Tour Stories/The Check-In with Joe Plummer

The Check-In with Cold Court

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Mini Serrano and Jojo Lavina-Maldonado are the founding members of the Philadelphia based band Cold Court. Their debut EP Hands Up is out June 19th with lead singles Burn and Nina available now. Mini and JoJo tell us how they’re music interest and proficiency evolved from their pre-teens to now and why they are increasingly relinquishing genre mixing rules to create their own identity. We learn why Hands Up was a sonic shift for them, how it is a product of experimentation and frustration and the two un-pack the lyrics on the single Nina. We learn how the instrumentation of the band is always evolving, we hear a few tunes and Jojo and Mini hip Joe to Philly Style Pizza.

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Izotope

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The Check-In with Telehealth

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Alexander Attitude and Kendra Cox are the founding members of Seattle based Telehealth. Their second full length and Sub Pop debut Green World Image will be available May 15th. Alexander and Kendra share the origin and evolution of Telehealth, how they secured an airtight record deal with Sub Pop and why the band partially functions as a coping mechanism. We learn how their pessimistic and satirical approach make’s sense of tech culture’s destruction of human culture and relieves the anxiety of a tech driven future. They unpack the structure and lyrics behind the single Things I’ve Killed; Alexander and Kendra share their writing technique and what they do when they are stuck in the process. The three discuss why backing tracks are a function practically and better performance and we hear a couple new singles from Green World Image.

Telehealth

Sub Pop

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Kuma Coffee

Distrokid

Izotope

The Check-in with Mrs Magician-Jacob Turnbloom

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Jacob Turnbloom is the singer, guitarist and founding member of Mrs. Magician. The newest record Spiritual Hangover is due out May 15th via Swami Records. Jacob tells why the new record is driven by a heftier sound, what inspired that and how the magic of The Foo Fighters Studio 606 brought it to fruition. He tells us how his song-writing perspective has evolved, what role humor plays in his lyrics and why he’s increasingly involved in the visual presentation of Mrs. Magician. The two celebrate the virtues San Francisco’s Bottom of the Hill venue, Joe tells a quick tour story about The Black Heart Procession opening for The Ex and we hear a couple new tunes from Spiritual Hangover.

Mrs Magician

Swami Records

Link to Studio 606 video

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Episode sponsored by Schecter Guitars. Schecter Guitar Research is one of the world’s premier guitar companies, offering electric guitars and basses, acoustic guitars, and USA Custom Shop instruments to musicians around the world.Its continually evolving and expanding line of guitars and basses appeals to a broad spectrum of players and diverse musical styles. They offer high-quality instruments with professional components at an affordable price. Go Schecter for all your guitar needs.

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The Check-In with Evan Cartwright

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Evan Cartwright is a composer, collaborator, and drummer for the band Cola. Cola’s third LP, Cost Of Living Adjustment is due out May 8th via Fire Talk Records. Evan tells us how the band allowed themselves more time and space in the writing process for Cost Of Living Adjustment and how that contributed to the sound of the record. Joe and Evan discuss the of the newest single Conflagration Mindset, Cola’s songwriting process and Evans history with the band. The two drummers delve into the freedoms and limitations of playing with tracks, the importance of the energy in the live performance and we hear a couple new tunes.

Cola

Firetalk Records

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Schecter Guitars

Distrokid

Heil sound

The Check-In with tofusmell

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Rae Chen is a singer, songwriter and guitarist operating under the moniker tofusmell. His debut full length album All My Time is due out April 24th via Hardly Art. Rae tells us how he grew up in Florida on the edges of both a pop punk and worship scene, and why he picked up the guitar and eventually found himself in Winnipeg. We hear how his approach to writing gives a feeling of sonic closeness, how he responded to more production on All My Time and the role ambiance plays on the new record. Joe and Rae discuss how collaboration is important to the visual side of tofusmell, why he looks forward to the “band” version of live performance and we hear the new single (me tomorrow).

tofusmell

Hardly Art

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The Check-In with Carla J Easton

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Carla J Easton is a Glasgow based singer, songwriter, and filmmaker. Her newest record, I Think That I Might Love You is due may 8th via Ernest Jenning Records. Carla tells us why the new record is more guitar focused than her previous releases and how it changed her view on the creative process. We learn why she in more comfortable with her lyrics and how that has has translated into a more evocative delivery on I Think That I Might Love You. Carla share’s her collaborative experience of making the record and why a more live approach captured the energy she was looking for. She explains how her brother’s advice at a young age influenced her artistic life and we sample some new tunes.

CARLA J EASTON

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The Check-In with Billy Fuller-Beak

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Billy Fuller is a song writer, bass player and founding member of the band Beak>. Billy’s debut solo album Fragments is a sonic journey that spans time as it collects fragments of Billy creating alone in his home studio over the last few years. The songs not only inspire the visual, but they hypnotize, pulse and guide the listener through a hazy, atmospheric, and groovy motorik landscape. Fragments is available April 3rd via Invada Records, with two singles out now. Billy tells us how this record came to fruition, and he shares his process for compiling the songs, which were selected from a pool of 60+ pieces. He tells us why Fragments is a great example of Billy enjoying himself, we learn what his main goals in songwriting are, and he shares his approach to tracking songs. Joe and Billy discuss the making of the video for the single Three Blind Mice, Billy tells us why he celebrates owning the sole responsibility for the success of Fragments and Joe hedges on his usual critique of Billy’s artistic output.

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The Check-In with Greg Saunier and Curt Sydnor-BACH ARTILLERIE

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Bach Artillerie is made up of multi-instrumental wizards Greg Saunier (Deerhoof) and Curt Sydnor. This absurdist take on the nine canons from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations and his Brandenburg concerto no. 5. will be released on April 24th via Ernest Jenning Records. We get a unique perspective from both Greg and Curt not only on Bach’s musicality, but his work ethic, the root of his dissonance and why Bach has a grounding influence on their own music creation. They discuss how a Lutheran work ethic relates to music making today and why being less productive may be better for our species in general. Greg and Curt explain why it’s important to “play tempo to the room”, they share their experience of making the record in one day and the three discuss why AI is more of an indication of a lack of trust rather than a lack of competence. Curt tells us how a re-arrangement of a Deerhoof song brought he and Greg together, we hear a new tune and somehow the topic of The Red Hot Chili Peppers sneaks into the conversation.

Bach Artillerie

Ernest Jenning Records

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The Check-In with Alex Edkins-Weird Nightmare

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Alex Edkins is a singer, song writer and guitarist for Weird Nightmare, Noble Rot and Metz. The newest Weird Nightmare album Hoopla is out May 1 via Sup Pop Records and is the quintessence of power pop punk rock and roll. Alex tells us why the new record leans into a more direct and fun approach and where his love for power pop began. We learn how his lyrics have moved to a more personal delivery and why Hoopla is in many ways a sentimental and reminiscent journey. Alex share’s how his song writing and level of effort for Weird Nightmare differs from the dissonant riffage of Metz and why he sees Hoopla as an overall serendipitous experience. Joe and Alex share their love for producer Jim Eno, discuss the “twofer” nature of the Hoopla and we sample a couple new tunes.

Weird Nightmare

Sub Pop Records

Ruinous Media

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Club Saw
Three Penny Opera
Hayden
Noble Rot
Spoon
Juliana Riolino
Red Cross
Buzzcocks
Robin Hitchcock
Cleaners from Venus
Undertones
Oasis

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Izotope

Schecter Guitars

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0700

James Petralli is the singer, songwriter and founding member of the now Los Angeles based band, White Denim. The newest release 13 will hit the streets on April 24th via Bella Union. Second time guest Petralli share’s the thoughtful and sonically aggressive nature behind the new record and how it relates to his personal experience his community and the state of affairs in the US. The two discuss James’s approach to recording and his adherence to a collective process. They share thoughts on the band Geese, idiosyncratic songwriting, and creative integrity. Joe and James express their love for Italy, doodles and we get a taste of the newest, rip roaring, hard funk blues single, (God Created) Lock And Key.

White Denim

Ruinous Media

Kingston Union

White Denim
Bella Union

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Distrokid

The Check-In with Andrew Becker-Human Potential

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Andrew Becker is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and founder Human Potential. The newest release Eel Sparkles in out on March 6th via What Delicate Recordings. Andrew tells us how band dynamic drove him start his solo project and why he puts music before self in his expression. He shares his approach to learning other instruments outside of drumming and why he dedicated himself to the craft of song writing. Joe and Andrew commiserate on the life changing power of the Bad Brains record Rock For Light, Charles Hayward’s (This Heat) drumming iconic drumming style and we sample some tunes from Eel Sparkles.

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Izotope

Distrokid

Special Episode. Zak Sally and the Minneapolis response to the ICE invasion.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:56:00 -0700

Zak Sally, a Minneapolis resident, talks with Joe about the unwarranted and ill planned ICE invasion of his city that resulted in the murder of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Read Zak's thoughts on the ICE invasion here. Zak Sally

Zak's music here. The Hand

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Distrokid

Izotope

Schecter Guitars

Welcome PUNK THIS WEEK with Nina Corcoran and Evan Minsker

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:15:00 -0700

Joe drops the newest episode of PUNK THIS WEEK and sneaks onto the show to welcome Nina and Even to the Ruinous Podcast Network.

"As of this moment, our podcast has joined Ruinous Media! We get a check-in from our new pod father Joe Plummer (Tour Stories, The Check-In) before we even had a chance to sweep up all the crumbs from our conversation about Wheatsville popcorn tofu, Jet’s turbo crust, and Cel-Ray.

Discussed this week are excellent new records from DBR, Gylt, Teini-Pää, Rifle, Poor Girl, and Fuckin’ Warheads.

Thanks to Ruinous Media for their network support. Thanks to Baby Tyler Band for use of our theme song “Needs” off their self-titled album. Thanks to Waylon Thornton for the bumpers. Thanks to Tyler Nickell for the podcast’s artwork.

Find Punk This Week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts, and on any podcatcher via this RSS link. Find Nina Corcoran on Instagram, Bluesky, and Twitter; find see/saw on Instagram and Bluesky.

Have a question you’d like to hear addressed on the show? Want to talk about a new record we didn’t discuss? Want to send a HARD PIVOT bumper? Join us on the see/saw Discord or email us: see-saw@see-saw.fun.

Punk This Week is made possible by see/saw subscribers; please consider a subscription if you enjoy this podcast. You’ll learn about way more punk records than we can pack into the pod!"

Ruinous Media

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Distrokid

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The Check-In with Louis Bradshaw-Plantoid

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:15:00 -0700

Louis Bradshaw is the drummer and a founding member of Brighton based band Plantoid. They’re second full-length album Flare is set to be released on January 30 via Bella Union records. Louis tells us how the new record quickly slipped from a writing session to a recording session on the edge of the Welsh national park, Snowdoina. We learn why the band pivoted from a live recording approach to a more intentional slowed down and thoughtful process.The two discuss the role of repetition on the new songs and how that created a platform for a more emotive expression. The two drummers successfully avoid talking about drums the entire episode and we hear a few new tune.

Plantoid

Bella Union

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Distrokid

Schecter Guitars

Nate Mendel from the Foo Fighters: Live Nude Guys

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:15:00 -0700

Nate Mendel is the bass player of the Foo Fighters. He cut his teeth in the Northwest punk rock scene touring and recording with Diddly Squat, Christ On A Crutch and Sunny Day Real Estate, to name a few. In this episode Nate shares the curious history of nudity in his rock n roll career.

Music by Nate Mendel, Lieutenant, and Joe Plummer.

⁠https://lieutenantmusic.bandcamp.com/album/if-i-kill-this-thing-were-all-going-to-eat-for-a-week

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Jim Fairchild and Joe announce the new All Smiles record! Skate Videos From Memory

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0700

Today we celebrate the release of the new All Smiles record Skate Videos From Memory (out January 6). Jim Fairchild (Grandaddy, Modest Mouse) and Joe discuss the visual inspiration behind the record and how skate videos shaped the sound. They talk about the impact that skate culture has had on not only their own music, but their general mindset and approach to life. We learn why the new record is a prayer to the universe, why Jim and Joe are celebrating more reflexive music and they muse on why rock music maybe be taking a less cerebral turn. The two highlight their favorite skate videos, Jim shares a fanboy moment, and we hear some songs for the new record.

ALL SMILES

SKATE VIDEOS FROM MEMORY

Streets on Fire

Welcome To Hell

Hokus Pokus

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The Check-In with Sari Jordan

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Sari Jordan is a vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in New Orleans. Their debut album Perfect Be The Enemy is due out May 2026 with the video and lead single Freak hitting the streets on January 9th. Sari tells us how New Orleans has shaped and nourished their musical life and why it’s a healthy and challenging scene. Sari shares how their approach to recording has changed from the previous EP, why the new record comes from a place of both lightness and existential contradiction and how the single Freak is a celebration of a win as a transgender person. Joe and Sari discuss the distinct neighborhood music scenes in New Orleans, the importance of working out songs live before recording them and we get a sneak peek of Freak.

Sari Jordan

Threadheads Cultural Foundation

Lil Squeeze Studio

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The Check-In with Memorials

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0700

MEMORIALS is Verity Susman (Electrelane) and Matthew Simms (Wire, Better Corners, It Hugs Back, Uuuu, Fitted). Their newest single In The Weeds is out now via Fire Records. This is their first release since the acclaimed debut album, Memorial Waterslides. The duo tell us how both film scoring and the band Sterolab brought them together and why the formation was an accident in reverse. Verity and Matthew share how their recording approach has changed and how physical space and concision play a role on the new recordings. They discuss the beauty of imperfect instruments verses digital tools and what’s right about the wrong way of creating. We learn why their lyrics don’t always come from a preconceived idea, how they translate their songs into the live performance, and we dip our ears in the new single.

MEMORIALS

FIRE RECORDS

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Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Alex Tōth is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Bedford-Stuyvesant, NYC. His newest album, And The Voice Said (out February 27th via Northern Spy/Egg Hunt Records) is a co-production with long-time friend Caroline Rose and features a duet with Kimbra. Alex tells us about his rowdy teen years led to a teen jazz program and why the trumpet gave him an identity amongst the Jersey hardcore scene. He explains the voice(s) that inspired the record title, how Caroline Rose helped him grow as a vocalist and the two discuss the role of negativity in Alex’s songwriting. Alex tells us how video for Not Broken was shot on a busy Coney Island boardwalk, why it’s so moving for him and how he wrangled live animal cameos.

Lovingly, Joe

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The Check-In with New Car Smell

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0700

New Car Smell is wildly spirited London based trio made up of Alex Shaw (Sax), Jack Marks (Tuba) and Alex Shad (Drums). Their newest EP, Nerdz After All is available now. Nerdz After All is a more produced answer to their previous release, Keep Them On The Streets, and ode to busking and live performance. Both EPs retain a high level of psychotic energy in their own respects. Alex, Jack and Alex share their views on the struggle of playing live shows in London, how busking has informed the band’s modus operandi and why playing on the streets can be a better way to connect with fans and earn money. The band explains the role that “fun” played in making the new record, why they decided to go with a more produced sound and how Nerdz After All is attached to a multi-EP concept. Joe and the boys delve into the growing impotence of social media, why fans are better than followers and why leaving out fussiness and respecting the craft is the key to success as performers.

New Car Smell

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The Check-In with Devon Church

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Devon Church is a guitarist, singer and a songwriter based in Queens NY. His newest solo record, All That’s Solid Melts Into Air is out 11.7. Growing up in Winnipeg, Devon tells us how his connection with music developed and why he feels songs are the best medium for his interest in poetry and literature. Joe and Devon discuss how his voice/word forward music combined with “bedroom production” has developed his unique sound and delivers both a poetic and concise message. Devon explains the story behind the record title, the two talk through some of the ideas in the lyric dense single Fall Like Lightening and why we are past the “hope” stage in our culture. Devon breaks down a few of his recording tricks and we hear a bit of his latest single.

Devon Church

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The Check-In with Jon Chaney-MAGIC FIG

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Jon Chaney is the keyboardist and a founding member of San Francisco’s prog-psych-pop band, Magic Fig. As a quick follow to their 2024 S/T ep, their debut full length record, Valerian Tea, is due out 11.21 via Exploding In Sound Records. In this episode, Jon shares his path from hardcore and punk to more psychedelic and prog sounds. He tells us why France’s most famous astronomer became the inspiration for the single Flammarion, how they how they expanded their sonic reach on the new record and how early prog rock played a role in the recording process. Joe and Jon discuss how their expansive sound translates to the live performance and we hear about some upcoming tour dates.

Magic Fig

Exploding In Sound Records

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SPECIAL EPISODE: "PAVEMENTS" with Matt Maust (Cold War Kids) and Ryan Kattner (Man Man)

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Matt Maust is the bass player for Cold War Kids, a visual artist and a t-shirt shirt collector based in Los Angeles. Ryan Kattner is a singer, composer, actor and founding member of the band Man Man. In this special episode, Joe talks with long time pals and bandmates about the movie Pavements, the experimental docufiction meta biopic about the legendary Stockton California band, Pavement. We begin with Ryan and Matt’s experience with Pavement, their contrasting introductions to the band at different times of their lives and how they view Pavement’s significance in their own rock n roll worlds. Next, Matt and Ryan share their passionate, thoughtful, and elaborate reviews of Pavements, including their expectations going in and their thoughts on rock docs in general. Ryan tells us why Stephen Malkmus made him quit playing guitar, Matt somehow keeps the subject of t-shirts in the conversation, and we get a brilliant “Cold War Kids as Pavement” re-casting suggestion from the original CWK drummer, Matt Aveiro.

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The Check-In with Colin Newman and Malka Spigel-IMMERSION

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Immersion is the electronic duo formed by life and art partners Colin Newman of Wire and Malka Spigel of Minimal Compact. Their newest record WTF?? is out now via their own label swim ~. In this episode, Colin and Malka share the story behind their long-time collaboration, why it continues to evolve and how giving each other space played a role on the new record. They tell us how the songs they wrote for a tour became WTF?? and they explain the importance of the direct, positive, and connective message the record expresses. We learn how drummer extraordinaire Matt Schulz joined Immersion for WTF??, Colin and Malka share the story behind the cover and why their radio show (Swimming in Sound) and DIY approach to Immersion makes them feel like a young band.

Immersion

Swimming in Sound

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The Check-In with Olivia Barton

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Olivia Barton is a singer-songwriter based in Pasadena,CA. Her third and most recent record For Myself and For You is described as a ‘‘powerful collection about queer love, family life, heartbreak, aging, anxiety and body image that are startling in their directness and crushing in their emotional weight”. In this episode Olivia shares the dynamics that drove a new creative process on For Myself and For You, how trusting herself played a role and why the new record feels more realized than previous releases. She’s share story behind the single My First House and the two discuss why it may be the “saddest” song on the record. Olivia explains why she recorded the new record in single takes and how the studio and producer Sam Skinner shaped the sound. Joe and Olivia celebrate the value and stupidity of youth and to Joe’s great satisfaction, Olivia shares proof of her Berklee School of Music education.

