The Lydian Spin

Oliver Edward Ackermann is a musician and innovator best known as the founder of the Brooklyn-based effects pedal company  Death By Audio and the frontman of the rock band A Place to Bury Strangers , often called "the loudest band in New York." A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Oliver has crafted custom effects for legendary bands such as U2 and Nine Inch Nails. His work is driven b...

While Lydia and Tim have been busy on their respective tours, finding time to record new episodes has been challenging. In the meantime,  take a trip down memory lane revisiting a memorable moment from the early days. Shortly after arriving in Los Angeles in January of 2019, Lydia and Tim sat down with the legendary burlesque star and actress, Kitten Natividad. In this candid conversation, Kitten...

Kevin Rutmanis is a bassist and experimental musician, known for his work with bands like  Cows , The Melvins , Tomahawk , and hepa.titus . Recently, he has teamed up with visual artist Gina Skwoz for the project Lords and Lady Kevin , creating boundary-pushing music. Their latest release,  Last Days At Hot Slit  not to be confused with the Andrea Dworkin book of the same name is due out December...

Oliver Edward Ackermann is a musician and innovator best known as the founder of the Brooklyn-based effects pedal company  Death By Audio and the frontman of the rock band A Place to Bury Strangers , often called "the loudest band in New York." A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Oliver has crafted custom effects for legendary bands such as U2 and Nine Inch Nails. His work is driven b...

This episode of The Lydian Spin is filled with haunting reflections and fierce critiques. Lydia opens by reading a sharply worded Daily Beast op-ed from Michael Ian Black on the high stakes of the upcoming election. She then dives into the Shimmy Disc release Poe: To One in Paradise (for Hal Willner) , a limited edition LP that celebrates Edgar Allan Poe's gothic verse. This 13-track album featuri...

Writer, Oxbow alum, Bunuel frontman and friend of the Lydian Spin,  Eugene Robinson , joins Lydia and Tim to read from his memoir A Walk Across Dirty Water and Straight Into Murderer's Row and share other entertaining stories from his life. Catch Lydia and Eugene at San Francisco's Great American Music Hall on November 9th.

Drummer Sim Cain played with the   Rollins Band from 1987 until 1997. Before joining Rollins Band, Sim played in the instrumental trio Gone , alongside future Rollins Band bassist Andrew Weiss and Black Flag guitarist Greg Ginn.  He has also recorded with artists like David Poe, Marc Ribot, David Shea, and played in Elliott Sharp's Terraplane group. Cain appeared on Ween's 2004 album Quebec and pe...

Babeth Mondini-VanLoo   is an artist, filmmaker, and cultural ambassador. She studied art under Joseph Beuys in Germany and earned a Master's in Film & Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1977. Babeth is the programming director and founder of the first Buddhist television station in the West. Her art, often described as Social Sculpture, emphasizes spiritual activism. She has create...

Jim Jones is the legendary frontman for Thee Hypnotics ,   The Jim Jones Revue , and the explosive new project Jim Jones All Stars .  Since the late 80s, Jim has been known for his wild, and intense live performances.  Lydia, Jim and Tim discuss a myriad of subjects including: touring, underground rock n roll, and in the distinctly British sense, cunts.

Composer/guitarist Nick Sadler was the guitarist for the rock band Daughters . In addition to this he has played bass and co-authored songs for the band  Way Out . Nick also composes music for film and television.

Steve First is an actor, writer, and comedian known for his roles across TV, film, and stage. He gained recognition starring in the Gold Spot commercials for Orange and as a supporting actor in Little Britain. As his alter-ego Lenny Beige , he created and starred in numerous TV shows and live performances. Steve's acting credits span popular shows like Holby City , Friday Night Dinner , and The Se...

Peter Jesperson, is a legendary figure in the music world—DJ, label founder, tour manager, and lifelong music enthusiast. He is best known as the former manager of  The Replacements and founder of Twin/Tone Records , Peter joins Lydia and Tim to talk about his journey through the industry and his memoir  Euphoric Recall , which is a deep dive into his incredible career.

