Everything Went Black Podcast

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of “The Lost Highway” Ralph and I take a look back at the illustrious career or a True American Treasure, the genius filmmaker / artist / musician David Lynch.

Intro:     “Everything Went Black” – Composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   “This Magic Moment” – Composed by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, originally perfomed by The Drifters and covered by Lou Reed

J Bennet returns for round 2 of Heavy Metal Massacre.  J and I talk about our favorite singers, and run down our playlist.

Intro:     “Everything Went Black” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   “Iron Maiden” – Iron Maiden

This week is a solo episode. I’m sure everyone is sick of hearing about Joe Rogan and his issues with censorship and Spotify; as a matter of fact, I thought about forgoing any commentary on this subject at all, but enough people asked me about it, so I decided to do a short episode on it.  For those of you who are sick of this, I apologize and for those of you who still want to hear my thoughts on this subject, please proceed.

Intro:     “All Roads Lead to Ruin” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   “Outlaw Scumfuc” – GG Allin

Eugene S. Robinson returns! I always look forward to conversations with Eugene; razor sharp wit, funny and verbally engaging, it’s always a good time.

I first was introduced to his work back in the late 90’s, when I discovered Oxbow, a hard-to-classify band that combined razor sharp musical execution, unique vocals, controlled aggression, subtlety and a very cool narrative lyric style. Additionally Eugene is a journalist, author and podcaster whose work has appeared in Vice, Decibel, GQ, Grappling Magazine and a host of others.  He has two published books, “A Long Slow Screw” and “Fight” one of my favorite works about punching people in the face.

If you dig MMA and combat sports tune into his weekly podcast The Show Stomper.

Much to my chagrin, I learned recently that Eugene is also a member of Bunuel, a band that I have been sleeping on  for the past few years.  I fancy myself to be someone who is in the know when it comes to music, but I admit to be a Johnny-come-lately with respect to Bunuel

Bunuel, has a brand new record called “Killers Like Us” available now on Profound Lore.

Intro:     “River of Night” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   “For the Cops” - Bunuel

This is a cool episode idea that came directly from a Patreon suggestion (Thanks Alex!). Ralph and I discuss what got us interested in playing guitar and the long list of influences and inspirations from over the years.  Enjoy

Intro:     “River of Night” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   “You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory” – Johnny Thunders

The late Rowland S Howard left a rich musical legacy when he departed this mortal coil over a decade ago.  Most notably, Howard was the creative force behind The Birthday Party, the legendary “Post-Punk” band that also gave us Nick Cave. 

Ralph and I give a retrospective on Howard’s legacy, complete with all of the anecdotes and tangents that you can expect from a typical EWB episode.

Intro:                    “All Roads Lead to Ruin” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:                  “Shut Me Down” – Rowland S. Howard

Jamie Getz and I go way back.  We met when his old band Lickgoldensky had just formed I was slugging it out in Anodyne. Our would go on to play numerous shows together across the US and eventually, we would form the short-lived band Versoma.

We’ve been friends for a long time, but the rigors or life sometimes allow you to fall out of touch.  Frankly, I can’t remember the last time Jamie and I actually spoke, but we picked up the conversation pretty much where we left off all those years ago.

Life is funny like thAt sometimes.

Intro:                    “Everything Went Black” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:                  “Untitled 5” – Gods and Queens

Ralph and I get together to talk about the sensational Archive 81. I know we said that Long Shadows will be dedicated to literature but Archive 81 hits all of the weird fiction notes so we decided to release an episode on the regular stream for you guys to check out.

Intro:     “Long Shadows” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   “All in my Mind” – Love and Rockets

Peter Farris, author / musician, returns to Everything Went Black.  A few years ago, Pete came on to promote his first novel, Last Call for the Living, a dark, crime story. 

His second novel, The Devil Himself is ready to go and Pete returns to tell us of the hardships of the publishing industry and gives us a viewport into his creative process.

The Devil Himself is currently available in France, so if you live in Europe, speak French and dig crime fiction pick up a copy. In the US, the book will be available in May. You can preorder a signed, hardcover at Peterfarris.com

Intro:     “River of Night” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   “Take the Stairs to Hell” - Cable

Primarily due to my friendship with Jackie Smit and his excellent podcast, Into the Necrosphere, I have learned about a whole host of excellent bands that somehow exist below the radar of most people.  This week’s guest, Evan Hopper is one such musician and his band Quell is excellent. Totally independent and dedicated, Quell is the essence of modern black metal.

Evan and I went deep on this episode; it was epic so strap in and enjoy.

Also, be sure to check out Quell’s new record “The Kvlt is Dead”

Intro:                    “All roads Lead to Ruin” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:                  “No Light Shines Here” - Quell