Scarlet Estelle is an artist manager and developer. She’s the membership director of REC Philly, and she’s a member of the Philadelphia Recording Academy. She’s also the creator and host of Andrea's favorite new(ish) podcast, Sugar, We’re Going In, which explores Fall Out Boy’s relationship with hip-hop. She’s here today to talk about five of her favorite hip-hop moments in Fall Out Boy’s career. She and Andrea also dive into their shared love for the band, Patrick’s solo career, how Scarlet has continued to find inspiration in the way the members of FOB approach their music, the power of fangirls, how she strives to support and encourage new artists in her own career, and so much more. It’s a fun and special episode. 

Listen to Sugar, We're Going In Podcast at FallOutBoyzIIMen.com

1/24 Emo Bingo @ City Winery Philadelphia - Use code SUAGR24 for 15% off

Follow @ScarletEstelle and @SuagrWereGoingIn

Lots of bands we love on tour. Lots of those bands are bringing other bands we love with them. We don't want you to miss out on those bands. Here are some shows we really think you should plan to get there for doors.

Gully Boys - “Optimist”

On tour with Motion City Soundtrack until 01.15.

Philly - January 10th at Brooklyn Bowl

Honey Revenge - "Fight or Flight”

On tour with Meet Me At the Altar from 01.19 - 02.21

Phllly - January 23rd at the TLA (Elliot Lee and John Harvie)

Pool Kids - “Swallow”

On tour with Militarie Gun January 31 - March 9

Philly - 02.14 at the church

Pollyanna - "Smile"

On tour with Plain White T’s January 23 - February 18

Philly - 02.06 Union Transfer 

Equipment - "Minnow" 

On tour with Origami Angel March 22-30

On tour with Sweet Pill April 14 - May 10

Philly - 05.10 Union Transfer

Seems like the year just started, but suddenly we're halfway through Spring? Instead of talking with a guest this week, Kitzy and Andrea wanted to share some of the music they've been listening to lately. For Andrea, that means a carefully selected handful of songs. For Kitzy, that means playing spin the wheel with their New Music playlist. There's lots of great stuff from the past couple of months that we haven't gotten a chance to share with you. Don't forget, if you like what you hear, you can find links to pick up music from these artists and to follow them, so you can keep up with their various plans for new music, tours, and all that good stuff.

Origami Angel - "Thank You, New Jersey" | pre-order The Brightest Days | Linktree

The Gaslight Anthem - "Positive Charge" | Linktree

Rodeo Boys - "Dog Leg" | pre-order Home Movies | Linktree

M.A.G.S. - "Sins" | Instagram

Nicole Yun - "Desperation I Know" | Linktree

Poesy - "Impersonal Hell' | Instagram

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This week, Caleb takes us back to 2005 to Harvey Danger's self-released third (and final) full-length record Little by Little. We learn about the burning ghost town of Centralia, and Caleb shares a story about how a Harvey Danger song became a key part of his wedding playlist.

And, surprising us both, this record is available on Bandcamp!

We were so excited about this episode that we decided to release it a... little early. But at least we released it all at once, and not... little by little. We hope you enjoy this record as much as we do, or at least a... little.

Get it?? Because the record is called Little by Little. Ahh, nevermind I give up. Or DO I??

This week we're joined by Kiri & Heidi from Early Riser to discuss their brand new record Vocations (available now from A-F Records). We cover everything from shitty people with ulterior motives, the importance of being seen over being scene, some dope t-shirt ideas, and how music critics should watch more Food Network.

Don’t forget to pop over to https://earlyriserrr.bandcamp.com/!

And here's the video for the title track Vocations.

Mikey Erg - yeah, that Mikey Erg, the one that's in every band - is on the show this week! We chat about his dope new self-titled, the rad story behind the cover art, furniture made from road cases, and a sprinkle of data analytics. Come join the fun!

And when you're done, don't forget to check out mikeyerg dot bandcamp dot com!

Come with us on this journey of discovery, as Caleb hears Adult Mom for the first time and gets progressively angrier about how goddamn good this record is. And then pick up your own copy over on Bandcamp.

While you wait for the vinyl you just ordered to show up, why not watch the video for Sober?

