My Little Underground

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...

On Level 98 of My Little Underground, 2/4 of New York's Lunarette pulls up for a big talk with Peter A about their debut EP, 'Clair De Lunarette'! Brian Alvarez and Kevin Doxsey also discuss how the group reformed from the ashes of Gingerlys and what made some attach them to the new wave sound. Plus, Peter A and Kevin bond over a shared Long Island hometown in Valley Stream! All in all, Lunarette...

On Level 97 of My Little Underground, WFMU Music Director, Olivia Bradley-Skill returns to talk with Peter A about her goals for the station in 2021! Listen to them discuss the recent successful WFMU fundraiser, her ideas for Radio Row and Radio Ravioli this year, her favorite music submitted to the station so far and more! Peter A will be taking over Radio Row tomorrow, March 28th at 5pm ET! List...

On Level 96 of My Little Underground, Tommy White & Aly Quinones of the New York soul-rock outfit, Lovehoney return to talk with Peter A about their new self titled full length album! Tommy and Aly also share their thoughts on guitar smashing, their relationship to music press, getting vinyl pressed and more!  --- Listen to Lovehoney:  https://www.lovehoney-music.com/ All things My L...

On Level 95 of My Little Underground, Peter A invites his brothers, Smiley Arriaga and Richard Arriaga to reflect on 20 years of Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex! This was not only the first Crash game on Playstation 2, it was first game the Arriaga brothers played on the console. Listen as they reflect on how this game holds up 20 years after its original release in October 2001, the difficul...

On Level 94 of My Little Underground, Peter A welcomes Wendy Eisenberg and Steve Cameron of Editrix to talk up their latest album 'Tell Me I'm Bad'! Wendy and Steve discuss dismantling "indie-rock", the sonic unpredictability of their new album, their love for both pop and experimental music, discussing politics in music, the effectiveness of ambiguous lyrics and more!  -- Listen to Editrix:&...

On Level 93 of My Little Underground, Peter A has a big talk with Vicky Casis, the co-founder and producer of Quality Sounds TV and one of the hosts Chad Davis aka Dr. Vibesman! Quality Sounds TV aka QS TV is a web series showcasing all sorts of creatives such as rappers, producers, DJs and content creators. Vicky and Chad talk up the criteria that must be met in order to be a guest on the show, h...