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Local Fidelity is a weekly radio program that showcases the best new music from Brooklyn and the greater New York City area music scene. As an avid participant and gig-goer, host Tom Gallo guides listeners through the depths of the city’s unrivaled underground music scene with specially curated playlists and in-depth interviews with local artists that are just on the verge of breaking out. You can also catch the occasional live in-studio performance and hear recorded performances from Tom’s cassette archive, The McKenzie Tapes, which contains a plethora of live performances at various NYC venues over the course of the last 40 years.
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On June 27th, Tom celebrated his 35th birthday. So, the June 28th edition of Local Fidelity is HIS OFFICIAL 35th BIRTHDAY SPECIAL! Tune in to celebrate and hear new local tuneage from John Cozz, Emergencies, The Tube, Jewelry, Dropper, Gooseberry, Evolfo, Dead Tooth, Aubrey Haddard, JW Francis, Plastic Picnic, Vvii, Ghost Funk Orchestra, 79.5, Wilder Maker + Felicia Douglass, and more.
The June 21st edition of Local Fidelity was another hot one to match the summertime heat! Tune in to hear new New York City music from High, Kira Metcalf, Plastic Picnic, 95 Bulls, Screenager, 54 Ultra, Sunflower Bean, Loosie, Monarch, Good Fight, How Tragic, Hit, Sub T, Wizard Brain, Sister, and more!
It's summertime and we are not sad here at Local Fidelity! The June 14th edition of the program was fully loaded with lots of good vibes. Listen to hear a great playlist of all locals, including new music from Polo Grounds, Plastic Picnic, Navel Grazr, Julia Zivic, Sweaty Lamarr, Martin Courtney, Been Stellar, Ecocoboys, Hello Mary, Phantom Handshakes, Francie Moon, Ogbert The Nerd, Emily Gabriele, and a live cuy from Love, Burns!
Local Fidelity returned on June 7th after a little hiatus. The program returned in dramatic fashion with a killer playlist of all locals. Tune in to hear new music from JW Francis, Holy Wire, Shallowhalo, Foyer Red, Cameron Castan, Glassio, Morningside Lane, O Wake, Raavi, Atlas Engine, Dog In A Man Suit, Damn Jackals, Hit, Byrh, Hit, Silver Liz, and more!
Yeah, it's March. Yeah, Local Fidelity just had a two-week hiatus because Tom was traveling a bit. No matter, though, as the final edition of the program for the month of March was straight-up awesome. We previewed the Saturday, April 4th gig at Our Wicked Lady with some excellent tunes from Dog In A Man Suit and Laurel Canyon. Plus, we caught up on a slew of great new New York City music from The Trypes, Jeanines, Endearments, Couch Prints, Sooner, Forever Honey, Barrie, Aubrey Haddard, Wizard Brain, The Bobby Lees, and more.
P.S. - Look At My Records!/Local Fidelity is based in beautiful Jersey City, NJ and we're super proud of the St. Peter's University Peacocks Basketball team! They shocked the sports world with their incredible March Madness run.
Playlist:
The Trypes "A Plan, Revised" from Music For Neighbors on Pravda Records
Jeanines "Don't Wait for a Sign" from Don't Wait for a Sign on Slumberland Records LLC
Dog in a Man Suit "Last Chance" from Last Chance - Single on 1184710 Records DK2
Endearments "Heartbreaker" from Heartbreaker - Single on Endearments
THUS LOVE "Inamorato" from Inamorato - Single on Captured Tracks
Couch Prints "Horsepower" from Horsepower - Single on Couch Prints
Sooner "Persona" from Days and Nights
Forever Honey "Number One Fan" from Number One Fan - Single on Better Company
Barrie "Jersey" from Barbara on Winspear
Aubrey Haddard "Just a Wall (Single)" from Just A Wall (Single) on Beverly Martel
Wizard Brain "Happy Soul / Keep on Groovin" from Happy Soul / Keep on Groovin - Single on Pizza Bagel Records
Laurel Canyon "Shove" from Victim - EP on Laurel Canyon
THE BOBBY LEES "Hollywood Junkyard" from Hollywood Junkyard - EP
Violet "Synthetti Spaghetti" from As of Now - EP on Down 2 a Science, LLC
The March 7th edition of Local Fidelity is Part II of our New Colossus Festival preview! This episode highlights some of the bands/artists that came to New York to play the festival from all over the world! Tune in to hear music from Tallies, Nicole Yun, Blushing, Gus Englehorn, Zoon, Living Hour, Beach Body, Capitol, Paul Jacobs, Pom Poko, The Institutes, Art D'ecco, The Garrys, and more.
