Local Fidelity

The December 15th edition of Look At My Records highlights some of the best releases in 2018 from Brooklyn based artists. This episode features incredible songs by Hypoluxo, Holy Tunics, Parrot Dream, No Swoon, Peel Dream Magazine, Human People, Lost Boy ?, Jane Church, Emma Decorsey, Veda Rays, Kew, Rachel Angel, Adeline Hotel, and Katy Rea. Cheers to a great 2018!

Full playlist: https://spinitron.com/export/rfb286-pl9067-1QZk8kUz.html

The December 8th edition features a chat with Spud Cannon. Based out of Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, this highly talented, young group just released their awesome second album, "Squeeze," in late November. Tune in to hear all about "Squeeze," their celebrity superfan, the band's typically tight recording schedule, and their plans for 2019. Plus, they made some great record picks, including The Fleshtones and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!

Full playlist: https://spinitron.com/export/rfb286-pl9154-LVYISrki.html

You can purchase "Squeeze" via Bandcamp: https://spudcannon.bandcamp.com/

The December 1st edition of Look At My Records! features a wonderful chat with Adeline Hotel. Performing under the name Adeline Hotel since 2014, Dan Knishkowy just released a stunning new record entitled "Away Together." Tune in to hear all about "Away Together," plus two songs performed by Dan live in the studio. Tom and Dan also talked at length about some of his great record picks, including Elliot Smith and Cocteau Twins.

You can purchase "Away Together" on limited edition vinyl via Bandcamp: https://adelinehotel.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=IwAR0HvC6RvDMjbXlv_Xy5TL0Raw2YUQnUATv2E10UojRgJyK4h9rVWJuYYoA

Adeline Hotel will also be performing at Secret Project Robot on December 12th with Toebow, Loosie, and Twig Twig. Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/494687071017312/

Dan's final performance of the year is on December 28th at Elsewhere with Kath Bloom. Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/564519244006494/

Full playlist: https://spinitron.com/export/rfb286-pl8967-8VCdfBPb.html

On the November 24th edition of Look At My Records!, Tom chatted with the Brooklyn band, Hypoluxo. The four-piece just wrapped up a month-long tour in October in support of their stunning new album, "Running On A Fence." Tune in to hear all about the process behind their new LP, including their experiences recording with Eamon Ford at Audile Collective in Phoenix, Arizona. Plus, their record picks and much more. Hypoluxo's next gig is on Friday, November 30th at Baby's All Right with gobbinjr and Stolen Jars! You won't want to miss it!

You can purchase their awesome new record, "Running On A Fence," via bandcamp: https://hypoluxomusic.bandcamp.com/

Full playlist: https://spinitron.com/export/rfb286-pl8971-yGhoF39n.html

The November 17th edition of Look At My Records! celebrates the 10th birthday of Brooklyn label Captured Tracks. Tom has been a fan of the label since shortly after its inception, so to commemorate the occasion, he played some of my favorite Captured Tracks releases on today's show. That includes deep cuts, fan favorites, and even some of the many awesome reissues that the label has put out over the last 10 years!

Full playlist: https://spinitron.com/export/rfb286-pl8780-m1Jni9qM.html

On the November 10th edition of Look At My Records!, Katy Rea dropped by the studio with her guitar player Isaac McClung. The two chatted about Katy's brand new EP, "Same Kind Of Woman," and played three tracks live in the air - "Same Kind Of Woman," "Actress," and an unreleased song, "Dark Sometimes." Plus, their record picks, which includes some Joni Mitchell and Guided By Voices discussion.

You can purchase "Same Kind Of Woman" via bandcamp: https://katyrea.bandcamp.com/album/same-kind-of-woman

Katy's next show is on December 6th at Berlin with Beau and The Human Fly.

Full playlist: https://spinitron.com/export/rfb286-pl8968-S1rUuvVP.html

Human People dropped by the Radio Free Brooklyn studios for the November 3rd edition of Look At My Records! Tune in to hear all about their brand new album, Butterflies Drink Turtle Tears, including recording the record at Gravesend Studios at The Silent Barn. Plus, the quintet’s origin story, their views on alien life forms, and what’s next for the band. Human People also picked some BANGERS from my record collection, so have a listen to find out what they selected!

Butterflies Drink Turtle tears is available via Exploding In Sound Records: https://tinyurl.com/humanpeople

The band's next gig is on November 17th at Baby's All Right with Joy Again and Slow Pulp. Don't miss it!

Full playlist: https://spinitron.com/export/rfb286-pl9036-tJMEix6X.html

On the October 27th edition of Look At My Records!, Tom chatted with Nick LaFalce of Atlas Engine. Tune in to hear about Atlas Engine's latest single, "New Constellation," the project's origins, and their plans for the rest of 2018. Nick wooed Tom with some stellar record picks, including one by his all-time favorite band, XTC. Don't miss Atlan Engine on November 4th at Pianos! Full playlist: https://spinitron.com/export/rfb286-pl8216-eFC4Fx4u.html

The October 20th edition of Look At My Records! features all Velvet Underground cover! Tom was floored by The Feelies incredible Velvet Underground cover set at White Eagle Hall on the 13th, so he decided to revisit some of his favorite Velvet Underground covers. Tune in to hear some amazing Velvets covers by R.E.M., The Primitives, Cat Power, Luna, Galaxie 500, The Feelies, and more! Full playlist: https://spinitron.com/export/rfb286-pl8160-BEzW5G13.html

On the October 13th live edition of Look At My Records! Tom previewed some of the awesome exclusive releases for International Cassette Store Day. This episode features tracks from Nick Lowe, Nada Surf, Hatchie, Frankie Cosmos, The Royal Arctic Institute, and more. If you weren't able to make it out to a participating store last Saturday, don't fret! You can still get many of these releases at Rough Trade NYC. Full playlist: https://spinitron.com/export/rfb286-pl7998-DNbgI6DK.html