Left of the Dial

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 . Dikemb...

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...

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...

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 sur...

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,...

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...

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=yo...

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 Offic...

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...

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 -...

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,...

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?...

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 s...

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 b...

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 P...

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 liste...

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/al...

Quarantine madness has set in for the LOTD team, but we're still here delivering the jams. This week we talk about the record Deals, Deals, Deals! by Ramona, which just celebrated its release-anniversary last week. You can pick up Deals, Deals, Deals! on Bandcamp: https://ramonamusic.bandcamp.com/ Read the PunkNews dot org interview that we mention: https://www.punknews.org/article/70146/interview...

Run The Jewels just dropped a record full of bangers when we needed them the most. And by we, I mean us, but also the world. Trigger Warning w/ Killer Mike - https://www.netflix.com/title/80144442 National Resource List - https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Organizations you can donate to - https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html Can't afford to donate,...

Episode 2 of 2 featuring Zoe of Kississippi! In this episode we discuss their record Sunset Blush, and Kitzy quits the podcast (again) over a Len reference. Cut Yr Teeth (live on Brunch Tunes) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDrXMHse2yQ Steal My Sunshine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1fzJ_AYajA You can find Kississippi online at: https://kississippiband.com/ @kississippiphl on social media...

Episode 1 of 2 featuring Zoe of Kississippi! In this episode we discuss Threads by Now, Now, and why the guitarist from Kansas has a bitchin' eyepatch. You can find Kississippi online at: https://kississippiband.com/ @kississippiphl on social media and kississippi.bandcamp.com Video for "Dead Oaks" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3aExKOipoM#action=share Kansas wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...

Join us this week as we discuss what it would sound like if Jim from The Office were in a SoCal noise band (Automatic City, by Controlling the Famous), and dissect the nostalgia of country music (Saint Cloud, by Waxahatchee). "If You Die" by Controlling the Famous https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVQlrU-6fis Controlling the Famous bio https://themilitiagroup.com/artists/controlling-the-famous/ "Fir...

This week joined by Emily and Andy of Catching the Westbound. We discuss their EP (No Family At All), their love of Gillian Welch, and the state of folk music in Saint Louis. Website - http://www.catchingthewestbound.com/ Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/catchthewest Learn more about LifeWise STL - https://www.lifewisestl.org/

This week we're joined by Beth Bombara to talk about her most recent album, Evergreen. We also talk about Weight is a Gift by Nada Surf