Comfort Monk

“Both sides of the Atlantic, everybody got fed up with the same old things at the same time… there was a real air of despondency.” – Glen Matlock gets on mic with Dylan to describe the conditions in which punk arose and how they mirror the present.

Cameron & Dylan talk about the highs and lows of touring: vintage Levis in Japan, falling apart at frat parties, and watching the sun rise in Brazil after a late set. Enjoy the soothing sounds of a light rain during this episode!

Grammy-winning musician and composer Danny Weinkauf joins Eddie on today’s episode to talk about his musical journey that brought him to TMBG and how it took him into his solo career – making children’s music. Enjoy!

Guest host Brett Nash chats with Lars Finberg about his new record, Tinnitus Tonight! They run down the record track by track and then talk about Lars’ career and artistic philosophy.

“‘Did the world get any heavier when you were born?’ We’d rather that the book gets shut and you talk to your kid about what that means” – Thomas Berkau talks to Dylan about his musical background and what it’s like being a children’s author.

We’re celebrating our 50th episode on the last day of the year. Joe Lally and Dylan talk about the new Coriky record and Joe’s musical journey since his Fugazi days. We hope you have a better year next year!

Two guests on this episode! You’ll get some background on the writing and recording processes of Aaron (Gláss) and Chuck (Bing Krosby) and their respective contributions to Gratitude Vol. Two. And you’ll get to hear Eddie and Dylan chat about the compilation and the first year of Comfort Monk. (Chuck Treece at 4:20, Aaron Burke […]

“We don’t know anyone who played drums… so the Casio keyboard drums.” Eddie and Thom chat about starting bands when you’re young, loud old heavy beasts of amps, and the joy of finding undiscovered art.

“Skateboarding is like the words you choose when you speak; everyone has their own way.” This episode of Comfort Monk features French skate pro Bastien Salabanzi chatting with Dylan!

“She can hear music in the house. I wanted to make sure it was something to help her stay calm.” – Chuck Johnson on composing music to soothe his dog. Pre-order his new album “The Cinder Grove” here!