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We’re joined by Red Fang drummer, John Sherman, to celebrate the release of the band’s long-awaited new record, Arrows. Crucial matters discussed include: waiting out the pandemic to finally release their new album; John’s excitement at returning to touring after the forced break; how no music is a “guilty pleasure” (including soft rock); the band being personally invited to play a festival put on by Metallica; John’s favorite drummers; and so much more. 

We’re joined by Red Fang drummer, John Sherman, to celebrate the release of the band’s long-awaited new record, Arrows. Crucial matters discussed include: waiting out the pandemic to finally release their new album; John’s excitement at returning to touring after the forced break; how no music is a “guilty pleasure” (including soft rock); the band being personally invited to play a festival put on by Metallica; John’s favorite drummers; and so much more. 

We’re joined by Linda Smith, a pioneer in the arenas of home recording and self-releasing music, and the reluctant inventor of “bedroom rock.” Crucial matters discussed include: her beloved hometown of Baltimore, Maryland; the release of a compilation of her work by Brooklyn-based indie label, Captured Tracks; how the fabled appearance of The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show changed her life; and so much more. 

We’re joined by Linda Smith, a pioneer in the arenas of home recording and self-releasing music, and the reluctant inventor of “bedroom rock.” Crucial matters discussed include: her beloved hometown of Baltimore, Maryland; the release of a compilation of her work by Brooklyn-based indie label, Captured Tracks; how the fabled appearance of The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show changed her life; and so much more. 

We're joined by the legendary British singer/songwriter Robyn Hitchcock, frontman for late 1970s art punk band, The Soft Boys, and the leader of his own band, Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians. Crucial matters discussed include: transitioning from frontman of a punk band to leader of of his own project to traveling acoustic troubadour over the course of his career; opening for R.E.M. on tour during their explosion into megastardom; the artistic perils of a "major label record deal"; working with the late director, Jonathan Demme, on the performance film, Storefront Hitchcock; the glory days of American college radio; and so much more. 

We're joined by the legendary British singer/songwriter Robyn Hitchcock, frontman for late 1970s art punk band, The Soft Boys, and the leader of his own band, Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians. Crucial matters discussed include: transitioning from frontman of a punk band to leader of of his own project to traveling acoustic troubadour over the course of his career; opening for R.E.M. on tour during their explosion into megastardom; the artistic perils of a "major label record deal"; working with the late director, Jonathan Demme, on the performance film, Storefront Hitchcock; the glory days of American college radio; and so much more. 

We’re joined by Andrew Rieger, the singer and songwriter behind Athens, Georgia’s Elf Power, a key player in the legendary Elephant 6 Collective, and the founder of Orange Twin Records. Crucial matters discussed include: surviving a tour with the hard drinking Robert Pollard and his band Guided by Voices; the many phases of the fertile Athens, Georgia underground rock scene; our jealousy over the incredible coolness of Andrew’s parents (he had a half-pipe in his backyard); the incredible story behind Orange Twin’s release of the instant classic record, Colour Green, by Sibylle Baier; and much more. 

We’re joined by Andrew Rieger, the singer and songwriter behind Athens, Georgia’s Elf Power, a key player in the legendary Elephant 6 Collective, and the founder of Orange Twin Records. Crucial matters discussed include: surviving a tour with the hard drinking Robert Pollard and his band Guided by Voices; the many phases of the fertile Athens, Georgia underground rock scene; our jealousy over the incredible coolness of Andrew’s parents (he had a half-pipe in his backyard); the incredible story behind Orange Twin’s release of the instant classic record, Colour Green, by Sibylle Baier; and much more. 

We're joined by Steve Moore and Anthony Paterra of the innovative instrumental duo, Zombi. Crucial matters discussed include: growing up in the town where director George Romero filmed Night of the Living Dead; the pros and cons of being both a duo and an all-instrumental band; touring with legendary Italian prog rock band, Goblin, of Suspiria fame; and much more. 

We're joined by Steve Moore and Anthony Paterra of the innovative instrumental duo, Zombi. Crucial matters discussed include: growing up in the town where director George Romero filmed Night of the Living Dead; the pros and cons of being both a duo and an all-instrumental band; touring with legendary Italian prog rock band, Goblin, of Suspiria fame; and much more.