In what is truly a dream come true, we are joined this week by Max Collins of Eve6. Yes, that Eve6. We talk about some new jams he's been cooking up in his pandemic kitchen, including one of the wildest collaboration stories we've ever heard. He also shares a handful of tracks that he loves, old and new.

In our opinions, you won't want to miss this one. I mean, maybe you do, we're not your dad, but you probably don't.

Check out Max's playlist on Spotify

Visit grimvalue.com to watch the video for "Black Nova" and to pre-order Grim value.

This week we chatted with Anika Pyle about her new solo record Wild River, her poetry, and finding joy in life. We’ve heard a lot about how artists have coped with the pandemic, but Anika’s story is one of our favorites! Tour's cancelled? Tour the national parks instead.

When you're done listening to this episode, head on over to https://www.anikapyle.com/shop to pick up your copy of the LP & book!

Caleb takes us way back to 2004 with the controversial sleeper hit New Ruins, by The Kidcrash. We talk about the reason this record has been so hard to find for years, Caleb's fear of desert fauna, and what it's like to make a record when your bag of tricks isn't as big as you think it is.

Be sure to subscribe to the Left of the Dial YouTube channel to watch all of the upcoming LOTD Live content, and don't forget about the Night Shift Radio patreon for exclusive behind the scenes extras!

It's a Night Shift Radio crossover event - 4 shows, 1 Scott... Pilgrim, that is.

Here on Left of the Dial, we're talking about the music of Scott Pilgrim vs the World. We jam out to Sex Bob-omb, Crash & the Boys, Metric, and Plumbtree from the orginal motion picture sountrack, and talk about how these tracks were written for or influenced the story. As a bonus, we threw in a couple of Anamanaguchi's glorious chiptune jams from the recently re-released Scott Pilgrim video game.

When you're done here, make sure to check out the rest of the crossover on The SuperPodHeroCast, Fight Jokes About Everything, and Shift-Alt-Q!

And don't miss the first ever Left of the Dial LIVE, featuring Riverby! The stream starts tomorrow (2/13) at 8pm Eastern.

Behind the scenes look at the cast learning their instruments.

The Clash at Demonhead performing Black Sheep.

This week, we talk Clothbound, the brand new full-length record by The Sonder Bombs. The one that dropped last Friday, and not in fact the 4-song single that had been previously been available. How dare you accuse Caleb of making a mistake like that. So rude.

Anyway - TSB is on Bandcamp with some dope merch you should check out, including a DIY bindle kit.

Also, there's a fun-in-the-sun summer vibes music video for Crying is Cool that you should watch.

Kitzy and Andrea are in the studio together without a guest for the first time in a long time, so they're covering a new album that they're both big fans of. Left of the Dial favorite and Philly's own Dave Hause released Drive It Like It's Stolen today, and your hosts are breaking down the gorgeous and introspective album, track by track. You can pick it up now so you'll be ready to sing along when he plays this year's inaugural Sing Us Home Fest next weekend, May 5th and 6th, in Manayunk.

Pick up Drive It Like It's Stolen now.

Grab tickets and check out the incredible line up for Sing Us Home.

We keep it chill this week as Kitzy lets us all in on the secret of Mirrors the Sky, by Lyla Foy. It's a record they've been listening to regularly since Shazam'ing the song Impossible during a TV show. We dig through the layers of sounds, the sometimes confusing lyrics, the jarring use of a marimba, and the consistently beautiful vocals.

Lyla Foy is on Bandcamp, if you want to show some support.

If you're curious about the comparison to Velour100 that Caleb makes, you can check them out here.

This week Caleb reveals his love of chill pop, as we discuss the solo record that Hayley Williams swore she'd never release, but that we're hella glad she did. Specifically, he chose six tracks in an extremely scientific manner - they all had cool music videos. Links below (unless you're reading this on Apple Podcasts, in which case I'm sorry but you'll probably have to just type things into YouTube).

Simmer

Cinnamon

Sugar on the Rim

Watch Me While I Bloom

Dead Horse

Over Yet

********** DISCLAIMER: When we recorded this week's episode, the reports of abuse about at least one member of D**mtree were unknown to us. To be clear, we will never knowingly support any artist who engages in that kind of behavior, nor any others who continue to look away, cover for, or support them.