Olivia Barton

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Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Martin Atkins is a drummer, producer, educator, author, and museum operator. He has worked with PIL, Ministry, NIN, Skinny Puppy, Killing Joke and was a founding member of Pigface alongside fellow drummer and multi-instrumentalist, Bill Rieflin. He also works as a consultant, has written multiple books on the music industry, and is the music industry studies coordinator at Millikin University. Martin is the owner and operator of the Museum of Post Punk and Industrial Music. Joe jumps in with a burning question about Four Enclosed Walls by PIL and gets a more robust answer than he expected. The two discuss Martin’s extensive contribution to Post Punk and Industrial music and why he is driven to share his knowledge and experience. Martin shares his experience of joining Killing Joke, why he felt the record Extremities, Dirt and Various Repressed Emotions needed to be made and what has motivated him to perform the record live 35 years later. Joe and Martin delve into drum talk, share a few memories from their mutual friend, the late, great Bill Rieflin and Martin reveals a few surprises for the upcoming Killing Joke show celebrating Extremities, Dirt and Various Repressed Emotions.

Martin Atkins

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The Check-In with Tim Carr-Perfume Genius-Hand Habits

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Tim Carr (Perfume Genius, Hand Habits) is singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and session drummer based on Los Angeles. His newest album (out now) Pleasure Drives is a future looking vacillation of hi and low fi production drenched in California sunlight. Tim explains how growing up in a musical family ultimately led him to a career in both production and performance. He shares his experience at Cal Arts and how that encouraging community helped him find authentic expression. He tells us why the Pleasure Drives cover art guided him through finishing the record and why it felt natural to lean into a more digital in the approach. Joe and Tim discuss the challenges of finding the core of a song, the strength of limitations in writing and they entertain the wacky idea of tracking drums without any other instruments to guide the song.

Tim Carr

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The Check-In With Andrew Dalton-Nuzzle

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Andrew Dalton is the singer of the California based band Nuzzle. Their seminal 1995 record, Follow, For Now will be re-issued via Solid Brass Records, complete with a remix and remaster for maximum clarity and bangoverage. In this episode, Andrew delivers a refreshed version of the band’s origin story, how he went from hanger on to member and why he thinks setting down the guitar was one of his best career moves. He shares the bands journey from the basement to touring to recording, what regrets he may have and why he’s now able to look at Nuzzle as something special and important. We hear what inspired the foursome to get back in the rehearsal space, why Andrew is ok with editing his older lyrics and what he’s currently up to in the “dark side of entertainment journalism”.

Nuzzle

Solid Brass

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The Check-In with Reverse Yr Curse

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Richmond, VA based trio Reverse Yr Curse will release Where Are We Going And When Will We Get There on September 19th. We learn why this re-united two piece quickly evolved into a trio, and how the band has re-connected them to the Richmond music scene. They share their experience making the new record, why they like to ignore songwriting “rules” and how a telepathic and conscientious engineer proved to maximize their confidence. They discuss Mathew’s likeness to Dick Lucas from the Subhuman and we hear a teaser from the new single, Who Cares.

Reverse Yr Curse

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The Check-In with Boshra Alsaadi-SAADI

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:31:00 -0700

Boshra Alsaadi is a singer, songwriter, producer, and visual artist based in Los Angeles. Her solo project SAADI will release the sophomore album Birds of Paradise on September 4 via Switch Hit Records. Boshra shares the trifecta of life changing events that spawned the new record, why she left the arts for a career in Microbiology and how Chris Coady and a Universal Audio interface brought pulled her back into the world of music. We learn how a early obsession with choral arrangements reared its head on Birds Of Paradise and how the variety of studios and quality of equipment shaped the new record. Boshra hips Joe to the wonderful term “underlick”, hints at plans for the next record and announces her record release show at Zebulon on September 12th.

Boshra Alsaadi

Switch Hit Records

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The Check-In with Megan March-Street Eaters

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Megan March is the singer, drummer and a founding member of Oakland based Street Eaters. Their newest record Opaque will be released September 5th via Dirt Cult Records. Megan and Joe discuss her youth growing up in the vibrant bay area punk community and how the early days of “jammin econo” shaped the Streets Eaters sound and sustainable touring ethos. Megan shares her experience of giving birth where she was neglected, forced to endure an emergency C-section and how this and this experience and the political climate have steered Opaque to be a record about coming to terms with trauma. The two discuss peaceful protest vs. active protest and how it matches up to state violence and attacks on human rights. Megan shares a tour story that ultimately convinced them to add a third member to the band and how the band dynamic has changed in the studio. Joe and Megan discuss the prospects for touring with a kid and they unpack a couple new tunes. Street Eaters

Dirt Cult Records

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Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Alicia Gaines is the singer, bass player and founding member of Chicago based Ganser. Their third and newest record Animal Hospital is due out August 29th via Felte Records. In this episode Alicia shares how the unintentional formation of Ganser came about and why she felt l she needed to unlearn here formal training. She tells us why she views songwriting as a game of sorts, why the new record required a different process of preparation how she constructed the lyrics for the newest single Discount Diamonds. Joe and Alicia share their interpretations of Discount Diamonds and we learn how the song evolved from demo to final recording. Alicia tells us why her demo bass line for a song on the record could not be beat in the studio, how the vocals are shared in the band, and we get a gear run down for the current lineup.

Ganser

Felte

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The Check-In with Madeline Kenny

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Madeline Kenny is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Oakland, Ca. Her 5th record, Kiss From The Balcony is due out July 18th via Carpark records and is a follow up to her acclaimed release New Reality Mind. Madeline shares her early relationship with music and why an education spilt between formal piano training and an all-ages punk venue proved to be a rounding experience. She tells us how she accidentally fell into making her first recording with Chaz Bundick from Tori y Moi and why the neutrality of their relationship played a role in that process. Joe and Madeline discuss the current music landscape and why taking advantage of the NOW is more important to Madeline that chasing the moving target of media consumption. Madeline tells us how recording Kiss From The Balcony at Tiny Telephone Studio gave her more freedom and dramatic license than previous records and why she is dedicated to performance both in the studio and live. We learn how Madeline feel in love with sideburns, how she came to be in a Neil Young cover band, and she reveals her next cover band project.

Madeline Kenny

Carpark

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The Check-In with Allison Wolfe-Bratmobile

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Allison Wolfe is the singer and a founding member of Bratmobile. Following a 2 year hiatus, Bratmobile is back with a string of shows on the West Coast, including their second appearance at the Mosswood Meltdown Festival, hosted by John Waters. Allison gives us a quick history of Bratmobile, how the band presently operates and why the band continues to come back together despite distances, other projects and even an onstage break-up. She's shares some insight into her lyrics, her view on the grunge scene and why anti-professionalism was a necessary approach to early Bratmobile. Joe and Allison swop early touring stories and Allison paints us a fun-loving picture of the first Bratmobile tour.

Allison Wolfe

Bratmobile

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The Check-In with Alan Sparhawk

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Alan Sparhawk is a singer, songwriter and a founding member of the Duluth based band Low, where he has built decades of stirring music with his wife and lifelong creative partner Mimi Parker. Following Mimi’s passing in 2022, Alan has released two solo records, the first titled White Flowers, My God and the most recent Alan Sparhawk with Trampled By Turtles, both available now via Sub Pop Records. Alan shares his experiences from the most recent tour, what almost destroyed him, how he deals with it and why he thinks it’s healthy to have near breaking points on the road. He tells us how his pitch corrected vocals style on White Flowers, My God was both a cathartic and perspective changing experience. We learn how he came to collaborate with fellow Duluthians Trampled By Turtles and why the relationship has provided personal and performance confidence he was seeking. Joe and Alan discuss the playful vocal phrasing on the song Stranger, why Alan rarely plays acoustic guitar and origin of Alans funk band Derecho Rhythm Section.

Alan Sparhawk

Sub Pop

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The Check-In with Greta Kline-Frankie Cosmos

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Greta Kline is a singer, songwriter and founding member of NYC based band, Frankie Cosmos. The newest record, Different Talking, is due out June 27th via Sub Pop Records and is led by three rousing singles. Greta shares her experience growing up in a New York DIY community and how she evolved from a supportive to a creative role in the music scene. She tells us how new bandmates have not only changed the sound of the new record but also led to their first self-produced record. Greta recounts the bands two month recording session at a house in upstate New York and the two share their fondness for close quarter collaboration. She tells us why recording the single Bitch Heart was both a new and rewarding experience for the entire band. Joe and Greta discuss the asset hungry music industry, self-management and how the great Tracey Ullman came to be the star of the Pressed Flowers video.

Frankie Cosmos

Sub Pop Records

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The Check-In with Jack Cooper-Modern Nature

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Jack Cooper is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and founding member of the band Modern Nature. Modern Nature’s newest record The Heat Warps is due out August 29th via Bella Union. The first single Pharoah is out now and available everywhere. Jack shares the motivation behind starting Modern Nature, the bands sonic evolution and why the new record has a more direct and immediate vibe. He tells why he feels like he’s reached a balance with his lyrics and how that confidence plays out on The Heat Warps. Joe and Jack discuss why less labored songs are often favorites, how an accidental nod to Led Zeppelin wound up on the new record and Jack explains the meaning behind the record title.

Modern Nature

Bella Union

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The Check-In with Matt Dowling-SWOLL

Fri, 30 May 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Matt Dowling is a multi-instrumentalist and founding member of Baltimore based SWOLL. SWOLL’S newest record, Avoid Attach is due out September 26th with the lead single Scar is out now on all digital platforms. Matt gives us the lowdown on the Baltimore scene and shares his DC to Baltimore migration experience. He tells us why he picked up the bass after years of piano training, what led him to move from a “band member” to a solo artist and why he had an insecurity attached to this evolution. Matt explains how the new single Scar in a nod to DC band Puff Pieces and why the record title Avoid Attach is both a personal and cultural exploration of the avoidant attachment behavioral style. We learn why Matt uses band names for song titles and why he thinks vinyl is a useful barometer for the health of independent music.

SWOLL

HELLBENDER VINYL

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The Check-In with Peter Negroponte-Guerilla Toss

Fri, 23 May 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Peter Negroponte is the drummer and a founding member of Guerilla Toss. Guerilla Toss’s newest single, Psychosis Is Just A Number, produced by Stephen Malkmus, is out now via Sub Pop Records. Peter shares his early experiences with music growing up in Manhattan, eventually attending a music conservatory and how that all led to forming Guerilla Toss. Peter and Joe dig into some drum talk, discuss the bands writing and recording process’s and the two compare their views on “overproduction” We have a look into how band translates their records into live performance, and we learn why Stephen Malkmus came to produce the new single.

Guerilla Toss

Sub Pop Records

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The Check-In with Rebecca Shiffman

Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Rebecca Shiffman is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles via NYC. Her newest record, Before The Future, is set to release on July 25th and includes studio contributions from Chris Cohen, Tim Carr (Perfume Genius, Hand Habits), SASAMI and Luke Temple (Here We Go Magic). Rebecca shares her experience growing up in Manhattan with culture forward parents and how a high school classmate with a four-track recorder opened the door to the power of DIY creativity. Joe the Rebecca discuss the forthcoming single Little Mr. Civility (out May 20th), what the inspirations are behind the song and how it conjures up memories of early parenting. Rebecca tells us why Before The Future is stacked with heavy hitters, how her lyrics dictate the direction of each song and why she decided to take more of a producer role with the new record.

Rebecca Shiffman

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The Check-In with Natalie Lew-Sea Lemon

Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Natalie Lew is a Seattle based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and founding member of Sea Lemon. Sea Lemon’s dream fuzz pop debut LP, Diving For A Prize, is out May 30th via Luminelle Recordings. Natalie shares her performance adjacent music experience growing up in the Seattle music scene and how a move to New York led her to the picking up a guitar and singing. Joe and Natalie discuss the observational approach to her lyrics, and she explains the refrain on the song Stay, a current single. Natalie tells us how Crystals (feat. Ben Gibbard) was transformed from a big rock song to a darker shoe gazer and why the drums (Sean T. Lane) remain the center piece. We learn why the direction and sound of Diving For A Prize exposed a new musicality within herself and we hear a couple new tunes

Sea Lemon

Luminelle Records

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The Check-In with David Bazan-Headphones-Pedro The Lion

Fri, 02 May 2025 07:00:00 -0700

David Bazan is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Seattle. Over the past 30 years he has released dozens of collaborative and solo records as Pedro The Lion, Headphones and David Bazan. This year he celebrates the 20th anniversary of Headphones with a remastered version of the 2005 release, complete with bonus tracks and additional liner notes by David Dark (out now via Suicide Squeeze Records). Joe asks David to look back into 2005 and share the motivation behind shifting from Pedro The Lion to a minimal synth based project and why he almost got talked out of it. David shares some details behind the recording and why building a different drum sound for each song proved to be a fruitful endeavor. David tells us how he’s working through a “burnout spot”, how his life has recently changed and why rehearsing once a week with Pedro The Lion has reinvigorated his playing. Joe and David geek on Beak, talk anti-Elon bumper stickers and we hear a few tunes. David Bazan

Suicide Squeeze

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The Check-In with Sextile

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Sextile is an electro-punk duo based in Los Angeles. They’re newest record, Yes, Please is due out May 2 and is their sophomore release on Sacred Bones. On Yes, Please, founding members Melissa Scaduto and Brady Keehn offer up their most realized and personal record yet, all with an overflowing trifecta of visceral, frenetic and heady energy. Melissa and Brady share their musical backstory, how Brady found music in his disciplined upbringing and why Mellissa initially resisted dance music. We get the origin story of Sextile and how they made their first record on a $250 budget in sober living situation. We learn why Yes, Please has more emphasis on lyrics the previous records and why Mellissa is nervous about a particular song. The duo share their writing and recording processes on Yes, Please, how they adapt to the current touring climate and why Nick Zinner operated as their front of house engineer for a split second. Joe, Brady and Mellissa discuss the delights of Japan and we hear a couple new tunes.

SEXTILE

SACRD BONES

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The Check-In with Regulator Watts-Arief and Cret

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Cret Wilson (bass, vocals) and Areif Sless-Kitain (drums) are two-thirds of DC based 90’s post punk band, Regulator Watts. Along with singer and guitarist, Alex Dunham, the band was relatively prolific during their short run, releasing several records on Slowdime Records with support from Dischord, including The Aesthetics of No-Drag and The Mercury EP. For the first time on vinyl, The Mercury LP is available now via Solid Brass records. Cret, Areif and Joe compare notes on their same era different coasts rock scenes, Cret and Areif illustrate the power of the connectivity of 90’s DC music and all three share their love for Circus Lupus and The Black Cat. Cret and Areif share their experience recording with Geoff Turner (Grey Matter), the three discus the importance of freedom and play in the studio and how earnestness plays a role in writing and recording. We hear about Cret and Arief’s new projects, what’s next for Regulator Watts and we listen to a few new tunes.

Regulator Watts

Solid Brass Records

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The Check-In with Takiaya Reed-Divide and Dissolve

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Takiaya Reed is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and doom metalist who performs as Divide and Dissolve. Her newest record, Insatiable is due out April 18th via Bella Union. Takiaya tells why she has always had not just a want, but a need to play multiple instruments. We learn how her approach changed for recording Insatiable, what kind of recording environment she feels most comfortable in and why she set aside the consideration of live performance when writing the new record. Joe and Takiaya discuss “psychological volume”, why her song titles function as lyrics and we hear a couple new tunes.

Takiaya Reed

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The Check-In with Sade Sanchez-LA Witch

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Sade Sanchez is the singer and guitarist for Los Angeles based band LA Witch. Their newest record, DOGGOD, (out now via Suicide Squeeze Records) is an a more reverb drenched, Mancunium post-punk expansion on their garagy sound, with a deeper exploration into to love and spirituality. Sade tells us out how the band found themselves recording at the celebrated Motorbass studio in Paris, how synthesizers influenced the direction of the record and why they are embracing the sonic space that was created. She explains the idea behind the title DOGGOD and why the street Rue Des Martyrs parallels with some of her lyrics. The two talk about the power of touring before recording, the ins and out of traveling to France with a dog and we hear a couple new tunes.

LA Witch

Suicide Squeeze Records

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The Check-In with JP Hasson-Hasco Enjoyments-JP Inc.-Pleaseeasaur

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0700

JP Hasson is a musician, comedian and visual artist based in Los Angeles. For the last 2 decades he has toured and recorded with his conceptual music/comedy acts Pleaseeasaur and JP Inc. He is also the founder, CEO and creative director at Hasco Enjoyments, the combined works of JP Hasson and JP Inc. Hasco Enjoyment’s latest effort, WOW!, a lush and dreamy instrumental album, is available now everywhere in the world. JP and Joe share their formative rock n roll years in Seattle and compare early lives in small towns where the effort for culture required more creativity than that of a big city. JP tells us how WOW! began as comedy record, eventually transformed into an instrumental record and why letting go of the conceptual reins was a novel experience for him. JP sheds light on the song title “Sometimes My Dad Is An Eagle” and why it is both an uncomfortable and fun expression. JP shares his experiences touring with Devo and Josh Freese, performing on Jimmy Fallon with Pinback and confirms a performance on Fox News with JP Inc. The two talk natto and vegemite, JP gives a hot tip on dealing with "stir" peanut butter and we hear a few tunes from WOW!

Hasco Enjoyments

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The Check-In with José Medeles-Slingerland Drum Co, The Breeders, 1939 Ensemble

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0700

José Medeles is seasoned composer, drummer, author, owner of Revival Drum Shop and most recently, brand manager for the legendary and exquisitely revived Slingerland Drum Company.

José shares his journey from working drummer/shop owner to his new position celebrating and advocating for his favorite drum company. He tells us why he initially resisted the position, what pushed him to except it and why he wouldn’t hire himself if the tables were turned. The two drummers discuss the importance of sensibility in their craft, which drummers best express that for them and share their personal Slingerland stories. José teases his upcoming release with the great Marc Ribot, how that experience changed him forever and shares a story from his mentor, Stephen Hodges.

Slingerland

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The Check-In with Aaron Beam: RED FANG

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Aaron Beam is the singer and bass player for Portland based Red Fang. In celebration of 20 years in the riff business, Red Fang releases Deep Cuts, an extensive 26-song collection of non-album tracks, covers, and previously unreleased singles, out now via Relapse Records. In this episode, Aaron paints a picture of the of the early aughts Portland scene and how it provided the exact ingredients necessary to form Red Fang. Joe and Aaron discuss how Deep Cuts is more than a collection of rarities and recollection, and why it’s more of illustrative assemblage of songs that takes them out of the Stoner Rock corner. We learn Red Fangs approach to song writing, why Aaron views it as both technical and dumb and how super drummer John Sherman ties it all up with his magical touch. Aaron catches us up on his current rock endeavors, we hear a medley of tunes from Deep Cuts, and for the first time ever on Tour Stories, we take questions from a super fan.

