Beyond The Pond

In Episode 007, we discuss one of the most skronkiest and suffocating jams in a tour filled with them: the 06/29/1995 David Bowie. This particular David Bowie, while not as well known as the other BIG Bowie’s of 94/95, is a perfect example of where Phish was in Summer 1995. Songs featured in this episode are: Dawn of Midi: "Nix," Fennesz: "Made In Hong Kong," Unwound: "December," Tortoise: "Salt T...

In Episode 006, we discuss one of the most patient Ambient jams Phish has ever played: the 06/14/2000 Twist. This is one of the peak jams of 2000, and the best representation of the sound the band explored post-Big Cypress during their week-long tour of Japan. Songs featured in this episode are: Stars of the Lid: "Requiem For Dying Mothers Pt. 1," William Basinski: "Disintegration Loop 1.1," Talk...

In Episode 005 we discuss the 08/01/1998 Tweezer. Midway through the Summer 1998 Tour, this is one of the most melodic bliss jams the band has ever played. Songs featured in this episode are: William Tyler: “Highway Anxiety,” Steve Gunn: “Fiction,” Kurt Vile: “On Tour,” Beach House: “Walk In The Park,” Hamilton Leithouser & Rostam: “Peaceful Morning,” and Kevin Morby: “Dorothy.” In addition, w...

Welcome back to Beyond The Pond! Episode 004 focuses on the 12/30/2012 Carini from Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY. One of the strongest jams of the band’s 3.0 era (2009–Present), this is a prime example of purely evil Phish. Songs featured in this episode are: The Violent Femmes: “Kiss Off,” Radiohead: “A Punch Up At A Wedding,” Faith No More: “Smaller & Smaller,” The Haxan Cl...

Welcome back to Beyond The Pond! Hosted by Brian Brinkman and David Goldstein, our goal is to use the music of Phish to introduce you, the listener, to a diverse assortment of music. Through the medium of great Phish jams, we’re going to dive into music history, draw parallels with a wide range of genres, and discuss some of our favorite bands & albums. We hope you dig it! Episode 003 focuses...

Welcome back to Beyond The Pond! Hosted by Brian Brinkman and David Goldstein, our goal is to use the music of Phish to introduce you, the listener, to a diverse assortment of music. Through the medium of great Phish jams, we’re going to dive into music history, draw parallels with a wide range of genres, and discuss some of our favorite bands & albums. We hope you dig it! Our second episode f...

Welcome to Beyond The Pond! Hosted by Brian Brinkman and David Goldstein, our goal is to use the music of Phish to introduce you, the listener, to a diverse assortment of music. Through the medium of great Phish jams, we're going to dive into music history, draw parallels with a wide range of genres, and discuss some of our favorite bands & albums. We hope you dig it! Our first episode focuses...