Recut 2020 Episode: Lee Folmar of Tallahassee's Insect Fear, Squid Row, Starry Crowns & More



This episode, originally recorded in June 2020, features Lee Folmar of Insect Fear, Squid Row, Starry Crowns, and several other projects, reflecting on his decades-long journey through the Florida Panhandle's punk and alternative music scene.

Remastered and re-edited for improved clarity, this re-release revisits an important era of Florida Panhandle music history.

Lee shares stories about growing up in Tallahassee, discovering music through his parents' records, finding inspiration in artists ranging from Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin to Talking Heads and Brian Eno, and eventually discovering punk rock. He discusses the early days of his musical journey, from Squid Row, to the formation of Insect Fear, the DIY approach to recording, and the challenges of creating music as young musicians with limited resources but a passion for making something unique.

Lee also shares memories of working at Vinyl Fever, the importance of local record stores, touring bands that passed through the Panhandle, and the connections that linked Tallahassee's underground scene to the larger independent music community. He reflects on recordings, reunions, later projects, and what it means to see people continue discovering and appreciating music created decades ago.