A San Antonio-born vocalist, lyricist, and artist, Suzy Bravo has performed in heavy metal, punk, blues, and soul bands. Formerly the front woman for bands like  The Rocket 350 (later Suzy Bravo & The Rocket 350), Witchcryer and Temple of Love ., she is also in the  Plasmatics cover band named Tits Out. .

Nicky Miller is a Berlin-based, genderqueer interdisciplinary artist with roots in France and Vietnam. Specializing in film, performance art, and creative writing, Nicky's work explores LGBTQ+ sexualities and identities, often tackling politically sensitive topics like sex work, BDSM, and queer practices. Their award-winning films, including  Twisted Distinction and Pink Lips , have been showcased...

Travis Jeppesen, is an American novelist, poet, artist, and art critic who is currently based in Berlin. He has authored several notable works, including The Suiciders,   Poems I Wrote while Watching TV , and See You Again in Pyongyang . His latest book is Settlers Landing.

Jennifer Charles is a proud childless cat lady writer, singer/songwriter, actor, and poet, best known as one half of the New York cult band Elysian Fields. She has performed and collaborated with artists worldwide, singing in over 10 languages. Notable projects include Lovage with Mike Patton and Dan the Automator, and her Sephardic Diaspora group La Mar Enfortuna . Elysian Fields has created orig...

Chris Mars, is an American painter and drummer best known for his drumming in the iconic Minneapolis band The Replacements . After leaving the band in 1990, he pursued a solo music career before shifting his focus to visual art, where he gained recognition for his nightmarish, surrealist paintings. Chris continues to create art inspired by personal themes, including his brother's struggle with sch...

The Lydian Spin's latest double feature showcases interviews with members of two standout bands: Catatonic Suns and Tina Kit . Catatonic Suns brings a mesmerizing blend of '90s indie DIY sensibilities with layers of psychedelia. Tina Kit captivates with their energetic, howling performances, represented by photographer and musician Cole Flynn Quirke. Patrick Shields, Jake Christman, and Caleb Stro...

Steve Wynn , frontman of The Dream Syndicate , has released over 25 albums and had more than 300 songs recorded by artists like REM and The Black Crowes. He has played over 2000 shows in more than 25 countries. He is also known for his solo work and projects like Gutterball and The Miracle 3 . Steve joins Lydia and Tim from New York to read from his book  I Wouldn't Say it if Iit Wasn't True: A Me...

Acclaimed poet Anne Waldman has been a key figure in the  Outrider experimental poetry community for over four decades. Her work, rooted in the Beat, New York School, and Black Mountain traditions, elevates feminist and activist themes through powerful performances. A prolific author with over 60 books, including  Fast Speaking Woman and The Iovis Trilogy Waldman also co-founded the Jack Kerouac S...

Kramer is a musician, composer, and record producer whose creative ideas can be found all over the American cultural landscape. He is known as the founder of the record label  Shimmy-Disc . He was a member of   New York Gong , Shockabilly , Bongwater , and Dogbowl & Kramer , and has toured with Butthole Surfers , B.A.L.L ., Ween , Half Japanese , and The Fugs . As a producer, Kramer's notable work...

Richard Cabut is an author, journalist, and musician. He is the author of the post-punk novel Looking for a Kiss , which has been adapted for the screen. Richard's journalism has been featured in prominent publications like The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, NME, and The Independent. He co-edited the anthology Punk is Dead: Modernity Killed Every Night and contributed to several other notable works. H...

Marianna Simnett is an artist and musician newly based in New York, known for her vivid and visceral explorations of the body as a site of transformation. Her psychologically charged works challenge both herself and the viewer, creating radical new worlds filled with untamed thoughts, strange tales, and desires. Her current work titled Winner is on view at the Hamburger Bahnhof, which the Berliner...

  Hey have you heard the news?  Jesus Lizard is back! They've dropped a new album and are hitting the road for a tour. To celebrate this exciting comeback, we're jumping on the Jesus Lizard bandwagon. So, we're bringing you a replay of our classic interview with the one and only David Yow.