Red Fang

Relapse Records

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ROCK FOR LIKES debut episode. Dann Gallucci, Joe Plummer, Simon O'Connor

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0700

This episode of Tour Stories is not an episode of Tour Stories. This is the debut episode of the new podcast Rock For Likes. Inspired by a lively text thread, 2 former members of Modest Mouse (Dann Gallucci, Joe Plummer) and 1 current member (Simon O'Connor) share their opinions, experiences, and alleged knowledge of rock in a rapid-fire exchange of narrative free good times. A trifecta of goofs, truths, and largely reliable insight.

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The Check-In with Basia Bulat

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Basia Bulat is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter based in Montreal. Since 2007, she has recorded 7 records and toured the world extensively. Her newest release, Basia’s Palace is out now via Secret City Records. In this episode, Basia explains her lifelong attraction to Montreal and what motivated her to finally move there from her hometown of Toronto. She shares her experience of growing up in a musical household with an ultra-supportive mother whose values emphasized the importance of not taking anything for granted and approaching all opportunities seriously. Basia tells us why Jim James encouraged her to dive deeper into production, how she wound up living in her recording studio and how her childcare schedule played a role in the writing of the new record. Joe and Basia discuss how a problem-solving mind set and self-induced limitations influence performance. Basia tells us how she retained the spirit of the demo on Basia’s Palace, Joe learns about the Polish pop genre Disco Polo and we hear couple new tunes.

Basia Bulat

Secret City Records

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BONUS EPISODE with Stephen Hodges :MSSV, Tom Waits, John Hammond

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Joe's conversation with Stephen Hodges just keeps giving! Stephen shares the secret behind his drumming technique on the Tom Wait's Swordfish Trombone, which leads Joe and Stephen to an insightful conversion on how Stephen controls and changes sonic dynamics, reverberation, and the sound fields of the many albums he's recorded. Stephen gives us an eloquent, philosophical and practical lesson on creating dimension in the sonic space and the importance of allowing the music to present itself. We hear and quick story from his time with Bo Diddley and Stephen shares his experiences recording with John Hammond and Mike Baggetta.

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MSSV

Big Ego Studios

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The Check-In with Dax Riggs

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Dax Riggs is a singer songwriter and guitarist based in Lafayette, Louisiana. He has spent much of his career in the worlds of metal, punk-blues, and psych rock, starting with the heavy sludge band Acid Bath as a teenager then moving through country-punk, folk and gospel along his journey. His newest record in 12+ years, 7 Songs For Spiders (out now via Fat Possum) is a honed and realized expression of death, life and the door in between. Dax tells us why he left the scene for such a long time, what he learned and how he fell in gospel singing along the way. He shares his writing process, how he examines and re-examines his tunes and why goosebumps are his main barometer. We learn why Dax picked up a guitar in the first place, Joe and Dax share some early band experiences and we hear a few tunes.

Dax Riggs

Fat Possum Records

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The Check-In with Bria Salmena-FRIGS-Cuntry Covers

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Bria Salmena is a vocalist and songwriter based in Los Angeles. She is the frontwoman for the Canadian post-punk band FRIGS, a touring vocalist with Orville Peck and has released two acclaimed cover’s EPs under the name Cuntry Covers. Her newest effort, Big Dog, written with longtime collaborator Duncan Hay Jennings is due out March 25th via Sub Pop Records. Bria shares her early relationship with music, how Brody Dalle inspired her to start writing songs and why a guitar teacher caused her to subsequently set the guitar down for 6 years. She tells us why Big Dog is a natural progression from Cuntry Covers, why having vocal coach Meg Remy in the recording sessions was so valuable and how the idea of permanence played a role in her studio performance. Bria spills exclusive, never heard before Big Dog details and we hear a couple new tunes.

Bria Salmena

Sub Pop Records

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The Check-In with Stephen Hodges-MSSV-Tom Waits-Mavis Staples-David Lynch

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Stephen Hodges is a drummer and composer, born, raised, and based in Long Beach, California. Stephen is the man behind the iconic and culturally permeating drum sounds and rhythms on Tom Wait’s Rain Dogs and Swordfishtrombones. He has extensively toured and recorded with John Hammond, The Smashing Pumpkins, Chuck Berry, Wanda Jackson, and Mavis Staples. He was also handpicked by David Lynch to lend his unique and thoughtful sonic expression to the Twin Peaks: Firewalk With Me soundtrack. His collaboration with Mike Baggetta and old pal Mike Watt, MSSV, will be releasing their 3rd studio album On and On on March 7th via BIG EGO Records. Stephen shares how his early experience’s, his perspective on education and how a 32” bass drum developed his definitive style and is shaping his on-going career. We learn why playing 50+ shows prior to recording On and On is essential to the MSSV process, what surprises they encountered as the songs evolved and how replacing their stolen van changed Stephens drum sound. We get a peek in-side MSSV’s recording process at Big Ego Studios, how the Minutemen’s political view on notes influenced the rhythm section on On and On and Joe tries but fails to resist talking drums with Stephen.

MSSV

Big Ego Studios

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Fleamale

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Fleamale is a three piece band based in Seattle. Sasha, Vivi and Max tell us how the Seattle punk community brought Fleamale together and how that community influenced their perspective on performing and writing music. Vivi tells us why internet searches challenged her to not only be better at guitar, but a better person. The three tell us why they want to create a space for both underrepresented voices in their scene and an opportunity for more challenging music led by women. Maxine shares her first touring experience (at 17), Vivi’s tells us how she came around to “old music” and Sasha tells us whey Fiona Apple is important to her songwriting. Joe share’s how he learned about Fleamale from a Trader Joe’s employee, we hear two unreleased tunes and Fleamale’s discuss their plans for recording.

Fleamale

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Will Weisenfeld-Baths-Geotic-Post-Foetus

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Will Wiesenfeld, also known as Baths, is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born, raised, and based in Los Angeles. His fourth full-length album Gut, an expression from the stomach, rather than the heart will be out February 21st via his label, Basement’s Basement. Will shares the idea behind making a relentless, unapologetic and at times embarrassing record and why it wasn’t necessarily difficult for him. We learn how Gut functions as an ode to his rock influences, why jealousy motivated him to learn how to play an instrument and he shares how his hate to love relationship with piano evolved as kid. Will tells us why the string section was the ultimate motivator in finishing Gut, we hear how layering plays a role in his production and we look into his recording process. Joe and Will discuss their similar clothing style and we hear a couple new tunes from Gut.

Baths

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The Check-In with Kerosene 454

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Washington DC based Kerosene 454 performed and recorded consistently from 1992-1998. In that time, they released 3 albums, several seven inches records and laboriously toured North America, Japan, and Europe. After 28 years, their sophomore album, Came By To Kill Me will be re-released digitally and on limited edition vinyl on 1/24/25 via Solid Brass Records. In this episode, Joe talks with singer guitarist Erik Denno and founding member and guitarist James Wall. Erik and James explain the origin and frequently changing line up of the band, how they found each other in an explosion of grunge culture and why they ultimately settled in Washington DC. We learn why Came By To Kill Me is a defining record for the band, how heavy touring ultimately paid off in the recording process and why good old fashion angst informed the band at the time. Erik and James share their experience working with dream trio Don Zientara (Inner Ear), J. Robbins (Jawbox) and Juan Carrera (Warmers) at Inner Ear Studios and how that shaped their perspective on recording. The three discuss rock band reunions, give praise to the great Meg Watjen and the Velvet Elvis and we hear a couple remastered tunes from Came By To Kill Me.

Kerosene 454

Solid Brass Records

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Thank You Year End Episode

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Hello and Thank You All for your support in 2024! More to come in 2025!

Thank you to all my wonderful guests.

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Annual Holiday Special-Michael Cera's Missing Bass

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Michael Cera still hasn't recovered his Phantom bass guitar and that's why we are revisiting Joe's favorite episode of Tour Stories with pal and former bandmate Michael Cera. Now is your chance to help him recover his favorite instrument! Listen, share! Let's get Michael his bass back in time for the new year!

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The Check-In with Marinero-Jess Sylvester

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Jess Sylvester is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles. His third full length record as Marinero is called La La La and is set for release on February 14th via Hardly Art. In this episode, Jess shares his rock n roll experiences growing up in the Bay Area, his stint in Guadalajara collaborating with local musicians and how his ultimate move to LA shaped and informed the new record. He tells us why key changes were so important to his process on the new record, what recording with Chris Cohen was like and explains some of the lighthearted double entendre on the newest salsa infused single, Taquero. Joe and Jess discover they were on paralleling tours in Mexico and the US, and we hear a couple new songs.

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The Check-In with Melissa Weikart

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Melissa Weikart is a French American singer songwriter currently based on Strasburg. Her third and newest EP, Easy, (out January 17th) is a sonic and production expansion on her previous work. Melissa shares her experience “growing up French” in Boston, why she appreciates her U.S. music education and how a teacher encouraged her to establish her own voice and process that gave her a musical identity at a young age. We learn why a collaborative project recomposing Pet Sounds explores the gendered nature of genius, how an accidental recording became the new single, and why Wendy Eisenburg and Lana Del Ray influenced the new recordings. Melissa tells us how she was tricked into exposing here lack of pop culture knowledge as a kid, Joe learns why Strasburg in the “Christmas Capitol” and we hear two new songs from Easy.

Melissa Weikart

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The Check-In with Shannon Wright

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Shannon Wright is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her eleventh album, Reservoir of Love, will be released on February 7 via Vicious Circle, with the lead single, Reservoir of Love, out now. Longtime friends and touring comrades, Joe and Shannon discuss Shannon’s upbringing in Jacksonville, Florida, where seeing the band Pylon gave here the confidence to play music, her grandmother took her record shopping and she bought her first instrument, a hideous and pokey “metal bass”. Shannon shares her story of a life-threatening health scare, why it changed her outlook on her own life’s freedom, and how the experience found itself on the new record. She explains how the writing and recording process on Reservoir of Love was different from other records, why she led with drums and bass on a couple songs how her experience with dance influences her writing. We hear about Shannon’s experience scoring Les Confins Du Monde-To the Ends of the World and we hear a couple tunes.

Shannon Wright

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The Check-In with Jake Morris-Street Nights

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Jake Morris is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter based in Portland, Or. Outside of drumming for Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, he releases solo records under the name Street Nights. His most recent record, The Long Goodbye is out now via his own label, Community Guidelines. Jake and Joe talk about their early drums lessons and Jake shares how a Living Color song sent him on the path of self-education. He tells us why a more methodical approach to recording the new record was a more satisfying process and allowed him to not only be more focused, but more creative. The two discuss the current climate of touring, why it’s more difficult and why they still pine for performing live. They share their election day experiences, compare the films The Long Goodbye and Fletch, and we hear a couple new tunes.

Street Nights

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The Check-In with Benny Reed-Skegss

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Benny Reed is the vocalist, guitarist, and one half of (alongside drummer Johnny Lani) the Australian band, Skegss. Their third full length release, Pacific Highway Music, is out now via Loma Vista Recordings. Benny tells us why the new record, recorded in Los Angeles at two iconic studios (The Village and Fivestar Studios), was a new experience for the band, and how Dave Catching’s studio Rancho De La Luna played a role in the overall sound and gear selection. Joe and Benny discuss how a songwriting challenge from Benny’s dad resulted in a song about two Australian cultural legends, bushranger Ned Kelly and celebrated singer-songwriter, Paul Kelly. Benny shares his early life in a small town, how the Tension body boarding videos influenced his musical taste, and we hear a couple new tunes.

Skegss

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Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0700

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Nick Thorburn 's new single-Hold (a song for Aaron Bushnell)

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Nick Thorburn is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist residing in Los Angeles. Nick has fronted and co-founded bands such as The Unicorns, Human Highway, Mister Heavenly and Islands. Nicks newest single Hold (a song for Aaron Bushnell) is dedicated to Aaron Bushnell, an active US serviceman who publicly took his life in an act of extreme protest of the United States support of Israel in the Israel-Hamas war. Nick tells us why Aaron Bushnell’s self-immolation deeply affected him, how it motivated him to write Hold and why he chose to give all the proceeds to Glia, the life-saving medical support initiative on the ground in Gaza. Nick shares the root of his protesting spirit and the two discuss why protest why it’s an important act of shaking us awake. He tells us why he included Bushnell’s final words in Hold, and how those words informed Nicks lyrical process. Joe and Nick discuss the importance of showing solidarity in our current socio-political-war mongering climate and we listen to Hold (a song for Aaron Bushnell).

Hold (a song for Aaron Bushnell)

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Tour Check-In with Danny Davis-Husbands

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Danny Davis is the singer, guitarist and a founding member of Oklahoma City based band Husbands. Joe and Danny are currently on tour together, with their respective band’s Cold War Kids and Husbands. Danny shares his first memories of hearing music with his dad on long drives and how his older brother informed his musical tastes as a youngster. He tells us how 9-5 work life has motivated the trajectory of Husbands; how celebrating life is key to the culture of Husbands and why the synchronicity of the current lineup is influencing their songwriting. We learn how the Metallica movie Some Kind Of Monster inspired Joe’s favorite Husbands song, why Danny is dedicated to landing a kick-flip before he dies and we hear a couple tunes.

Husbands

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The Check-In with Nik Ewing-Chewing-Local Natives

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Nik Ewing is a visual artist, a bass player, keyboardist and founding member of LA based band Local Natives. His second LP, ‘Songs For Linnéa, a collection of piano songs written for his first child, is available now under his solo moniker Chewing. Nik share’s his experience of growing up in a musical household in San Diego, his first bands influences and how that has extended to the Local Natives songwriting. We learn why he wanted the listener to feel “in the room” on Songs For Linnéa what he did to make it a documentation of his child’s early years. Joe and Nick discuss their approaches to cover songs and how Cat Power inspired Nik’s approach to covering a Beetles song on the new record. Nik tells us why he sometimes puts out music anonymously and we hear a couple tunes.

Chewing

Local Natives

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Surprise Tour Story: La Jolla Babylon EP 1

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0700

This week Joe sneaks in Ep 1 of Ruinous Media's newest podcast, La Jolla Babylon: The Making Of A Suburban Punk.

Your host, musician and writer Aaron Hartman, shares stories about his stormy youth growing up punk in a conservative beach town with his Millennial sister, actor, writer and comedian Katie Hartman.

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Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Scott McCloud is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He has been a founding member of Girls Against Boys, New Wet Kojak and Soulside. He continues to tour extensively, performs acoustically, and operates in various projects including Agrio and Paramount Styles. In this episode, Scott shares a story where a simple misunderstanding of gratitude leads to a confusing, riotous, and even violent reaction from the crowd when his band Operator opened for Placebo in Lisbon. Joe and Scott discuss what this good intention turned bad tells us about humans in large groups, selective communication, crowd tipping points and why Scott still thinks about this show today. Music by Operator. A special thank you to John Schmersal for generously funding this episode.

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The Check-In with J.R.C.G

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Justin R. Cruz Gallego is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer based in Tacoma, WA. His newest record and Sub Pop debut, Grim Iconic…(Sadistic Mantra), is a cohesive, hooky noise odyssey laden with powerful beats, electronic layering and analog warmth. Justin shares his process of building the new songs and ultimately taking to a live setting. He also tells us how hitting a production ceiling was a healthy motivator to co-producing the record with Seth Manchester at Machines With Magnets. We hear how the Latin music he grew up listening to seeped into the songs, Joe and Justin discuss the graduation rate of Berklee College of Music students and we hear a couple tunes.

J.R.C.G

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The Check-In with Sameer Ghadhia

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Sameer Gadhia is the singer and a founding member of Young The Giant. He also hosts the podcast Point Of Origin, which celebrates the lives and careers of musicians of color in the indie and alternative rock world. In this episode, Joe recovers an early recording where Sameer shares a few YTG experiences of being celebrated in Italy at the height of their hit single, Cough Syrup. We hear about the confusion of covering American Girl in front of a massive, lightly anti-American crowd; classic lip-syncing pranks; the hilarity of an entire country mispronouncing you’re biggest song and some daring yet cerebral food choices.

Young The Giant

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The Check-In with Kishi Bashi

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Kishi Bashi is a singer, songwriter, film maker and multi-instrumentalist currently based in Santa Cruz, California. His latest full-length Kantos (out now via Joyful Noise Recordings) is multi-genre exercise in duality: a fun, party album that address’s the current humanist role in art, life, and culture, all inspired by a mix of the sci-fi novel’s series Hyperion Cantos and philosopher Immanuel Kant. Kishi shares the initial motivation behind making a “party’ record and why a significant life change facilitated the work. Joe and Kishi question that role of fast-moving technology in music making, the hopeful notion that humanness will ground us despite tech advances and whether tech will outpace creativity. Kishi hints at a new film project and we hear a few tunes.

Kishi Bashi

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Hawaiian music from early to mid-20th century

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0700

This week Joe celebrates Hawaiian music and shares some early to mid-20th century public domain century recordings.

1. Dreams of Old Hawaii-Varsity Hawaiian Orchestra

2. Farewell to Thee - Toots Paka Hawaiians

3. Mai Poina Oe Ia'u- Lani McIntire and his Aloha Islanders

4 Aloha Oe- Hawaiian Quartett

5. Kuuaina Aliha-Varstiy Hawaiian Orchestra

6. Ke Kali Nei Au- George Kainapau with George Archer And His Pagans

7. He Manoa He Aloha- Kaai Glee Club

8. Kewaii - Palakiko and Paaluhi

9. Wailana (Drowsy Waters) -Ferera and Franchini

10. Aloha and Goodnight-Varsity Hawaiian Orchestra

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The Check-In with Dave Hernandez-Scared of Chaka

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Scared of Chaka is an American punk rock band formed in 1993 in Albuquerque New Mexico by guitarist/vocalist, Dave Hernandez, bass guitarist Dameon Waggoner and drummer Jeff Jones. Jones was later replaced by Ron Skrasek. After a 15+ year hiatus, Scared of Chaka is back with a fiery new single and 7 inch on Slovenly Records. In this episode Joe talks with Dave, who is an old pal and former The Shins bandmate. Dave gives a brief history of Scared of Chaka, the story behind the “break up” and explains the vigor and excitement surrounding the new songs and upcoming shows. Joe and Dave share some “band guy” job stories, Dave gives us some real and hilarious insight into the elaborate culture of “ice cream men” and we revisit some outrageous Dillinger 4 tour shenanigans. The two discuss small dogs, cougars and we hear a couple rip roaring tunes.

Scared of Chaka

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The Check-In with Lollise

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Lollise is a Botswana born, Brooklyn based singer, songwriter, and multidisciplinary artist. After cutting her teeth recording and touring with the FELA! band and Underground System, she has brought her song writing efforts to the forefront with her debut LP, I Hit The Water, out September 6 via Switch Hit Records. Lollise shares the story behind the new record, why it plays tribute to her family's journey and how it keeps her connection with Botswana. She tells us how the lead single, eDube, is both a message to her deceased father and honors her mother’s experience with his passing. We learn how intuition guides her writing process, how collaboration played a role on the new record and why she does NOT like playing her song Birthday. Joe and Lollise bond on the power of rehearsal, the beauty of the shekere, their fixation with vintage fashion and we hear a couple tunes.

