Three Count Records

SugarBear drops in to talk about some changes to the TCR lineup and where we go from here. Thanks for listening!

A bonus clip from the Keep Flying episode (022) on the origin story of one of TCR's favorite Indie pro wrestlers! It's a small world, y'all! OUR SPONSOR! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bull City Bows & Ties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Reach out! We'd love to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LINKTREE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: threecountrecords@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @threecountrec Instagram and Tik Tok: @threecountrecords...

This week AJ goes solo to chat with Johnny Ryan of Keep Flying! A great interview in which they discuss Keep Flying's most memorable shows, the new album, the songwriting process despite living in different cities, and discovering the joy and greatness of central NC! Keep Flying's new album "Daylight" will be released Aug 15! Order "Daylight" on vinyl: https://keepflyin...

The TCR crew speaks with journalist/podcaster/writer/ska defender Aaron Carnes about his upcoming second edition of the amazing music book IN DEFENSE OF SKA! we also chat about the definition of ska, Carnes's beginnings into music journalism, going from book to podcast, and MORE! And of course we put some stuff over and take on the OPEN CHALLENGE! Buy Aaron's book. Buy the second edition (...

AJ and Zach review the Catbite show (June 2023) at the Pinhook in Durham! They do a run down of the set plus the opening acts (Plastic Flamingos & Dollar Signs). Then they get into a discussion of the recent AEW Pay-per-view event Forbidden Door! Let us know what you think! OUR SPONSOR! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bull City Bows & Ties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Reach out! We'd love to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LINKTREE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The TCR crew chats with Zack Herbst (Keystone Ska Exchange)! It's a great conversation including: Seeing Weird Al live Playing bass and singing at the same time Goldfinger and Laura Jane Grace The mail order days of Asian Man Records Records we'd never sell Music scene of the Susquehanna Valley Upton Music Collective Tour stories Records we regret selling Listen to Keystone Ska Exchange! h...

This week the TCR crew get a chance to chat with professional wrestler Dan the Dad! We chat about: Where Dan trained establishing the Dan the Dad character DIY in indie wrestling Inspiration from past wrestlers Favorite Matches Working in Japan DAN THE DAD: Instagram Twitter YouTube OUR SPONSOR! ⁠⁠⁠Bull City Bows & Ties⁠⁠⁠ Reach out! We'd love to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LINKTREE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The TCR crew has the pleasure of speaking with Sal Polichetti (bass, Sonseed), writer of the legendary song " Jesus is a Friend of Mine ". We discuss the recording of the album, the tv taping, the resurgence of the song decades later, and the vinyl re-issue in April 2023 for Record Store Day! OUR SPONSOR! ⁠⁠Bull City Bows & Ties⁠⁠ Reach out! We'd love to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ L...

We recently saw Hans Gruber and the Die Hards live at Local 506 in Chapel Hill and it was great! We review the show because we couldn't not gush about it after such a great time! Check it out! We also have a very special record in our Open Challenge segment, we discuss records we'd love to get a repress and we put over some current TV shows and a VERY old movie! Dig it! OUR SPONSOR! ⁠Bull...

Recently we were part of an amazing pop-up flea market in Raleigh. Tons of awesome makers, artists, etc. were there and we were honored to be a part of it! During the day, we interviewed six other artists/businesses and they discussed their work, inspiration, and also offered a bit of advice. Check it out! Interviews with: Kristen Walsby & Brian Walsby Rusell of Super Stuff Records Matt of Tittyba...

Super Stoked to have Lizzie of TEENS IN TROUBLE (Asian Man Records). A great interview in which we discuss: Getting signed to Asian Man Records Pandemic Song-writing workshops Going for it! Weezer (Matt Sharp era) Making music videos with talented friends The Teens in Trouble EP Recording the upcoming Teens in Trouble LP! Origins of the song "Decomposing" The Summer Tour! Follow TEENS IN...

It's lucky episode 13 and we are thrilled to have Nick Faber from the Durham NC punk band WORTHINGTON'S LAW!! Nick was an amazing guest and we cover so much in the episode including: Bootleg Weird Al cassettes from Saudi Arabia Bad Religion Nick's Song-writing process comedy and punk How improv informs Nick's punk rock songs Collaborating with Durham punk Scotty Sandwich The Merlin...

The TCR crew chooses albums for each other to listen to and review! We chose albums that we knew the others were unfamiliar with. What was selected? How were these albums received? Only one way to find out! Listen! Reach out! We'd love to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LINKTREE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: threecountrecords@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @threecountrec Instagram and Tik Tok: @threecountrecords Whatno...

