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Ben Grigg and I talk Rockford, microphones, and the new Babe Report LP ‘Did You Get Better’ out now on Exploding in Sound Records!! BABE REPORT: https://babereportchicago.bandcamp.com/album/did-you-get-better Marcus Nuccio does our artwork, check him out online: https://www.marcusnuccio.com/ For more Better Yet visit our website https://www.betteryetpod.com/

Michael Doherty and I talk Albany, pop, and the new Another Michael record ‘Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down’ out now on Run For Cover! ANOTHER MICHAEL: https://anothermichael.bandcamp.com/album/pick-me-up-turn-me-upside-down SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave.com/ and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout to receive 15% off. https://linktr.ee/shopslowwave For...

Rachel Gagliardi and I talk about Philly, magic, and the new Pouty record ‘Forgot About Me’ out now on Get Better Records! POUTY: https://poutyofficial.bandcamp.com/album/forgot-about-me SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave.com/ and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout to receive 15% off. https://linktr.ee/shopslowwave For more Better Yet visit our website http...

Steve Albini's work, his music, and his ethos changed my life forever. In 2019 I had the privilege of interviewing him for Better Yet. He was thoughtful, insightful, and seemingly able to remember every detail about the records he made and the people he collaborated with. Steve died on May 7, 2024 at age 61. Thank you for everything, Steve.

Tom McGreevy and I talk about Toronto, the Clean, and the new Ducks Ltd. record ‘Harm’s Way’ out now on Carpark Records! TEENS IN TROUBLE: https://teensintrouble.bandcamp.com/album/whats-mine-2 SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave.com/ and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout to receive 15% off. https://linktr.ee/shopslowwave For more Better Yet visit our websi...

Lizzie Killian and I talk about the bay area punk scene, Teens In Trouble’s birth and re-birth, and the new Teens In Trouble LP What’s Mine— out now on Asian Man Records! TEENS IN TROUBLE: https://teensintrouble.bandcamp.com/album/whats-mine-2 SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave.com/ and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout to receive 15% off. https://linktr.e...

Blind Adam and I talk community, Asbury Park, and the new Blind Adam & The Federal League record The Fields We Know The songs we played this week are “The Sower” and “I Was Blind” by Blind Adam & The Federal League BLIND ADAM: https://blindadam.bandcamp.com/album/the-fields-we-know https://www.blindadamandthefederalleague.com/ SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslow...

Francie Medosch and I talk country music, Dylan, and the new Florry record The Holey Bible The songs we played this week are “Drunk and High” and “Big Fall” by Florry FLORRY: https://florry.bandcamp.com/album/the-holey-bible-2 SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave.com/ and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout to receive 15% off. https://linktr.ee/shopslowwave Fo...

I was sick last week (better now!) so we’re taking a trip back to our December 2019 live episode from Shure’s For Those Who Tour House with NNAMDÏ, KAINA, AVERY SPRINGER, and SETH ENGEL! Check out NNAMDÏ online! https://nnamdiogbonnaya.bandcamp.com/ KAINA! https://kainamusic.bandcamp.com/ SEN MORIMOTO! https://morimotosen.bandcamp.com/album/diagnosis/ RETIREMENT PARTY! https://retirementparty.band...

I talk to Russell Edling about creative control, Kite Party, and the new Golden Apples record Bananasugarfire The songs we played this week are “Waiting for a Cloud,” “Krill,” and “Sugarfire” by Golden Apples GOLDEN APPLES: https://goldenapples.bandcamp.com/album/bananasugarfire Russell’s website is https://www.russelledling.com/ SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave....

I talk to Liquid Mike about the UP, recording, and his latest LP “self-titled” The songs we played this week are “American Record” and “Rav4” by Liquid Mike LIQUID MIKE: https://liquidmike.bandcamp.com/album/s-t SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave.com/ and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout to receive 15% off. https://linktr.ee/shopslowwave For more Better Y...

Maura Weaver and I talk about her bands Mixtapes and Ogibuko Station, and her brand new solo album I Was Due For A Heartbreak The songs we played this week are “Ease on the Eyes” and “Sunshine” by Maura Weaver MAURA WEAVER: https://mauraweaver.bandcamp.com/album/i-was-due-for-a-heartbreak SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave.com/ and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at...

Pat Graham and I talk Spraynard, Big Nothing, and his first solo album, Talking Kind’s It Did Bring Me Down The songs we played this week are “Trouble” and “Under Appreciated” by Talking Kind TALKING KIND: https://talkingkind.bandcamp.com/album/it-did-bring-me-down SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit https://shopslowwave.com/ and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout to receive 15%...

