Mixtape Episode #2: 2020 Recap ft. GUESTS

2020 was a WILD year. I was lucky enough to release some great albums. On this episode, we go through one track from each LP released last year on Choke Artist.

Before each track plays there’s a ~5 minute discussion with members of each project. We talk about the track and it’s meaning, along with any anecdotes/fun facts. Was really cool to get some new insight on songs that I love and talk with everyone.

1. Floral - Saturday Night
2. Ultra Deluxe - The Cypress Stomp
3. Champagne Colored Cars - Cache Memory
4. Adventurer - House
5. kissies - Camp Shame
6. Grey Matter - Dang! (Love Yourself)
7. Snooze - Chesapeake
8. The Most - First Frost

At the end I get into some things to expect for 2021. Thanks everyone who supports this label. I really appreciate it <3

Episode 53: Deanna Dilandro

Deanna has some music industry experience that was really insightful and helpful for me to hear.  In addition to managing indie label Egg Hunt Records, she works as a tour publicist and was also integral in running a record shop/venue here in NJ. She also sings freelance and for the band Powerlines.

She came on to talk about shitty music licensing deals and how artists tend to get shafted by them, as well as her experiences working for her label and why she loves it so much. Tons of good stuff in this one, hope you dig it.

Also available on youtube: link

Mixtape Episode #1: New Math Rock $ongs

First ever mixtape podcast episode! It’s half an hour, throw it on on your way to work and check out some new bands. All of these tracks were released this year or last year and there’s some bangers if you’re into mathy/indie/emo stuff. Hell yea.

Track List:
1. Typopro - The Thick
2. Champagne Colored Cars - Glacier
3. Little Geronimo - Glow* (premiere!)
4. Space Corolla - Cordales
5. Alright Goodnight - Crushing Lack of Enthusiasm
6. Rally Point - Thank You (You’re Welcome)
7. Inoculous - Blank
8. Odmiana - Orange Yellow Brown

Episode 52: Logan Voss (Snooze) & Anup Sastry

With their new EP “still” out this Friday 11/27, it felt only right to have Snooze on this week. Logan Voss and session drummer/producer Anup Sastry come by to chat about the remote recording process and collaborating together for this new release.

In this episode we listen to and comment on the first two tracks from the EP. We also talk about social media, the concept behind Snooze’s last album Familiaris, DIY vs the Music Industry side of things, and much more. Anup is a mounstrous drummer who has toured in some serious metal bands so it was cool to pick his brain as well.

If you haven’t heard the album yet, check out the singles here.
Pre-order vinyl off our webstore.

Episode 51: Bathing in Chunks (NJ Nu-Metal)

OH BOY you’re in for a treat this week. One of my favorite New Brunswick bands, Bathing in Chunks comes to hang on the pod. This podcast got off the rails a bit and mostly stayed there. If you know the band and have seen them perform live, you will understand why. We also premiered Episode 2 of my hit series Man Vs Shirt.

You can watch the episode on Youtube here
Check out BIC on bandcamp
Buy a god damn Choke Artist beanie.

Episode 50: The Most - CT Art Rock

My pals in The Most come through to discuss their new album “Of What We Have”, out tomorrow 10/9/20. We get into a bit about their history, their influences, and their approach when creating their new album.

This features a listen through of a new song "Mile Run” around the 45 minute mark.
You can watch it on youtube here

Go check “Of What We Have” on bandcamp!
Or go pre-order a record!

Episode 49: The Epstein-Sandler Connection ft. Teddy Wood & Shaun Sintic

This podcast runs deep. Teddy and Shaun both played in Basement Beers and now play in th0tcrimes and some other bands in NJ. We bust open some conspiracy theories, talk the DNC primaries, and talk about the big man himself: Paul Blart.

Episode 48: Radcliffe (bentwaeve, NGGA)

Radcliffe is a artist/thinker/shit-stirrer who can frequently be seen around New Brunswick NJ.  They perform a bit in the area under the names “Bentwaeve” and “NGGA”.  We talk about the difference between these two projects, and what they aim to accomplish.  In addition we talk a bit about some tribulations they’ve faced in a predominantly white-based college music scene, the art of trolling, inclusiveness, and more.  Also we declared war on indie rock.