Kids Like You and Me (KLYAM)

New Bedford's very own Eric Baylies - musician and author! 

We recently caught up with old bud Juan Wauters. Juan recently released his album Real Life Situations, featuring several collaborations and a variety of musical styles beyond the classic JPW sound. Juan's good friend & long-time associate Matthew Volz joined in on the fun as well as we chatted about collaborating, pre-Beets solo mixtapes, Juan's latest yet-to-be-released project, outlook and advice in the music 'industry', and of course a trip or two down memory lane. 

Music featured in the podcast:
"Sanity or Not
"For You"
"Unity"

Photo: Juan Wauters headlining Night One of the KLYAM 10 Yr Anniversary/Rama Lama Ding Dong at Lilypad

Madison Wisconsin's HEATHER THE JERK!

We recently caught up with Montreal legend musician and actor Tara Desmond of GASHRAT, The Submissives, and PORN PERSONS. Curator of the Interesting Evenings series and mastermind behind Hot Jelly in the Morning videos featuring characters like Deb Edison and Rodna Howart.

Music featured in the pod: 1) Gashrat - "I Can't"; 2) The Submissives - "Still Obsessed"; 3) Porn Persons - "He's Gone"

Photo credit: Hugo B. 

Booker at O'Briens Pub / Charlie's Kitcthen; Musician in Rebuilder

We chatted with Dan Toffling of Prescribed Vinyl 

 We caught up with our favorite Allston punks & KLYAM Records alumni, Nice Guys!!! Happy 420!

JJ Gonson is the owner of ONCE and Cuisine en Locale in Somerville, MA. We caught up with her to discuss what makes a venue great and the return of shows. JJ is also a noteworthy photographer and she has photographed countless artists including Nirvana and Elliott Smith. 

We recently chatted with NY based musician Carrie Furniss of PLEASER and CAROLYN! 

We caught up with Eric Friedl aka Eric Oblivian. The man behind Memphis, TN based record label & record store Goner Records; home of the annual Goner Fest bringing in rock and rollers from all over the globe including us! Eric has also played in Oblivians, New Memphis Legs, and True Sons of Thunder - just to name a few. We discuss his various projects over the years, geek out on Memphis/Goner lore, and how Goner is making it through the pandemic and beyond. 

Photo used w/ permission, credit: Hugo B. (Time Warp Week Ends) 

We recently chatted with Dave Brushback, DIY music photographer/zine king/former blogger, about his most recent zine endeavor, Freak No Hitter, getting into local/underground music, and more recent stuff as well.

Music featured in this podcast: "Tried and True" by Waste Management; "Dad Weed" by Fat Creeps 

We recently had a career ranging chat with Jesse DeFrancesco on Jesse's time in Boston booking and attending house shows, playing music for the first time as Phaze, roadie-ing for Quilt, touring with Steep Leans and Olden Yolk, moving to Philly and socializing in non-music based queer communities. 

We recently had a chat with Carrie Quartly on her birthday! We spoke of Death By Audio, Chris Knox, FANDOM, and so much more. 

We recently had a great chat with New Bedford's Devin Byrnes - bass/vocals in Picniclunch and owner of Destination Soups

Jon Wain - DJ of Static Disaster, Asheville NC 103.3 

Your Saturday morning dose of rock ‘n roll to kick start the day.

We caught up with the mighty THIGHS to discuss their debut EP Hellhole by the Sea out via yours truly, KLYAM Records! We also talk the band's formation, shows, and the gritty reality of "suck city."

Pick up a tape! https://klyamrecords.limitedrun.com/products/684663-thighs-hell-hole-by-the-sea 

Foodies 

We caught up with The Swettes, one of our favorite bands in Boston from the last few years. We discussed the band's formation, early shows, Ladies Rock Camp as an inspiration, and way more!

We caught up with Sam Hadge of Gray St. Sounds to discuss the vast Western Mass noise scene including his own revered house spot Cold Spring Hollow! 

We recently chatted with Tara McManus of Mr. Airplane Man about our mutual love of Memphis, playing music, seeing Meat Puppets as a youngster, and so much more! 

We had a marathon session with CON TEX. We talked about his moving to Boston a decade ago, the Whitehaus, jam bands, and tons of other stuff! 

We recently caught up with LA musician Colleen Green to discuss her Massachusetts roots, recording in the studio vs. home recording, and much more! 

We caught up with Coco Roy of Electric Street Queens to discuss classic shows, horror flicks, and much, much more!

We caught up with our favorite Canadian - Hugo B. Hugo - to recap Gonerfest and catch up on many more things! 

We caught up with Carolyn Hawkins formerly of Chook Race and currently in Parsnip and School Damage; some of Australia's finest bands! We first met Carolyn when Chook Race toured through Boston in 2016. We caught Parsnip at Gonerfest last year! We discussed the Melbourne scene, Carolyn's current life in lockdown, and the future of shows in Australia and beyond.

