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Episode 131 features an interview with Jake Brooks and Ali Genevich of the super talented shoegaze duo, Laveda. Their incredible new record, What Happens After, dropped in late May and it’s a sonic rollercoaster of swirling guitar fuzz, serene melodies, and lyrics that confront our uncertain future. Tune in to hear all about the duo’s origins in their hometown of Saratoga Springs, the inspiration behind the album’s apocalyptic themes, and how they developed their signature sprawling sound. You’ll also hear about their backgrounds as classical musicians and how that has influenced their approach to songwriting. This episode features records from Beach House, Shady Bug, King Krule, Thee Oh Sees, Alex G, and Sonic Youth! Zach Romano, who wrote a great in-depth review of What Happens After, also joined in with some questions for the band in this episode!

You can purchase What Happens After on limited edition vinyl on Bandcamp via Color Station. You can also listen to the album on your streaming platform of choice. Keep up with the band by liking them on Facebook and following them on Instagram. They’ll be releasing a music video for their song “Better Now” in the near future.

Episode 130 of Look At My Records! features an interview with Zach Koenig of Gawn. The project, which started in 2018, will be releasing their debut album Thee Essence Ov Everything this August. Tune in to hear all about the forthcoming record, Zach’s experiences playing in a variety of different bands during his youth in New Jersey, the evolution of his songwriting from the fuzz-out psych of his previous band Sun Abduction to the mellower sound of Gawn, and more! Plus, you’ll hear about how Bob Dylan inspired him to re-write several tracks on the Thee Essence Ov Everything and the collaborative songwriting process amongst the various members of Gawn. This episode features records from Neutral Milk Hotel, Chris Cohen, Bob Dylan, Navy Gangs, and John Cale!

Follow Gawn on Instagram and Spotify. Thee Essence Ov Everything is set for release on August 14th!

Episode 129 of Look At My Records! features an interview with Teen Idle, the project of Asbury Park songwriter Sara Barry. Teen Idle just released their debut EP, Insomniac Dreams, last week. We were stoked to premiere it here on the site! So, naturally, we chatted all about the EP’s coming of age themes and its massive shoegaze influenced sound. Plus, you’ll hear all about Sara’s beginnings playing music at Lakehouse Music Academy in Asbury Park, and the formation of Teen Idle towards the waning days of her college years in New York City. We also chatted about and played some great records from Sasami, Dentist, Yo La Tengo, and St. Vincent!

You can purchase Insomniac Dreams via Bandcamp. The EP is also available to stream on your platform of choice, including Spotify. Stay tuned, as cassettes will be available soon via Green Witch Recordings.

The Songs For Quarantine Compilation, which features music from Teen Idle, Deal Casino, and more, is available for purchase on cassette and digital download via Bandcamp.

Follow Teen Idle on Instagram and Twitter.

I had a blast chatting with the incredible Winter for Episode 128 of Look At My Records! I’ve been closely following her music since the release of her amazing collaborative album with Triptides, Estrela Mágica, back in 2018. Next month, she’ll be releasing her third album, Endless Space (Between You & I) on Bar None Records. We chatted all about it! Plus, you’ll hear about making the new record with Ian Gibbs of Vinyl Williams, the aforementioned collaborative album with Glenn Brigman of Triptides, and how the pop-music of her native Brazil has influenced her sound. We also played some records from Twin Sister, The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, Yo La Tengo, and Teenage Fanclub! The episode wraps up with “Staying In,” one of my favorite songs from her 2019 EP “Hazy,” - it features Justus Proffit!

You can pre-order Endless Space (Between You & I) on limited edition purple vinyl, cassette, or compact disc via Bar None Records. You can also peruse Winter’s incredible back catalog via Bandcamp or stream it on your platform of choice, including Spotify. Follow Winter on Instagram!