Lollise

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The Check-In with Duane Denison-The Jesus Lizard-Tomahawk

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Duane Denison is a songwriter, guitarist and founding member of Tomahawk, The Denison/Kimball Trio and most notable and widely influential, The Jesus Lizard. The Jesus Lizard have recorded six studio albums, two live recordings and a brace of singles and EPs, with the band’s seventh album, Rack, out September 13 via Ipecac Recordings. Armed with their never dusty, always furious chops, The Jesus Lizard will support Rack with both national and international touring throughout 2024 and 25. Duane share’s his early relationship with music, why he decided to pick up a guitar and his path from classical training, to heavy, angular rock and jazz. He tells us why The Jesus Lizard are able to retain their energy and intensity over their long career and why quality control is so important to the band. We also learn how refinement and brutal honesty play a role in the evolution of his guitar playing. Joe and Duane discuss the celebration of “heavy music” in the UK with bands like IDLES, and we hear a couple new Jesus Lizard tunes.

The Jesus Lizard

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The Check-In with Cal In Red

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Cal in Red is a Grand Rapids based indie pop project started by brothers Connor and Kendall Wright. Since 2022 they have released 2 Ep’s, a handful of singles and on September 22, they will release their full-length record, Low Low, via B3SCI records. The fellas tell us why they moved from their hometown of Lansing to Grand Rapids, what their early relationship with music was like and what bands inspired them to begin writing and recording music. We learn how experience and time shaped the new record, why their approach was different and how they share writing, recording and production duties. The brothers share the story of meeting James Mercer, how he wound up singing on the new record and we hear a couple new tunes.

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The Check-In with Swerve

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Joe talks with Greg Mahdesian and Ryan Berti, founding members of Los Angeles based Swerve. Swerve’s newest EP, The Darkroom, a lively and rifftastic look at an era of the band’s life, is out now and includes a wonderful rendition of The Stone Roses hit, I Wanna Be Adored. Greg and Ryan share their relationship with music in their formative years, including the influence of Megachurch rock and a hip older cousin who pointed Greg to the “cool stuff” We learn why System Of A Down carries a significance with Swerve, not only to their cultural identify, but also as a songwriting reference. They explain how a Supreme court decision inspired a song, why there is more sonic freedom in recording a cover, and why The Darkroom is a not only a look to the past, but a celebration of a new stage both personally and professionally. Joe, Ryan and Greg discuss the power and the baritone guitar, and we hear a couple tunes.

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The Check-In with Grasshopper-Mercury Rev

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Grasshopper is a multi-instrumentalist, lead guitarist and founding member of Mercury Rev. His other projects include Harmony Rockets and his own band Grasshopper and the Golden Crickets. Mercury Rev’s newest record, Born Horses, is yet another intriguing sonic step in the band’s evolution. Born Horses is out September 6 via Bella Union. Grasshopper shares his early relationship with music, how seeing Lou Reed steered the young horn-player to playing guitar and why he wound up focusing less on his guitar playing on the new record. He shares the process of writing Born Horses, how Brechtian Theatre and prose influenced the overall sound and why previous projects informed this process. Joe and Grasshopper celebrate the “utility musician”, Grasshopper tells us a sweet story about his last memory in his favorite Buffalo bar and we hear a couple new tunes.

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The Check-In with Dustin O'Halloran

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Dustin O’Halloran is an American pianist and composer with six acclaimed solo albums under his own name. He has scored multiple films and TV shows, won an Emmy for the theme to Transparent and has been nominated for an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice Award for his score to Lion, a collaboration with Volker Bertelmann (aka Hauschka). His most recent album, 1 0 0 1, is an instrumental four-movement exploration of the nature of the human mind, implications of artificial intelligence and raises questions of humanity in a world intertwined with technology is out now via Deutsche Grammophon. Dustin shares how his early relationship with music influenced his trajectory to go from a rock-oriented guitarist and singer to a solo pianist creating instrumental music. He tells us how 1 0 0 1 evolved from a performance dance piece to expansive sonic journey and functioned as a bridge to a new artistic path. Dustin and Joe discuss his process in writing and recording 1 0 0 1, Dustin walks us through the inspiration behind the four movements and he explains why texture drives his creativity. The two celebrate the power of re-amping and we hear two pieces from 1 0 0 1.

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The Check-In with Nick Thorburn-Islands-Mister Heavenly

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Nick Thorburn is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist residing in Los Angeles. Nick has fronted and co-founded bands such as The Unicorns, Human Highway, Mister Heavenly and Islands. The newest Islands record, What Occurs, is out now an available everywhere. In this episode, old pals and current bandmates Joe and Nick get cheeky and personal, touching on their first meeting, what bonds them and why they owe Ryan Kattner all the credit for their friendship. Nick shares the germ of inspiration behind What Occurs, how they wrote and recorded the record on an actual island and why live collaboration is so important to him. We learn how Joe and Nick differ on their view of death, how Nick found his singing voice and why a sense of play is so important to his songwriting. The two predict how and why AI will eat itself, they entertain a very special surprise guest, and we hear a couple new Islands songs.

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The Check-In with Billy Fuller-BEAK> -ROBERT PLANT

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Billy Fuller is a bass player and songwriter from Bristol, England. He has played bass guitar with acts including Massive Attack, Robert Plant and is a founding member of Beak>. Beak’s new record, Beak>>>> (Beak 4), is available now via Invada Records. Billy shares his early experience of learning the bass by listening to his brother’s records and cassettes that he picked up at his local petrol station that is ultimately the root of his sound. We get his take on the famous “Bristol Sound”, overcoming “old tricks” when recording a new record and the relativity of bass guitar tone, supported by a story about the great Robbie Shakespeare. Billy walks us through the recording of the new record, how the Beak> writing process typically goes and specifically how they put together the current single, The Seal. Billy and Joe finally publicly address their Instagram beef and we hear a few hot numbers.

Beak>

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The Check In with Ryan Kattner- Man Man

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Ryan Kattner is a singer, songwriter, and lyricist for Man Man, Mister Heavenly and his solo effort, Honus Honus. The newest Man Man record, Carrot on Strings, is out now and is Man Man’s first full length release on Sub Pop Records. Old pals Joe and Ryan discuss the long road of Joe finally playing with Man Man, the process of writing the new record and Ryan explains the song Mongolian Spot and how the records art may parallel his life. The two speculate on why Ryan is living in a “carrot orange” space and the consequences of making this decision at this point in his life. Ryan share’s his experience splitting his head open in a bike accident, we learn the roll that Old Yeller plays on the new record, and we hear a couple tunes.

Man Man

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The Check-In with Tara Jane O'neil

Fri, 31 May 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Tara Jane O’Neil is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and visual artist residing in California. She composes and performs under her own name and in collaboration with other musicians, artists, dancers, and filmmakers. As a solo artist she has released ten full-length albums and her newest record, The Cool Cloud Of Okayness is out now on Orindal Records and available everywhere. Tara shares her experience playing music as a youngster, sitting in on a friend’s guitar lessons, learning bass from Jefferson Airplane and Pixies records and ultimately starting bands Rodan and Drinking Women. She tells us why she almost stopped making records, what changed that trajectory and how it affected her songwriting approach. We learn how “good feelings” is the catalyst for the new record, why acting fast with her guitar was so important and how the title track came to her in an afternoon. Joe and Tara flirt with getting stoned on the beach together, discuss the importance of “diva status” and we hear a few tunes.

Tara Jane O'neil

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Joe Visits Cult and Culture with Luke Henshaw and Justin Pearson

Fri, 24 May 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Today Joe stops by the Cult and Culture headquarters in San Diego. Cult and Culture is a podcast co-created by renowned musician and actor Justin Pearson and producer and musician Luke Henshaw. The show explores the DIY-driven, subversive world of art and culture, featuring a diverse array of guests from various subcultures. They are also Ruinous Media Network Partners! They talk about the variety of music he has taken part in, working on research podcasts, tour stories involving frisbees and back problems, pickle ball and yoga, the San Diego connections that Joe has, and the similarities in the DNA of Seattle and San Diego. They also talk about the heart, integrity, and work ethic that brings their community of weirdos together, even despite their musical or artistic differences.

Cult and Culture

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The Check-In with Logan Lynn

Fri, 17 May 2024 23:03:00 -0700

Logan Lynn is a singer, songwriter, producer, filmmaker, and activist currently based in the Northwest. For the past 25 years, he has been recording and releasing music with Caroline, EMI and The Dandy Warhol’s label, Beat The World. His newest record, Softcore, will release on June 7th via Kill Rock Stars, alongside a film of the same name. Logan shares his story of growing up in a Christian cult, how that led him to creating music in his youth and how he wound up in Portland, Or during his artistically formative years. He shares the love loss and self-motivated loneliness that inspired the new record and how he came to a Bill Callahan/Smog song as his lead single. He tells us about his involvement with Pass The Mic, a foundation started by Portugal The Man that advocates philanthropy and community engagement around universal issues related to human rights, community health, and the environment with a specific focus on the stories of Indigenous Peoples. Logan also shares his community’s reaction to his attendance to a White House Pride event, and we hear a few tunes.

Logan Lynn

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The Check-In with Chris Cohen

Fri, 10 May 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Chris Cohen is a producer, songwriter, and a multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles, California. He has released several solo records, is a founding member of The Curtains and was the guitarist for Deerhoof from 2002-2006. He has also done production and session work for the likes of Weyes Blood, Kurt Vile, Le Ren, and Marina Allen. His new record, Paint A Room, is due out on July 12th via Hardly Art Records. Chris tells us how he grew up as a lonely punker in Los Angeles, what sparked his interest in music and why no-one has ever heard his first band, The Blocks. He talks about a show in a Santa Cruz basement in the 90’s that set in motion a life in music and why a flexibility between instruments guides his journey. We learn why Milton Nascimento is his musical hero, what he learned about producing recording Paint A Room and we hear a couple new tunes.

Chris Cohen

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The Check-In with Babe Report

Fri, 03 May 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Ep 213 with Babe Report! The wonderfully raucous four piece from Chicago have followed up their debut EP, The Future of Teeth, with Did You Get Better, a full-length LP due out May 31st via Exploding In Sound. We hear how the band formed following the pandemic, how they recorded and mixed the entire record over a weekend in their basement studio and the meaning behind the title Did You Get Better. They share how the first single, Turtle Of Reaper, addresses societal paranoia and why their neighborhood print newspaper, Nadig Newspaper, is both a weekly pre-rehearsal muse and inspiration for the record. Joe tells the group how he met Charles Barkley 10 days after his son was born and we hear a couple rip roaring tunes.

Babe Report

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The Check-In with Coady Willis-Big Business-The Melvins-High On Fire-The Murder City Devils

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Coady Willis is a drummer based in Los Angeles CA. He has a robust pedigree of performing and recording with The Murder City Devis, Big Business, Melvins and High On Fire, to name a few. He is also one of three drummers on the all percussion record, Hew Time, along with Joe and Dale Crover. Coady tells us how his uncle helped pave the way for life as a rock n roll drummer, why seeing the band Tribe 8 changed his early teen perspective on performance and he shares his experience of playing in bands in Mt. Vernon and Seattle in his formative years. He also shares his journey from being a young Dale Crover fan to eventually playing alongside Dale in Melvins. The two drummers discuss their individual approaches to joining an established band, the hurdles that come with it, and why being conscientious of the group’s chemistry is crucial. Finally, Coady talks about his long history with High On Fire and why recording and writing the new record Cometh The Storm (out now via MNRK Music Group) was such an educational and rewarding experience. We hear a few tunes from Cometh The Storm and of course the drummers talk drums.

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The Check-In with Built In Sun

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0700

This is the Built In Sun appreciation episode. Released on August 7, 2015 via PIAPTK Records, Built In Sun is Joe Plummer's first and currently only solo record. BIS began as an instrumental idea, with inspirations landing somewhere between John Cale’s Fear, the punker vibrations of The Wipers, guitarist John Reis and Joe’s favorite soundtrackists, John Brion and Clint Mansell. Recorded both at his studio in Seattle and with the late Richard Swift at National Freedom, Joe made a point to collaborate with his friends and former bandmates. The lyrics and vocals on the record are provided by longtime friend and former The Black Heart Procession colleague, Pall Jenkins, with additional players David Bazan and Cody Votolato filling out the piano and guitar respectively. In this episode, Joe expresses his love for the opportunity to make a record with his pals and leaves an easter egg or two.

Built in Sun

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The Check-In with Kai James-Girl and Girl

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Kai James is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and a founding member of Brisbane based Girl and Girl. Their newest record and Sub Pop debut, Call A Doctor, is out May 24th with extensive touring planned throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. Kai shares his experience of life growing up on a farm outside of Brisbane, how music entered his life and why it’s an important form of expression for him. Joe and Kai discuss the direct and personalness of his lyrics, the familial origin of Girl and Girl and the experience of recording Call A Doctor. Joe encourages Kai to become an actor, Kai tells us about surfing with “big fish” and we hear a couple tunes off the new record.

Girl and Girl

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Part 2: The Check-In with Eric D Johnson-Bonny Light Horsemen

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Surprise! Part 2 of Joe’s interview on @thetourstories with Eric D Johnson is up with a big announcement. Bonny Light Horseman, the trio of Anaïs Mitchell, Eric D. Johnson, and Josh Kaufman, are set to release their new double album and Jagjaguwar debut Keep Me on Your Mind/See You Free on June 7th! Eric shares the origin of BLH, how he came to be a contributing member and why they use a “yes and” style in their voltronic writing process. He also tells us about how the record was made partially live in an Irish pub, how his bandmate Anaïs has changed his lyric stylings and why the new record might have a broader reach of listeners. Joe and Eric also discuss Eric’s deep indie rock pedigree and his rich history of touring and recording from the early aughts to the present. The two reminisce about their tenure together in The Shins and how they both greatly benefitted from that experience. We learn about the invention of the famous SoftRockTail™ and hear a new tune from Keep Me on Your Mind/See You Free.

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Eric D Johnson Part 1 : From Caliphone to a Grateful Death

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Eric D Johnson is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and film composer based in Los Angeles. He is the founding member of Fruit Bats, has played with indie luminaries Califone, Vetiver, The Shins and is a contributing member of Bonny Light Horsemen. In Part 1 of a rare two-part episode, Eric shares a few stories from the road, spanning from his early tenure in Califone (opening for Modest Mouse), his interaction with a MTV beach party, to a more recent experience of jamming with Bob Weir in a small club. Old pals Joe and Eric laugh, they almost cry, and we hear a great live version of a Fruit Bats song. And this is only Part 1.

Fruit Bats

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The Check-In with The Red Pears

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0700

The Red Pears are a three-piece band hailing from El Monte, Ca. Comprised of childhood friends Henry Vargas (vocals/guitar), Jose Corona (Drums) and Patrick Juarez (Bass), the trio are celebrating their fourth album, Better Late Than Never (out April 12th via Daycare Records). The three share the inspiration behind the new record and how a newfound freeness in production allowed them to toggle between listening with their hearts and employing technical input. We learn how cooperative comradery drives the inspiration of The Red Pears and the why a kindred conscientious serves as the glue in their writing, recording, and touring. They discuss the contrast of extensive touring and structureless home life, their upcoming shows at The Forum and Coachella and we hear a few tunes.

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The Check-In with Joe P

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Joe P is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who writes, records and self-produces from his basement studio in Asbury Park, NJ. HIs newest record, Shadows in the Sun is expected to be released in summer 2024 and currently has 3 singles out via Atlantic records. Joe tells us how he got his start playing music and a very young age and shares his experience of trying to fit into his local hardcore scene in his late teens. He tells us about his approach to songwriting as an entirely self-produced artist, his philosophy on live performance verses recording and why he ended up recording vocals in his van while on a recent tour. The two discuss shoes, why it’s important to make touring loveable and we hear a few tunes.

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The Check-In with Omni

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0700

Omni is a three-piece Atlanta based outfit comprised of guitarist Frankie Broyles, bassist/singer Philip Frobos and drummer Chris Yonker. Their fourth studio album, Souvenir (out now via Sub Pop) is an angular adventure of hooky guitar wizardry, tight and slinky rhythms topped with sheeny melodies and lyrics that set them apart from other post punkers. They share their experience growing up in Atlanta, the scene that took them in and motivated them to start a band. We hear the process behind the new record, what sparked the change in lyrical perspective and how new drummer Chris Yonker contributes to the sound of Souvenir. The four discuss the process behind their visual aesthetic, share tips for hotel deals on the road and we hear a couple tunes.

Omni

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The Check-In with Bibi Club

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Bibi Club is the Montreal based pop project of singer-keyboardist Adèle Trottier-Rivard and guitarist Nicolas Basque. Their newest record, Feu de garde, is out May 10th via Secret City Records. Adèle and Nicolas tell us how the intersection of a chaotic living situation and nature inspired the record and why Adèle’s experience in the “dude world” of rock music informs her lyrics. We learn how these parents of three manage their lives as working artist’s and how why bringing kids on tour brings a special energy to their performances. The two share the meaning behind Feu de garde, what it was like to finally share mixing duties, and we hear a few tunes.

Bibi Club

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The Check-In with Chastity Belt

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Julia Shapiro and Gretchen Grimm are one half of Seattle's noisy dream pop legends, Chastity Belt. Their 5th album, Live Laugh Love (out March 29th via Suicide Squeeze Records) is a dreamy layering of guitars, vocals and gentle rhythms that guide the listener through both emotional sincerity and lighthearted nostalgia, all with the sheen of cheekiness that the band has celebrated from the beginning. Julia and Gretchen share the process and inspiration behind the new record, its cover art, and how the power of simplicity guided the recording. The three discuss biking in Seattle, essential skills learned on the road and their relationship with music in their formative years. For the first time we take a few questions from friend of show John Atkins that leads to a thorough education on The Harp Twins and how to make a Renaissance Faire hat on the cheap. As always we hear a few tunes from the record.

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The Check-In with Joe Wong

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Joe Wong is a LA based musician, film and tv composer, producer, and podcaster. His newest record, Mere Survival, is a lush orchestral psychedelic pop odyssey laden with timeless song structure and stacked with the heaviest of heavy hitting guest musicians (Mary Timony, Nate Mendel, Money Mark, Jim Keltner and Matt Cameron, to name of few). Joe (Wong) shares the motivation behind this realistic, yet despair rich record, and how this stage in his career naturally led to its completion. The Joe’s discuss the absurdity of the all-star cast of contributors and why Joe Wong sees making a record as an innately social experience. The two exchange their gleaned wisdom they’ve absorbed from Buzz Osborne, Joe (Wong) tells us why he’s getting his podcast The Trap Set up and running again and we hear his plans for upcoming performances of Mere Survival. As usual, we hear a few tunes and soak up the vibrations.

