the Book Of Very Very Bad Things Podzine - a 3:33 A.M. Studios Production

a La Carte Records, the record collective that is responsible for releasing classic releases by the likes of Old Moon, Lesser Care, Don't Get Lemon, The True Faith, and Soft Kill, are an absolute force in modern independent music. Tonight, Francisco (one of it's founders), gives us the skinny on its machinations, inception, and mission. We also delve into his heroic origin story, the esoteric and occult, and talk a whole lot about music.

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"Martyrs" by Heart Out

Theme by Gown

Tonight it is my pleasure to introduce you to Now After Nothing’s Matt Spatial. His music is sublime, bleak, gloomy, and pop inflected Darkwave from the city that gave us Killer Mike and Outkast. On this episode we traverse his journey to this project, his love of My Bloody Valentine and Jane's Addiction, politics, relationships, and the majesty of song.

ATLANTA, GA | FEBRUARY 24, 2023: Today darkwave duo Now After Nothing release their single “Fixation Fantasy.” The trance-like soundscape is the latest creation from mastermind and frontman Matt Spatial and drummer Michael Allen. Compared to their debut single, “Fixation Fantasy” highlights more of Now After Nothing’s broad expanse of musical influences with rock elements inspired by The Cure, Sonic Youth, and Nine Inch Nails. The track, mixed by Carl Glanville (U2, Joan Jett) and mastered by John Davis (The Jesus and Mary Chain, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds), is driven by gnarly, distorted bass swathed with sci-fi guitar chords that convey the emotional density of the song’s dark lyrical underbelly, as described by Spatial:

"The sonic atmosphere of the song is like one giant burning star of continuous combustion. It feels equal parts uneasy and harmonious happening all at once. It is warm meets cold, pain meets pleasure, and captures the exact story of the song’s lyrical content: a tale of the worst psychologically abusive relationship. It is about the struggle to break free and reclaim one's self/identity in the aftermath as told from all three sides of the story."- Matt Spatial, Now After Nothing

Atlanta-based darkwave act Now After Nothing is bringing classic influences and modernized electronic instrumentals to the present-day crowd. Frontman and multi-instrumentalist Matt Spatial brings masterful expertise to the expansive project and it’s evident in the dynamic collection of tracks that cover a vast selection of genres from punk to industrial and new wave. The influences from Bauhaus, The Cure, My Bloody Valentine, and Sonic Youth shine as he seamlessly enmeshes the best parts of those artists into a new iteration of seductive, introspective, and mesmerizing goth tracks for the next generation. Spatial intricately weaves social, political, and personal narratives within the instrumentals to add depth and darkness that resonates with lost and misunderstood souls.

What originated as a solo idea is now skyrocketing into a full-fledged project coming to fruition. Now After Nothing is poised to announce a new EP on the way that was fully written and recorded by Matt Spatial alongside drummer Michael Allen. They are also gearing up for their first upcoming live performances in 2023.

All songs used by permission.

"Martyrs" by Heart Out

Theme by GOWN

Happy Friday and Release Day to Damien, as the modern masterpiece "Total Power" dropped today. Every time Damien and I get together, we tend to ruminate upon the foibles of mankind as well as the music industry. This conversation lasted nearly 5 hours. I submit to you a mere snippet, one that you are sure to enjoy.

Buy at http://mindovermatterrecords.com, http://damiendone.bandcamp.com.

All music used by permission. Martyrs by Heart Out. Theme by GOWN.

Actor/Musician/Homeslice Michael Malarkey (Vampire Diaries,Project Blue Book, Westworld, you already know all of this stuff!) and Musician/Film Maker Matt Mitchell, sat with yours truly to examine the remote nature of their collaboration, the reverse engineering of the vocals, their spheres of influence, the Stay On Main hotel... We tend to be Chatty Cathys.

Order Burial Clouds music, merch, and mercy here: https://deathwishinc.com, https://churchroadrecords.com.

All music used with the kind permission of Burial Clouds.

