My Little Underground

I love a good reprise in music as well as in podcasting. Which is why I'm excited that Miranda Elliot, the fungus pop Queen known as Old Man of The Woods returns to My Little Underground to talk up her debut full length album, Votives ! Miranda also shares her initial experiences of Seattle since relocating from Richmond, VA. She also discusses her song selection and sample curation process for th...

Shannon Lay pulled up to My Little Underground to talk up her fantastic new album, 'Geist' and its emotionally poetic songwriting direction. Shannon and myself are huge fans of The Simpsons and every time we get together we geek out about the series. To that end, it is October and I couldn't let Shannon leave without sharing her favorite Treehouse of Horror. Talking about our favorite family from...

On the latest My Little Underground, actor and musician, Sydney Mae Diaz pulls up to talk up his music release plan for his band, Anxioushum. Look out for an eventual EP and possibly a full length LP in the near future! Syd recently played J on the HBO Max series, Generations and he discussed how he got in tune with the character. Syd also talked up the Cricket commercials he was involved in, the...

This week on My Little Underground I had the pleasure of talking up the very dynamic Alicia Walter about her debut solo album, 'I Am Alicia'! She also talked up getting to sign a few of her records at the NYC location of Rough Trade which led to a discussion about the difficulties of record collecting while living in New York. As Alicia contemplated building a record collection, she detailed the c...

Everyone loves a good reprise right? Well, this week on My Little Underground, Nate Amos and Rachel Brown known as Water From Your Eyes return to the show since their 2019 appearance to talk up their new album "Structure"! They talk up the positive reception of this project despite its more experimental nature, their new strategic approach to booking shows, their various musical projects outside o...

On the fall premiere of My Little Underground, I talk to Krystal McRae; founder of the music publication, Scenes From The Underground. For 4 years, SFTU has been covering local bands from New York and beyond! Krystal talks up her process of not only covering talented musicians but finding good people in the music scene. We also talk up her documentary Sounds of Justice which discusses the lack of...

Nate Amos (Water From Your Eyes) & Lily Konigsberg (Palberta) have come together to form My Idea! The duo pulled up to My Little Underground to talk up their debut EP, 'That's My Idea' on Hardly Art Records. Nate and Lily reveal their future plans for the group such as a full length album, a possible country album as well as a tour! Both Nate and Lily have other projects that have albums relea...

On November 4, 1991, music would be changed forever with the release of My Bloody Valentine's legendary sophomore album, Loveless ! This week on My Little Underground I celebrate the approaching 30th anniversary of this very important album to not only me but a large amount of indie bands that formed in the late 2000's and into the early 2010's. 1991 was also the year "grunge" was propelled into t...

This week on My Little Underground, I'm pleased to welcome back one of the loudest bands in New York City, A Place To Bury Strangers! They have a new line up with John and Sandra Fedowitz of Ceremony East Coast, and of course, the very friendly, Oliver Ackermann front and center. Listen to the trio talk up their new EP, 'Hologram', new label Dedstrange, and their return to the stage as a new band...

This week on My Little Underground, it is the 5th edition of the 2021 Anticipated series! This time I am focusing on a few shows announced in the New York City area including legends ESG playing The Knockdown Center in Queens, Plastic Miracles holding a record and tape fair, and A Place To Bury Strangers celebrating their latest EP 'Hologram' at Bowery Ballroom this September. I also share my expe...

Its the fourth edition of the 2021 Anticipated series here on My Little Underground! Listen as I talk up some more albums/EPs to look forward to this year! Big surprise, there is an abundance of New York acts to keep your ears peeled for such as Homeboy Sandman continuing his 4 year hot streak with Anjelitu , to rising star Binki announcing his long awaited EP, Motor Function . It's nice to see my...

This week on My Little Underground, Phil Ward, aka Lord Warddd comes on the show to talk up his latest EP, The Virtual Bison EP ! Phil also talks up his connection with Elise Okusami of Oceanator fame and the head of Plastic Miracles, the label that put out cassettes of this EP. We also talk hip hop legends, De La Soul, which Phil opened for with his group Lo Fidelity All Stars. Listen to Ward tal...

This week on My Little Underground, Media professional Flisadam Pointer talks with me about her 501 (c)(7) non-profit, Independent Entertainment Media Coalition and very own music site, Envert. We also talked about how the IEMC is connecting and providing a platform for future media journalists, personalities and other content creators. Flisadam also discussed how Envert is different than other mu...