Joe Wong

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The Check-In with Stephen Buono

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Stephen Buono is a producer, songwriter, and devisor of the collective project Church Chords. The debut record, Elvis, he was a Schlager is out Feb 23 on his new label, Otherly Love. Stephen takes us through the process of making this expansive and cohesive record, how it was initially inspired by the University of Miami marching band, and why the first version of the record was scrapped. He tells us why the spirit of freedom and collaboration was crucial for this project and why he's grateful for the long list of heavy hitters that contributed. Joe and Stephen have a Minutemen superfan moment and we hear a few tunes from the new record.

Church Chords

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The Check-In with Justin Pearson

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Justin Pearson is a singer, bass player, podcaster and founder of the record label Three One G. He has recorded, toured with and founded such bands as The Locust, Dead Cross, Deaf Club and Retox. He latest project, Planet B, is a collaboration with Luke Henshaw that celebrates hip-hop, hardcore and noise, all coated with a danceable sheen of Sci-Fi. Their second record, Fiction Prediction, is out now on Three One G. Justin shares how his introduction to punk and hardcore music was sparked more by its cultural vibrations than playing music, which came later. Joe and Justin discuss the hodge podge nature of the early years of punk shows how that relates to their approach to music now. Justin gives us a little insight into Luke Henshaw’s approach to recording, how they work collectively and the philosophy behind the duos podcast, Cult and Culture. We hear a few tunes and Justin delivers a fabulous tour story.

Planet B

Three One G

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The Check-In with Nate Kinsella-Birthmark

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Nate Kinsella is a singer, multi-instrumentalist and song writer based in Brooklyn, NY. Since the mid 1990’s he’s has recorded, toured and or been a founding member of the bands Joan of Arc, American Football and Make Believe. His most recent project, Birthmark, has released a new LP titled Birth Of Omni, and is out now on Polyvinyl Records. Birth Of Omni is a rich sonic tapestry of eclectic electro pop, close and textured vocals, and personal and experiential lyrics. Nate tells us about the familial logistics and focus required to make a solo record as a primary caregiver of two kids, how the process brought him closer to his true self and what the motivation behind Birth Of Omni was. Joe and Nate discuss the power of patience and “bravery” in creating something with limited time and the difference between making a record with a band vs. alone. The two share childhood stories of cooking things in the woods, Nate talks social nudity, roller-skating and we hear a few tunes.

Nate Kinsella

Polyvinyl Records

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Simon O’Connor is a musician and composer from NYC. O’Connor has been releasing records with various projects for over 20 years. He is currently the touring bassist of the psychedelic pop band, MGMT, as well as the lead guitarist of Modest Mouse. He is also the bass player, co-vocalist, and founding member of Spiral Heads, who’s newest record is out February 23 via TrashCasual/AcademyFight Songs. In this episode, Joe and Simon talk punk, punk and more punk and how the newest Spiral Heads record celebrates a specific time in a punk bands life when they may be branching out from punk. Simon tells about us about his early days at ABC NO RIO, why Microsoft Word is best used inits natural habitat, and he shares the experience and beauty of hearing Marky Ramone practice alone. We also learn why Killing Joke is his favorite band, how he started playing with MGMT and shares his experience meeting Dann Gallucci from Modest Mouse. The two exchange made up words, talk the appropriateness punk t-shirts at school drop off and we hear a couple tunes.

Spiral Heads

Simon O'Connor

Trash Casual

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Eva Walker and the Unsound Sound Guy

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:25:00 -0700

Eva Walker is the singer and guitarist for the Seattle band The Black Tones. In this episode Eva shares her experiences with the weird practices of a bizzarro sound guy on a recent week long West Coast tour .

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The Check-In with Joseph Shabason

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Joseph Shabason is a songwriter, a film and TV composer and a multi-instrumentalist based in Toronto, Ontario. He has recorded and collaborated with The War On Drugs, The Operators, Destroyer, DIANA and has released several solo records. His newest record, Welcome To Hell is a concept record directly inspired by the influential 1996 Toy Machine skate video of the same name. This re-imagined soundtrack is a spacious and spacey freeish jazz odyssey that is grounded in ECM sonic textures, late 60’s Miles Davis reverberations and the very now vibes of experimental hip hop. Joseph tells us how Welcome To Hell differs from his previous records and how growing up in a rural Canada played a role in the concept. He shares the negative feedback he’s received about the record and how he’s spun it into a positive and a new perspective on art in general. We get proof that Ed Templeton is truly a wonderfully rad dude and Joseph tells us the story of Chad Muska at Welcome To Hell video premier. Joe cures Joseph of Covid and we hear a few tunes.

Joseph Shabason

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The Check-In with Mary Timony (plus 3 tour stories!)

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:23:00 -0700

Mary Timony is a singer, songwriter, and guitar wizard from Washington DC. For the past 30 years she has fronted, founded, toured, and recorded with such celebrated and influential bands as Autoclave, Helium, Ex Hex and Wild Flag. Her fifth solo release, Untame The Tiger (out February 23 via Merge) is a beautifully elaborate guitar pop, riff driven record that touches on familial loss, emotional freedom and psychic shift. In this episode Mary tells us how an onslaught of simultaneous dramatic experiences changed her perspective personally and artistically and how music brought her closer to her ailing father. She shares her experience of recording with the great Dave Mattacks, mixing with Dave Fridmann and gives some in-sight into the process of co-producing with longtime friend, Joe Wong. We also hear about her first punk show, how she avoids “rote playing” and shares the funny and harsh experience that led her to quitting the viola. We hear a few tunes and Mary tells us not one, but three hilarious tour stories.

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EX Hex

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The Check-In with John Famiglietti-HEALTH

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Joe speaks with John Familglietti, bass player, founding member and songwriter from the band HEALTH. Following two widely collaborative records, HEALTH’S newest record, Rat Wars (out 12.7 via Loma Vista), is proving to be the bands most inner focused, vulnerable, and sonically generous output yet. In this episode Joe and John discuss the San Diego scene where John grew up, how John was introduced to punk music and the show that changed his life. John tells us why he thinks Rat Wars is this best HEATLH record so far, how it came from a position of strength and he shares how the band’s recording process has evolved over the years. We learn the origin of HEALTH’S uniform/branded album artwork, how The Door’s influenced the decision the call the new album Rat Wars and we hear a couple new songs.

HEALTH

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Kyle Crane And The Greasy 48

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0700

This episode is special because it's the first tour story Joe captured. His pal Kyle Crane, drummer, songwriter, and producer from Los Angeles, tells us how his band experienced a vegetable oil spill, an overheat, a poison ivy infection, and a pedestrian hit and run all in the span of 48 hours. We also hear a few tunes from Kyle's record "Crane Like The Bird" (featuring James Mercer).

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The Check-In with Matt Pryor

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Matt Pryor a singer, songwriter, podcaster and author form Lawrence, Kansas. He is a founding member of the Get Up Kids, The New Amsterdam’s and host’s the podcast Nothing To Write Home About and 25 Years On The Street. His debut memoir, Red Letter Days (out 1.23.24 Washed Up Book) is taken from journal entries between 1990-2000 and is made up of short vignettes that follows his life as a musician growing up, pursing the dream of success and his earliest experiences touring. He also shares his early childhood growing up in Lawrence and his struggle with childhood diabetes. In this episode, Matt shares how writer Frank Turner encouraged him to write his memoir, why the book helped him hit a welcomed rock bottom and why finishing the book put into a depression. He explains how a simple writing exercise evolved into Red Letter Days, why the editing process was foreign to him and how songwriting and story writing are similar in his process. Joe and Matt discuss the beauty and positivity of “the pit” and they discover they were born in the same hospital along with their mutual pal Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe.

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The Check-In with Vera Sola

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Vera Sola is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and poet based in Los Angeles, CA. Her newest album, Peacemaker (out February 2 via City Slang) is a sprawling and lyrically ferocious follow up her first record Shades and will take the listener on a joyfully painful sonic journey through the cinematic west. In this episode Vera tells us how cinematic framing shaped the new record, why anger may be the driving energy and why she was "psychotic" about the final mix. Vera shares how a plant ceremony inspired her to make her first record, why David Beeman’s patience was crucial to her finishing the record and how Peacemaker's process was different. Joe and Vera talk retirement in the New York City, and we hear a couple tunes.

Vera Sola

City Slang

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The Check-In With Brett Netson

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Brett Netson is a guitarist, singer and song-writer from Boise, Idaho. He has toured and recorded extensively with Built To Spill, Mark Lanegan, Earth and is a founding member of Caustic Resin. His most recent contribution is a re-imagined version of Teeth Of Lions Rule The Divine by Earth, and is out now on special "low frequency" re-release of the classic Earth 2 record on Sub Pop Records. In this episode, the longtime friends and forever ago bandmates discuss the state of "work", why Brett quit playing music for a short period of time, and what brought him back. Brett shares his thoughts on the healthy benefits of Drone music, how it enhances his life and why singular thought is beneficial. We learn what is the glue that binds Brett and Dylan Carlson's musical relationship, why Brett found himself having to choose between not ONE but TWO deals with the devil and he explains the process of tearing apart and rebuilding an Earth song on his own. Brett and Joe make fun of themselves and we hear a few magnificent tunes.

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Earth

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Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Justin Moyer is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and founding member of Washington D.C. dance punkers, Light Beams. He's also an original member or El Guapo, Antelope and a reporter for The Washington Post, where his work with the Post team was honored with a Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of the January 6th Capitol insurrection. Light Beams newest record, Wild Life is out November 3rd via Dischord Records/Mud Memory. In this episode, Justin shares his firsthand experience with a school shooting, which is directly addressed in Light Beams current single, Coming Our Way. We hear about his musical education in Philadelphia, why he added more members to Light Beams and why he prefers to write songs vertically rather than horizontally. They talk biking on tour, Justin's process of balancing two time consuming vocations and he delivers breaking news on the rock n roll origin of his byline. Joe discovers a secret sound on the new record and we hear a couple tunes.

Light Beams

Dischord Records

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The Check-In with Jenny Pulse-Giddy Skelter

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Jenny Pulse is a visual artist, singer, songwriter and one half of the collaborative duo, Tim Kinsella and Jenny Pulse. They're newest release, Giddy Skelter (out now via Kill Rock Stars), is a multi-textured collage of live instrumentation, samples, electro beats and experimental hooks. The recording is accompanied by a beautifully written zine titled Giddy Skelter : A Case Study. How to Make The Album You're Trying To Make, which functions as an illustration and manual to the process of making the record. In this episode Jenny shares how a karaoke rig and an old synthesizer were the gateway to her learning composition and arrangement. She tells us how the accompanying zine is a document of a new process of making a recording, how trips to the art institute influenced their song evolution and why she prefers mixing in a studio. The two discuss why untethering from the computer is a cure for the CPU blues, why band names make you feel like a teenager, and we hear a couple tunes.

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The Check-In with Caleb Nichols

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Caleb Nichols is a poet and singer/songwriter from San Luis Obispo, CA. He has written, toured and recorded with Churches, Port O'Brian and many solo endeavors. Caleb is a PhD candidate in Creative and Critical Writing at Bangor University in Wales where he's writing about queer ecopoetics in contemporary poetry, films, and media. His poetry and prose have been published worldwide. His newest record Lets Looks Back, is out on October 13th via Kill Rock Stars. In this episode Caleb tell us why he stopped playing music for nearly eight years, what took its place and why a special opportunity lured him back in. He shares his writing process for Let's Look Back and why and a team effort turned him into a fan of his own record. Caleb and Joe bust out a few shared tour stories, they coin the term "dog poverty" and we hear how Caleb balances, separates and combines his two practices, poetry and music. We get an update on the UK DIY touring scene and we hear a couple tunes from Lets Look Back.

Caleb Nichols

Kill Rock Stars

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The Check-In with James Bertram

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:33:00 -0700

James Bertram is a bass player, guitarist and founding member of Northwest indie luminaries Lync. He has also toured and recorded with Built To Spill, 764-HERO, Beck and Red Stars Theory. This episode not only celebrates James's experiences in the 90's DIY scene, but the re-issue of Lync's 1994 record, These Are Not Fall Colors, out via Suicide Squeeze records October 20th. James takes through his journey of the far-reaching communal music scene that supported Lync, his peers, and his many other endeavors. Joe and James talk outfits, venues and general vibe of the slightly grunge adjacent scene in 90's Seattle. . We get a closer look into Lync's formation, various recording processes and the success of the band. James gives us a run-down of his rock n roll lineage and we hear a couple Lync bangers.

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The Check-In with Juicebumps

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Juicebumps is a zany no-wave tinged post punk four piece based in Oakland, CA. With an ever-changing and strong visual aesthetic, Juicebump's look, performance and supporting graphic design carries the band as much as their heavy synthesizer base and angular guitar hooks. Their new record Jumbo is out October 13 on Rocks In you Head Records. In this episode, Joe talks with Parker, Spencer and Shaina on the origin of Juicebumps, how a fear of boredom drives their artistic output and why the goal of the band is to make people move on the dance floor. The band shares their collaborative process, how 90's cartoons are a visual influence and we hear a couple tunes.

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The Check-In with Jenn Champion

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Jenn Champion is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles. She is a founding member of the legendary gloomers Carris's Wierd, recorded 4 records under the moniker "S" and now releases material and performs as Jenn Champion. Her newest self produced release, The Last Night of Sadness (out Oct. 13 via Gay Forever) is a rich and confident journey, tinged with heavy synth/pop riffs and hip hop nods, all coated in with a sheen of real life darkness and humor. In this episode, Jenn's shares her life and musical experience "pre-Carrisas Wierd" and how the band's relevance periodically bumbles into her orbit. Jenn and Joe discuss her view on success vs. fame and how the new record went from "small" demos to a much larger pop production. Jenn tells us why the new release feels more like a realized piece of art, how horror soundtracks had an influence on the production and we hear a few tunes.

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The Check-In with Vice Cooler-Thrash Palace

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Season 5 debut with Vice Cooler! Vice Cooler is an artist, musician, producer, director, and photographer based in Los Angeles, California. As a teenager, Vice co-founded the influential no wave band XBXRX in Mobile, Alabama and later he became a member of The Raincoats along with touring as a member of Chicks on Speed. Vice has gone on to work with Peaches, Linda Lindas, Kim Gordon, Ladytron, Deerhoof and dozens of other artists in production, performance and video capacities. In this episode we hear how Thrash Palace, his newest effort with EMA and Sarah Register, was formed and signed to Sub Pop following a 48-hour recording session. Vice shares his experiences of growing up in the Mobile music scene and how one show likely put him on the artistic trajectory he remains on to this day. Joe and Vice discuss the his collaborative process, why he likes to work quickly and how he views his overall output. Vice declares his love for theme parks and we hear a couple Thrash Palace tunes.

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Tour Stories Presents: Hyphenate with Randy Randall

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0700

This week Tour Stories presents Ruinous Medias newest podcast Hyphenate with Randy Randall. On today’s Hyphenate with Randy Randall, Randy sits down with legendary Skateboarder/Photographer/Guitarist Ray Barbee to talk all things skate, music, and photos. Getting started skating in the early 80’s and continuing to follow the creative stoke through music and photography. Ray is a legend in the Skateboard industry for not only his skills on the board but also his contributions to the culture of skateboarding through his amazing black and white photography as well as his groove on guitar documented on his many solo LP’s. Learn more at ruinousmedia.com/hyphenate.

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The Check-In with Ryan Patterson-Fotocrime

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Ryan Patterson is the singer, song-writer, guitarist and founding member of Fotocrime, a cinematic tinged post-punk synth-electropop band based in Louisville. Their fourth record, Accelerated (out on Artoffact Records September 8th) takes the band a step further into the dark wave, this time with a richer melodic landscape and more inclusive genre portfolio. In this episode Ryan shares his lyrical process and inspiration for the new record and how it connects to previous releases. He tells us about his experience of growing up in rural Kentucky as a DC scene obsessed kid and how that influenced his industrious work ethic in both his music and successful non-music endeavors. We learn how he beat his allergy to cats and hear a few new tunes.

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The Check-In with Tim Rutili-Califone

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Tim Rutili is a musician, film maker, visual artist and founding member of Califone. The newest record, villagers (out now vie jealous butcher) is a celebration of noise, experimental soundscape and elegant melody garnished with the silk of 70's AM radio and the smooth of classic pop. In this episode Tim tells us how death is a motivator behind his 30+ year musical journey and why the search continues. He explains the ridiculous notion behind the song the habsburg jaw, why he considers himself an "anarchic noise maker" and why he see's beauty in dissonance. Joe and Tim discuss their pointillist based recording project and we hear a few tunes from the new record.

tim rutili

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The Check In with Sarah Mary Chadwick

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Sarah Mary Chadwick is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist based in Melbourne. She will release her eighth studio record Messages To God on September 15th via Kill Rock Stars. Produced by Tony Espie, this playful and raw romp through personal darkness leaves the listener "entertained" and surprisingly optimistic. In this episode Sarah shares the reason for her early piano training and how it played a role in her early childhood home-life. She tells us how the low entry barrier of the of her local hardcore scene allowed her to get involved in live performance and why she stuck with it. Joe and Sarah discuss the notion of being an "entertainer", how Tetris is a model for her lyrical progression and we hear a few tunes from Messages To God.

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Tour Story with Joe Plummer :Conway The Wrong Way

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0700

This week Joe shares a tour story from a show in Conway, Arkansas with The Black Heart Procession in 2002. What could go wrong could go right.

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The Check-In with Nic Gohl and Drew McBride from Deeper

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Nic Gohl and Drew McBride are the guitarists and founding members of Chicago based Deeper. Their third release and Sub Pop Records debut Careful is out September 8th and is followed by an extensive North American and European tour. In this episode Drew and Nic share their musical backgrounds, how Deeper came together in their college years and the audio and visual evolution of the band to now. They discuss their progression of songwriting, share the experience of making Deeper in a fourteen day studio session and the role guitar layering has on the over all sound of the new record. The three exchange their thoughts on ranching (yes, ranching) and we hear a couple tunes from the new record.

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Tour of Appreciation. 25 years of Joe's bands

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0700

This week's episode is a playlist of the bands Joe has recorded and toured with over the past 25 years. This chronological compilation is a celebration and an appreciation of the people he's had the fortune to work with throughout his career as a musician. Take the journey and enjoy.

Tracklist

Positive Greed: Retribution, Bob's Song

Bare Minimum: Fox Channel 9, "6"

Replikants: Xxenogenesis, Jazz Horse

Caustic Resin: Unlucky

Magic Magicians :Cascade Express, Wet Pills Pt. 2

A Gun Called Tension: 10 PM Letter

The Black Heart Procession: Did You Wonder, Sympathy Crime

The John and Spencer Booze Explosion: Lady Bird

20 Miles: Life Doesn't Rhyme

Modest Mouse: We've Got Everything, The Whale Song

The Shins: Bait and Switch, Heartworms

Mister Heavenly: Blue Lines, Georges Garden

Ugly Casanova: Corcova

Hew Time: 2020 Is Yours, Camp Kurtz

The Coromadelles: Good Guy, Maglite

Lieutenant: The Place You Wanna Go

Cold Ward Kids: Flower Drum Song, You Already Know

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A Celebration of Rick Froberg: Pitchfork: Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, Obits

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0700

This episode is dedicated to the life, music and art of Rick Froberg, singer and guitarist for the bands Pitchfork, Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, and Obits. I can remember the first time I heard Pitchfork at Fallout records in Seattle. From the moment I heard his cracking voice, the hooky jangle of his riffs, I was hooked on everything Rick. His stage presence, his vinegary and potent version of Fuck The Man messaging and of course his visual art that delivered the same message in such a beautifully sarcastic fashion. I had that chance to spend time with Rick here and there over the years, and I feel so fortunate to know him on and off the stage . I’ll always remember that constant half smirk that somehow both intimidated me and brought me in to his warmth at the same time. If you are unfamiliar with Rick's body of work both visually and musically, seek it out and enjoy.