The March 1st edition of Local Fidelity previews the upcoming New Colossus Festival, which starts next Wednesday, March 9th here in New York City! The festival, which runs through March 13th, includes shows at several lower Manhattan venues, including Pianos, Arlene's Grocery, Berlin, East Berlin, The Bowery Electric, and Mercury Lounge. We played songs from some of the great New York-based acts that are playing the fest, including Dead Tooth, Raavi, S.C.A.B., May Rio, Girl Skin, Wetsuit, Nicole Mercedes, Forever Honey, Punchlove, Laveda, Climates, The Natvral, A Very Special Episode, and more!
Playlist:
Dead Tooth "Riverboat" from Riverboat - Single on Trash Casual
Raavi & the Houseplants "Major Tool" from Major Tool - Single on Plant Rock Inc.
S.C.A.B. "Hard To See In NYC" from Hard To See In NYC - Single on S.C.A.B.
May Rio "Reasons" from Easy Bammer on Dots Per Inch Music
Girl Skin "Soft Gun" from Shade is on the Other Side on Jullian Records
Wetsuit "Sticky Sweet" from Sticky Sweet - Single on Wetsuit
Nicole Mercedes "Thumbelina" from Look Out Where You're Going on Nicole Mercedes
Forever Honey "Satellite" from Satellite - Single on Better Company
Punchlove "Ghost" from Solstice // Ghost - Single on SEE? Records
Laveda "If Only (You Said No)" from What Happens After on Color Station
Climates "Prize" from Movie Magic on Climates
The Natvral "Why Don't You Come out Anymore?" from Tethers on Kanine Records / Fontana North
A Very Special Episode "March of the Pigs" from New Coke / March of the Pigs - Single on Hidden Home Records, EWEL Records
The post-President's Day edition of Local Fidelity features banger after banger of new NYC tunes. Tune in to hear music from Love, Burns, Sir Synthesis, Drug Couple, Sooner, Sleepers Union, Petite League, Constant Smiles, O. Wake, P.E., Catcher, Ghedtair Composite, and more!
Playlist:
Love, Burns "Come in the Spring" from It Should Have Been Tomorrow on Calico Cat Records
Drug Couple "Wyld Chyld" from Stoned Weekend on PaperCup Music
sooner "Thursday" from Thursday - Single on Good Eye Records
Sleepers Union "Na Na Na Na No" from Crystal Lake EP on 3224921 Records DK
ZOPA "Red Sky" from Red Sky - Single on Zopa
Petite League "Floating Blue" from Floating Blue - Single
Constant Smiles "Please Don't Be Late" from Paragons on Sacred Bones Records
Sir Synthesis "Bésame" from Bésame - Single on Garden Limb Records LLC.
O. Wake "Riper Than Ripe" from Riper Than Ripe - Single on O. Wake
P.E. "Tears In The Rain" from Tears in the Rain (Single) on Wharf Cat Records
Catcher "Yesterday's Favorite" from The Fat of a Broken Heart on Catcher
BODEGA "Statuette on the Console" from Statuette on the Console on What's Your Rupture?
Ghedtair Composite "Khourort Khorin"
There’s no shortage of new local flavors on the Valentine's Day edition of Local Fidelity! Listen to this episode to hear new tunes from Debra Devi, Project Diem, Teen Idle, Glassio, Barrie, Sunflower Bean, No Swoon, Namesake, Thick, Ice Giant, Sweaty Lamar, Deer Scout, Allegra Krieger, VHS Collection, and more.
The February 8th edition of Local Fidelity features a mix of new tunes and previews a few gigs! Tune in to hear brand new tunes from A Place To Bury Strangers, LAPÊCHE, Veronica Everheart, The Royal Arctic Institute, and Fat Trout Trailer Park. Plus, we previewed two Thursday shows with some music from Shred Flintstone, PONS, Professor Caveman, No Ice, Shelter Dogs, and Little Hag. We sprinkled in some Zopa for good measure - they'll be playing at Baby's All Right this Thursday, February 17th!
