Look At My Records!

Episode 102 features an interview and performance from a wonderful musician and friend, Sam Sodomsky!

Sam has been releasing music for many years as The Bird Calls, and he just released his latest and greatest full length, Moments In Doubt, last month. Tune in to hear all about the record, Sam’s DIY recording philosophy, and the inspiration behind the songs. Plus, you’ll hear a special performance of several songs from Moments In Doubt!

You can purchase Moments In Doubt, and other great releases from Sam’s discography, via Bandcamp. The album is also available on all streaming services, including Spotify.

Tom is entering the 100s of Look At My Records! in dramatic fashion.

Episode 100 featured one of Tom’s all-time faves, Colin Moulding of XTC, and Episode 101 features one of his favorite bands of the last few years, Corridor. The Montreal-based band just released their third album, Junior, on Sub Pop, and its definitely one of the best of the year!

Tune in as they chat about the process behind writing and recording Junior, signing with Sub Pop, the Montreal music scene, and more!

You can purchase Junior on limited edition “Loser” vinyl via Bandcamp or the Sub Pop megastore.

Corridor is currently on tour in Europe! West coast friends, they’re heading your way in December. Be sure to check them out when they come through your neck of the woods:

FRI, Nov 8 - Hafenklang, Hamburg, Germany Tickets

SAT, Nov 9 - West Germany, Berlin, Germany Tickets

SUN, Nov 10 - Sonic City Festival, Kortrijk, Belgium Tickets

WED, Nov 20 - Garrison, Toronto, Canada Tickets

FRI, Nov 22 - M for Montreal Festival (Le National), Montreal, Canada Tickets

THU, Nov 28 - L'Anti Bar & Spectacles, Quebec, Canada Tickets

WED, Dec 4 - Milk Bar, San Francisco, CA Tickets

SAT, Dec 7 - Bunk Bar, Portland, OR Tickets

SUN, Dec 8 - Astoria BC, Vancouver, Canada (w/ N0V3L) Tickets

TUE, Dec 10 - Barboza, Seattle, WA Tickets

FRI, Dec 13 - Moroccan Lounge, Los Angeles, CA Tickets

SUN, Jan 19 - Lincoln Hall (IL), Chicago, IL (Tomorrow Never Knows with Deeper) Tickets

The 100th episode of Look At My Records! is here!

For this milestone, I wanted to interview a special guest. I aimed high and was lucky enough to chat with Colin Moulding of my all-time favorite band, XTC.

In 2017, Colin reunited with former XTC drummer Terry Chambers to form TC&I. The duo released an EP, Great Aspirations, in late 2017 and subsequently played a string of live dates at the Swindon Arts Center in October and November of 2018. These special performances attracted fans from all over the globe and were recently released as a live album, Naked Flames.

Tune in to hear about Naked Flames, plus writing XTC’s first hit “Making Plans For Nigel,” his impressions of CBGB’s during the band’s string of shows at the storied New York City venue in January 1979, and much more including some insights into some of Colin’s best songs.

You can purchase "Naked Flames” and “Great Aspirations” via Burning Shed. You can also purchase a wide array of XTC records and merch via Ape House.

A massive thanks to Colin for taking the time to chat with me! An enormous THANK YOU to everyone who listened and the great guests I had the privilege of interviewing over the first hundred!

Episode 99 previews a great annual event in Jersey City, Ghost of Uncle Joe’s! Each year in October, Rock-It Docket puts on an all covers show in Harsimus Cemetery on Newark Ave. To get the low-down, Tom chatted with the co-founder of the event (and Jersey City runner of fun) Dancing Tony Susco. You’ll also hear from Evan Moore and Pete Egan, who you can catch performing as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at the cemetery, and The Nah Nah Nahs (Lindsay Sanchez, Bram Teitleman, Corey Zack, and Brenda) who will be performing as the Yeah Yeah Yeahs at the cemetery. Plus, a run down of all the after parties happening at FM Bar, Pet Shop, Lo-Fi, Porta, and LITM.

You can purchase advance tickets to the Ghost of Uncle Joe’s via Facebook. For more information including set times and after-party information, check out the Ghost of Uncle Joe’s Facebook event.

Episode 98 of Look At My Records! previews the upcoming Double Parked Festival! The inaugural edition of the festival, which was organized by two Jersey City businesses, Pet Shop and The Archer, is happening on Saturday, October 12th at the intersection of Jersey Ave and Newark Ave. in downtown Jersey City.

To get the scoop, Tom chatted with festival organizer and Pet Shop co-owner, Eric Speck. Tune in as they talk about the festival, including all the great bands playing, what you can expect, and all the planning that went into it! If you’re not familiar with some of the bands on the bill, then you’ll want to listen in, as we play some great tracks from all eight artists!

Plus, some Real Estate and The Modern Lovers, selected by Eric, to wrap up the program.

The Double Parked Fest kicks off promptly at noon on October 12th. Attendees will be treated to performances from Ex Hex, Crazy & The Brains, Ice Balloons, Barrie, Baby Shakes, Glazer, The Lo-Fi’s, and Sean Kiely. Portions of the program will also be broadcast live on the Todd-O-Phonic Todd program on WFMU. Todd will also be DJing throughout the day, along with Sound And Color. ADMISSION IS FREE!