Rick inspired my ears, my eyes and my heart. RIP

TRACKLIST

Pitchfork: Burn pigs burn

Pitchfork: Placebo

Dive Like Jehu: Caress

Drive Like Jehu: Do you compute

Drive Like Jehu: Luau

Drive Like Jehu: Bullet Train To Vegas

Hot Snakes: LAX

Hot Snakes: If Credit’s What Matters I’ll Take Credit

Hot Snakes: Checkmate

Obits: I Blame You

Obits: I Want Results

Obits: No Fly List

Drive Like Jehu: Hand Over Fist

The Check In with Heather Larimer and Brian Naubert- Corvair

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Heather Larimer and Brian Naubert are the husband/wife duo that make up Portland based power-pop band Corvair. Their potent sophomore effort Bound to Be is out now via Paper Walls and Where It's At Is Where You Are. In this episode we discuss how their relationship plays into their writing process and how that has changed. They share their long game of record output and the process of making Bound To Be in Seattle, Portland and Oakland. Brian tells us why he's in happy song sad song limbo, Heather breaks down the idea behind new song Shady Town and the two tell us what it's like to write a love letter to your band member. We do some heavy Scirocco talk and hear a couple new tunes.

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The Check-In with Night Beats...... Danny "Lee Blackwell" Rajan Billingsley

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Danny "Lee Blackwell" Rajan Billingsley is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and founding member of Night Beats. His is, alongside Carolina Faruolo, one half of the Tropicalia infused psych rock band Abraxas and also a co-collaborator in the UFO Club with Christian Bland from The Black Angels. Rajan, the newest release from Night Beats, is a rhythmically humid psychedelic odyssey that touches on R&B, Anatolian funk, 60's pop and celebrates hypnosis of dub. In this episode we talk about Danny's parameter less approach to songwriting and the role of "rule breaking". Danny shares his point of view of "world rock" as a kid growing up in Dallas and why the young Danny found himself as a failed gatekeeper of cultural traditions. We learn how he uses rhythm to build his various projects and we hear a couple tunes from Rajan.

Fri, 26 May 2023 07:00:00 -0700

John Goff, also known as Cascadia Bagpiper, has been a professional bagpiper since 1984. Originally from San Diego, he currently resides in the Pacific Northwest and plays memorials, funerals, weddings, and various celebrations. John is also an experimental musician, playing guitar, synthesizer and bagpipes with a wide range of musicians including Crash Worship, Neurosis, Merzbow, Steve Von Till, and NØISE, a collaboration with artist Shepard Fairey. In this episode, John shares a few of his many anecdotes, experiences and insights as an experimental musician turned professional bagpiper. We also get a brief history of the instrument, the outfit and the journey that landed him in this vocation. Long time pals Joe and John get a chance to catch up, hear some fruits of their collaborations and they revisit the time Vincent Gallo visited John at his Portland home.

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The Check with Lira and Caufield -Sweeping Promises

Fri, 19 May 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Lira Mondal and Caufield Schnug are collectively Sweeping Promises. Together, they have written, performed and recorded the last two records entirely as a duo, both efforts celebrating their unique and dynamic chemistry. Their newest record, Good Living Is Coming For You will be released on June 30th on Feel It (North America) and Sup Pop (ROW) with extensive touring to follow. In this episode, Lira and Caufield share their long journey between the records that landed them in their new studio in Lawrence, KS by way of Boston, Austin and Marfa. They discuss the intention behind their production, how meticulousness can result in simplicity and their path to collaborative songwriting. The three discuss why music criticism has likely run out of steam, why Caulfield feels like a spy on tour and we hear a few tunes new tunes.

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Fri, 21 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Finally, Joe Plummer tells a Tour Story of his own. He shares the true tail of a life threatening close call on a trip to Sevilla, Spain with his band at the time, The Black Heart Procession. A real life view into the romance, the love, the danger and the foolishness of life on the road from a seasoned touring musician. In this episode Joe is joined by a surprise (an mysterious) musical guest to accompany his story. Also, we hear the original version of Honeybear, the Tour Stories them song with the great Paul Jenkins from The Black Heart Procession on vocals.

http://www.joeplummermusic.com/

http://www.palljenkins.com/theblackheartprocession

https://www.ruinousmedia.com/tourstories

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The Check-In with Dave Lombardo

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Dave Lombardo is a drummer, a drum innovator, a drumming enthusiast and a founding member of the seminal thrash metal band Slayer. Since his final departure from Slayer in 2013, Lombardo has kept himself busy touring, recording and performing with Fantomas, John Zorn, Mr Bungle, Dead Cross, Empire State Bastard and The Misfits, to name a few. On May 5th, we will see his first and long awaited solo effort, Rites of Percussion (Ipecac Records), a percussive rich, tonally conscious, cinematic drum record. In this episode, Dave shares the catalyst behind his solo debut, the process of writing and recording entirely on his own and the freedom that it brought him. We learn about his practice of celebrating tone in his many collaborations and the significance it has on those recordings. Joe and Dave swap favorite drum records, Dave shares a few of his favorite moments making the new record and we hear a few tunes.

https://ipecac.com/

https://davelombardo.bandcamp.com/album/rites-of-percussion

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The Check-In with Yvette Young, Covet

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Yvette Young is a singer, songwriter and guitarist for Covet. The new record, Catharsis is out now on Triple Crown Records. In this episode, Yvette shares her process the risks and the inspiration behind this new record. Joe and Yvette discuss the collaborative effort it takes to make a record, the power of instrumental music and the conflict between writing music verses touring. We learn that Joe and Yvette share some of the same post hard-core influences and we hear a couple new tunes.

https://yvetteyoungmusic.com/

http://triplecrownrecords.com/artists/covet

https://covettheband.com/

https://covetband.bandcamp.com/

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The Check-In with Hayden

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Hayden Desser is a seasoned, self-producing singer songwriter from Toronto. After close to a 8-year break, Hayden has released a full length record via Arts and Crafts. This newest effort, Are We Good, celebrates a new writing approach and collaborations with Matt Berninger (The National) Leslie Feist (Feist) and Aaron Dessner (The National). In typical fashion the record is accompanied by thoughtful, cinematic videos that include a cameo by pal and collaborator Steve Buscemi. In this episode Joe and Hayden discuss his 8 year "break" and how it resulted in a new record and a stronger sense of patience. Hayden shares his experience of collaborating lyrically, his view on touring after a long stint at home and the importance of video to his overall expression. He shares a bit of his recording process and we hear a couple tunes. Episode supported by Izotope and Native Instruments.

https://arts-crafts.ca/

https://www.wasteyourdaysaway.com/

https://haydendesser.bandcamp.com/album/are-we-good

https://www.native-instruments.com/en/

The Check-In with Shannon Lay

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Shannon Lay is a singer, guitarist, songwriter and Sub Pop recording artist from southern California. Her newest release Covers, Volume 1, is a 9-song collection of cover songs that celebrate Shannon's influences as an artist and serve as a vehicle to share her artistic perspective with her listeners. In this episode, Joe and Shannon discuss her musical roots and what stemmed the idea to release a record of other people's songs. She also shares the process behind selecting the songs, how she recorded them and why she thinks releasing a collection of covers is important. The two delve into their mutual appreciation for John Dwyer, Elliott Smith and Vashti Bunyan and we hear a couple tunes.

https://www.shannonlay.com/

https://shannonlay.bandcamp.com/

https://www.subpop.com/releases/shannon_lay/covers_vol_1

https://www.discountmirrorsstudio.com/about/

https://www.altamirasoundrecording.com/

The Check-In with Alex Edkins and Graham Walsh-Noble Rot

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0700

Noble Rot is the studio project of Alex Edkins (METZ) and Graham Walsh (Holy Fuck). Long time collaborators and friends, the two began working on Noble Rot following the cancelation both of their respective tours. In this episode we hear how the two met, what was behind their drive to document this sonic exploration and what kept them dedicated to the project. They share process of recording Heavenly Bodies, Repetition, Control and why visual artist John Smith is so important to the overall experience of the release. Joe urges them to take the record from a "studio project" to a "live project" and we hear a couple tunes.

https://noblerotmusic.bandcamp.com/releases

https://www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com/products/noble-rot-heavenly-bodies-repetition-control-curated-by-jasamine-white-gluz

https://strangeprocess.com/index.php

https://www.metzztem.com/

https://www.holyfuckmusic.com/

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The Check-In with Piper Torrison- Mediocre

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Along with Keely Martin, Piper Torrison is a singer, guitarist, songwriter and 1/2 of the Boston based rock duo, Mediocre. Their newest effort , To You Know You're Screwed is due out April 7th and is their first release with Dangerbird Records. In this episode, Joe and Piper discuss the bi coastal effort it took to make the new record, how Piper and Keely are artistically joined and the idea behind "knowing you're screwed" and how it relates to entering adulthood. Piper also shares the meaning of the newest single Pop Song Baby , and why this perspective goes beyond the fem tokenism. Piper tells us why video and visual art are equally as important as music to Mediocre and we hear a couple tunes.

https://mediocretheband.bandcamp.com/music

https://ffm.to/toknowyourescrewed

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The Check-In with Hew Time

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0700

This week we hear from Joe's other voice, his drums. In the winter of 2012 and 2013, Joe found himself on a dreaded break. Mister Heavenly, The Shins and Cold War Kids were either between tours or between records, leaving him in his least favorite position, idle. He was still playing and recording almost daily, but with records rather than bandmates. One day during a "shuffle session" ( he would hit record, shuffle his music library and start playing with whatever tune came into his ears), he got the idea to not only pay homage to one of his favorite drummers Max Roach, but to "cover" M'boom, an all percussion masterpiece released in 1970. Ultimately, Hew Time only hints at the jazzier elements of M'boom, but each composition is a song for song interpretation of spirit of the record. As soon as the skeletal versions were written, Joe brought the tunes to Dale Crover (The Melvins, Nirvana) Coady Willis (Big Business, Murder City Devils, The Melvins, High On Fire) and Kyle Crane (Rufus Wainwright, Daniel Lenois, Neko Case) where they recorded live over the course of two days with Toshi Kasai. Please enjoy, It's Hew Time. Hew Time is available on Joyful Noise Records. #feelthepassion

https://www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com/collections/hew-time

https://www.themelvins.net/

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Track Listing

2020 Is Yours!

Koopolder

Nine Pan Alley

Swung

Bell Door

Swimming Pool (Hildalgo Blues)

Tan Guy

Bell Window

Cave Rage

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The Check-In with Ed Rodriquez and John Dieterich of DEERHOOF

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Ed Rodriquez and John Dieterich are the guitarists for Deerhoof. Though they branch out with other projects, they have both been dedicated to the band for over 20 years and are celebrating the bands 19th album Miracle-Level (out March 31st on Joyful Noise Recordings). As standard with Deerhoof, the new record shimmers with newness and is full of sonic and lyrical surprises, but what stands out most is that this is the first "studio record" they've recorded in their long career. In this episode John and Ed share the recording experience and the motivation behind it. We also learn how John and Ed's artistic and personal relationship formed, how music brought them together and why this bond is so important them. John Joe and Ed discuss the path of their early influences and how they rear their head in the music and life. John tells us about Pond Hockey and we hear a couple tunes from the new record.

https://deerhoof.website/

https://deerhoof.bandcamp.com/album/miracle-level

https://www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com/collections/deerhoof

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Izotope

The Check-In with David Dickenson-Suicide Squeeze Records

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0700

David Dickenson is the founder of Suicide Squeeze Records. Based in Seattle, David's first release was a 7” from indie duo 764-Hero in 1996. Following its success, he used his label to release singles and EPs by local acts like Modest Mouse, Elliott Smith, and Pedro The Lion. Over the past 27 years, David has greatly expanded his roster outside the Northwest with releases from The Black Keys, The Melvins, Iron and Wine, The Coathangers, Death Valley Girls and Holy Wave. In this episode, David catches us up on the newest at Suicide Squeeze, what motivated him to start the label in the frist place and what has kept him interested for close to 3 decades. He shares his philosophy behind choosing artist to work with and also his experience of working with Elliott Smith and how that relationship started. We learn the meaning behind Suicide Squeeze and hear a couple tunes from Death Valley Girls.

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The Check-In with Cat Clyde

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Cat Clyde is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Ontario, Canada. Her third and beautifully versatile record Down Rounder was produced by Tony Berg and is out February 17th on Second Prize Records. In this episode Cat shares her musical background, her influences growing up and the music and state of mind she was in at the onset of recording Down Rounder. She explains the multi-faceted meaning behind the single Papa Took My Totems and how it relates to nature, her Métis heritage and patriarchy. She also shares the dynamic journey of making and finally finishing the record with Tony Berg at Sound City Studios. We hear a couple tunes and Cat tells us what the term "rounder" means to her.

https://catclydemusic.com/

https://catclydeband.bandcamp.com/

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The Check-In with Fantastic Negrito (Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz)

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0700

Fantastic Negrito (Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz) is a singer, song writer and three time Grammy award winner from Oakland, California. His newest record, Grandfather Courage , is an acoustic rebirth of his previous record, White Jesus, Black Problems. In this episode Joe and Xavier discuss this sonic reimagining, the rich familial story behind the record and fresh vibe this new version has created. Xavier also shares the philosophy behind Revolution Plantation, his urban farm project aimed at youth education, empowerment and community sufficiency. Xavier explains the origin of his last name and we hear a couple tunes.

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Tour Stories 2022 Thank You and Invitation

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Joe takes a moment to thank YOU the listeners for all the support in 2022! He also invites you to chime and let him know how he's doing, what's great, what could be better and what you'd like to see or hear from Tour Stories/The Check-In in 2023 and beyond. He also wants to thank all the guests of 2022 and encourages YOU to support them by going to shows and buying their records. And please, check out the growing roster at Ruinous Media and stay tuned for some radical new shows in 2023. Reach Joe at tsjoe@ruinousmedia.com

https://www.ruinousmedia.com/

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The Check-In with Sam Coomes-Quasi

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Sam Coomes is a singer, songwriter and multi- instrumentalist from Portland, Oregon. He is a founding member of Quasi along with Janet Weiss and has recorded and toured extensively with the likes of Elliott Smith, Built To Spill, Heatmiser, The Go Betweens and John Spencer and the Hit Makers. Ten years after their last record, Quasi is releasing their tenth record, Breaking the Balls Of History (Sub Pop Records) on February 10th, 2023. In this episode, Joe and Sam discuss the motivation, process and circumstances behind the new release. Sam tells us how this record is different from past Quasi records, why being in "touring shape" was so important to the recording and shares his thoughts on Janets insistence on adding a chorus to lead single, Doomscrollers. Joe reminisces on the their days touring together, they touch upon their shared affinity for British punkers Subhumans and we hear a couple tunes from Breaking The Balls Of History.

https://theequasi.bandcamp.com/album/breaking-the-balls-of-history

https://www.subpop.com/artists/quasi

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Live! Rachel Demy: between, everywhere, Live at Elliott Bay Book Company

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0700

TOUR STORIES LIVE! with Joe's long time touring comrade and photographer, Rachel Demy. Rachel's has a vast experience on the road, (The Shins, St. Vincent, Neko Case) ranging from tour managing, tour booking, driving, merchandise, and everything in between it takes to support and execute a live show on the road, day after day. Now Rachel has focused on her first love, photography. Her first book, Between, Everywhere (out now, Minor Matters), is a collection of photographs and words from her time on the road with Death Cab For Cutie. Joe and Rachel discuss the inspiration and process behind her work, the power of the collective ever-moving nature of rock n roll touring and they look back on their days with The Shins.

https://www.racheldemy.com/

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Annual Holiday Special. The Case Of The Missing Bass with Michael Cera

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0700

To celebrate the holidays, we are replaying Joe's favorite episode of Tour Stories with pal and former bandmate Micheal Cera. Even more, now is your chance to help him recover his favorite instrument! Listen, share! Let's get Michael his bass back in time for Christmas.

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The Check-In with Anna Mieke

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Anna Mieke is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Wicklow, Ireland. Her newest record, the potent, droning folk soundscape, Theatre, is both a freer and more focused follow up to her well received first release, Idle Mind. In this episode, Anna shares the process of making Theatre, why the live setting was crucial to the final recording, and what made it such a special experience. Joe and Anna discuss their shared love of drone and the role it plays in Anna's songwriting. She also tells us how she found herself back in her home town and why she might already be missing the city life. Anna shares her upcoming tour dates and we hear a couple tunes.

https://annamieke.com/

https://annamieke.bandcamp.com/album/theatre

https://nettwerk.com/

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Nate Mendel: Live Nude Guys

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Music by Nate Mendel, Lieutenant, and Joe Plummer.

https://lieutenantmusic.bandcamp.com/album/if-i-kill-this-thing-were-all-going-to-eat-for-a-week

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Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0700

LOU REED - WORDS & MUSIC, MAY 1965

This Light In The Attic podcast is a companion piece to Words and Music, May 1965, an album of previously unreleased songs recorded by a young Lou Reed with future Velvet Underground bandmate, John Cale. It includes first known recordings of such iconic songs as "I'm Waiting for the Man" and "Heroin." These recordings will be released to the public for the first time on Light in the Attic Records.

Our host, Tunde Adebimpe sits down with Matt Sullivan (co-owner and founder of Light in the Attic Records) and Lou Reed archivists Jason Stern and Don Fleming to get their insights into how the tape was discovered and how the songs were recorded by Cale and Reed in the spring of 1965.

Listen along with Matt, Don and Jason as they share their appreciation and knowledge of these extraordinary recordings. Produced by Light in the Attic, Ruinous Media and Dann Gallucci.