Playlist:
A Place to Bury Strangers "Let's See Each Other" from See Through You on Dedstrange
ZOPA "All That Heaven Allows" from La Dolce Vita on Zopa
LAPêCHE "Bottom Feeder - V1" from Bottom Feeder - V1 - Single
Veronica Everheart "Time and Time Again" from Time and Time Again - Single on Veronica Everheart
Professor Caveman "All My Love" from All My Love - Single on Chico Romano
Pons "Ego Merchant" from The Imaginary Invalid - EP on STICK N' MOVE RECORDS
Shred Flintstone "Red Dawn" from Unlimited Power on Shred Flintstone
NO ICE "All Night" from All Night on 612458 Records DK
Shelter Dogs "(I'm Not Gunna Do) Anything for You" from Crashing a Party with... - EP on King Pizza Records
Little Hag "The Whole World" from Leash on Bar/None Records
Fat Trout "Scam Likely"
The Royal Arctic Institute "Anosmia Sweet" from From Catnap to Coma
The February 1st edition of Local Fidelity kicks off with a special tribute to New York Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist, who had his number retired by the team in late January. Plus, this episode features new tunes from Catcher, P.E., Climates, Atlas Engine, Tar Of, 95 Bulls, Zopa, Raavi, Monarch, Mary Hood, Work Wife, Almost Sex, Ruby Landen, Maneka, and more.
The January 24th edition of Local Fidelity features a smattering of great new tunes. This episode includes brand new music from Slark Moan, 95 Bulls, Mayqueen, Laurel Canyon, Dropper, Bodega, Activity Partners, Renata Zeiguer, and New York City legends, Sonic Youth. Plus, we previewed this past Friday's awesome rooftop gig at Our Wicked Lady with tunes from Emergencies, Edna, Strawberry Launch, and Di Ivories.
Playlist:
Slark Moan "Safest Bet" from Four Horses on Balloon Tree Records
95 Bulls "Your Dad's Watch" from Make It a Double I'm Not Thriving - Single on Indepenent
Mayqueen "Oh Tell Me" from Oh Tell Me - Single on MayQueen
Laurel Canyon "Shove" from Victim - EP on Laurel Canyon
Dropper "Ok Ok Ok" from Ok Ok Ok - Single on Dirt Dog Records
BODEGA "Thrown" from Thrown - Single on What's Your Rupture?
Activity Partners "Honey" from Honey - Single on Cell Laboratories
Emergencies "Further" from Emergencies - EP on Emergencies
Edna "Dead Languages" from Surrender // Dead Languages - Single on Edna
Strawberry Launch "Sophie" from Strawberry Launch - EP on Strawberry Launch
Di Ivories "Offer My Spine" from Offer My Spine - Single on 3 Ghosts Records
Renata Zeiguer "Sunset Boulevard" from Sunset Boulevard - Single on Northern Spy
Sonic Youth "In & Out" from In & Out - Single on Three Lobed Recordings
The January 17th edition of Local Fidelity kicks off with two new songs from Bloomfield, New Jersey's Joy Cleaner, who just dropped a new career-spanning compilation called "Spent Flowers." Plus, new music from Jewelry and Climates (who are playing tonight (1/23) at the Knitting Factory), Slow Fiction, Sooner, Renee Maskin, King of Nowhere, Dead Tooth, JessX, Sub*T (catch them at Baby's tonight), and Earth Dad (also at Baby's tonight). We wrapped up the show with tunes from Strawberry Launch and Di Ivories, who will be playing at Our Wicked Lady on Friday 1/28.
Playlist:
Joy Cleaner "False Alarm" from Spent Flowers on JIGSAW RECORDS
Joy Cleaner "Fernet Branca" from Spent Flowers on JIGSAW RECORDS
Jewelry "Hold My Hand" from Hold My Hand - Single on DOTWAV Records
Slow Fiction "The Cut" from The Cut / Niagara - Single on Paper Moon Records
Sooner "Boscobel" from Boscobel - Single on Good Eye Records
Renee Maskin "Summerfield" from Swimming on Mint 400 Records
Climates "Loveus" from Loveus - Single on Climates
King of Nowhere "White Bread and 40s" from King of Nowhere on trashcat megacorp
Dead Tooth "Hollow Skin" from Hollow Skin - Single on Trash Casual
Sub T "Bruce Banner" from So Green - EP on Contract Kill Records
Earth Dad "Atomic Band" from Atomic Band - Single on Earth Dad
Di Ivories "Have U Noticed?" from Have U Noticed? - Single on 3 Ghosts Records
Strawberry Launch "The Sun." from Strawberry Launch - EP on Strawberry Launch
Temperatures are dropping, but the local tunes remain hot as hell on Local Fidelity. Tune in to the January 11th edition of the program to hear an assortment of New York City tunes from Vanderwoolf, Slow Fiction, T.V.O.D., Catcher, Bad Static, Byrh, Teenage Halloween, Noverb, Been Stellar, Widowspeak, Scam Avenue, Adrian Danon, Loose Buttons, Joy Cleaner, and more.