We speak with University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Professor Michael Palm (Dept. of Communication) about his research on the revival of the vinyl record economy! We could have talked about this topic all day but limited ourselves to: The cultural revival of vinyl records Environmental concerns of new vinyl production Visiting pressing plants in Chicago Labor in contemporary vinyl production Co...

In this episode we discuss the music of the video game series Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. To do this we get our friend Mike Brannon and we hold a fantasy football-style snake draft to create the best 5-song EP. Which one of us (Zach, AJ, Philip, or Mike) drafted the best track list? Follow Mike Brannon on Instagram Check out his print shop THE LOCAL STENCIL Mike recommends: Manifest Skate Shop (Du...

This week we have an interview with the amazing Austin TX "Psych-Rage Punk" band BÖNDBREAKR! Hurricane G (vocals), Red Death (guitar), Thad (bass), and Patrick (drums) join us to discuss their music, experience at SXSW, and the challenges of a DIY punk band on the rise. Great people, great music. check it out! BÖNDBREAKR ⁠  : the website. Check out all their music, videos and tour dates!...

The TCR crew chats with Chris Ruckus (singer/guitar) of Dissidente! We talk about forming the band, recording their debut album, politics, and so much more! A great conversation so check it out! BUY DISSIDENTE's MUSIC BONDBREAKR : the website. Check out all their music, videos and tour dates! Reach out! We'd love to hear from you! ⁠ LINKTREE! ⁠ Email: threecountrecords@gmail.com Follow us...

It's a love letter to our favorite comps! They introduce us to new and exciting bands, new sounds, and more! We are joined by internet friend (and soon to be in-person friend Elmo ! We talk label compilations, soundtracks, tributes, and MORE! We also discuss a retro OPEN CHALLENGE (a great album from our inventory) and Elmo has a special announcement about a new music podcast! Get into it! Reach o...

AJ and Zach have the pleasure of speaking with Carley and Jonny Wolf of the Austin, TX rock band The Ghost Wolves! They chat about the Austin music scene, the joys and challenges of being a DIY band, building their own home studio, the recording of their latest release WOLFKEEPER, favorite venues/cities, their approach to live performance, and MORE! DONATE to Hacienda Loba Blanca Sanctuary to help...

It's a jam-packed TCR pod with an amazing conversation with Chris Reeves, owner/founder of Ska Punk International! We chat about starting a label, organizing a two-day music festival, great Texas bands, and of course Philip wants to chat about his favorite international ska/punk band Ska-P! We also hear about Zach attending the Hollywood premiere of Ant-Man: Quantumania and getting popcorn with a...

Comedian Mike Bridenstine is on the show and talks with the TCR Crew about comedy, wrestling, music, and making things happen for yourself! After the interview we reveal this week's OPEN CHALLENGE (feature of a great record from our inventory) and we can't get enough of the Lil Yachty record, Sami Zayn and the Bloodline (WWE), or Aaron Carnes amazing book !  MIKE BRIDENSTINE'S New album HUSTL...

The TCR crew discusses their favorite flip sides of our favorite albums! What's your favorite second half of an album?!? For the "Open Challenge", Philip pulls (from the TCR inventory) an underrated album from a classic rock icon! What could it be?!? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you! LINKTREE! Email: threecountrecords@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @threecountrec Instagram and Tik Tok: @thre...

The TCR Trio chats with owner and founder of Bad Time Records & Kill Lincoln singer/guitarist Mike Sosinski about starting a label, musical influences, and building a vibrant and diverse ska community!  Bad Time Record links! Bad Time Records site & shop Bad Time Summer Tour Info OPEN CHALLENGE ALBUM   Reach out! We'd love to hear from you! LINKTREE! Email: threecountrecords@gmai...

It's our debut episode!  So naturally AJ, Philip, and Zach discuss their favorite debut records, including a pull from the TCR inventory ("Open Challenge"). Let us know what your favorite debut albums/singles! We also reveal our earliest musical memories and the factors that led us to 1) collecting vinyl and 2) starting our own record-selling biz! Reach out! We'd love to hear from you! LINKTR...

Subscribe today! It's the journey of three friends starting a record-selling business together. And yes, we will talk a lot about music! Our Linktree! https://linktr.ee/threecountrecords Our Inventory! Upcoming record shows? Thursdays at Gizmo Brew Works in Durham, NC! 6-9pm BYO vinyl night! TCR Theme by CHRIS FARREN!  Logo by Gorgeous George