Look At My Records!

In Episode 40, Tom chats with Anna (the Anna!), Erin, and Matt of New Jersey indie pop mainstays, Hey Anna!  Boy, did these four have a blast talking about MUSIC! Listen in to hear all about their brand new single "Garage Queen," which just became available on EVERY music platform you can imagine!! Plus, you'll learn all about the group's origins, sisterly songwriting, and a fun story be...

In Episode 39, Tom chats with Chris Gennone of C.R. & The Degenerates.  The group just released their last album under the Degenerates moniker, "The World According To C.R," and boy is it a wonderful record that caps off a deep catalogue of alt-country goodness.  Listen in to hear all about the project's origins, the next steps for Chris and his bandmates, and of course, lots of...

In Episode 38, Tom chatted with Lorenzo Gillis Cook of Petite League.  Petite League is fresh off a big 2017, which saw the release of their second full length, "Rips One Into The Night."  Listen in to hear their plans for 2018!  Plus songs from Hypoluxo, Gingerlys, Fruit & Flowers, Long Neck, and Adult Mom.  Oh, and Tom also fills you in on the archiving project he's been...

Episode 37 features a wide-variety of genre bending jams from great bands playing in your hood this weekend!  There's a wonderful five band bill going down at White Eagle Hall on Friday January 19th and Royal Trux will be performing at Market Hotel for two nights! Plus, the debut of Mike Tarovsky's new project, Edna.  Glazer is looking through that oracle with the song "Making This Shith...

Happy new year, everyone! In formulating a playlist for the first episode of 2018, I realized that I acquired several excellent cassette releases from local artists in the last year.  So, I wanted to share with everyone some of my favorite tracks from these great releases.  Featuring tracks from Patio, No Honeymoon, Holy Tunics, Parrot Dream, The Royal Arctic Institute, Sheen Marina, Jou...

In Episode 35, Tom and Zach discuss in vivid detail their top five records of 2017. Which bands/artists made the final cut?? There's only one way to find out - listen to this episode! Thanks to all the wonderful artists who made 2017 an extremely memorable year for music!

Remember Zach Romano from Episode 15? Well, it's almost 20 episodes later and he's back to share his favorite records of 2017.  That's not all, though! You'll also hear all about Tom's favorite records of 2017! Let me tell ya, 2017 was quite the year for music - with so many amazing releases, it was extremely difficulty to pick a top 10. In Part 1, Tom and Zach will guide you through picks 10...

In Episode 33, Tom chats with Sarah, James, and Laurie of the London based trio, Fassine! The band is coming off an eventful 2017, as they recently appeared in the highly anticipated XTC documentary, "This Is Pop," and released a critically acclaimed new record entitled "Gourami."  Listen in to hear about their latest record, their plans for 2018 (they're in the process of writing a complete...

Tom recently sat down with Cameron Carr of the Columbus, Ohio based  band, Trying.  Listen in to hear all about their origins in Ohio, two songs from Trying's recently released singles, touring experiences in rural Appalachia, and plans for their debut full length.  Plus Cameron's eclectic picks! Tom threw in some Ohio based picks at the end for good measure. Now based in Brooklyn,...

In Episode 31, Tom sits down with Monroe, NY indie rockers, The Racer, to talk about their string of luscious new singles.  Listen in to hear two of their latest tracks, Apogee and Skeptic, plus lots of talk about their songwriting process, overall development as a group, and even a little bit of Linkin Park talk. Plus their picks! Oh and my pick for feel good song of the century! If you know...

Episode 30 features a lovely and HILARIOUS conversation with the No Honeymoon.  This Brooklyn based foursome recently dropped a brand spanking new EP entitled "It's Whatever," which is available via digital download and limited edition cassette on their bandcamp.  IT'S SELLING LIKE HOTCAKES SO GRAB IT WHILE YOU CAN! Listen in to hear their picks, some throat singing, and several hearty l...

In Episode 29, Tom sits down with singer-songwriter Liv Lombardi as she celebrates the one month anniversary of her latest EP, Freedom Girl.  Tune in to hear the eclectic back stories to all five songs on this excellent release. Plus, lots of music talk and Liv's picks!! You can catch her this Friday at Tierny's in Montclair and at the Secret Loft on Thursday November 30th!

In Episode 28, Tom sits down with Brooklyn-based dream pop band Parrot Dream! Hear members Kiki, Gonzalo, and Matt chat about their beginnings in Chile, songwriting process, and influences for their upcoming 2018 releases! Also, listen to Parrot Dream's picks from Savages, The Breeders, Alvvays, Hoops, The Raincoats and more! You can catch them at the Footlight on Saturday November 11th!