Playlist:
Loose Buttons "First To Know, Last To Understand" from First To Know, Last To Understand - Single on Moon Crawl Records
Vanderwoolf "Order" from Order - Single
Catcher "Comparing Saviors and Friends" from Comparing Saviors and Friends - Single on Catcher
Bad Static "Cherry Cyanide" from Cherry Cyanide - Single on Bad Grrrl Records
TVOD "Steady Crushin (feat. Chauncie Shamoni)" from Steady Crushin (feat. Chauncie Shamoni) - Single on 1606809 Records DK2
Byrh "Drummer Phone" from Drummer Phone - Single
Teenage Halloween "Burn" from The Homeless Gospel Choir • Teenage Halloween - EP on Don Giovanni Records
Noverb "2022 & You" from 2022 & You - Single
Been Stellar "Kids 1995" from Kids 1995 - Single on Starr Records
Slow Fiction "Niagara" from The Cut / Niagara - Single
Adrian Danon "Mortal Coil" from Knight of Swords on Adrian Danon
Widowspeak "Everything Is Simple" from The Jacket
Scam Avenue "Destroyer" from Scam Avenue on Scam Avenue
Joy Cleaner "Drive Away From Me" from Drive Away From Me - Single on Joy Cleaner
Welcome to 2022! The first edition of Local Fidelity in 2022 features more of the awesome local tunes that you love. Tune in to hear a great playlist of new music from Navel Grazr, Adrian Danon, Katie Glasgow, Teenage Halloween, Hex Code, Evan Wright, Sweaty Lamarr, Songs For Sabotage, Razor Braids, Hello Mary, Been Stellar, Range Life, John Feuerbach, and more!
Playlist:
John Feuerbach "Always Perfectly There" from Always Perfectly There
Navel Grazr "Borderlander" from Borderlander - Single
Katie Glasgow "Saint" from Saint - Single
Hex Code "Contortionist" from Indigo_Blue - Single
Evan Wright "Sound from out the Window" from Sound from out the Window
Adrian Danon "Knight of Swords" from Knight of Swords
Sweaty Lamarr "I Have Always Been in Love With You" from I Have Always Been in Love With You - Single
Razor Braids "Boy" from I Could Cry Right Now If You Wanted Me To
Songs for Sabotage "Loaded (feat. Blood Handsome)" from Loaded - Single
Hello Mary "Evicted" from Evicted - Single
Teenage Halloween "Floating" from The Homeless Gospel Choir • Teenage Halloween - EP
Been Stellar "Optimist" from Kids 1995 - Single
Range Life "I Don't Wanna Be Here Anymore" from I Don't Wanna Be Here Anymore - Single
Brett Altman "Small Talk" from Small Talk - EP
The last episode of Local Fidelity was a glorious one, with a ton of great new New York City tunes to get you ready for 2022. Tune in to this edition of the program to hear new music from Royal Blush, Climates, Dropper, Moon Kissed, Sea Lemon, Peter Is Dead, Noverb, Cryspot, Fair Visions, Baby & Dynamite, Beechwood, The Down & Outs, Ok Cowgirl, and more!
Playlist:
Royal Blush "Roll the Dice" from Roll the Dice - Single on 3224797 Records DK
Sea Lemon "Fortune Teller" from Fortune Teller - Single on 3357726 Records DK2
Peter Is Dead "We Are the NME" from We Are the NME - Single on AHM DEETH RECORDS
Dropper "Memoirs of Working in a Bowling Alley" from Memoirs of Working in a Bowling Alley - Single on Dirt Dog Records
Noverb "A Club Called Love" from Pop Is Cool on 2231311 Records DK
cryspot "Au Purgatoire (I Can't Die)" from Au Purgatoire (I Can't Die) - Single on 1310548 Records DK
Climates "Loveus" from Loveus - Single on Climates
Fair Visions "Threads" from Threads - Single on Hatchet Head
Baby & Dynamite "Friday Nite" from Friday Nite - Single on Broken Dreams Club
Moon Kissed "Saturday Night" from I'd Like to Tell You Something Important on Skaboodle Incorporated
Beechwood "Gently Towards the Light" from Gently Towards the Light - Single on Sub Rosa Records
The Down & Outs "White Hot Heat" from White Hot Heat - Single on The Down & Outs
Ok Cowgirl "Roadtrip (Till the End of Time)" from Not My First Rodeo - EP on 2341089 Records DK2
Our holiday cheer levels are off the charts! We couldn't contain them on the December 21st edition of Local Fidelity. This episode features all holiday covers and originals from some of your favorite New York City artists. Listen in to hear some truly excellent ones from LAPÊCHE, Fascinations Grand Chorus, Atlas Engine, The Shacks, Dentist, JW Francis, Pom Pom Squad, Hit, Mattio + Kiri Oliver, Basic Bitches, Love, Burns, Landlady, Forever Honey, and more!