In the interest of transparency, we will be leaving this episode up, but we'll no longer be promoting it. Moving forward, we will be much more careful about the music we choose to cover, to ensure we never promote an artist whose behavior goes directly against everything we value and stand for. Thank you to the thoughtful listeners who have reached out to us about this. We always welcome and appreciate your input. ***********

This week, Kitzy expands Caleb's musical horizons with a crash course in Minneapolis-based hip hop collective Doomtree. We discuss how we each got into hip hop, how it influenced Caleb's musical career, and the deeper meaning behind when folks say "I like everything except country and rap."

Kitzy strongly recommends getting the Doomtree live experience by watching the following:

Live on KEXP

Audiotree Live

Caleb recommends the music videos for Final Boss and Gray Duck.

This week Caleb discusses how Marc Cohn's 1991 self-titled record is his "Sunday morning gospel hour," and why he thinks Marc is one of the most badass pop singers ever. Kitzy tells the story of how Walking in Memphis was written, and how it saved Marc's career.

For our first episode of 2021 - and the start of LOTD year 2 - Kitzy presents a thesis: fun. is a modern-day Queen. Do they successfully defend this thesis? You'll have to listen to find out.

For further research, see this live performance.

As we reach the final episode of 2020, and of our first year, Caleb looks back at ten of his favorite covers from a year when creativity was hard. In no particular order, we discuss:

Thunderstruck, by AC/DC - performed by Walk Off the Earth

Jessie's Girl 2, by Coheed and Cambria ("Not technically a cover, but it's my list so I say it counts" -Caleb)

Breathless, by The Corrs - performed by Caroline Polachek

Fast Car, by Tracy Chapman - performed by Black Pumas

Call to Love, by Crooked Fingers - performed by Jim & Zach of Jimmy Eat World and Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast

Table For Glasses, by Jimmy Eat World - performed by Josh & Caleb Coy

I Write Sins Not Tractors (Tragedies), by Panic! at the Disco - performed by Alex Melton

Gravity, by Talking Under Water - performed by Small Signals

All Too Well, by Taylor Swift - performed by Dan Campbell

All Star, by Smash Mouth - performed by Future Teens

Kitzy also recommends:

Red Hands, by Walk off the Earth

Hey Ya, performed by Walk off the Earth

Delicate, performed by Alex Melton

Live Studio Recording of "In The Sun," by Alex Melton

If Fall Out Boy had written Free Falling, performed by Alex Melton

It The Wonder Years wrote Free Falling, performed by Alex Melton

As we continue our suddenly rapid approach towards the end of 2020, Kitzy has assembled their top 10 songs of the year - in no particular order. We take a look back at year 1, revisiting past episodes & reminiscing about some of the wonderful guests we've had.

1. Worriers - You Or Someone You Know (End of the world)
2. Maxwell Stern - Impossible Sum (Water Tower)
3. Run The Jewels - RTJ4 (Walking In The Snow)
4. Gladie - Safe Sins (When You Leave The Sun)
5. Bacchae - Pleasure Vision (Hammer)
6. Waxahatche - Saint Cloud (Fire)
7. Frances Quinlan - Likewise (Rare Thing)
8. Dave Hause - Patty (Moon Song)
9. Oceanator - Things I Never Said (I Would Find You)
10. Cold Years - Paradise (Too Far Gone)

Kitzy's Top 10 of 2020 on Spotify

Hop Along live on KEXP

It's December, and "Kitzy" and "Caleb" (whose names we put quotation marks around for no reason; why do you ask?) are counting down ten of their favorite Winter/Holiday songs. You can listen to "Kitzy" and "Caleb's" playlist here. Again, these are ten songs chosen by "Kitzy" and "Caleb" (Quotation marks are festive! That's all!) and definitely not by two other members of the Night Shift Radio family who broke into the studio when no one was looking and took over Left of the Dial this week.

While we've got you, why not follow Fight, Andrea and their shows Never Heard of It (Fight and Caleb!) and Set Condition One (Kitzy, Caleb, and Andrea!) for no particular reason?

Links to purchase these songs!

