Shelben and Gosh met up with Ava, Chloe, Ellie, and Kate from Die Spitz. In the last year, they've taken over Austin with their energetic shows and new LP titled, "Teeth". Music, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
Shelby and Josh are backstage, in green rooms, and in metaphorical dark alleys with Bass Drum of Death! They talk to leading man John Barrett, guitar wizard Jim Barrett, and human drum machine Ian Kirkpatrick. The boys chatted about growing up in Oxford, Mississippi, their experience with the pandemic, and what is was like working with Patrick Carney on their latest record, "Say I Won't" out on Fat Possum Records.. It is so choice, if you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.Connect on Instagram: @bassdrumofdeath and @firstnamesisabandMusic, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
Look at us! Listening to podcasts. Becoming friends. Eating snacks while listening to said podcast. What a journey. JT gonna get ya in sync with this one. Shelby and he discuss many topics on this episode with their illustrious guest Andrew Cashen. Hombre is in numerous projects (including his solo action) and still has time to write on Spoon records. Time to clock out and Cash-en.™️Connect on Instagram: @andrewcashen | @firstnamesisabandMusic, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
Josh and Shelby. Captains of Cringe. Nolan Potter. Wizard of Weird. Can you imagine a more appetizing combo? (This is rhetorical. We know peanut butter and celery exists.) We filmed this in his house (with real cameras). This discussion includes topics such as: 1. Nolan's recording setup and process. 2. What really makes The Lord of the Rings special. 3. Is Austin still Austin? Dive deep with us as we swim the murky waters of Nolan. Did that last part sound weird? I'm feeling weird about it. We meant for it to sound cool. Let us know. Connect on Instagram @nolanpottersnightmareband | @firstnamesisabandMusic, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
Shelbert and Jernie speak to Bert Hoover of Hooveriii about music, the benefits of a label, and navigating the digital future via social media. Butterfly in the sky. I can go twice as high. take a look. It's in a podcast. A Couch Radio. Connect on Instagram: @hooveriii | @firstnamesisaband Music, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
Shelby and Josh speak to Noah of Runnner. They discuss the song 'Eggshell', the recording process, and his upcoming February album release. He is now one of our best friends you can ask him he'll definitely say the same thing.Connect on Instagram: @runnner_music | @firstnamesisabandMusic, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
Shelby and Josh chatted with Ambrose Kenny-Smith! Amby talks about his early obsessions, where his work ethic comes from, and reveals the origin of his Shrimp nickname. The Murlocs' latest record, 'Rapscallion' is available everywhere! If you're a fan of delicious sonic flavor, this is absolutely for you. Connect on Instagram: @themurlocs | @firstnamesisaband Music, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
Shelby and Josh [First Names] sit down with all 5 members of The Black Angels in Josh's living room. The Black Angels are an American psych rock band hailing from Austin, TX. They talk about their sick single "El Jardin" and their new record "Wilderness of Mirrors" out NOW! They also touch on post-pandemic touring, gear, and why it's important to not put limits on art. Enjoy! Connect on Instagram: @theblackangels | @firstnamesisaband Music, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
Josh and Shelby made a long distance call to Zak Olsen [Traffik Island, ORB, Hierophant, The Frowning Clouds] in Melbourne on April 27th, 2020. Zak is a stellar, prolific songwriter and multi-instrumentalist wizard who doesn't pigeonhole himself to a single genre. He's diligent to the craft and usually chooses to spend his days in his studio. He's most likely there right now. Like, right now. Traffik Island's newest record is titled 'Sweat Kollecta's Peanut Butter Traffik Jam' and it's a genre-bending, beat-driven, groovy record that you should check out right meow. Music, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
Shelby and Josh of First Names talk to Lexi and Staz of The Paranoyds. They create scowling, Shelby and Josh of First Names talk to Lexi and Staz of The Paranoyds. They create scowling, grungy garage rock goodness with clap-along twee. These LA natives came on the show to talk about surreal experiences, songwriting, and to announce their new record, "Talk, Talk, Talk" via Third Man Records!Connect on Instagram: @theparanoyds | @firstnamesisaband Music, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
Josh and Shelby call Glenn and Bill of The Feelies. This legendary band talks about their creative process, their perspective on success, what it's been like to meet music icons and more. Your hosts also learned that when the phone is plugged into the charger it creates a helicopter sound. So, that's neat. Music, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
First Names talk to Danny Gonzalez, the bassist of Miami garage rock trio Jacuzzi Boys. Danny shares what it's been like to record multiple records, tour periodically for over a decade, and open for The Raconteurs. Jacuzzi Boys just released two new jams via Third Man Records. Connect on Instagram: @jacuzziboys | @firstnamesisabandMusic, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
First Names talk to Nick Van Bakel of Bananagun, a Psychedelic 5-Piece hailing from Melbourne, Australia. They recently released their debut album, 'The True Story of Bananagun' via UK indie label Full Time Hobby. They pair quite nicely with a good ceviche and are probably featured on Professor Trelawny's Spotify. Connect on Instagram: @bananagun_bananagram | @firstnamesisabandMusic, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
Shelby and Josh of First Names speak to Ron Gallo of Ron Gallo via space age technology. Everything is chrome. Vehicles hurtle through the stratosphere. Ron talks about his new music, the role of ego, and adapting his creative process. He's a really nice guy who dives head first into whatever is inspiring him, and his music is evident of that. Connect on Instagram: @rongallo | @firstnamesisabandMusic, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
Tim Presley talks to Shelb and Jursh of First Names about his latest LP, why people should be kind, and how wearing shorts on stage is a pretty big gamble. Definitely check out the new record 'I Have to Feed Larry's Hawk'. It is a repeat spin for sure. Connect on Instagram: @tm_presley | @firstnamesisabandMusic, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
JT and Shrube chat with the members of Melenas via Zoom. Melenas, hailing from Pamplona, Spain, speak on their creative process, the music scene in Pamplona, and their sweet new record 'Dias Raros'. Connect on Instagram: @melenasband | @firstnamesisabandMusic, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
First Names call Dylan and Josh of Frankie and the Witch Fingers. We talk about their Indiana origin, playing live, how they approach recording, and their psychedelic new record 'ZAM'!Connect on Instagram: @frankieandthewitchfingers | @firstnamesisabandMusic, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
First Names interview Go Kurosawa in an Austin, Texas hotel lobby. Go is the drummer and co-vocalist of Psych-Rock band Kikagaku Moyo. He talks about learning drums by jamming with his friends on the streets of Japan, how Kikagaku Moyo approaches songwriting, and what it has been like running their record label Guruguru Brain. Connect on Instagram: @kikagaku.moyo | @firstnamesisaband Music, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
The First Names lads interview indie, shoegaze band Shana Falana. There was chatter of songwriting, gear, and navigating the music industry.Connect on Instagram: @shanafalana | @firstnamesisaband Music, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©
In this episode Joshua and Shelbeniah speak to Gabby Smith of Gabby's World. Gabby talks in depth about her songwriting process. how she approaches recording, and how specific sounds seem to come from different parts of the U.S. Connect on Instagram: @gabbys__world | @firstnamesisaband Music, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©