Playlist:
LAPêCHE "2000 Miles" from 2000 Miles - Single
Fascinations Grand Chorus "Merry, Merry Christmas" from Merry, Merry Christmas - Single
Fascinations Grand Chorus "This Christmas (Underneath the Christmas Tree)" from Merry, Merry Christmas - Single
Dentist "Mele Kalikimaka" from Mele Kalikimaka - Single
JW Francis "Wonderful Christmastime" from JW Christmas - EP
Basic Bitches "I Hope Your Holidays Are Fine" from I Hope Your Holidays Are Fine - Single
Pom Pom Squad "Hello Santa Claus" from Hello Santa Claus - Single
Julian Casablancas "Christmas Treat" from Christmas Treat - Single
Ramones "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight) [Single Version]" from Brain Drain
Mattio & Kiri Oliver "Fairytale of New York"
Atlas Engine "Christmastime Is Here" from Christmastime Is Here - Single
The Shacks "Got To Be Christmas" from Got To Be Christmas - Single
Love, Burns "Christmas and You" from 24
Landlady "Please Come Home for Christmas (feat. Amelia Meath)" from Please Come Home for Christmas (feat. Amelia Meath) - Single
Hit "(Me Here, You There) On Christmas"
Forever Honey "2000 Miles"
The December 14th edition of Local Fidelity previews the Favorite Friend Holiday Spectacular (which was unfortunately postponed) and highlights some great new releases from New York City artists. This episode features new music from Fake Dad, Hello Lightfoot, Daisy The Great, Tetchy, Ok Cowgirl, Byrh, and Drug Couple. Plus, music from bands that were slated to play the December 18th holiday gig at Our Wicked Lady, including A Very Special Episode, Shred Flintstone, Nihiloceros, No Ice, and Atlas Engine. AND FINALLY LAST BUT NOT LEAST, we celebrated the recent birthdays of CBGB’s and Television’s Tom Verlaine with a classic track to close out the hour.
Playlist:
Fake Dad "John Cusack" from John Cusack - Single
Hello Lightfoot "Shame" from Shame - Single
Daisy the Great "Glitter" from Glitter - Single
Tetchy "Backyard" from Backyard - Single
Ok Cowgirl "Unlost" from Not My First Rodeo - EP on 2341089 Records DK2
Byrh "Yin Yang Horse Girl" from Yin Yang Horse Girl - Single on Byrh
Drug Couple "Our December" from Our December - Single on PaperCup Music
A Very Special Episode "New Coke" from Fix Your Hearts Or Die on Hidden Home Records, EWEL Records
Nihiloceros "Halfway Human (feat. Gillian Visco)" from Self Destroy - EP on Totally Real Records
NO ICE "Goth Romeo" from All Night on 612458 Records DK
Atlas Engine "Not Enough" from When the Compass Resets...Part 1 - EP on Favorite Friend
Television "See No Evil" from Marquee Moon on Rhino/Elektra
After a brief hiatus, Local Fidelity returned to the airwaves on December 7th for its first-ever Tuesday show! We kicked things off with the hip hop classic “Crooklyn” by The Crooklyn Dodgers to honor Brooklyn Dodger and Met legend Gil Hodges' recent (and long overdue) induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Plus, we spun some awesome new New York City tunes from Sedona, Veronica Everheart, Laurel Canyon, Ok Cowgirl, The Natvral & Jen Goma, Goo, Jelly Kelly, Tom Barrett, Shallowhalo, Pecas, and more. We ended the hour with LAPêCHE's festive rendition of The Pretenders holiday classic "2000 Miles."
