MyTeethNeedAttention Podcast

In this episode, we discuss Duncan's childhood in South Africa, when he started guitar, his time in Chile, the idea of an instrument dictating too much of a performer's approach, the new batch of young players, his podcast Six Strings of Tension, etc. Available on Apple Podcasts and on the MyTeethNeedAttention.com website. Link in the bio! @duncanparnassus Track list: Joe Tunis - Intro Duncan Park...

In this episode, I'm join by Andrew Scott, to interview the surviving members of the long running New Zealand free-noise/improv trio Eye. We talk about how they met, Jon's early days in Double Leopards and his move to NZ, Andrew's days growing up and seeing shows in NZ and then moving to the US, and Peter's early days of meeting the late Peter Stapleton. We also all talk about music improvisation,...

In this episode, we discuss when she started playing music, including guitar, and her exposure to American Primitive guitarists during some guitar lessons, as well as her fascination with all types of music, which feeds into her radio show on Totally Radio. Track list: Eric Arn - Glass on Wet Ice (from misuse - Live in Europe CD on Ramble Records) Joe Tunis - Intro Gwenifer Raymond - Gwaed Am Gwae...

In this episode, we discuss Emmet's early days in Seattle, DIY and early label/show inspirations, Pelt, and the start of Bud Tapes. We also get into his projects Water Shews, his move from primarily writing songs to improvisation, the freedom and connections of free-improv (maybe a bit too far down that rabbit hole :), along with discussing running labels, working with great people, etc. Track lis...

In this episode, we discuss Holt's early days playing music, him and his brother starting Mordecai. We also discuss their releases on Richie/Petty Bunco, etc, and play some tracks from those and other related releases. Links:: Mordecai IG - https://www.instagram.com/mordecai.mt/ Mordecai Bandcamp - https://holtbodish.bandcamp.com Petty Bunco IG - https://www.instagram.com/sugar_richie__/ Petty Bun...

In this episode, we discuss Mike and Liam's early days playing music, how they (and we) all met, playing together, and adventures around a hardware store (not really). We also discuss each of their brand new LPs on VHF, and play some tracks from those and other related releases. Tracklist: Pelt - Empty Bell Ringing in the Sky No. 4 (part 2) (from Rob's Choice CD on VHF) Interview De Vlaamse Primit...

In this episode, we discuss Ethan's early days of going to shows in Rochester and then in college, his various moves around the US and Europe, how he started his label Jabs, and finally, his work on the upcoming Huggy Bear book KILLED (OF KIDS). Playlist: Huggy Bear - Tuff Lovin Huggy Bear - Single Bullets Interview Huggy Bear - Aqua Girl Star Huggy Bear - Local Arrogance Huggy Bear - Sour Creamer...

In this episode, we discuss Kryssi's early days of playing jazz in school, New Haven history including Daggett Street venue and Loren Connors, the infamous "Dirt Pile", and our Italian family names/histories. We also talk about the Medication project she played with, meeting Stefan Christensen, New Haven drone and noise scene, her bands Headroom and Mountain Movers, Japanese psych bands and guitar...

In this episode, I sit down with Richie Charles of Richie Records, Petty Bunco, etc. We discuss his various bands, and the amazing labels he's run, including the trials and tribulations of running indie labels. Extra long episode with an interview in two parts, and various tracks from the labels he's run. Links: https://pettybunco.bandcamp.com https://testostertunes.bigcartel.com https://www.disco...

In this episode, I sit down with Ken Brenninger. We briefly discuss his childhood, various bands he's been in, including the current Blues Ambush, and his recommendations for food in Philly! links: https://bluesambush.bandcamp.com https://radicaldocuments.com https://pettybunco.bandcamp.com https://www.discogs.com/artist/9607297-Blues-Ambush https://www.discogs.com/artist/6091061-Fully-Glazed http...

Getting back to the podcast with a music-only show. Something old, something new... Including some brand new Carbon Records releases! Tracklist: Ian Middleton - Static On The Line (from Embyronic - Early Recordings 1991-1996 CD on Slippy Town) Rudolph Grey - 4 Hands Is Better Than None (from the 7" on Foreign Frequency) Milford Graves, Arthur Doyle, Hugh Glover - Jan 24, 1976 IV (from Children Of...

In this episode, I sit down with David Nance. We briefly discuss The Dead C universe, his early years growing up in Nebraska, early bands, his cover record projects, collaborations, and more! links: https://davidnance.bandcamp.com https://badabingrecords.bandcamp.com/album/negative-boogie-2 https://pettybunco.bandcamp.com https://www.discogs.com/artist/1549421-David-Nance https://www.discogs.com/a...

In this episode, I sit down with Emily Robb. We discuss how great Philly is and about 20mins of other non-music stuff to start! But then we finally get to discussing her early years growing up in Maine, learning to play music, previous bands, her solo work, collaborations, and more! Links: https://emilyrobb.bandcamp.com/ https://rrrband.bandcamp.com/album/rrr-band https://pettybunco.bandcamp.com h...