New York folk artist Evan Alexander Moore is my guest for Episode 127 of Look At My Records! Evan just released his latest record, The Perennial Millennial, in May. It’s a concept album of protest songs that dissects the millennial experience. We had a rousing conversation about his thoughts on an array of issues affecting our generation, his personal experiences as a millennial, his love of the great Bob Dylan, and his thoughts on the role that musicians play in political discourse. We played some choice cuts from the “Perennial Millennial,” including “Church Lawns, and “Hey! Mr. Zimmerman,” plus records from Neko, Bob Dylan, Weyes Blood, The Rolling Stones, and The Pretty Things!

You can purchase The Perennial Millennial via Bandcamp. The album is also available on all streaming services, including Spotify. Follow Evan on Instagram!

You can purchase the Perennial Millennial via Bandcamp. The album is also available on all streaming services, including Spotify. Follow Evan on Instagram!

Episode 126 features an interview with Shrenik, Liam, and Steve of Brooklyn’s Minaxi. The band just released their debut album, Khwab, back in March and have plans to release a series of three EPs over the next few months. Tune in to hear all about it! Plus, the band performed a special live set that includes two soon to be released songs, “It’s Got Me,” and “Smile.” We also chatted about frontman Shrenik’s origins in Mumbai and how the band incorporates an array of influences, including shoegaze, dream pop, sufi music, and Hindustani pop into their eclectic sound.

You can purchase Khwab via Bandcamp. The album is also available on all streaming services, including Spotify.

Episode 125 features an interview with Paul Whitacre and Mark Cunningham of the Denver, Colorado-based band Whitacre. The four-piece just released their debut LP, Seasons, in April, and it’s an invigorating mix of Americana, Folk, Rock n’ Roll, and a whole lot more. Tune in to hear all about the band’s beginnings in Colorado, the concept behind Seasons, and how they’re adapting to the current pandemic. Paul and Mark also performed two songs from their new record via Zoom! Plus, you’ll hear records from Buffalo Springfield, John Lennon, Big Thief, and The Beach Boys.

You can purchase Seasons on compact disc via the band’s website. There, you can also find a variety of awesome merch! The album is also available on all streaming services, including Spotify.

Episode 124 of Look At My Records features some lightly edited audio from the recent live stream with Scout Gillett. Tune in to hear all about her new single, “One To Ten.” You’ll also hear a special live performance from Scout with special guest Matthew Danger Lippman on the last tune. Listen on your streaming platform of choice or watch the live stream below! This episode also features the great song “Joel Tudor” by Scout’s band Shadow Year.

You can purchase “One To Ten” via Bandcamp or stream it on Spotify.

Episode 123 of Look At My Records! features some lightly edited audio of the recent live stream with Anya Baghina! Tune in to hear all about her great new single, “To Be Alone,” and the powerful video for the song, which was directed by her roommate Katie Colosimo. We also chatted about her time playing in the Detroit music scene with her band Soviet Girls and Fred Thomas, and her move to Brooklyn last year. Anya also performed a wonderful extended set featuring several unreleased songs. This episode also features music from Soviet Girls, Fred Thomas, Deadbeat Beat, and HNRY FLWR.

Stream Anya’s music on Spotify. It’s also available to purchase on Bandcamp.

Stay tuned, as Soviet Girls will be releasing a new single on May 20th. In the interim, you can check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

Episode 122 of Look At My Records features an interview with Brooklyn alternative-pop outfit Brother Moses. The quartet, who formed about six years ago in Arkansas, just released their second full-length, Desperation Pop, back in March. In this episode, you’ll hear all about the process behind writing and recording the album, plus some choice cuts from the record, including the singles “Sam & Diane” and “Bathroom Floor.” You’ll also hear about the band’s origins in Arkansas and their collective move to New York City back in 2018. Oh, and the band gives us the low down on their chance meeting with the legendary Jeff Goldblum and their .ORG domain name. We also spun some records from Wild Pink, Wilco, Talking Heads, and Simon & Garfunkel.

You can pre-order Desperation Pop on limited edition red vinyl via the band’s website or Bandcamp. Their music is also available on all streaming platforms!