Playlist:
Crooklyn Dodgers "Crooklyn (feat. Buck Shot, Special Ed & Master Ace)" from Crooklyn, Vol. 1 (Music From the Motion Picture) on Geffen
The Natvral & Jen Goma "The Ballad of Easy Rider" from The Ballad of Easy Rider - Single
Goo "Winter Is Over" from Winter Is Over - Single
Ok Cowgirl "Her Eyes"
Sedona "Sharkbite" from Sharkbite - Single
Veronica Everheart "Antiquity" from Antiquity - Single
Jelly Kelly "This Human Thing" from Body Temp - EP
Laurel Canyon "Eczema" from Eczema - Single
Tom Barrett "Assume" from Five Songs - EP
Shallowhalo "Crush" from Crush - Single
Pecas "Talking To Myself" from Talking To Myself - Single
LAPêCHE "2000 Miles" from 2000 Miles - Single
Last week, our dear friend Mauri Skinfill (aka Luisa Black) of Rich Girls left this world. We had the pleasure of talking with her extensively in July of 2020 for an episode of Local Fidelity. Today, we're reairing that episode with a special foreword in her memory. She was so immensely talented and a wonderful person who will be missed tremendously. We extend our deepest condolences to her husband Justin Kerr and all those who loved her.
The November 13th edition of Local Fidelity was the last episode to air on Saturdays at 2pm! The episode features new music from Wetsuit, Dentist, Hot Tea, The Rizzos, Black Wail, Climates, Foyer Red, Consumables, Rest Ashore, Geese, No Swoon, Shilpa Ray, Siv Disa, and more!
The Feelies made their triumphant return to the live stage on November 6th! We previewed their gig at White Eagle Hall that evening with a couple of deep cuts from their 1991 album, Time For A Witness, and their 2011 record, Here Before. We also celebrated the anniversary of Living In Fear, the awesome record from CR and the Nones in honor of its first birthday. Plus, we spun a ton of great local jams from Fiona Silver, Bummer Camp, T.V.O.D., The Rizzos, Hot Tea, Razor Braids. Laurel Canyon, Wetsuit, GLOM, Habibi, Sub*T, and more.
Playlist:
The Feelies "Invitation" from Invitation
The Feelies "Should Be Gone" from Here Before on Bar/None Records
CR and the Nones "The Back Door" from Living in Fear on Favorite Friend
Fiona Silver "Swoon" from Swoon - Single
Bummer Camp "Gone Rotten" from Gone Rotten - Single on 984442 Records DK2
TVOD "Midwestern Hero" from Victory Garden on Bleecker Boyz Recods
The Rizzos "Breslin" from Breslin - Single
Hot Tea "Quit Your Job" from Quit Your Job - Single
Razor Braids "Don't Stop!" from Don't Stop! - Single
Laurel Canyon "Victim" from Victim - Single on Laurel Canyon
Wetsuit "Sticky Sweet" from Sticky Sweet - Single on Wetsuit
Glom "She Has Made It to the Other Side" from She Has Made It to the Other Side - Single on La Reserve Records
Habibi "Call Our Own" from Somewhere They Cant Find Us b/w Call Our Own - Single on Kill Rock Stars
Sub*T "Table For Four"
Happy Halloween to all! On the October 30th edition of Local Fidelity, we kicked things off by paying tribute to the late Lou Reed, who passed away 8 years ago that week. We played a deep cut from his 1979 album “The Bells” and the seasonally appropriate “Halloween Parade” from his 1989 album ”New York.” Plus, this edition features a mix of some spooky and not-so spooky tunes from your fave locals, including Cindy Cane, Surfbort, Nation of Language, Endearments, The Rizzos, Parquet Courts, MNR PLSR, Ghost Piss, S.C.A.B., Drug Couple, Yucky Duster, Tom Barrett, and more.
Playlist:
Lou Reed "Families" from The Bells on Arista
Lou Reed "Halloween Parade (2020 Remaster)" from New York (Deluxe Edition) on Rhino/Warner Records
Surfbort "Happy Happy Halloween" from Happy Happy Halloween - Single on Inner Freak Records
Cindy Cane "The Darkness" from The Darkness - Single on Queen of the Scene
Nation of Language "The Grey Commute" from The Grey Commute - Single on Play It Again Sam
Endearments "Empress" from Empress - Single on Endearments
The Rizzos "Hambjrgers" on King Pizza
Parquet Courts "Homo Sapien" from Sympathy for Life on Rough Trade
Mnr Plsr "Ooh Baby Ooh" from Ooh Baby Ooh - Single
Ghost Piss "Worry" from Blushing - EP on Styles Upon Styles
S.C.A.B. "Stolen Jag Off Morgan Ave" from Stolen Jag Off Morgan Ave - Single on S.C.A.B.