In this episode, I sit down with Ashley, Dustin, and Shaun. We discuss their early years, playing, improv-ing, fixing toilets, visiting different towns, and more! Links: https://heavenlybodiesphl.bandcamp.com https://www.discogs.com/artist/8075445-Heavenly-Bodies-7 tracklist: Universal Resurrection (part 1) from Universal Resurrection ‎LP on Petty Bunco Inteview Lesser Gods on Tape 1 cassette, sel...

In this episode, I sit down with Darin Gray. We discuss his early years, his time in bands such as Dazzling Killmen and Grand Ulena, his immersion into various Chicago scenes, involvement with people such as Jim O'Rourke and Thymme Jones in the groups Brise Glace, Yona Kit, and You Fantastic!, as well as his extensive solo and collaborative catalog, with people such as Loren Connors and Eiko Ishib...

In this episode, I sit down with David Grubbs. We discuss his early years, his time in seminal bands such as Squirrel Bait, Bastro, and Gastr del Sol, as well as his extensive solo and collaborative catalog. We also discuss his work as an author and professor. Playlist: Gastr Del Sol - The Harp Factory On Lake Street (title track from CD on Table of the Elements) Gastr Del Sol - Dictionary of Hand...

This episode features an assortment of new and older 7" singles. The Dead C - Horror Stories (from 7" on Language Recordings) Pieters/Russell/Stapleton - Max Sings (from 7" on Estatic Yod) P Wits - Rocks (from the 7" on Independent Woman Records) Stefan Christensen - Time Elapse (from the Ruby 2x7" on Ever/Never Records) Loren Mazzacane (Connors) - Mother & Son (from 7" on Road Cone) Parashi -...

In this episode, I sit down with Bruce Russell. We discuss his early years, how he started the labels Xpressway and Corpus Hermiticum, his years in The Dead C and A Handful of Dust, and other stories about bands, records, and more. Links : https://brucerussell.bandcamp.com https://thedeadc.bandcamp.com https://www.discogs.com/artist/75595-A-Handful-Of-Dust https://www.discogs.com/artist/75596-Bruc...

In this episode, I sit down with Tom Lax of the Siltbreeze label to discuss his early years, how he started the label, stories about some bands and records, and other random info. Links: https://siltbreeze.bandcamp.com https://www.discogs.com/label/24980-Siltbreeze Playlist: Alasehir - Separate from History (from The Philosophy of Living Fire LP - SB86) Vertical Slit - Metal or Meat (from Live at...

Spike In Vain - E.K.Q (from Disease is Relative reissue LP on Scat) The Martha's Vineyard Ferries - After You (from SUns Out Guns Out on Ernest Jenning Record Co.) Chris Brokaw - Skating Under Glass, Living Like a King (from The Periscope Twins 2LP on 12XU) Chris Brokaw - Out My Window (on Solo Acoustic Volume Three LP on VDSQ) Stephen - Relic (Live) (from Radar of Small Dogs LP on Joyful Noise, f...

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Brokaw to discuss his college years, his time in bands including Codeine, Come, and The New Year, and his solo projects, including his soundtrack work. Playlist: Codeine - Pickup Song (from Frigid Stars on Sub Pop) Chris Brokaw - The Fields (Part II) (from Red Cities on 12XU) Come - Mercury Falls (from Don't Ask Don't Tell on Matador) Chris Brokaw - Skagafjor...

In this episode, I sit down with Bill Nace to discuss his early days getting into playing music, his various projects, including Body/Head with Kim Gordon, and collaborations with Samara Lubelski, Chik White, Graham Lambkin, and more. We also discuss his label Open Mouth. The accompanying music (before and after the interview) includes a sampling of solo and collaborative projects, as well as an E...

In this episode, I sit down with Mary Lattimore to discuss her early days of learning harp, her time in Rochester NY, Vienna, Philly, and her eventual move to LA. We also talk about her eventual transition into the non-classical world, and her various collaborations and solo projects. Photo of Mary by Rachael Cassells. Playlist: Mary Lattimore - The Quiet At Night (from At The Dam on Ghostly Inter...

Gomorrha - Trauma (from the Strain, Crack & Break - Volume 2 of the Nurse With Wound List - Germany) Flohr Otis - Stirb In Deinem Rasenmäher (underground German band from 90s - self released 2LP Vierteiler) NZ mini set inspired by Erewhon Calling - Experimental Sound in New Zealand BOOK (available at Carbon Records link below) Toy Love - Squeeze (from the AK79 2LP compilation on Ripper Records...

In this episode, I sit down with Bill MacKay to discuss his early days of learning guitar, his various moves around the US, his ascent into the realm of solo and collaborative guitar mastery. We touch on his collaborations with Ryley Walker, Katinka Kleijn, Nathan Bowles, and more. Photo of Bill by Ricardo Adame. playlist: Bill MacKay - Powdermill Park (from Esker LP on Drag City) Interview Bill M...