Too long. There is no reason I can't do one or two of these a month! It's so fun. This is the first summer I haven't slaughtered myself working. I've had all the time in the world to read books, drink iced coffee and travel. Man, can't put together a few podcasts? I started working on this in June when I had gone out to the Total Punk Fuck Off III …

Whoa, I think there are no Australians on this! I'm gonna have to go stock up for the next regularly scheduled episode in mid May. However, do check back on May 5th for a special surprise episode. In the meantime, there is a lot of Brooklyn on here and some other bands I found out about by living through friend's Instagrams vicariously while they w…

This has been sitting, ready to go for about a month. Not sure what is wrong with me, but I won't let time like this pass again! New thing, * = bands from New York. That's all I have to say. Song names link through to artist pages.... 1. Heavy Times Black Sunglasses 2. Parquet Courts Dust * 3. Moss Lime I Always Get What I Want 4. Seth Bogart Eatin…

Today is Australia Day. Not sure what that is? Read this article from The Age to get some background information and think about some difficult questions. This episode of the podcast features all bands from Australia. Most of the songs came out within the past few years but I sprinkled in a few personal #1 hits. Song names link through to artist pa…

Foto: Francisco Mata Rosas This month I spent a lot of time in Texas. First, it was off to Good Vibrations II where I saw a few old favorites and caught some new bands to get excited about (Tear Dungeon, call me). Following a week or two of recovering, it was time to head down to Denton, Tx and visit Mad World Records to blow that Christmas money. …

Foto: Francisco Mata Rosas Episode 3 I have not exited the house for non-work purposes much this month so that I can be extra laser-focused on finishing a few projects that require a clear head. This means i've gone to less shows but sat home alone rifling through lists and recommendations that have been piling up. Next week i'm going to Austin to …

Photo: Héctor García Episode 2 Some things I picked up at Gonerfest 12 in Memphis, CMJ in New York and other songs that have been kicking around from the summer to keep things a little lighter. 1. Spray Paint Day of the rope https://homelessrecords.bandcamp.com 2. Video New Immortals https://cultofvideo.bandcamp.com 3. Kitchen's Floor Doomed https:…

Here it finally is! I'll share mostly new music of the punk, psych, garage and powerpop variety. As per my fixations, I'm going to give extra special consideration to Australians and bands that sing in Spanish. Track list below. Get it on iTunes here. Photo: Graciela Iturbide DIRECT OBSESS | EPISODE 1 1. Prefab Messiahs Syydarthur https://theprefab…