Something Corporate - "Forget December"

The Wonder Years - "Brakeless"

They Might Be Giants - Holidayland

Misfits - "You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch"

Jimmy Eat World - "Last Christmas"

Good luck finding "What's This?" for purchase, but you can get "Yule Shoot Your Eye Out" on Fall Out Boy's Believers Never Die

My Chemical Romance - "All I Want for Christmas Is You" (this one is on a compilation where you can also find another great winter song by Andrew McMahon, "The Lights and Buzz" which didn't make our countdown, but you can hear on the playlist linked above).

As we kick off December (yes folks, we're finally almost done with 2020), we decided to do something different. So this week, our friend Janelle joins us to talk about tracks from 5 of her favorite records of the year. We get chance to revisit the incredible talent of Lianne La Havas, empathize with the bassist of Khraungbin for having to transpose her parts, and we learn that Fiona Apple is still at it.

Check out Janelle's show Supper Sessions every other Sunday on KXSF and stream some of her favorite past episodes on Mixcloud.

Bandcamp links:

Sault

Khraungbin

Sylvan Esso

Bonus: A recording of MTV's The Grind Spring Break 2000 from Cancun which Janelle may or may not be in.

AC/DC is back, and they have delivered... well, exactly what you'd expect from them. Tracks like Shot in the Dark prove they've still got it, and "it" is rock, and rock is what we need right now.

If you want to re-live the glory days of band website, check out https://pwrup.acdc.com/.

We normally like to plug an artist's Bandcamp page. AC/DC doesn't have one, but that didn't stop Designosaur from snagging their URL.

And of course there's the very important tutorial on how to write an AC/DC song.

Listeners will be familiar with this week's Left of the Dial guests because they’re the team behind Sweet Juice Fest, a queer feminist musical festival that centers local diverse artists and creators from the Philadelphia region. Last year, the sold-out festival was held at Rigby Mansion in Germantown and featured some of our favorites here at Left of the Dial including Sug Daniels, Popcorn Daddy, and The Lunar Year, all of whom make up the Sweet Juice Fest collective and who joined Andrea on the show today to talk about this year’s Sweet Juice Fest which will be held again in July. But even before that, they’ve got a really cool event coming up in just a few days, the Sweet Juice Fundraiser, which will be held on April 26th at Dolphin Tavern. Listen to hear some incredible music from the talented, thoughtful, and joyful folks who make up the Sweet Juice Collective and make sure you stick around because they announce the first act who's going to be playing the festival in July, and it's a really amazing artist Philly folks are gonna be stoked about!

The Sweet Juice Fest fundraiser is this Wednesday, April 26th at Dolphin Tavern. Get your tickets now.

Follow Sweet Juice Fest on Twitter and Instragram.

Featured in this episode:

Sug Daniels – @sugdaniels_

"When I'm Gone"

Popcorn Daddy – Popcorn Daddy is a new band, so we can’t share anything with you. While we wait for music from them, check out "Backyard" from Mel of Popcorn Daddy’s other project Personal Trainer and "Lament" from Shona's band The Buck Stops Here.

The Lunar Year – @thelunaryearofficial

"Don't Kiss Strangers"

justmadnice – @justmadnice

"Shadow"

Maxwell Stern is here this week to talk about his new record Impossible Sum, what it was like moving from Cleveland to Philly, and the importance of steel guitar. He also puts to rest the burning question - does Cleveland in fact rock?

Pick up Impossible Sum on Bandcamp.

Check out the video for Born at the End of the Year.

Looking for an alternative to the traditional fireplace screensaver to soothe your holiday season? Max has you covered with Left in the Living Room.

This week we discuss the new record Let Me Roar, by Northcote. We also break from tradition & talk about a couple of tracks that aren't on the record - mostly just because we like them, but also because they're the songs that sold us on Northcote.

You can pick up some of Northcote's older jams on their Bandcamp page.

The Northcote Official Site features a few of the music videos from this record, and those are definitely worth checking out (especially Nine to Midnight).

Articles referenced in this episode:

https://thankfolkforthat.com/album-review-northcote-let-me-roar/

https://shorefire.com/releases/entry/northcote-new-album-let-me-roar

Joining us for the very first time - having definitely never been on this show before and certainly not just last week - is NSR's resident Jersey kid, Andrea. That's because we're talking about Lifetime's surprisingly fantastic 2007 self-titled comeback record. We also discuss the canonical date of the "good day" as experienced by Ice Cube.