Drug Couple "Lemon Trees" from Lemon Trees - Single on PaperCup Music
Yucky Duster "Grump" from Grump - Single on Yucky Duster
Lily Konigsberg "Bad Boy" from Lily We Need to Talk Now on Wharf Cat Records
Tom Barrett "Sunlight Brush" from Sunlight Brush - Single
The October 23rd edition of Local Fidelity kicks off with Real Estate's recent cover of the Television classic, "Days." This episode also features new music from some great New York and New Jersey bands, including Byrh, Mary Shelley, Crazy and the Brains, Bodgea, Lily Konigsberg, Snakeskin, Forever Honey, Pictoria Vark, The Brooksidez, Activity Partners, Quelle Rox, Endearments, Brett Altman, Dianna Zinni, and more!
Playlist:
Real Estate "Days" from Days - Single on Domino Recording Co
Byrh "Tin Man" from Tin Man - Single
Mary Shelley "Brother" from Brother - Single on Sweatshop Ultd.
Crazy & the Brains "Punk Rocker" from Punk Rocker - Single on Crash Assailant Records
Bodega "Top Hat No Rabbit" from Doers - Single on What's Your Rupture?
Lily Konigsberg "Proud Home" from Lily We Need to Talk Now on Wharf Cat Records
Snakeskin "T.V." from Heart Orb Bone - Single on State Champion Records
Forever Honey "Satellite" from Satellite - Single on Better Company
Pictoria Vark "I Can't Bike" from I Can't Bike - Single on Get Better Records
The Brooksidez "Last Chase" from Last Chase - Single on 2537557 Records DK2
Activity Partners "Thirst Base" from On the Floor - EP on Megaglobotronicom
Quelle Rox "happy in a haze / butterfly to ya" from happy in a haze / butterfly to ya - Single on Quelle Rox
Endearments "Empress" from Empress - Single
Brett Altman "Beauty" from Beauty - Single on Brett Altman
Dianna Zinni "Shot In Hell"
The October 16th edition of Local Fidelity features a FIRE playlist of new New York City tunes. Tune in to hear some great ones from Ok Cowgirl, Range Life, Shybaby, A Very Special Episode, Gustaf, Sunflower Bean, Namesake, No Kill, Jesse Malin, Danielle Salomon, JW Francis, Laurel Canyon, Nihiloceros, LAPÊCHE, and more!
Playlist:
Gustaf "Happy" from Audio Drag for Ego Slobs on Royal Mountain Records
Sunflower Bean "Baby Don't Cry" from Baby Don't Cry - Single
Namesake "Need to Quit" from Redeeming Features on Get Better Records
Ok Cowgirl "Across the Room" from Across the Room - Single
No Kill "Hallelujah" from Gold Chorus on Substitute Scene Records
Range Life "West Again" from West Again - Single on Range Life
Jesse Malin "Tall Black Horses" from Sad and Beautiful World on Wicked Cool Records
Danielle Salomon "Ghosts & Angels" from Ghosts & Angels - Single
JW Francis "Fake It Till You Make It" from WANDERKID on Sunday Best Recordings
Laurel Canyon "Daddy's Honey" from Daddy's Honey - Single on Laurel Canyon
Shybaby "Pizza" from Pizza - Single on Shybaby
Nihiloceros "Odie (feat. Stephanie Gunther)" from Self Destroy - EP on Totally Real Records
LAPêCHE "Cool Job" from Blood in the Water on New Granada Records
A Very Special Episode "Spent" from Fix Your Hearts Or Die
The October 9th edition of Local Fidelity previewed an awesome basement gig that went down that night in Jersey City. The episode features tunes from bands on the stacked bill, including Gnawing, Resounding No, Glazer, and Joy Cleaner. Plus, new music from fellow New Jerseyans Skylar Pocket, and more NYC bangers from Belaver, Surfbort, My Son The Doctor, Activity, Geese, Hello Lightfoot, Zoos, Anjali Rose, Ruby Landen, and more.