Sweeping Promises is the latest project from Lira Mondal and Caufield Schnug. We discussed the group's debut LP Hunger For A Way Out and its relevance in a world that appears to be getting grimmer each day. We also delve into a bit of the past, their new life in Austin, TX, and the potential prospects for the future of artists and society as a whole.

Photo credit: Omari Spears (Oshoots.com) 

We caught up with Santiago Cardenas of the former, beloved Boston trio Free Pizza and most recently the electronic output known as F. We discussed Santi growing up in Miami, moving to Boston for college and discovering the underground local scene circa 2008-2014, playing in Free Pizza, and the need for more cultural and racial diversity in Boston and beyond.

We chatted with BJ Snowden, an internationally renowned musician from Billerica, Massachusetts. She has toured all over the globe and appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon shows. She has been called an outsider musician although that term doesn’t make sense to her. 

We caught up with Melanie Bernier of Boston Cream to discuss rock and roll, art, acting, dancing, environmental politics, and much more!

We caught up with the Cantab Lounge's fearless leader, Mickey Bliss to discuss his career over the last 50 years including his original 80s synth New Wave singles, his Club Bohemia show enterprise in both locations (Kirkland Cafe and Cantab Lounge), and several more ditties longtime Boston fans will appreciate! 

We caught up with Natalie Hoffmann of the amazing Memphis institutions Nots and Optic Sink! In addition to those fantastic bands, we talked Gonerfest, her old band Bake Sale and contemporaries of the early 2010s including our faves Girls of the Gravitron, legendary Memphis spots like Dairy House and Lamplighter, Hugo B. Hugo,  and what's new at Goner.  And much much more! 

Episode photo shot by Hugo B (Optic Sink at Lamplighter)

We caught up with New Bedford legend Mike Mountain to discuss the 90s, college radio, songwriting and poetry, Providence noise, The Traphaus, mental health, family, and much more! 

We caught up with Angela Sawyer, long-time runner of DIY comedy esque shows, proprietor of the renowned Weirdo Records and performer of wild noise & beyond music in the Boston area, to discuss all those things PLUS quite a bit more. 

Playlist featuring music and some comedy mentioned in the podcast below!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL287kpvhH9Pyefq3uX_CpnIq-7rL06pk8 

Sam Potrykus is the founder of the monthly newspaper the Boston Compass and the Director of the Brain Arts Organization. We caught up with Sam to discuss the history of the Compass, the tireless work of all the Brain Arts' volunteers, and the organization's strive for racial equality and justice. 

We caught up with Mr. Boston Hassle himself, Dan Shea! Dan has been an integral part of the Boston music scene for the last couple of decades. In addition to running Boston Hassle, Dan has unleashed countless shows under the Bodies of Waters moniker, set up various local festivals such as Hassle Fest, New England Underground Music Festival, the Boston Underground Summit, and more. You may have caught him on stage (or floor) in several bands including Thighs – keep an eye out for an upcoming KLYAM Records release! In this podcast, we discussed Boston’s rich, often lost, underground music history, the chaotic present, and our uncertain future.

We caught up with Allie Hanlon aka Peach Kelli Pop to discuss lo-fi recording, the Ottawa music scene in the 2000s, working out, her upcoming record, and a ton more! Enjoy!

We caught up with Victoria Shen aka evicshen to discuss new album Hair Birth, the academic side of noise music, touring Japan, and much much more! 

We caught up with Shawnie Brando of Bugs and Rats to discuss Nirvana, 90s Boston Hardcore, house shows, and plenty of other shit! 

Johnnie and the Foodmasters gather to reflect on our first 5 years as a band and what makes us great (ohh, we're so humble!)! We also dive a bit deep into the history of the golden oldies and how they are seen for better or worse in 2020. 

We caught up with Hilken Mancini to discuss her wild days in the 90s band Fuzzy as well as her work with Punk Rock Aerobics, Girls Rock Campaign, and her vintage clothing store 40 South Street. Hilken currently plays in the rock and roll bands Shepherdess and The Monsieurs. 

A real kid like you and me, Michael Mambrino, discusses work with the Brain Arts Organization, Boston Hassle, favorite local venues, experiences in the scene, and the future of shows in Boston and beyond.

We catch up with MADISON, WISCONSIN punk legend Bobby Hussy of The Hussy, Fire Heads, and No Coast Records!

We caught up with scene veteran, musician, and show promoter Chris Strunk to discuss his recently released zine 'An Incomplete History of Long-Gone Illegal Punk Venues in Boston from 2000 to 2015 or somewhere around there' out now on Free The Future Press (Somerville, MA). We talk to Chris about some of the many fascinating stories in the zine and go in depth on the scene(s) that existed in this time. 

We catch up with Ryan Major, Boston musician and leader of the group Love Strangers. From him first getting into music, his days in the Barbazons, up through the present. Ryan is enjoying quarantine - making music (including karaoke), co-hosting the Rock 'n' Roll Film Club podcast and gearing up for a move to Philly.