Spinning Out (another music podcast) We talk to artists about their favorite albums and go on wild tangents.

This week on the pod we're joined by J Robbins of Jawbox. We're talking about Killing Joke's 1985 album, "Night Time". 

We also chat about genre classifications like post-punk and industrial -- the term supersynthesis, and Killing Joke's influence on J's music. 

On top of being an amazing musician, J is one of the best producers around, at his Baltimore studio Magpie Cage. If you're looking to record a new album, definitely hit him up. He's probably recorded your favorite records, including Jets to Brazil, Lemuria, The Promise Ring, Hey Mercedes and so many others!

Lastly, check out the newest J Robbins solo album, Basilisk out now on Dischord Records. Listen and buy at...

https://jrobbins.bandcamp.com/album/basilisk

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Episode 187 NIGHT TIME by KILLING JOKE with J Robbins (of Jawbox)

Spinning Out (another music podcast) We talk to artists about their favorite albums and go on wild tangents.

This week on the pod we're joined by Timothy Showalter of Strand of Oaks and actor from the FX/Hulu show Mayans MC. We talked about the 2017 Alice Coltrane compilation album, "World Spirituality Classics Volume 1: The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda."

We also chat about the concept of om, trying to have good energy, learning to speak the language of music. 

There's a new Strand of Oaks album out right now. It's called Miracle Focus -- Pick it up directly from Tim or from your local record store. 

https://strandofoaks.bandcamp.com/album/miracle-focus

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Episode 188 THE ECSTATIC MUSIC OF ALICE COLTRANE with Timothy Showalter (of Strand of Oaks)

Spinning Out (another music podcast) We talk to artists about their favorite albums and go on wild tangents.

This week on the pod we're joined by producer Justin Pizzoferrato. A few weeks ago we talked about the newest and sadly last Shellac album, "To All Trains." 

We spend a lot of time chatting about Steve Albini as a producer/engineer & his ethics as a human being and how that influenced Justin to become a producer. We also chat about the changing definition of the term post-rock and Justin's background in classical guitar. 

Justin Pizzoferrato is an engineer who has worked with Dinosaur, Jr, Sonic Youth, Kim Gordon, The Pixies, Wild Pink, Elder, Parquet Courts, Speedy Ortiz and so many others. Check out Sonelab Studios in Western Massachusetts if you're looking to record. 

https://www.justinpizzoferrato.com/

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Episode 189 TO ALL TRAINS by SHELLAC with Justin Pizzoferrato

Spinning Out (another music podcast) We talk to artists about their favorite albums and go on wild tangents.

This week on the pod we're talking again with sometimes co-host Sarah Blumenthal. We talked about the 1999 album, "Ágætis byrjun," by Sigur Rós. 

We also chat about going to see Sigur Rós in Atlanta, the term "post rock" and we ask Google questions about Iceland. 

Sarah recently released a solo EP under the name Typey. 

https://selfawarerecords.bandcamp.com/album/typey

Also, Sarah & I just released an EP together under the name Hardware XO. It's synth-pop with a slight darkwave vibe. This is part of our series where we try and release new music every month in 2024. So far, so good... 

https://selfawarerecords.bandcamp.com/album/landline-ep

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Episode 190  ÁGÆTIS BYRJUN by SIGUR RÓS with Sarah Blumenthal

Spinning Out (another music podcast) We talk to artists about their favorite albums and go on wild tangents.

This week on the pod we're joined by Jael Holzman & Liam Hughes of Ekko Astral. We talked about the 2018 Arctic Monkeys album, "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino." 

We also chat about literary references, irony, albums vs. singles, and our mutual friend Jeremy Snyder. 

Ekko Astral are a band from Washington, DC and they just released their debut album, "Pink Balloons," on Topshelf Records. They just did dates with Idles and Ted Leo -- pick up the album direct from them or wherever you stream music. 

https://ekkoastral.bandcamp.com/album/pink-balloons

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Episode 191 TRANQUILITY BASE HOTEL & CASINO by ARCTIC MONKEYS with Jael & Liam (of Ekko Astral)

Spinning Out (another music podcast) We talk to artists about their favorite albums and go on wild tangents.