Midterms continue on My Little Underground with Conor Rooney returning in the flesh for first time in over two years! Conor helps me grade some papers and go through some of the best full length albums of 2021 so far! Listen to us bring our red pens out to talk about releases from Japanese Breakfast, Arlo Parks, Lovehoney, Namir Blade, Fruit Bats, Smol Data and more! We also talk about the show we...

Its Juneteenth and you know what that means! Its time to celebrate black artistry on My Little Underground! Listen to me talk up some great black musicians that have been top of mind lately. Among the artists the discussed are Sister Rosetta Tharpe who took her unique guitar playing to many churches throughout the south and considered a founding mother of rock music. The Veldt, an unsung contribut...

This week on My Little Underground, New York rockers, UV-TV return to talk up their third album 'Always Something'! Rose Vastola (guitars/vox) and Ian Bernacett (guitars) discuss experimenting with new production techniques, booking a 2022 European tour, their new drummer, Ian Rose, continued comparisons to other bands, some insight into a possible U.S. tour, and more! -Peter A  Listen to UV-...

Its June and you know what that means, Midterms!! Its that time of the year again on My Little Underground where I bring out my big red pen and talk up some of the best music of the year so far! This week its all about the best singles and EPs six months into 2021. Listen to me talk up great singles including the new Lice (Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman) MF Doom tribute tune, Ask Anyone (I forgo...

This week on My Little Underground, Peter A discusses some great albums of 2011! This was a year of great comeback albums from veterans such as Foo Fighters, Pharoahe Monch and Beastie Boys; all whom have not released an album since four years prior in 2007. 2011 was also a year of rising stars as Kendrick Lamar began rising to rap stardom with Section.80 and Danny Brown becoming a dominate force...

Katja Rackin and Sam Stacpoole of Holiday Ghosts talk to Peter A on My Little Underground all the way from England! Kat and Sam talk up their brand new album, North Street Air, the real life situation that inspired their shady landlord anthem "Mr. Herandi", social and political issues they're passionate about, playing socially distant shows and more!  -- Listen to Holiday Ghosts:  https:...

Long Island's charismatic punks, Frankenblazer catch up with Peter A on My Little Underground! Frankenblazer talks up their new single "Fare is Fair", their new bassist and they share some insight on a possible full length album! It wouldn't be a Frankenblazer interview without some wrestling chatter as Peter and Dan Sullivan (rhythm guitarist/lead singer) quickly share their thoughts on modern wr...

The multi-faced New York artist, Nasimiyu, talks with Peter A on My Little Underground to talk up her new album Potions ! This album is the first solo effort from Nasimiyu in over seven years! She owes this near decade long hiatus to writers block caused by dissatisfaction with the music industry and imposter syndrome. Nasimiyu explains how she overcame these feelings and the satisfaction of self...

This week on My Little Underground is the third installment of the 2021 Anticipated series! Peter A talks up some upcoming releases you should keep track of from the likes of Pom Pom Squad, Nasimiyu, The Black Keys, A Place To Bury Strangers, Bachelor (Jay Som & Palehound), Namir Blade & L'Orange, Smol Data, Westside Gunn and more!  --- All things My Little Underground:  https://...

Taylor Brown, aka Sock Jock pulls up to My Little Underground to talk with Peter A about sweater vests, the college campus life during a pandemic, the Church's influence on her musicianship and Chicago bands! Taylor also discussed her string of 2021 singles that are getting a lot of attention online, her connection with Totally Real Records, her "Buttery Jam" Spotify playlist and more!  -- Li...

On the 100th episode of My Little Underground, Peter A checks in on his New Jersey friend, Alexis Thomas! Alexis returns to My Little Underground for a mental health check in to relieve some of the stresses she has been feeling over the last year and to share updates on Ricky's Compass; the 501(c)(3) dedicated to shattering the stigma surrounding mental health. Peter A and Alexis ask each other ho...

On Level 99 of My Little Underground, Peter A chats with Robin Dann of the Canadian outfit, Bernice! Robin talks up the latest Bernice album, Eau De Bonjourno , balancing pop and experimental songwriting, past Bernice songs like St. Lucia taking on many forms, and being open to remixes. Plus, Peter A and Robin discuss the annual Bernice holiday songs as well as Lauryn Hill's classic solo album, Th...