You can check out what Lifetime has been up to since on their Bandcamp page.

Got burning questions about NJ? Tweet them to us @LeftOfTheDialPC, because Andrea runs all our NSR social accounts.

This week, your hosts, Kitzy and Most-Definitely-Actually-Not-At-All-an-Imposter Caleb discuss Dave Hause’s new double-EP Patty/Paddy, which features covers of songs originally performed by Patty Griffin and Dilinger Four, respectively. We get into what makes for a great cover, why these songs are so important now, and reminisce about all that time we spent at our favorite spot to get a drink in Syracuse, Coolio’s Bar and Grill.

Check out The Horrible Crowes’ cover of “Teenage Dream,” Laura Stevenson’s Tiny Desk Concert, and Heckdang’s Halloween stream featuring some of our personal favorites, including Left of the Dial guests Dikembe and Oceanator.

Head over to Dave Hause’s Bandcamp where you can pick up Patty/Paddy, as well as his protest song “Your Ghost,” with all proceeds of the latter going to support the Philly Bail Fund.

This week, we talk about From Exile - a quarantine re-imagining of The Menzingers' 2019 record Hello Exile. But this isn't just another acoustic pop-punk record. These tracks were stripped down, re-arranged, and put back together. We think some of the tracks were better in their original form, but we also think some of them shine beautifully here. But really, it's up to you to decide what you think!

Today (10/23/2020) is the last day to enter our $100 Bandcamp gift card giveaway! If you haven't yet, enter here.

After that, we recommend you head over to The Menzingers' Bandcamp page and pick up a copy of From Exile.

And for another perspective, check out the Kerrang article we quoted.

Don't forget to check out the Night Shift Radio merch store at nsrad.io/merch!

We're joined this week by Andy from Gainsville rock band Dikembe, to chat about their new record Muck. This record takes inspiration from a bunch of amazing bands, and we also chat with Andy about a major personal inspiration - the late Eddie Van Halen. We already know COVID has made bands get creative, but Dikembe takes it to a whole new level (get it?) by releasing their own mobile game. Dikembe is all about community involvement, and 20% of the proceeds from Bandcamp sales of Muck go to GRACE Marketplace. Andy recommends finding ways to get involved locally as well.

Don't forget to enter our giveaway for a $100 Bandcamp gift card here.

Philadelphia power-pop quartet Riverby dropped their debut record Smart Mouth this year, with plans for a big release show in May. As we all know now, 2020 says "fuck your plans" to us all, but the silver lining is we still get to listen to this dope record & support the band digitally. We may disagree on what the best song on this record is, but there's no arguing that this record bangs.

You can pick up Smart Mouth on the Riverby Bancamp page, with all proceeds going to the split bail fund by ACT Blue. While you're there, grab one of their rad Mountain Dew inspired t-shirts.

Don't forget to enter our $100 Bandcamp gift card giveaway: https://gleam.io/GMKgq/left-of-the-dial-bandcamp

This week's special guest is Stephen Roessner of Small Signals - which means we've now spoken to 2/4 Steves of the Four-Steves Tour! For the most recent Bandcamp Friday, Stephen wanted to make a quarantine tribute to local Rochester, NY bands he loves, and Recover is the glorious result. Not only is he shining a spotlight on some incredible bands, all proceeds from the sale that day went to Girls Rock Rochester, which is pretty fuckin' rad.

We also announced that we'll be giving away a Bandcamp gift card this month, so make sure you follow @leftofthedialpc on Twitter and keep listening for details!

Meanwhile, you can pick up Recover, or any of Stephen's other rad music, on the Small Signals Bandcamp page. While you're there, check out the bands that are featured on this EP, they're all worth your ear-time I promise.

And just because we talked about it, here's that cover Caleb and his brother Joshua did of Jimmy Eat World's "Table For Glasses" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHTHV9goXWk

We're keeping it chill this week, with a new acoustic EP called Unplugged, by State Champs. If you're asking yourself "State Champs of what?" well then you should probably head on over to their website where they have just the shirt for you. You can also check out the State Champs merch store here.

And most importantly - if you haven't done so already, please head on over to vote.org and make sure you're registered to vote!