Episode 27 features some picks from one of Tom's recent crate digging excursion.  Yeah, that's right - the surfy instrumental goodness of the Raybeats, plus some Paisley Underground jams from The Three O'Clock, and New Jersey favorites, The Silos. Can you believe the Raincoats are in town? Ought also has two shows lined up, one with Waxahatchee at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City.  In Epi...

Episode 26 kicks off with an upbeat, jangly indie pop song of the Scottish persuasion from Close Lobsters.  Plus our buddies from the great white north, Japandroids, are back in town with Cloud Nothings.   Tom also serves up an XTC cover from the wonderful Fassine and some Shannon & The Clams to hold you over until they take over Monty Hall on Sunday October 29th! Tom rounds out...

Episode 25 features tracks from two hot reissues from The Necessaries and the 6ths. Plus more from The Courtneys, Versing, and plenty of THE REPLACEMENTS LIVE AT MAXWELL'S 1986!

In Episode 24, Tom sits down with the dudes from Morus Alba.  Their conversation encompassed a wide range of topics - including the group's origin story at Bard College in Annadale-on-Hudson, NY, their most recent cassette release "Stay Asleep," and the band's ever-evolving sound.  Plus, their picks from my collection, including a 5 minute highlight reel of the Mets 1986 season! I'm not...

Episode 23 previews a great week of shows - featuring the Wire residency at Baby's All Right, Mitski and Soccer Mommy in Jersey City, and the Rubblebucket Dream Picnic at Knockdown Center. Plus bonus footage from my interview with LKFFCT with some awesome picks from my collection, including Minutemen, Priests, and Husker Du! Don't forget, their new album drops on October 9th.

In Episode 22, Tom previews the second annual North Jersey Indie Rock Festival, which is happening on Saturday September 23rd from 11AM to 9PM at Cathedral Hall in Jersey City. The festival boasts 24 fantastic bands representing five New Jersey based labels for the BARGAIN PRICE OF ONLY 10 DOLLARS! Given the amount of awesomeness spread across this lineup, it's certainly a can't miss! Tom chatted...

Episode 21 starts off with a bang! That's right, the brand new album from Toronto natives Alvvays just dropped and Tom cannot stop spinning that wax! Catch them live at Brooklyn Steel on October 5th. Then Tom plays some new tracks from Antietam, Teen Daze, Varsity, and Protomartyr. Plus jams from local favorites Yucky Duster, Cherubim, and Steve Gunn. As always, all of these highly talented artist...

In Episode 20, Tom sits down with Emmy Black, President and Founder of New Jersey based record label Rhyme and Reason Records. Listen as they talk about new releases from Rhyme and Reason artists, Sweet Crude, Pronoun, and of course, Glenn Morrow's Cry For Help!  Plus lots of chatter about Emmy's background at Bar None Records, the Rhyme and Reason origin story, and of course, plenty of picks...

Episode 19 previews a fun weekend of shows, including the triumphant return of Twerps and Robyn Hitchcock.  These two dudes with similar accents will be gracing the stage of Baby's All Right to fill your Labor Day Weekend with jangly bliss.  Plus new tunes from Petite League and Navy Gangs! Check them all out at VENUE NEAR YOU! Oh, and I take an impromptu stab at writing my own Guided By Voices so...

On Episode 18, Tom preps you for a weekend of AMAZING shows with some NECESSARY LISTENING. We've got everything from garage rock legends The Sonics to Chicago duo, Ratboys - with a little Wylflife, Boytoy, Adult Mom, and more sprinkled right in the middle. The best part of all IS ALL OF THESE AWESOME ACTS are playing in NYC in the coming HOURS. So, if you like what you hear, get out there and see...

Episode 17 features new songs from Frankie Rose, Robyn Hitchcock, and B Boys! Robyn Hitchcock and Frankie Rose embark on nationwide tours starting in September, so catch them in your town this fall!   Plus great tunes from tons of bands playing at all your favorite spots from Jersey City to Bushwick, including Bethlehem Steel, John Maus, Patio, Lina Tullgren, Gun Outfit, and NRBQ! Ringo Deathstarr...

The beautiful boys of the New Brunswick trio, Living Tradition, stopped by the Look At My Records! studio to debut three new songs from their soon to be released record, "Habitual Creatures." These tracks are legit hot, fiery, and sound super slick! Plus lots of tour stories, BELCHING, and their picks from my collection - including Sandy (Alex G), Built To Spill, and Tame Impala!