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The Check-In with Sam Quartin

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0700

Sam Quartin is the singer, lyricist and founding member of The Bobby Lee's. Their newest record and Ipecac Recordings debut Bellevue will hit the streets October 7th. Bellevue is a ferocious follow up to the well received Skin Suit and an intense journey of manic metamorphosis that will leave you demanding to see them live. In this episode, Joe catches up with Sam from New York city, where she's in her car, parked illegally. We get Sams thoughts on touring after a busy year on the road, how she feels about Hollywood culture from an actors point of view and she tells us the origin of the title Bellevue. She also shares The Bobby Lee's songwriting process and her experience working with Vance Powell. We hear how the band will finish out the year play a couple rip roarin numbers.

https://www.thebobbylees.com/

https://thebobbylees.bandcamp.com/

https://www.ipecac.com/artists/thebobbylees

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The Check-In with Harper-Simon

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0700

Harper Simon is a singer, songwriter, producer and journalist. His most recent effort is an album and accompanying art book entitled Meditations on Crime. . The release is a vast and collaborative multimedia project that incorporates an eclectic collection of contributors including writers, visual artists and of course, musicians . It is indeed a full circle meditation on crime, expressed through song, images and word. In this episode Joe and Harper discuss the genesis of the project and how his relationship to politics motivated him to choose crime as the subject. Joe and Harper talk about the process of selecting contributors and the importance of cohesion in something this large. Harper shares his experience recording with long time friend Hal Willner, his plans to play live and we hear a couple tunes

https://youtube.com/user/HarperSimonMusic

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The Check-In with Randy Randall -NO AGE

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0700

Randy Randall is the guitarist, co-producer and founding member of No Age. Their 3rd record on Drag City, People Helping People, will be released September 16th with a full North American tour to follow. In this episode, Randy shares the head space he and Dean were in at the beginning of the recording and why they were itching to get weird. We hear why they feel they are in a perfect position to do whatever they want and how operating on the notion that "everything is valid" contributed to the sonic architecture of the record. Randy also tells us why he felt like Scotty Pippen playing with Bob Mould and he hips us to meaning behind Snares Like A Haircut , We hear a couple tunes and Randy offers up the stems from People Helping People.

https://www.dragcity.com/products/people-helping-people

https://noage.bandcamp.com/

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Fri, 05 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0700

Sara Lund is a drummer, drum teacher and the innovative percussive force behind the band Unwound. After a 20+ year break, Unwound is back and already have a string of sold out shows starting in early 2023. In this episode Sara shares the complicated and tragic story of the band falling apart and the difficult decision to start up again without founding member and friend Vern Rumsey. She also explains that the reunion is a celebration of Vern and his contribution to the music and why Jarred Warren is helping them get back on their rock n roll feet again. Joe and Sara discuss how she went from touring musician to drum instructor, her teaching technique and their views on improvisation. Joe shares a couple stories from his days as Unwound's "Brodie" and we hear a couple tunes.

THIS EPISODE IS DEDICATED TO THE GREAT VERN RUMSEY

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The Check-In with Pete Chramiec

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0700

Pete Chramiec is a founding member and guitarist for the pivotal hardcore band Verbal Assault. After a 20 year break, Verbal Assault are playing again, with shows booked on both coasts in 2022 and throughout 2023. In this episode, longtime pals Joe and Pete discuss what is was like for Pete to get back rock n roll shape , what spawned the reunion and why the shows are so special to him. They also talk Joe's 4th favorite subject, "crossover", how VA's lyrics have come home to roost and Pete tells us how Dave Grohl changed the trajectory of his music career with a single phone call. They play a few tunes and Pete makes Joe laugh a lot.

https://atomicactionrecords.bandcamp.com/album/trial

https://verbalassault.com/

https://www.bicyclehomebuilding.com/

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The Check-In with Shaun Fleming aka Diane Coffee

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0700

This week Joe talks with Shaun Fleming-aka Diane Coffee. Shaun is a singer, song writer and multi-instrumentalist based in Southern California. His 4th record, With People (out now on Polyvinyl Records) is a personal reach into the past and a closer, sometimes darker look at the people and experiences that have made him who he is now. In this episode, Shaun shares what motivated him to look back, why he sometimes masks painful memories with uplifting melody, and why this record felt more therapeutic than his previous efforts. Joe and Shaun discuss the process of making With People with his former bandmate Jonathan Rado (Foxygen) and long time collaborator Joe Lefitz and how the power of their shorthand was a key ingredient in the production. We also learn that there just might be a vaccine for Demoitis and we hear a couple tunes.

http://www.dianecoffee.com/

https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/artist/diane_coffee

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Carre' Callaway: Queen Kwong

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0700

Carre' Callaway-aka Queen Kwong- is a musician, song-writer and podcaster. Like most musicians in the last couple years, Carre' has had a challenging time maneuvering the sudden change in her vocation, but her situation is different. On top of the touring limitations, Carre' was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and two months later, her husband left her. What did she do?....... Naturally, made a record. The newest Queen Kwong record, Couples Only isn't your typical "divorce record" of reflective poetry, but rather a fiercely raw and emotional look at a great loss and a future recovered. In this episode, Carre' and Joe discuss how she navigated these waters, she shares the improvisational process she uses to make records and we hear why Couples Only has an unlikely pop song on its track listing. Carre' also tells us a wild story from her days opening for Nine Inch Nails and we here a couple tunes.

https://www.queenkwong.com/

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0700

This week we salute our partnership with The High Gain Podcast, a podcast that celebrates the guitar. Each week John Kieltyka and Ed Peterson will introduce you to a guitar, share its cultural significance and provide you a slew of questionable (and likely very funny) facts on its origin and history. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll realize that this podcast is not just for guitar enthusiasts, but anyone who enjoys a good time.

Episode 206

The CBS-Fender deal went down in 1965, but the story started well before then. Enjoy!

- 1966 Fender Stratocaster

https://www.thehighgain.com/podcast/66-stratocaster

https://www.ruinousmedia.com/thehighgain

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The Check-In with Brian Cook: These Arms Are Snakes, Sumac, Russian Circles

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0700

Brian Cook is a bass guitarist and song-writer from Seattle. He's an active member of Russian Circles and Sumac, writing, recording and touring extensively. After a ten year break, his band These Arms Are Snakes with be playing a handful of shows in celebration of the release of Duct Tape and Shivering Crows, a collection of rarities, covers and demos out April 15th on Suicide Squeeze Records. In this episode, Joe and Brian discuss how a recent break has helped him recognize his autonomy, why his solo record made him a better band member and the importance of rehearsing chaos as well as the music. Not only a musician, Brian is a freelance writer, has published one novel (The Second Chair Is Meant For You) and is working on a second. He shares his view on the difference between writing words verses writing music and how imperfection plays a role in both art forms. Joe and Brian swop a couple "sleeping in the van" stories and we hear some tunes from Duct Tape and Shivering Crows.

https://store.suicidesqueeze.net/

https://thesearmsaresnakes.bandcamp.com/album/duct-tape-shivering-crows

https://russiancirclesband.com/brian-cook

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The Check In with Gavin McCarthy

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0700

Gavin McCarthy is a drummer and songwriter from Boston, MA. He's written, recorded and toured with a multitude of bands and projects over the last two decades, with his main efforts focussed on E and Karate. After a long period of chasing down the masters, Karate is re-releasing their entire catalog with the Numero Group. In this episode Gavin catches us up on his life during the involuntary break, gives us the low down on the Boston venue scene and tells us how taking a break from music changed his self-identity. He also gives us his thoughts on reunion tours, why he's looking forward to this summers Karate dates and why the concept of a live record is odd. Joe and Gavin swop a couple stories that celebrate the beauty and chaos of touring in Italy and we hear a couple Karate tunes.

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The Check-In with Joel Jerome

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0700

Joel Jerome is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles, CA. His solo debut, Super Flower Blood Moon (Dangerbird Records) hits the streets on May 13th, and promises a dark, folky trip that celebrates his 90's indie rock influences as much and it pays homage to his latin roots. In this episode Joel tells us how the pandemic opened his eyes to activism, how that's translated to his work with The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW) and why unions are important to working musicians. We hear how his long time pal Jim Fairchild (Modest Mouse, Grandaddy, All Smiles) had a hand in the early stages of Super Flower Blood Moon and why it was different from past records. Joel also share's his view on "capturing recordings" verses "producing" and how thats applied in his own studio, Psychedelic Thriftstore. Joe plays a couple tunes from the new record and Joel tells us where's he's looking forward to touring in 2022.

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Mark Watrous. The Axman, The Boarders and a Check-in

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0700

Mark Watrous is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and a producer. He's recorded and toured extensively with The Shins, Shudder To Think, The Raconteurs and is a founding member of Loudermilk and Earl Burrows. Before hearing a pair of tour stories involving a reckless tour manager and a meth fueled ill-planned show in Sandpoint, Idaho, Joe and Mark catch up. We hear what Marks been up during the Shins break and he reminds us that WE'RE All waiting for vinyl. We hear Joe's favorite Earl Burrows tune and..........BONUS!!!!!! the debut of a very special cover of The Fixx's One Thing Leads To Another performed by Mark, Joe and Nate Mendel.

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The Check-In with Walt Disco

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Walt Disco is a young stylish band from Glasgow. Over the last two years they wrote, recorded and self produced their debt album, Unlearning (Out April 1st on Lucky Number Music). In this episode Joe talks with 2 members of the sextet, singer James and keyboardist/guitarist Finley. James and Finely share the process of making Unlearning , why they wanted it to sound "scrappy", how that forced them to think differently and why self producing gave them a sense of childlike wonderment. We learn what drives them to have a strong stylized aesthetic and they share a couple stories from their experience playing the Celine show in Paris. They also discuss the influence of new wave AND no wave and tell us what they love about touring. We hear a couple tunes from Unlearning.

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The Check-In with Sam Tallent

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Sam Tallent has earned his PhD in touring as a stand-up comedian, an author and drummer. He's been on the road since his late teens, has a best selling novel and an ever growing career in comedy to show for it. Joe and Sam discuss his current reluctance to become a parent, why it was good for him to be something other than a comedian over the involuntary break and what touring feels like now. Joe gets a lesson on the hierarchy of comedy performance, and not only do they discuss Sams newest novel Running the Light, but we hear a gorgeous passage read by the author himself. We also hear a couple numbers from Sam's punk band Big City Drugs.

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The Check-In with Chris Bauermeister from Jawbreaker.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Chris is the bass player for Jawbreaker. After a 20 year hiatus and a 2 year pandemic break, they are back with sold out shows across North America. Chris tells us what he's been up to over the break, why he went the academia route, and why he ultimately abandoned it. Joe and Chris talk the importance of snappy dressing, the regional rules of bagels and sourdough and Chris shares both his apprehensions and excitement for returning to the road. To get you pumped on the tour, we hear a tune from Dear You (which they will be playing in entirety) and Joe's favorite song from 24 Hour Revenge Therapy.

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The Check-In with Alan and Mimi from Low

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0700

This week Joe talks to Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker from the band Low. They share both the difficult and productive experience they've had at home over the last two years and why the pandemic effected them more than expected. They discuss the process of making their new Grammy nominated record Hey What (out now on Sub Pop records), how the final sound was established in the writing process and why Alan is taking a new approach to his guitar sound. With several shows booked in Europe and the U.S., Alan and Mimi express their excitement and apprehension of touring and what they’re most looking forward to. Joe raves over the videos that accompany Hey What and we hear a couple tunes.

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The Check In with Kassie Carlson from Guerilla Toss

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700

Kassie is a founding member, singer and lyricist for Guerilla Toss. In this episode Kassie and Joe discuss her life at home during the involuntary touring break, what happens when her "home life" and "rock n roll" life meet and why she's looking forward to getting back on the road and supporting Famously Alive (out March 25th on Sub Pop Records). Kassie shares how her close friend and collaborator helped her kick a heroin habit and why that relationship is so important to the new record. She also explains how the video for the single was born out of a stress nap and why her dog Watley is built for touring. We hear the new single, Cannibal Capitol and close the episode with Betty Dreams of Green Men from GT Ultra.

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The Check In with Bonnie Bloomgarden from Death Valley Girls

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0700

This week Joe has a vibrant conversation with Bonnie Bloomgarden, singer, songwriter and founding member of Death Valley Girls. Bonnie and Joe discuss the impact that touring has had on her life, how a recent tour has served as version of exposure therapy. and why the involuntary break has positively changed both her life at home and her perspective of life on the road. Bonnie tells us how hypnosis plays a role in her song writing and why she feels lucky that her favorite animal is a dog. We hear a new tune from the Death Valley Girls/Le Butcherettes split 7” on Suicide Squeeze Records and Bonnie hips us to her new paranormal podcast, Death Valley Girls Podcast

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The Check-In with Nile Marr

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Nile Marr is a singer, songwriter and guitarist from Manchester, England. He's been making records and touring for most of his young adult life. Though he grew up in Manchester, Nile spent his formable years in Portland Oregon, absorbing the vibes of Modest Mouse, The Shins, The Thermals and other PNW rock n rollers. When he's not supporting his solo efforts, he's on the road with Hans Zimmerman, filling in for his dad, Johnny Marr. In this episode Nile shares a few funny tales from the life of a DIY musician, both at home and the road. He tells us why trying to convince himself that playing shows is no longer important failed and what motivated him to keep writing over the pandemic. We hear two new tunes from his newest release How We Drift on Park The Van Records.

Music by Nile Marr and Joe Plummer

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The Check-In With Maita

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0700

This week Joe talks with Maria and Matthew from MAITA. They discuss the process of making their new record I Just Want To Be Wild For You (out February 18th on Kill Rock Stars), life in Portland Oregon over the last couple years and how a space heater contributed to their sanity preservation. Maria explains why she see's loneliness as luxury and why it's precious to her. Joe plays Road Song, a tune which illustrates the circular monotony of touring, something most musicians are presently longing for. Matthew and Maria tell us why they feel most "alive" on tour, share a few tour survival techniques and why the experience of spending time with people you don't know is important.

Music by MAITA and Joe Plummer

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The Check-In with Janet Weiss

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Janet Weiss is a drummer, multi-instrumentalist and all around stand-up rock n roll human from Portland, Oregon. In this episode Janet shares her experience making the new Quasi and why it was important to be in "touring shape" prior to going into the studio. Joe and Janet discuss how her recovery from a serious car accident may have prepped her for the involuntary touring break most musicians have endured and how's she's put her "doer" personality into practice in order to feel good, or at the very least, not feel bad. Naturally, the two drummers talk Get Back, Ringo, Neil Peart, Stella Mazgowa and why too many peacocks in one band is a bad idea. Another thing that Joe and Janet have in common is their love for cars. You'll hear about a few of Janets favorite cars, what she prefers to tour in and why.
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We hear a rare recording of Quasi covering New Zealand's The 3D's and a new song from Janet's band with Drew Grow, Slang.

Music by Quasi, Slang and Joe Plummer

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Year End Special Episode with Tim Dibbins and Mister Heavenly.

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0700

We have recovered the lost Mister Heavenly interview with Carrboro's finest journalist, Tim Dibbins. As usual, Tim brings the truth to the surface, stopping at nothing to get to the core of songwriting, inner band relationships and what makes Mister Heavenly tick as a powerful trio. We see sides of Nick, Ryan and Joe that have never been revealed and though at times uncomfortable, this interview provides us with an insight that has been lazily overlooked by journalist since the bands inception. Let Tim lead you into the percussive depths of Mister Heavenly's motivation and creative essence.
Bonus: a mini playlist of Mister Heavenly tunes chosen by the band!

Music by Joe Plummer and Mister Heavenly

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Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0700

William Goldsmith has played drums for over 20 years. He is a founding member of Sunny Day Real Estate, The Fire Theft and was the first drummer for the Foo Fighters. We start this episode with a Check-In. William tells us how he split his time in the last year caring for three kids and writing and recording two records with his new band Assertion. We also learn that William took 9 years off from playing music, how that made him feel and what he's doing to catch back up with the music that has influenced him. The episode finishes with Joe and William recounting their unforgettable and nerve racking trip to New York to play David Bowies birthday party. The trip was riddled with comical rock n roll celebrity shoulder rubbing, major drum tech mistakes and a goofy brush up with the NYPD. Plus, William invents the word "respectstruck" !

We hear two new songs from Assertions debut record Intermisson .

Out 4.9.21 on Spartan Records spartanrecords.com

Music by Assertion, Palm Frauds and Joe Plummer

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Michael Cera, The Case of the Missing Bass

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0700

Michael Cera is an actor, producer, songwriter and touring musician. He is best known for his roles in Superbad, Arrested Development, the voice of Robin in The Lego Batman Movie, and his Tony nominated performance in the Broadway production of Lobby Hero. In addition to acting, Michael has also toured extensively playing bass guitar with Mister Heavenly and Alden Penner. In this episode Michael tells us the noir esque tale of losing his coveted Vox Phantom bass guitar, the relationship he builds with a New York City investigator and the wild collection of coincidences that fed his pursuit.

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The Check-In with Nick Bockrath

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0700

Nick Bockrath is the guitarist of Cage The Elephant. Before Cage, he toured and recorded with Nicos Gun and Morning Teleportation. In this episode Nick and Joe talk pandemic gardening, brisket burning and the state of vaccination in the U.S. Nick also tells us about touring with a broken leg and what it’s like to share 1 van with 12 people. Episode is sponsored by Izotope. Izotope.com.

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Elephant, Palm Frauds and Joe Plummer.

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The Check-In with Man on Man

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0700

Joey Holman and Roddy Bottum are Man on Man. They've spent most of the pandemic traveling from New York to LA, caring for their mothers and writing their first musical collaboration. But Man on Man is more than music, it has a strong visual aspect that expresses body positivity that has resonated with the queer community. There is also a communal component called Chosen Family, which serves as a platform for community support, activism and it aims to bring people together through art and real human engagement.

In this episode Joe, Joey and Roddy talk about the good and bad habits they've developed over the last year, the hard work and responsibility the Man on Man record has brought to their lives and what their plans are in the near future. We hear a couple tunes from the new record and Joey and Roddy tell us what they've been listening to. Enjoy.

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The Tour Story Check-In with Jeremiah Green

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0700

Jeremiah Green has been the drummer for Modest Mouse for over 20 years. Outside of his rock n roll life, Jeremiah cares for his son, dogs, cats and chickens in Port Townsend, Wa. He also records his own music at home and owns a store called Thuja that sells "things". In this episode Jeremiah tells us of why the pandemic may be good for future change and Joe and Jeremiah discuss how capitalism has influenced home life, work life and what that might mean now. They share Modest Mouse tour stories, play a tune from Dream Attack and even play some drums together!

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The Check-In with Stephen Malkmus

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Stephen Malkmus is a singer, guitarist and songwriter from Portland Oregon, He is a founding member of Pavement, Silver Jews and releases both solo records and records under Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks. In this episode Joe and Stephen talk post Trump Portland, vaccine distribution , the permeance of 90's pop culture and the significance of the last pre-internet decade. Stephen tells us he's missing touring, but is also settling into a lifestyle the pandemic has brought to him. Last, Joe AND Stephen share a 2005 Jicks tour story and Stephen tells us what he looks forward to in the "normal" future. We hear two tunes from Stephens solo record "Traditional Techniques".

Enjoy.