This week we talk the sarcastically named Paradise, by Cold Years. This record hits hard with themes of loss, politics, and hard-drinking. We discuss the significance of the number 62, how Caleb thinks this is a nearly perfect record, and the one tiny sound that almost ruined the whole thing - yeah, you're gonna hear it now too. Sorry.

Since we referenced music videos for each track we discussed, here's some links for ya!

62

Night Like This

Life With a View

Breathe

Too Far Gone

Buy Paradise on Bandcamp: https://coldyears.bandcamp.com/album/paradise

Read the Kerrang article we reference: https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/cold-years-announce-debut-album-paradise/

Christian Lesperance is the mastermind behind Jersey Interchange, a collaboration series that reimagines the songs of the New Jersey punk, hardcore, emo, and ska scenes of the late 90s and early 2000s. Christian joins Andrea on the podcast today because Jersey Interchange is releasing its debut full-length album C1, out May 5th on Sinking Ship Records. C1 features covers of artists who made their name in the Jersey scene (bands like Bigwig, The Ergs! and Shades Apart) covered by artists who also made their name in the Jersey scene (in bands like Bigwig, The Ergs! and Shades Apart). This album is an absolute Jersey love fest, but it's also just a collection of really great covers of really great songs and an example of something really beautiful that celebrates collaboration and expression and community and all that good stuff we could use a little more of these days.

Pre-orders for C1 have already started. They'll be celebrating the album with a release show on May 13th at Twin Elephant Brewing Co. in Chatham NJ. Folks from bands including Shades Apart, Vision, Lanemeyer, NJ Joystick, Avery, One cool Guy, right Turn Eddie and lots more will be taking turns playing acoustic sets, and the whole thing will be headlined by comedian and Jersey punk diehard, Chris Gethard. Tickets on sale now.

Featured in This Episode:

"Flavor Ice" - feat. Heath Saraceno (originally by Bigwig)

"Punk Rock Academy" - feat. Mikey Erg! (Originally by Atom & His Package)

"The Kids Still Have a Lot to Say" - feat. Alf Bartone, Ed Brown, Dan Cav, Kevin Lynch, Mike Wolff (Originally by Vision)

"Just Like Kurt" - feat. Chris Gethard and Joe Pulito (Originally by Weston)

"Pink (New Jersey's Alright)" - Jon Tummillo, Agim Colaku, Joe Pulito, Patrick Tummillo (Originally by Mohawk Barbie)

Pre-order C1 on Sinking Ship Records

Grab tickets for the C1 release show

Follow Jersey Interchange on Instagram

HEAVY POLYSICK !!!!!!!!!!!!

This week we bring it all the way back to 2006 with some tracks from the Now is the Live DVD by Polysics. You read that right - we're reviewing a DVD. Gotta diversify, y'all. Links below for each of the tracks we covered. And don't forget to check out the Polysics merch shop to get your very own visor!

Coelacanth is Android

I My Me Mine

Peach Pie on the Beach

Baby Bias

Rocket

Electric Surfing Go Go

A behind the scenes look at the recording of Natsu Bam Bam

The official music video for Rocket

The excellent Kayo solo track we discussed.

When we recorded this episode a few weeks ago, this record was called Wild. Now, it's called Wildfires and it has a brand new track. So... bonus! Anyway, we talk about this brand new EP from Acceptance, the Sony rootkit malware scandal, stairways to nowhere, and how dope Saturn is.

Check out the powerful & relevant video for Cold Air: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfLGA25YNtM&feature=youtu.be

Read the interview with Jason that we mention: https://www.behindthesetlist.com/band-named-acceptance/

The Appleseed Cast is back with a brand new record - The Fleeting Light of Impermanence. Actually, this record came out last year, and if you haven't heard it yet you're wrong and we feel bad for you. Put it on in the background of a crisp, late-summer day, and re-live an old breakup. Or not, we're not here to tell you what to do.

TAS on Bandcamp - https://theappleseedcast.bandcamp.com/music

Official website - https://greenkansas.wixsite.com/theappleseedcast

Pitchfork review we mention - https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/the-appleseed-cast-the-fleeting-light-of-impermanence/

An album by album walkthrough with Chris Crisci - https://www.kerrang.com/features/the-appleseed-cast-album-by-album-with-chris-crisci/

This week we have our first ever returning guest - Elise from Oceanator is back to give us a sneak peak of her brand new record Things I Never Said (out 8/28). We revisit the various colors for the Reverend guitars Gristlemaster (http://reverendguitars.com/guitars/greg-koch-gristlemaster), and have a PSA for the self-service COVID-19 test (https://www.pixel.labcorp.com/). We took lots of notes, so buckle up!

