Look At My Records!

Stewart Heigold of Costa Rica’s Sportdad joined me for a very special live-streamed episode of Look At My Records! You can stream a lightly edited audio-only podcast edition above or on your streaming service of choice. Below, you can find the full, un-cut live stream of our conversation and Stewart’s live performance. Tune in, as we chatted about Sportdad’s recording sessions with Belgium engineer Jeff Clayes (Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Van Jets, Millionaire), their influences, and their recording plans for once the pandemic is over! Plus, we played several Sportdad videos/tunes, and also played videos/tunes from fellow Costa Ricans Voodoo, and a pair from Brooklyn artists JW Francis and Top Nachos.

You can purchase Sportdad’s music via Bandcamp. Their tunes are also available on all streaming platforms, including Spotify.

Back in February, I had the chance to chat at length with DIY legend Unkle Funkle. Since the original episode aired on Radio Free Brooklyn, I had to cut it down to 59 minutes, but we had such a great, extensive chat that I wanted to share our whole conversation for all to enjoy. The episode kicks off with some prime cuts from Unkle Funkle’s brand new album, Fuji, and a brand new song from The Memories that’ll appear on their forthcoming album, Pickles & Pie.

Our interview delves into the writing and recording process behind Fuji. We also talked at length about his long history playing and touring the world with several different projects, including The Memories and White Fang. You'll also hear all about his recent move from Los Angeles to New York and the work he's doing at Axis Mundi Records Beach Hut in Rockaway. Plus, we delved into the history of the awesome Gnar Tapes label. We also spun some records from The Everly Brothers, Nas, John Coltrane, and Bruce!

You can purchase Fuji via Bandcamp. His tunes are also available on all streaming services, including Spotify.

The second live-streamed episode of Look At My Records!, featuring Satin Nickel, was a blast! You can check out the video below, but now, it’s officially Episode 119 of Look At My Records! You can listen to the full audio of the show on your streaming platform of choice. Tune in to hear all about Satin Nickel’s brand new album, Shadow of Doubt, which is out this Friday, April 10th. Plus, the band played an excellent live set that includes new songs that’ll appear on the record. You can pre-save it now on your favorite streaming platform.

The episode also features music videos from Joy Cleaner, Desert Sharks, High Waisted, and JW Francis.

The first-ever live-streamed episode of Look At My Records!, featuring Bandits On The Run, was a ton of fun! You can check out the video below, but now, it’s officially Episode 118 of Look At My Records! Listen to the audio on your streaming platform of choice, if you wish. You can check out the video below, but now, it’s officially Episode 118 of Look At My Records! Listen to the audio on your streaming platform of choice, if you wish.

Thanks to Bandits On The Run for the great chat and incredible live performance. Major kudos to Left Bank Magazine for planning and executing an incredible Virtual Music Festival! The episode also features music from Miracle Sweepstakes, Atlas Engine, Holy Tunics, and Forever Honey! You can purchase Bandits On The Run music via Bandcamp. They also have some awesome merch, including a super comfy RINGER shirt, available via their website.

I had a wonderful time chatting with Hoboken musician and recording engineer, Max Feinstein for Episode 117 of Look At My Records! Max had a lot of incredible stories about his time working at the legendary Hoboken recording studio Water Music (stories include Joe Piscopo, Cyndi Lauper, The Feelies, and The Thermals), which eventually led to him opening his own space in the Mile Square City called Silver Horse Sound. You’ll also hear songs from his latest solo EP, Betamax , some insights on his writing process, and a live performance of a yet to be released tune! Plus, records from The Feelies, The Thermals, David Bowie, Camper Van Beethoven, and Prince! This episode was recorded at Silver Horse Sound, so big thanks to Max for having me over at his awesome space.

You can purchase Max’s music via Bandcamp. Check out his website and the Silver Horse Sound site for more information.

You can purchase Max’s music via Bandcamp. Check out his website and the Silverhorse Sound Studio site for more information.

Episode 116 features an interview with Brooklyn post-punk trio Patti. The band is playing at Arlene’s Grocery tonight for the New Colossus Festival! Listen to this episode and then go see them!

Tune in to hear all about their latest record, “Good Big,” their origins in the Bay Area, their move to New York, and their intense tour schedule. Plus, you’ll hear about their adventures on the treacherous roads of Montana with a jar of pickles, their love of the Minutemen, and their upcoming European tour!

You can purchase “Good Big” on vinyl via Patti’s Bandcamp. You can also find a full list of all of their upcoming tour dates there.

Episode 115 of Look At My Records! features an interview with Sweden’s Tribe Friday! During their time in New York, the quartet stopped by to chat about their latest singles, “Talk So Loud,” and “Freaky.” Plus, you’ll hear their thoughts on New York pizza, the interesting way they discovered The Strokes, and how it felt to play the Mercury Lounge twice! You’ll also hear about the development of their sound from their debut EP, Trying Your Luck, to their next EP, Chasing Pictures, which is set for release on March 27th.

You can listen to all of Tribe Friday’s music via your streaming service of choice, including Spotify.

The band just released an awesome new video for their song, “Freaky,” which you can watch below.

Stay tuned, as the band will be announcing some European tour dates for later this year!

Episode 114 features an interview with Asbury Park’s The Vansaders! The Jersey Shore quartet just released a brand new single, “Siren’s Song,” which is part of split 7-inch with their friends Late Waves. Tune in to hear all about this latest tune, plus the scoop on their 2019 album, Standstill. The band also talked about working with Pete Steinkopf of the Bouncing Souls, coming of age as a band in New Jersey, and their epic Halloween Clash covers set at the Asbury Park Convention Center. Stay tuned, as the band has plans to release their next full length later this year.

You can stream all of The Vansaders music via your platform of choice. Their music is also available for purchase via Bandcamp.

The Vansaders are celebrating the release of their split 7-inch on Saturday, February 29th at Wonder Bar with Late Waves. You can pre-order the record via Gruesome Twosome Records.

There’s also an extremely high-quality video of the band’s entire Halloween performance as The Clash, which you can stream via Youtube.

Episode 113 features an interview and live performance from Bloomfield, New Jersey’s Pioneer The Eel. This is the first ever Look At My Records! live session, affectionately dubbed “Music In A Room In The Cocoon” recorded at Corey Zack’s Cocoon Studio in beautiful Jersey City, NJ. Tune in to hear all about the band’s latest release, Bunkers, which is out now on Mint 400 Records. The band performed three songs from the record: “Pereo,” “The Riverboat Hands Tattoo,” and “Beach House Bunker.” Plus, records from Barrie, Bob Dylan, The Smiths, and more!

You can purchase Bunkers via Mint 400 Records. The record is also available on all streaming sites, including Spotify.

Episode 112 of Look At My Records! previews a great winter of upcoming Mckenzie Tapes. Before diving into the tapes on deck for February and March, the episode starts with two tracks from two North Carolina legends: Polvo and Superchunk. This tape from January 1992 is already on the site, but Tom sliced out two prime tracks to give you a taste. After “My Heroine” by Rage To Live, the episode samples tracks from a slew of killer gigs from February 1992. This month alone saw Gumball, Teenage Fanclub, Velvet Crush, Smashing Pumpkins, and Velvet Crush at both CBGBs and Maxwell’s. Thereafter, you’ll hear some late 80s Dinosaur Jr. at The Ritz. The end of the episode is all about the dB’s, including a 1983 performance by the band at The Ritz and a live set by Peter Holsapple on WFMU from the same year. There’s also a Beatles cover towards the end!