Look At My Records!

Episode 151 of Look At My Records! features an interview with Will Marsh of the Richmond, Virginia-based indie rock outfit Gold Connections. Earlier this month, Marsh released Ammunition, his third EP as Gold Connections. The five-song collection channels a ton of classic indie rock influences such as Pavement and Yo La Tengo for a sound that Marsh describes as “arena rock for the underground.” Tune in to hear about Marsh’s college years at William & Mary, his early collaborations with Will Toledo of Car Seat Headrest, his thought process behind the sequencing of the EP, the EP’s coming of age themes, and much more. 

You can purchase Ammunition on limited edition cassette via Bandcamp. You can also listen to the EP on your streaming platform of choice, including Spotify.

Keep up with Gold Connections by following them on Instagram and liking them on Facebook.

Episode 150 of Look At My Records! features an interview with New Zealand indie rock legends The Bats.  As the band nears their 40th anniversary, they show no signs of slowing down. They just released their tenth full length, Foothills, on Flying Nun Records.  The album, which was recorded entirely in the Canterbury foothills of the Southern Alps of Aotearoa, continues the band’s trend of songs that are reflective and tranquil while still maintaining their signature jangly guitar-driven sound.  Tune in to hear all about their early days flatting together in Christchurch, memories of their first gigs in the States, the evolution of their sound throughout the years, and what it was like recording Foothills in a small cabin in the countryside.

You can purchase Foothills on vinyl or compact disc via Bandcamp. You can also purchase it via the Flying Nun website or via Omnian Music Group here in the States. Keep up with the band by liking them on Facebook and following them on Instagram.

Episode 149 of Look At My Records! features an interview with Los Angeles-based songwriter Leila Sunier. Sunier has kept busy during this pandemic-stricken year, releasing two EPs, If Only to Bleed Out the White Noise and Where Everything Is Perfect, the latter of which dropped last month.  Listen to the interview to hear all about how she settled out west, the overarching themes of each EP, how her work as a visual artist influences her songwriting, what it was like working with producer Alex Newport, and more. This episode features records from Fiona Apple, Angel Olsen, The Decemberists, and Lucy Dacus. 

You can purchase Leila’s music via Bandcamp! It’s also available on all streaming platforms. Keep up with her by liking her on Facebook and following her on Instagram.

Episode 148 of Look At My Records! features an interview with Lina and Richey of Songs For Sabotage. The goth-pop duo recently fled NYC for sunny Los Angeles AND they released their debut album, Night of Joy, last month. Tune in to hear how the duo met at the Williamsburg bar Night of Joy, the recording of their debut, how they approach songwriting, and more. This episode features records from Prince, Lykke Li, New Radicals, XTC, and The Cranberries. 

You can purchase Night of Joy via Bandcamp. The album is also available on all streaming platforms. Keep up with Songs For Sabotage by liking them on Facebook and following them on Instagram.

Episode 147 features an interview with Quebec songwriter Gus Englehorn and his partner/drummer Estée Preda. Earlier this year, Gus released his debut album, Death & Transfiguration, a captivating record that’s characterized by Engelhorn’s surreal lyrical style and off-kilter vocal delivery. During our interview, we talked about some of the experiences that informed the songs on the record, how Gus transitioned from being a professional snowboarder to a musician, the process behind making the video for his song “Collbarbone,” and more. This episode features records from Elvis Costello, Buddy Holly, Beat Happening, Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, and The Velvet Underground & Nico!

You can purchase Death & Transfiguration on vinyl via Bandcamp. It’s also available on all streaming platforms, including Spotify. Check out Gus on Instagram and Facebook!

Episode 146 of Look At My Records! features an interview with the Bay Area alt-country quintet Half Stack. The band just released their second full length, Wings of Love, late last month on Forged Artifacts. The record was primarily written by frontperson Peter Kegler on a sprawling ranch outside the Half Moon Bay and recorded down in Los Angeles with Greg Hartunian. Tune in to hear about the band’s origins at UC-Santa Cruz, how the new record came together, their affinity for the great David Berman, and much more! This episode features records from Heavenly, Silver Jews, Bob Dylan, the Beach Boys, and Jay Som.

You can purchase Wings of Love on vinyl via Bandcamp. The record is out now via Forged Artifacts and Breakfast Records. Keep up with Half Stack by following them on Instagram and liking them on Facebook.

Episode 145 of Look At My Records! features a chat with Josh and Matt of New Jersey’s Where Is My Spaceship? The duo just dropped a brand new record called Can’t Lose, a thrashing and intense 14-song collection. Tune in to hear all about the origins of this project back in the late aughts, the recording process behind Can’t Lose, and much more. This episode features records from Purple Mountains, Sonic Youth, Elvis Costello, Big Thief, Julien Baker, and The Flaming Lips.

You can purchase Can’t Lose via Bandcamp. The album is also available on all streaming platforms, including Spotify. Keep up with the band by liking them on Facebook and following them on Instagram.

Episode 144 features an interview with Omar and Nicole of Worthitpurchase. The Bay Area duo just released their debut album, Dizzy Age, last week, and if you’re a fan of warm, arresting analog pop, then you’ll love their expansive sound. During the interview, we talked about how the two met on SoundCloud back in 2015, recording Dizzy Age during the twilight hours at Tiny Telephone Studio in San Francisco, and the lyrical inspiration behind some of the record’s stand out tracks, including the second single “Prospect Heights.” This episode features records from Spirit of the Beehive, Animal Collective, Silver Jews, and Aldous Harding.

You can purchase a special limited edition 7-inch lathe cut vinyl of Dizzy Age via Bandcamp. The disc contains four songs from the record. You can also stream the album on your platform of choice, including Spotify. Keep up with the band by liking them on Facebook and following them on Instagram.

Tom welcomed Shred Flintstone back to the program for Episode 143 of Look At My Records! A lot has changed for this trio since their first appearance in Episode 42. Since that time, they’ve released two albums, and just last month, they dropped their latest EP, Shred’s Dead. The new EP represents a step in a new, more psychedelic direction for the band, as it features a ton of face-melting riffs. Tune in to hear about how the band recorded the EP live in Joey’s basement, how the break from touring helped them focus on writing new songs, how their sound has evolved over the last few years, and more. This episode features records from The Gories, Buzzcocks, The Bats, Ramones, and Thee Oh Sees.

You can purchase Shred’s Dead on limited edition vinyl via Bandcamp. Stream the EP on Spotify. Keep up with the band by liking them on Facebook and following them on Instagram.

In Episode 142 of Look At My Records!, Tom chatted with Patrick and Chase of Austin power trio Chill Russell. The band just dropped a new EP late last month called Soak Up The Sound and it bottles up a ton of furious energy and mammoth riffs. Tune in to hear about their experience working with veteran producer Chris “Frenchie” Smith at his Austin studio The Bubble, the inspiration behind the title, their involvement with the NYC label Green Witch Recordings, and a whole lot more! This episode features records by New Radicals, Bon Dylan, Father John Misty, Spoon, and Tame Impala.

Soak Up The Sound is available on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms. You can pre-order the album on vinyl via Green Witch Recordings. Keep up with the band by following them on Instagram and liking them on Facebook.