The first 100 pre-orders of TINS will receive an invite to a super-exclusive Zoom listening party. Get into it!

In the US, you can pre-order (or just order, depending on when you're seeing this), as well as find some of the dopest merch we've ever seen on https://oceanator.bandcamp.com/

In the UK, you can pick up your copy on 10/9 from https://bsmrocks.com/

And if you're a fan of rare vinyl colors, pick up the limited edition pink-splatter at https://undertowstore.com/

Catch Oceanator at Isol-Aid Fest: https://linktr.ee/isolaidfestival

Follow Oceanator on social:

Twitter - @oceanator

Instagram - @oceanatorband

And of course you too can have your very own custom pogs from http://custompogs.com/

This week we're joined by an old friend, the pride of Central NY radio, Joshua Grosvent. We talk about Life in General, by MxPx, Mike Herrera's cartography startup, Jake the Snake preaching at a festival, and Kitzy's electrical woes. #LightUpKitzy

Follow Joshua on various social platforms - @krockjosh

Check out all of Josh's radio endeavors at krock.com

That time Mike Herrera was on Fixer Upper - https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a19673282/mike-herrera-fixer-upper/

Goldfinger performing Here in Your Bedroom, socially distanced - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cQA6d3adPs

This week, we celebrate the 20th anniversary re-issue of The Gloria Record's EP A Lull in Traffic. Well... Caleb celebrates it, Kitzy isn't impressed. But that's OK, Chris Simpson has been hard at work with both a new band (Mountain Time), and new Mineral jams, so there's plenty more we can talk about in the future!

If you want to get your hands on a copy of the 20th Anniversary vinyl re-release, you can pick that up here: https://bsmrocks.com/products/669021-the-gloria-record-a-lull-in-traffic-ep?currency=USD

Check out Mountain Time on Bandcamp: https://mountaintime.bandcamp.com/

The interview with Chris Simpson about this record, and the songs that inspired it: https://www.brooklynvegan.com/the-gloria-record-reissuing-a-lull-in-traffic-discuss-6-songs-that-influenced-the-ep/

An acoustic performance of A Lull in Traffic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkCsNkFjkFE

Travel back in time to the Crank! records website: http://www.crankthis.com/gloriarecord.html

Life comes at you fast! Unfortunately we weren't able to record a new episode for you this week due to some unforeseen circumstances, but never fear! We've put together a small collection of outtakes from previous episodes to give you something to enjoy until next week, when we'll be back with our regularly scheduled programming.

Strike Anywhere are back, and in style! Not only are they celebrating 20 years since their first record, but they turned around and dropped their first new music in 11 years - Nightmares of the West. We discuss the powerful relevance of the lyrics, the meaning behind their logo, and Kitzy struggles to remember the title of the record.

The Frontier Glitch music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgJjVaLoeNc&feature=youtu.be

"Do not go gentle into that good night" by Dylan Thomas: https://poets.org/poem/do-not-go-gentle-good-night

Interview with Thomas Barnett the we reference multiple times: https://www.brooklynvegan.com/strike-anywheres-thomas-barnett-talks-protests-punk-activism-first-ep-in-11-years-more-in-interview/

Opener (original version), by Blocko: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzI3dexXBTQ

Badass origin of the Strike Anywhere "3 arrows" logo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Arrows

This week we talk about one of Caleb's all time favorite records, Take Back The Universe And Give Me Yesterday by Creeper Lagoon. We also continue our ongoing feud with Ted Leo about our social media handles.

The Wrecking Ball music video in all its 2000s glory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7TRCfu-mI8

And here's Wrecking Ball from the 2017 reunion show (there's more video available from this show, you should watch them all!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MFOBjeHJQo

If you wanna learn some Creeper Lagoon jams, here's the Official Songbook we mentioned: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hAMNMtW8L4KRkHey_lP-lvfI3a6oIi-KnFBFruZeO8c/edit

The vintage but ugly Gibson basses we talked about : https://www.vintageguitar.com/21538/gibson-basses-in-the-70s/

We're a little late this week, due to the trials of homeownership, but we think this one was worth the wait. We're talking about Open Surgery, the 2004 release by Man Alive. We were both introduced to this record by Caleb's brother Joshua (who you heard in last week's chat with Long Since Forgotten), and it's been in solid rotation ever since!