This week on the pod we're joined by Dusty Redmon of the band Crenshaw Pentecostal. We talked about Oasis' debut album, "Definitely Maybe." 

We also chat about the Gallagher Brothers, growing up with Christian music, and appreciating a band outside of their cult status. 

You may also recognize Dusty from his previous bands Beloved, Dead Poetic and The Almost. He currently plays in the band Crenshaw Pentecostal and they recently released a single called "Cold." Check that out wherever you stream music and watch their music video for the song. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkjGqqdRsig

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Episode 192 DEFINITELY MAYBE by OASIS with Dusty Redmon (of Crenshaw Pentecostal)

Spinning Out (another music podcast) We talk to artists about their favorite albums and go on wild tangents.

This week on the pod we're joined by Evan Plante of True Optimist. We talked about Robert Palmer's 1980 album, "Clues."

We also chat about Island Records, The Power Station and trying to unlearn old habits musically. 

Evan plays drums in the band Quad, and previously played in the bands Black Market, Pleather, Light the Fuse and Run, Forcefedglass, Bastian and honestly so many others. 

What brought us here today was his debut solo album under the name True Optimist. The album, "Mental Health," explores post-disco, post-punk and other art-rock rhythms. A few songs are streaming now, but you can preorder it right now from Self Aware Records ahead of the August 2nd release. 

https://selfawarerecords.bandcamp.com/album/mental-health

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Episode 193 CLUES by ROBERT PALMER with Evan Plante (of True Optimist)

Spinning Out (another music podcast) We talk to artists about their favorite albums and go on wild tangents.

This week on the pod we're talking again with sometimes co-host Sarah Blumenthal. We talked about The Gleam & Second Gleam, two EPs by The Avett Brothers. 

We also chat about the Mario Bros, the return of stomp clap, and then Josh gives song meanings a run for their money. 

Sarah recently released a new EP under the name Dog Flats. -- it actually explores music sort of in the vein as Avett Bros, so if that's your thing, then check it out. 

https://selfawarerecords.bandcamp.com/album/summer-sky

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Episode 195 THE GLEAM & THE SECOND GLEAM by THE AVETT BROTHERS with Sarah Blumenthal

Spinning Out (another music podcast) We talk to artists about their favorite albums and go on wild tangents.

This week on the pod we're joined by Lou Barlow. We talked about the 1980 Rough Trade compilation, "Wanna Buy a Bridge?"

We honestly chat mostly about the comp and its influence on Barlow's taste early on and throughout his time in Dinosaur Jr, Sebadoh and Folk Implosion. 

And -- If you weren't aware Folk Implosion is back together and they just released their first new album since 1999, twenty five years ago. Well 20 years ago if you count The New Folk Implosion, without John Davis, his writing partner on the project. 

The new album, "Walk Thru Me," is out now on Joyful Noise Recordings. Pick that up direct from the band or wherever you stream music. 

https://thefolkimplosion.bandcamp.com/

Lou also does a podcast with his wife, Adelle Barlow, called Raw Impressions, so check that out too. 

https://open.spotify.com/show/5H0j91I0qabIiBqv9nX0yy?si=11dba4166ff44cd6

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Episode 196 WANNA BUY A BRIDGE? compilation with Lou Barlow

Spinning Out (another music podcast) We talk to artists about their favorite albums and go on wild tangents.

This is a podcast where we talk to guests about their favorite albums.

This week on the pod we're joined by Carl Shane of the band Kal Marks. We talked about Ed Schrader's Music Beat's 2018 album, "Riddles."

We also chat about the changing landscape of DIY, growing as an artist and the struggle that sometimes comes with that. 

Carl plays in the band Kal Marks. Their upcoming album, "Wasteland Baby," is set for release on September 20th on Exploding in Sound Records. Check out the new single, Insects, streaming now and preorder a copy of the new album. 

https://kalmarks.bandcamp.com/album/wasteland-baby

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Episode 197 RIDDLES by ED SCHRADER'S MUSIC BEAT with Carl Shane (of Kal Marks)

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