"Martyrs" by Heart Out

Theme by GOWN

Duncan Barlow and Ashli State of Louisville Post-Hardcore phenom Guilt sat down with us to bask in the glory and wilt in the sunless cold of 90's Hardcore, the recording of a modern masterpiece, and laughing through the pain. The vinyls is already sold out, but check out https://mindovermatterrecords.com to keep an eye out for another pressing, as well as all of the other goodies our pal Austin has cooking!

Omega and Xi from Bardstown Ugly Box

Martyrs by Heart Out

Theme music by GOWN

Blue collar Dark Synthwave Chanteuse Hannah Hoffman sat with us while at work in order to shed some precious light onto the abysmal spaces that this E.P., "Bound By This", inhabits. We leave no stone unturned as we map the topography of her journey to these 4 songs, and examine the characters that inhabit each world that they serve as a narrative about. This is a project that will certainly see Hannah commanding greater audiences as it picks up listenership along the way. Pick up a copy of the digital or vinyl at https://dutchexperts.bandcamp.com www.dutchexpertsband.com

"Morrigu" used by permission.

"Martyrs" by Heart Out

"The Book of Very Very Bad Things Theme" by Gown

In case you haven't met, Id like to formally introduce you all to Liam Frost of Oceans In The Sky. Liam is a classical music student, speaks Mandarin, Japanese, and English, spent a good amount of his life in Taipei, and writes incredible music. His album, Parallels, is available to stream everywhere, and you can purchase the beautiful vinyl edition at www.headingeastrecords.com. You can follow them at https://instagram.com/oceansintheskymusic, https://facebook.com/oceansintheskymusic

All songs written by Liam Frost used by permission.

This week we have author of the emotionally haunting Love, Death, & Photosynthesis, Bela Koe-Krompecher. This episode is fun, emotional, and fully comes from a place of love that I hope resonates with you all as well.

The book is available everywhere, but check it out at Don Giovanni now!

All music used by permission.

Chris Conde has had much said about their appearance (being plus sized and performing in little clothing save for bondage gear), being a self described "Subversive, Queer Rapper", being a fearless advocate... Most importantly, Chris is a literate and vibrant Emcee, utilizing a palette that combines a love for Metalcore, Industrial, Noise, and Punk Rock to punctuate a taste in Hip Hop that was severely underserved.

I won't expound upon the contents of this interview as it speaks for itself. Needless to say, Chris brings a gravitas and bravado to the table that makes their presence undeniable. You can find them streaming EVERYWHERE, but please consider supporting them at

https://www.chrisconde.com

https://chrisconde.bandcamp.com

All music used by permission and is property of Chris Conde.

Theme music for The Book written and arranged by GOWN.

Opening song, "Martyrs" by Heart Out (Joey Solemini, Fat Zac Wilson, Eric Brocious, Peter Tanski)

Orange Island - ONE NIGHT STAY

Tonight we welcome Dave and Chuck, two of Indie/Hardcore's most lauded musicians from one of our most sought after acts, Orange Island. Resting comfortably between Post Hardcore, Melodic Punk, and Indie Rock, they were as Beatles as they were Bold, and proudly touting both.

Hailing from the suburban mill town of Clinton, MA, Orange Island were once a household name during the late 90s and early 00’s post-hardcore scene, coming up alongside bands like Taking Back Sunday and Thursday. Orange Island were often mislabeled as emo, but a more accurate description of their sound would be calling them an abrasive yet matured indie-rock band with an awareness of a pop-filled past. “One Night Stay” combines melodic hardcore, complex guitar interplay with lots of pop-influenced choruses and deeply somber lyrics that focus on the darker sides of life. Featuring tracks that have been out of print for over 15 years, they are now available on vinyl for the first time. Produced by Matt Squire (Taking Back Sunday, Thrice, and The Used).  

“While indie-rock bands Hum and Samiam helped paved the way for the genre, Orange Island has taken those ideas and infused them with new energy.” - AltPress 

“Sounding like a drop-D tuned Saves the Day or Jawbreaker, this Clinton, MA, quartet fuses gut-quaking East coast post-hardcore rhythms, à la Quicksand, dual guitar interplay and intelligent and earnest lyrics.” - EXCLAIM

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