For a little backstory on Man Alive, check out their bio on The Militia Group website: https://themilitiagroup.com/artists/man-alive/

Watch some live footage, and let us know if you agree this band would have been dope to see live (or let us know if you have!): https://www.youtube.com/user/manalivemusic

In the show, we mentioned another band called Man Alive! that has a live performance available on BandCamp. They sound absolutely nothing like the Man Alive we discussed, but it folk/bluegrass/Americana is your jam (and we know there are some of you out there) you may want to give this a listen: https://manalive.bandcamp.com/

Lauren Denitzio of Worriers is back on Left of the Dial, and we're so excited to talk with them about their incredible new album, Warm Blanket, which is out April 7th–that’s today if you're listening when this episode drops–on Ernest Jenning Record Co. It’s Worriers' fourth full-length album, but it’s their first release as a solo act and really demonstrates the breadth and depth of Lauren's talent as a songwriter, musician, and now, producer. Kitzy and Andrea loved getting to talk with Lauren about writing, playing, and producing just about every element on the album, how their influences do and don't show up in their music, the importance of well-placed reverb, and a whole lot more.

Pick up Warm Blanket today, and if you're in any of the below cities, catch Worriers live this weekend. (They're one of our favorite live bands, so don't miss 'em if you've got the chance.)

APR 7 FRI Providence, RI. Fete Music Hall. 8PM.

APR 8 SAT Malden, MA. Faces Brewing Co. 8PM.

APR 9 SUN Ridgewood, NY. TV Eye. 8PM.

Caleb gets to be a guest this week, as we're joined by his bandmates in Long Since Forgotten to discuss their 2004 release Standing Room Only, as well as their brand new single This Quiet. We talk about what it was like recording two records in small-town Kansas with the legendary producer Ed Rose, the importance of finding the perfect tone, and the story behind why you'll never play a show at a Pizza Inn.

Want to hear if LSF releases any more new tracks? Give them a follow:

Twitter - @lsfrocks

Instagram - @longsinceforgottenband

Check out what the LSF guys have been up to more recently, with their project Sympathy:

Twitter - @sympathyband

Instagram - @sympathy315

Watch the Prizefighter video in all its tight pants glory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9jdBzT2FFk

Curious about the Electro -Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer? Check out a demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze4flWZENMA

Baby's Gold Death Stadium by Desert Sharks: https://desertsharks.bandcamp.com/

This week we step way outside our usual style range, and talk about the phenomenal talent of Lianne La Havas, and her 2015 record Blood. It's wholesome, joyful, and every track is gorgeous!

Check out Lianne's NPR Tiny Desk Concert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HUV5a7MgS4

And of course, her more recent Tiny Desk (Home) Concert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qso4MRfidrw

And once you've listened to Blood, be sure to also check out Blood (Solo). I have, and you won't regret it.

We're joined this week by Elise from Oceanator, to discuss her EP Lows, and the legendary Sam Cooke. Plus, we tackle the hard topics - is Foam Shrimp a color, or something a chef would use to impress competition judges?

Follow Elise on social media - @oceanatorband

Check out Elise's record label - @plasticmiracles

Listen to Lows (and buy if you can!) on Bandcamp - https://oceanator.bandcamp.com/album/lows

Check out Oceanator's cover of A Change is Gonna Come on Bandcamp - https://oceanator.bandcamp.com/track/a-change-is-gonna-come-sam-cooke

If you're reading this on Friday, June 19th, please consider buying some music on Bandcamp - from Oceanator, or any of your favorite artists. Not only are you supporting musicians directly, but in honor of Juneteenth Bandcamp is giving 100% of their cut to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Black Lives Matter. Say it with your words, with your actions, and if possible your wallet as well.

Watch Oceanator's full set on Audiotree Live - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9va8IcobN4

Run, don't walk, over to Netflix and watch Remastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke - https://www.netflix.com/title/80191045