There is a pinprick of light at the end of the tunnel

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The Check-In with Daniel Lanois

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0700

Daniel Lanois is a multi grammy winning producer and engineer. He's worked with U2, Bob Dylan, Neal Young, Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel and Emmylou Harris to name a few. In addition to his production accolades, Daniel has consistently recorded, produced and toured his own solo efforts. Joe and Daniel discuss the benefits of playing arrangements live before recording the forthcoming record "Heavy Sun" and the sense of cooperation that the backing vocals bring to the record. Daniel gives us his thoughts on touring, what he's been up to in the last year and what he most looks forward to once we're post-pandemic. Most importantly Daniel reminds us that "joy has not gone out of fashion". Joe plays the new single "Power" and " (Under The) Heavy Sun" from the new record Heavy Sun, out March 19th. Enjoy.

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Tour Story Check-In with Mikael Jorgensen

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0700

This episode combines a few tour stories AND a Check-In with Mikael Jorgensen, keyboardist of Wilco. It all starts off with some words for the recently passed Chick Corea. Next we hear Mikael's views on collaboration, the importance of making a mess in songwriting and why he loves improvisation, even if it's in "slow motion" due to a pandemic. He also tells us what it's like to do a 12 day tour with a song in the set that he never knew how to play. We learn his threshold on drinking absinthe and Joe and Mikael exchange some ridiculous humble brags on their Bridge School Benefit experiences. All this and a new tune from Mikael's project Expandards. Music by Expandards, Palm Fronds Nobukazu Takemura, and Joe Plummer.

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The Check-In with Katie Schecter

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0700

Katie Schecter is a singer, guitarist and songwriter from Nashville by way of NYC. In this episode Joe and Katie talk post Trump/pre vaccine Nashville and the importance of looking outward and helping others. She hips Joe to Gill Scott Herons "The Vulture" and tells us about her experience making her record "Bad for Business". All this and surprise visit from the spirit of Richard Swift ! Enjoy! Music by Katie Schecter, Richard Swift and Joe Plummer. Episode sponsored by Izotope. Visit Izotope.com

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John Atkins

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0700

John Atkins is the singer, guitarist and founding member of bands 764-Hero, Magic Magicians, The Can't See and currently, his collaboration with James Van Leuven, Sun Breaks. In this episode, Joe and John share some stories from their time together on the road and John rapid fires his tour anecdotes and tales to his own soundtrack. It's fun and funny! Music by John Atkins.

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The Check-In with Nick Waterhouse

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Nick Waterhouse is a singer, songwriter and guitarist based in Los Angeles. Since 2010 he's recorded and produced several records, using largely vintage and analog equipment. In this episode Nick tells what embarrassing habits he's picked up during pandemic and how he's traded his home sickness for road sickness. Joe and Nick share stories about their experience recording at London's "Toe Rag" studio and Nick hips us to Bruce Langhorne, the alleged "Tamborine Man" and early electrifier of folk music. We hear a new tune from Nicks forthcoming record Promenade Blue. Enjoy!

Music by Nick Waterhouse, Palm Fronds and Joe Plummer.

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Yuuki Matthews

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0700

Yuuki Matthews is a mixer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. For the Last 20 years he has collaborated and toured with The Shins, Sufjan Stevens, David Bazan, Tomo Nakayama and his project with Richard Swift, Teardrops. In this episode Yuuki tells us two stories. The first one involves the most unlikely name befuddle rock n roll has ever heard. In the second he tells us how he survived a headlining Coachella show with his feet and hands on fire. Take it in and enjoy. Music by Teardrops, Yuuki Matthews and Joe Plummer.

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The Check In with Charlie Hall

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0700

Charlie Hall is a multi instrumentalist, a singer, and the drummer for The War On Drugs. In his involuntary break from touring with The War On Drugs in 2020, he's found himself working on his own music, listening to The Fleetwoods and missing getting together with his pals for a sing along around the piano. In this episode, Joe and Charlie talk improvising, the Great British Baking Show and what Donald Trump will do following his presidency and a second impeachment. Enjoy. Music by The War On Drugs, Palm Fronds and Joe Plummer.

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Sam Jayne

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0700

This is a celebration of Sam Jayne. Sam's bands Lync and Love As Laughter were both contemporaries and influential to northwest bands Modest Mouse, Built To Spill, 764-Hero and Beck throughout the 90's and 2000's. In this episode we hear some favorite stories about Sam from his friends and family and what their favorite songs meant to them. Thank You Sam.

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Tour Stories Presents "Whittaker"

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0700

Tour Stories presents Whittaker, a Special Ruinous Media Production

We all want to celebrate, restore, and responsibly manage our wilderness areas. When Bobby Whittaker got off the road with REM and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, he did too, and that’s exactly what happened. In this podcast, Bobby Whittaker combines his tour managing skills and his love for outdoor community to conquer the hearts and minds of a small Northwest town. Hear the harrowing story of how he built a beautiful 25-mile trail on an otherwise unused rail corridor that benefits the community economically and brings them together. If you like Rock-N-Roll intuition, and love the outdoors, let Bobby show you how dedication to community, hard work and a little bit of punk rock attitude will build a beautiful space for everyone to enjoy. Music by Mudhoney, Caustic Resin, Lords of the North and Henry Hanks. Enjoy. Thanks to Sub Pop Records

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The Check-In with David Bazan

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0700

David Bazan is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Seattle Washington. For over 20 years he has recorded, toured and self-produced his bands Pedro The Lion , The Headphones and many variations of his solo efforts. In this episode, David and Joe discuss the possibility and culture of future touring with the news of a Covid-19 vaccine. David tells us about the adjustments to his life during the pandemic, we get his love/hate take on Taylor Swifts album, Folklore and he hints at a new Pedro The Lion record series. Music by Pedro the Lion, David Bazan, Palm Fronds and Joe Plummer. Enjoy.

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The Check-In with Gary Jarman of The Cribs

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0700

Gary Jarman is a founding member, singer and bass player for the Wakefield band The Cribs. Like most rock and rollers, Gary has been stuck at home for most of the pandemic, dealing with the bands legal issues and the frustration of not being able to support a new record and tour for over two years. Joe and Gary discuss how a boxing regiment has helped him cope, what it was like recording at The Foo Fighters 606 studio and why Peep Show may be Britains best comedy.....ever. We also hear a couple tunes from The Cribs newest record, Night Network. Enjoy! Music by The Cribs, Palm Fronds and Joe Plummer.

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One Year Anniversary Episode with Brian Teasley

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0700

After a year of Tour Stories and The Check-In. We've decided to celebrate with a re-play of our first episode with Brian Teasly.

Brian Teasley of Man or Astroman? and The Polyphonic Spree sees the terror of traveling with a microphone. FBI, Taco Bell and Tevo. Enjoy. Music By Man or Astroman? and Joe Plummer

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The Check-In with Wax Tailor

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0700

Wax Tailor is a DJ and producer from Vernon, France. His upcoming record "In the Shadow Of Their Sons" was written and recorded over the spring and summer of 2020 in middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. The record touches on the political and economic effects of a pandemic when the economic inequality gap is ever widening. Releasing on January 8th 2021, "In the Shadow of Their Sons" features guests D Smoke, Mark Lanegan and Del The Funky Homosapien. In this episode, Joe and Wax discuss the difference between the BLM movement in France and the US, the economic effects of the pandemic and the future of touring. Wax also hips us to The Koreatown Oddity. Enjoy. Music by Wax Tailor, Palm Fronds and Joe Plummer

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The Check-In With Tim Kinsella

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0700

Tim Kinsella has been a working musician for over 20 years. He is a founding member of Chicago bands Cap'n Jazz, Joan of Arc, and his newest effort, Good Fuck, which he started with his wife Jenny Pulse. He has written two novels,The Karaoke Singer's Guide to Self-Defense and Let Go and Go On and On, and also wrote and directed the film Orchard Vale. In this episode, Joe and Tim talk election fatigue, how Good Fuck recording has been a guiding effort throughout the pandemic, and how Daniel Lenois and Bob Dylan may have inspired the newest and last Joan Of Arc record. They also discuss why Captain Beerheart AND philosopher Zizak's "pressure cooker" ideas may explain why we spent four years with Trump as president. Music by Joan Of Arc, Good Fuck, Palm Fronds and Joe Plummer. Enjoy.

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The Check-In with Steve McDonald

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0700

Steve McDonald has covered the Rock n Roll gamut. It began when he and his brother started the influential hardcore band Red Cross when Steve was 11 years old. Since then he has toured the world, stopped touring to produce records, and started up again with not one, but three touring bands, The Melvins, Off! and Redd Kross. Steve tells Joe what he's doing to cope with being "grounded" during the pandemic, how he feels about our chaotic election and why he feels fortunate despite these unpredictable times. Episode sponsored by The Red E Cafe, Portland, Oregon. Music by Redd Kross, Red Cross, Joe Plummer and Palm Fronds. Enjoy.

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SPECIAL ELECTION BONUS REPLAY Dale Crover and the Texas Turnpike with bonus story from KEITH MORRIS

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0700

We bring you a special replay episode with Dale Crover of The Melvins. It has a surprise story from the punk legend Keith Morris of The Circle Jerks, Black Flag and OFF!

Dale Crover of The Melvins meets Buford T Justice

Take a break from vote counting and enjoy.

Episode brought to you by The Red E Cafe, Portland, Oregon

Music by Off!, Palm Fronds, Dale Crover and Joe Plummer.

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The Check-In With Mark Guiliana

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Mark Guiliana is a drummer, composer and teacher. He's done extensive touring and recording in the jazz world both as a band leader and a sideman. He's also delved into the rock, recording with David Bowie on the record BlackStar and Matt Cameron on his solo record Cavedweller. Joe and Mark talk pandemic coping strategies and how Mark is trying to stay on top of his game when and if things get back to normal. They also discuss the importance of getting instruments into kids hands, how he stays cool this close to the election and why he sometimes looks at older music for new music inspiration. Enjoy. Episode sponsored by Red E Cafe and Coffee Roasters in Portland Oregon. Music by Mark Guiliana, Beat Music Productions and Joe Plummer

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Patrick Carney

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Patrick Carney is a producer, drummer and founding member of The Black Keys. He has been touring, engineering and producing records for the last 20 years. In this episode Patrick tells us how he encountered 26 men dressed in Santa Claus suits in the middle of July on the first Black Keys tour in 2002. Enjoy. Music by Patrick Carney and Joe Plummer

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The Check-In with Girl Friday

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Joe talks with Vera Ellen and Libby Hsieh from Girl Friday during 6th month of the Covid-19 pandemic. They discuss the positive effects a pandemic may have on their community, what different versions of protesting mean and why making yourself put on cozy socks and reading a book may be better for not just you, but the rest of the world. We hear a song from their new record Androgynous Mary and they tell us why the new Sufjan Stevens record has been their go to over the last few months. Enjoy! Music by Girl Friday, Palm Fronds and Joe Plummer.

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Fred Armisen

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 07:15:00 -0700

Fred Armisen is a writer, comedian and actor. He's written, created and acted in dozens of TV shows (Portlandia, Los Espooky's, Documentry Now!), was the band leader for Late Night with Seth Meyers and a cast member of Saturday Night Live for over 10 years. He's also seen his fair share of touring, either as a the drummer for the 90's band Trenchmouth or a comedian doing his one man show "Standup Up For Drummers" and "Comedy For Musicians". In this episode he gives us a montage of hilarious insights, stories and perspectives of life on the road that only Fred can do. Enjoy! Music by Fred Armisen, Joe Plummer and Wandering Lucy. Episode sponsored by Izotope.

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The Check-In With Densil Mcfarlane

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Densil Mcfarlane is a singer, songwriter and guitarist for the Toronto based band The OBGM's. In this episode we discuss his new view on protesting and how he believes it can advance change. He reminds us that none of us have experienced a pandemic, and we can all learn and support each other through our uncharted future. We also hear a couple tunes from the forthcoming OBGM's record, The Ends. Enjoy! Episode sponsored by Izotope. Music by Palm Fronds and Joe Plummer.

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Dann Gallucci

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Dann Gallucci is a musician, engineer and producer from the Northwest. Over the last 20 years, he's toured and recorded with Modest Mouse, The Murder City Devils, and Cold War Kids. He's produced dozens of songs and released A Gun Called Tension, a dynamic collaboration with Sean Reveron and other NW musicians. Since relocating to Los Angeles, Dann has delved into the podcast world, producing Bullseye and The Dream. In this episode Dann tells us what it was like opening for Pearl Jam as the guitarist for The Murder City Devils, how kind Eddie Vedder can be , and why his band members had to try and outdrink a famous NBA player. Music by A Gun Called Tension, The Murder City Devils and Joe Plummer. Episode sponsored by Izotope.

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The Check-In with Jon Wurster

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Jon Wurster is the drummer for Superchunk, The Mountain Goats and Bob Mould. He's also a comedy writer and has created many character "guests" on Tom Scharplings' "The Best Show". Joe and Jon get to catch up after not seeing each other on the road for a couple years. They discuss the North Carolina political climate, Jon's pandemic routine and the documentary's that Jon's been watching in his down time. They also veer into drummer talk, addressing Bill Stevenson and Dave Lombardo's effortless, fluttering styles. We hear a song from the new Bob Mould record called "American Crisis" that matches the current social/political climate in both ferocity and volume! Music by Palm Fronds and Joe Plummer. Episode sponsored by Izoptope.

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Hutch Harris

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Hutch Harris is a musician, songwriter and producer from Portland Oregon. He was also the singer and guitarist for The Thermals. On what winds up being The Thermals last tour, they find themselves running from a tornado en route to a show in Denver. Naturally, Hutch, who may have eaten a few too many "edibles", deals with it by writing an "epic, scary, tornado song" in the back of the van. Find out what song he wrote and whether they made it to the show. Music by Hutch Harris, The Thermals, Palm Fronds and Joe Plummer.

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Wed, 24 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Joe talks with Sam Spiegel of N.A.S.A. during the Covid-19 pandemic and the social unrest following the murder of George Floyd.

They discuss Sam's creative routine, the the connection of the protest and social awareness and why living in the moment is important for him during quarantine. We hear "Don't Give Up" from his newest record "Random Shit from the Internet Era" featuring Busta Rhymes, Sia and Vic Mensa.

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The Check-In with Matt Cameron

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Joe and Matt talk fatherhood and life at home during a pandemic and the social unrest following the murder or George Floyd. They celebrate the removal of Confederate statues and discuss Matts recent reads on Stoicism and How to be a Tudor. We also learn why every band should look to The Melvins as the model of a healthy, functioning band.

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The Check-In with Ben Gibbard

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:45:00 -0700

A week after the police killing of George Floyd, we discuss the subsequent protests and marches worldwide in support of Black Lives Matter. We also cover the on going Covid-19 pandemic, the potential loosening of quarantine policy and how it is still effecting our lives. Ben lets us know what he's reading and how important it is to live in the present in these dynamic times. We hear Ben's newest single and a tune from Telekinesis.

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Perry Shall "Totally Tow Tour"

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Perry Shall knows vintage T-shirts and record cover design, but he's also done his fair share of touring with his bands Hound, Dry Feet and Wildflowers of America. In this episode we learn what a "fuck and fold" is, that a navigation system can be racist and IT IS possible to do an entire tour using AAA tow miles. Have a laugh with Perry.

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Quarantine Check-In with Hamilton Leithauser

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0700

A check-in with Hamilton Leithauser of The Walkmen who found himself and his family out of Brooklyn and back in Washington DC due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. We discuss his sudden new job as home school teacher,, new record releases, the shortage of bicycles in the US, and he suggests a couple good reads.

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Quarantine Check-In with Dan Boeckner

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0700

A check-in with Dan Boeckner from Wolf Parade and Operators. We discuss Canada's handling of the Pandemic, the usefulness of Patreon and the power of doing "planks" in you kitchen. He also turns us on to Yugoslavian punk culture. Enjoy.

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Creed Bratton "Dogs, Planes and Acid Trips"

Fri, 29 May 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Creed Bratton from the folk rock band The Grass Roots and the TV show The Office tells us what it's like to survive a plane crash, fight off wild dogs in Tripoli and have an acid meltdown in front of Bill Graham at The Fillmore.

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Quarantine Check-In with Megan Jasper

Fri, 22 May 2020 07:00:00 -0700

A discussion with Megan Jasper of Sub Pop Records. We talk about the importance of getting coffee and the routine of work life as we knew it. She also tells me how physical health can be the tug boat of mental health and why the new Fionna Apple record is a perfect record. Rose cuttings, gas huffing and back yard explosions all in this episode of Tour Stories Check-In

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Quarantine Check-In with John Richards

Tue, 19 May 2020 14:00:00 -0700

A discussion with John Richards of KEXP during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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Quarantine Check-In with Nick Thorburn

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:00:00 -0700

A discussion with Nick Thorburn of Mister Heavenly and Islands during the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Jim Fairchild "A Bump In The Road"

Thu, 14 May 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Jim Fairchild of Modest Mouse and Grandaddy tells us how he wound up being a bump in the road.

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Quarantine Check-In with James Mercer

Tue, 12 May 2020 07:00:00 -0700

A discussion with James Mercer of The Shins and Broken Bells during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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Quarantine Check-In with Joe Wong

Fri, 08 May 2020 07:00:00 -0700

A discussion with Joe Wong of The Nite Creatures and The Trap Set during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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Quarantine Check-In With Ryan Kattner

Tue, 05 May 2020 07:00:00 -0700

A discussion with Ryan Kattner of Man Man and Mister Heavenly during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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Quarantine Check-In with Carrie Brownstein

Fri, 01 May 2020 07:00:00 -0700

A discussion with Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney and Portlandia during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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Quarantine Check-In with Overcoats

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0700

A Discussion with JJ Mitchell and Hana Elion of Overcoats during the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Quarantine Check-In with Matt Gourley

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0700

A discussion with Matt Gourley of Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend and Townland during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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Quarantine Check-In with Eric Slick

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0700

A discussion with Eric Slick of Dr. Dog et al during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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Quarantine Check-In with Nate Mendel

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0700

A discussion with Nate Mendel of The Foo Fighters during the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Quarantine Check-In with Glenn Kotche

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0700

A gentle and insightful conversation with Glenn Kotche of Wilco during the pandemic

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Quarantine Check-In with Daniel Michicoff

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Daniel Michicoff from Tijuana Panthers and Coromandelles discusses his time in quarantine.

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Quarantine Check-In with Dale Crover

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0700

A check-in with Dale Crover from the Melvins during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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Jessica Curreri - "Polizia"

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0700

Jessica Curreri, tour manager of Dillinger Escape Plan, see's the "other side" of an Italian airport

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Michael Cera - "The Case Of The Missing Bass"

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0700

Micheal Cera of Superbad and Mister Heavenly loses his favorite bass.

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Ted Leo and the Pullovers

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0700

Ted Leo of Ted Leo and the Pharmacists steals his own van. Again. And again.

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Dale Crover and the Texas Turnpike

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0700

Dale Crover of The Melvins meets Buford T Justice.

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Brian Teasley - "The Rock-n-Roll Terrorist"

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0700

Brian Teasley of Man or Astroman? and The Polyphonic Spree sees the terror of traveling with a microphone.

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Tour Stories

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0700

Joe Plummer's friends share their stories from life on the road. We hear funny, sad and sometimes scary tales from musicians and comedians.

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