Look At My Records!

In Episode 52, Tom welcomes Pat, Mike, and Brandon of Cicada Radio to the program. These veterans of the Hudson County music scene are about to release a brand new EP entitled Catch and Release on Friday June 15th. Listen in to hear all about the group's origins in Point Pleasant beach, the evolution of their sound over the course of five releases, the recording process for Catch and Release, and their tentative plans for their next record. Oh, and we did some reminiscing and got kinda emo over their picks from my collection. That's right - Club Krome and other Sayerville area venues of the early aughts were definitely mentioned!!!

Cicada Radio is celebrating the release of their new EP at Pet Shop on Thursday June 14th with support from Hot Blood and John Feuerback of Desir Decir. They'll be playing on the main floor and there's no cover charge!

You can purchase "Catch and Release" and the group's entire back catalogue via bandcamp and Killing Horse Records.

Thanks to Cicada Radio for stopping by!

Episode 51 of Look At My Record! features an in-depth conversation with the wonderful Emma Decorsey of I Am The Polish Army! In late 2017, I Am The Polish Army released their excellent debut album, “My Old Man,” which was named one of Rolling Stone’s “15 Great Albums You Probably Didn’t Hear in 2017.” Listen in to hear all about the origins of the project over a decade ago, the process behind recording “My Old Man,” the inspiration for several songs, including the beautiful “David Bowie,” and of course, Emma’s great picks! Did you know Emma also fronts a Siouxsie and the Banshees cover band? Hear all about it in Episode 51!  Thank you for stopping by, Emma!

Look At My Records! has reached the 50th episode milestone! In this special episode, Tom shares some exclusive McKenzie Tapes from the vault, including the Pixies at Maxwell's in 1988 (their 2nd ever appearance at the venue) and R.E.M. at Maxwell's in 1982.  He also reflects on some of the funniest moments over the course of the first 50, including that time on his 30th birthday when he had a little too much to drink!  The show wraps up with tracks from Morus Alba, Milkmen, Atlas Engine, and Hard Nips - all who will be gracing the stage at the Footlight for the Look At My Records! 50th Episode Bash tonight! 

In Episode 49, Tom chats with Japanese punk rockers, Hard Nips! Settling in Brooklyn by way of Japan, this foursome delivers a unique and eclectic sound that melds elements of post-punk, new wave, and straight up rock and roll! Listen in to hear all about the group's origins in Japan, their brand new EP "Bunny", and their insane live show! Plus, a special curated playlist featuring five wonderful Japanese bands: Green Milk From Planet Orange, Acid Mother's Gong, Pika (featuring Hard Nips very own Gooch on backing vocals, and The Yours!

Hard Nips are playing the Look At My Records! 50th Episode Bash this Friday May 18th at The Footlight in Ridgewood, Queens!

Episode 48 of Look At My Records! features an in depth conversation with the Montclair, NJ based band Trü.  Blossoming out of a drunken conversation at a wedding in 2015, Keith Williams and Pat Defrancisci set out to collaborate on a poppier project with bassist Cindy Ward and drummer Steve Cerri joining in early 2016.  What resulted is a collection of magical coming of age, power-pop anthems that would eventually appear on the band's their self-titled debut "7.  Fast forward to 2018 and the group is already slated to release their second EP, "Growing Pains."   It drops on June 22nd via Sniffling Indie Kids!  Listen in to hear all about their origin story, the group's varied influences, and their plans for 2018!  This band has excellent taste in tunes, so be sure to listen all the way through for their awesome selections from Tom's collection.