Joint," and then performs a new song live in the studio, in between chatting with host Jim Testa

Jim Testa remembers comedian, author, raconteur, televsion personality, and longtime radio host Jean Shepherd,  in his opinion one of the greatest American humorists of the 20th Century. We present some of Jean's work, share a few reminiscences, and interview the author of Shepherd's biography, "Excelsior You Fathead."    We hope you enjoy this special episode of our podcast.

Jim Testa interviews Jack Skuller, the teen sensation whose debut 45 will be released this month by Bar None Records.    

Jim Testa interviews singer/songwriter/musician/blogger Tris McCall.

Jersey Beat editor Jim Testa interviews Adam Alive, co-owner of Orange, CA's  It's Alive Records, and talks about the label's exciting catalog of terrific pop/punk 7-inch EPs.  We also please these It's Alive releases: An interview with Adam Alive, co-owner of SoCal's 7-inch EP label It's Alive Records. Death && The Hobo - Zatopeks   Help Me Stay Awake -  The Copyrights   Can't Believe I Ever Let You Go - The Apers   I Wonder... - The Prototipes   American Girl - the Popsters   Bloodbath At Burger King - Teenage Bottlerocket   Elvis Has Left The Building - The Manges   Our Turn - The Copyrights Visit It's Alive Records at www.itsaliverecords.com