I talk to recording engineer Jack Shirley about his 20+ year career recording and collaborating with folks like Tony Molina, Jeff Rosenstock, Deafheaven, Gouge Away and more!! We also talk the Bay, Rancid, his bands Comadre and Everybody Row, live recording, and building his studio The Atomic Garden !! The songs we played this week are “Doubt” and “3 Summers” by Jeff Rosenstock JACK SHIRLEY: https...

I talk to Rick Maguire about Kid A , basketball, and Pile’s new record All Fiction , new single “Scaling Walls,” and upcoming US tour!! The songs we played this week are “Scaling Walls” and “Loops” by Pile PILE: https://pilemusic.com/ https://pile.bandcamp.com/ SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit shopslowwave.com and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout to receive 15% off. https:/...

I talk to Chris Farren about TAR!, Burt Bucharach, and learning how to have fun again on his new record ‘Doom Singer’ The songs we played this week are “Bluish” and “First Place” by Chris Farren CHRIS FARREN: https://www.chrisfarren.com/ https://chrisfarren.bandcamp.com/album/doom-singer/ SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit shopslowwave.com and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout...

I talk to Allegra Anka about collaborating, college bands, Cayetana, and their new CBD brand Slow Wave The songs we played this week are “Dirty Laundry” and “South Philly” by Cayetana SLOW WAVE - CBD for calm and creativity. Visit shopslowwave.com and use the promo code BETTERYET15 at checkout to receive 15% off. https://linktr.ee/shopslowwave CAYETANA - https://cayetana.bandcamp.com/ DANYA - http...

I talk to Pretty Matty Morand about Uhh Yeah Dude, autocracy, Self Defense Family, and the new Pretty Matty record Heavenly Sweetheart The song we played this week was “Weird Year” by Pretty Matty PRETTY MATTY: https://prettymatty.com/album/heavenly-sweetheart 2 MUCH TV: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-much-tv-podcast/id1508762739 ACROSS THE PYUNIVERSE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...

I talk to Brandon MacDonald and Tilley Komony about carnival barking, Bob Dylan, simulacra, and the new Home Is Where record The Whaler The songs we played this week are “Skin Meadow” and “9/12/2001” by Home Is Where HOME IS WHERE: https://homeiswhere.bandcamp.com/album/the-whaler-2 For more Better Yet visit our website https://www.betteryetpod.com/ I’m a web developer too! Check out my web applic...

Sam Bielanski and i talk acting, that dog., Josie & The Pussycats, 2 Much TV Podcast, and the new Pony record Velveteen !! The songs we played this week are “Très Jolie” and “Peach” by Pony PONY: https://ponytheband.ca/album/velveteen 2 Much TV: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-much-tv-podcast/id1508762739 For more Better Yet visit our website https://www.betteryetpod.com/ I’m a web dev...

The gang's all here—all three members of Proper. join me to talk about their history, lack of shared influences, stage fright, masking, and collaborating PROPER: https://www.likerealproper.com/ https://likerealproper.bandcamp.com/album/the-great-american-novel For more Better Yet visit our website https://www.betteryetpod.com/ I’m a web developer too! Check out my web application riffin, a guitar...

Mark Plant and I talk synths, dance music, and the evolution of The Mall THE MALL: https://punk.bandcamp.com/ For more Better Yet visit our website https://www.betteryetpod.com/ I’m a web developer too! Check out my web application riffin, a guitar tab sketchpad: https://www.riffin.io/demo To get in touch with Tim Crisp (that’s me) about ads, podcast production + editing inquiries, or to say hi, y...

Greg Mendez and I talk about the life, work, and collaborations that went into his brand new self-titled record GREG MENDEZ: https://gregmendez.bandcamp.com/album/greg-mendez For more Better Yet visit our website https://www.betteryetpod.com/ I’m a web developer too! Check out my web application riffin, a guitar tab sketchpad: https://www.riffin.io/demo To get in touch with Tim Crisp (that’s me) a...

We take a trip back to 2017 to a conversation between me and David Anthony about The Weakerthans David Anthony is a Better Yet Hall of Famer and a helluva writer. Checkout his newsletter Former Clarity: https://www.formerclarity.com/ For more Better Yet visit our website betteryetpod.com I’m a web developer too! Check out my web application riffin, a guitar tab sketchpad: https://www.riffin.io/dem...

Mike Quigley and I talk Queens, Shea Stadium, therapy, and the new Washer record Improved Means To Deteriorated Ends WASHER: https://okwasher.bandcamp.com/album/improved-means-to-deteriorated-ends   EXPLODING IN SOUND: https://www.explodinginsoundrecords.com/   For more Better Yet visit our website betteryetpod.com I’m a web developer too! Check out my web application riffin, a guitar ta...