Playlist:
Skylar Pocket "Evelyn" from Evelyn - Single on Skylar Pocket
Belaver "Mount Misery" from Mount Misery - Single on Niles City Records
Joy Cleaner "Post - Neurotic" from You're so Jaded on JIGSAW RECORDS
Resounding No "Ya Blew It" from Gross Dominance - EP on State Champion Records
Glazer "Pounds per Square Inch" from Split 7 Inch - EP on State Champion Records
gnawing "You Freak Me Out" from You Freak Me Out on Refresh Records
Surfbort "Fml" from Fml - Single on Inner Freak Records
My Son The Doctor "Hotel For Dogs" from Taste Those Dreams - EP
Activity "Text the Dead" from Text the Dead - Single on Western Vinyl
Geese "Projector" from Projector on Partisan / Play It Again Sam
Hello Lightfoot "Twenty-Seven" from Twenty-Seven - Single
Zoos "Hideaway" from Hideaway - Single on Zoos
Anjali Rose "Expectations" from Shadow Works on Ananda Luna Productions
Ruby Landen "Sunsick" from Martyr, Well on Slang Church
The October 2nd edition of Local Fidelity features an entire hour of new music from New York City artists. Tune in to hear new tracks from My Tree, My Son The Doctor, Habibi, Gustaf, The dBs, Phranque, Razor Braids, Cryspot, Parrot Dream, Endearments, Fair Visions, Vanderwoolf, Goscaster, and Bren!
Playlist:
Maitri "Liteshine" from Where the Grace Is on My Tree Music
My Son The Doctor "Rubber Hands" from Rubber Hands - Single
Habibi "Somewhere They Can't Find Us" from Somewhere They Can't Find Us - Single
Gustaf "Cruel" from Audio Drag for Ego Slobs on Royal Mountain Records
The dB's "Tell Me Two Times (New York Rocker Sessions)" from I Thought You Wanted to Know: 1978-1981 on Propeller Sound Recordings
Phranque "Love Bomb" from Love Bomb - Single
Razor Braids "Not Dead, Not Yet"
cryspot "Warm Warmer... Disco!" from Welcome To - EP on 1310548 Records DK
Parrot Dream "Red Circle" from Red Circle - Single on Good Eye Records
Endearments "Ocean" from Ocean - Single
Fair Visions "The Soft Machine" from Modern Kids - EP on Hatchet Head
Vanderwoolf "Panic" from Panic - Single
Bren "Prom Dress" from Prom Dress - Single on 3007932 Records DK2
The September 25th edition of Local Fidelity highlights some of the awesome tracks the appear on the brand new Save Our Wicked Lady Compilation. Favorite Friend Records threw a party on the 29th to celebrate the vinyl release of the compilation at Our Wicked Lady with performances from Smock, Groupie, Safer, Atlas Engine, and Matthew Danger Lipman. We previewed the gig on this episode of Local Fidelity, plus, we featured additional tracks from the vinyl compilation from Thick, 95 Bulls, Max Pain and the Groovies, and Sharkmuffin. ALSO, we played some bonus tracks from the digital release from CR and the Nones, Haybaby, Edna, and more.
For the September 18th edition of Local Fidelity, we previewed an awesome gig that happened that evening at Rippers out in Rockaway by playing some tunes from Atlas Engine, No Kill, and Jelly Kelly. Plus, we spun some new music from Adeline, Punchlove, Metalleg, Habibi, JW Francis, Workwife, Almost Sex, Siv Disa, Gustaf, and more!
The September 11th edition of Local Fidelity features an interview with Ray and Benji of Brooklyn's The Down & Outs. The band just dropped an awesome new single called “Jealous//Unreal” and we chatted all about it. Plus, Ray and Benji curated a great playlist of local tunes from Golder, Shred Flintstone, Been Stellar, and Climates.
For the Labor Day Weekend edition of Local Fidelity, we spun some new tunes from Sheen Marina, Hello Mary, Loose Buttons, Daisy The Great, Mary Shelley, Soviet Girls, Shred Flintstone, TVOD, Proper., and Water From Your Eyes. Plus, we previewed a great show that happened that evening at Berlin with tunes from Lily Mao, Climates, and Violet Grove.
The August 28th edition of Local Fidelity features a combination of new tunes and previews the awesome gig that happened that night at Our Wicked Lady! This episode features new music from Strawberry Launch, Geese, Gustaf, Fairvisions, Duke of Vandals, Shred Flintstone, Skylar Pocket, My Son The Doctor, and Zoos. You'll also hear choice cuts from Miracle Sweepstakes, War Violet, CR and the Nones, and The Natvral, all of who played at Our Wicked Lady on the night of the 28th!
The August 21st edition of Local Fidelity features a mix of new New York City tunes and previews some great gigs. Listen to hear new music from Jewelry, Ruby Landen, Fasciations Grand Chorus, Desert Sharks, Lunarette, Lily Konigsberg, Women of the Night, Belaire's, Sleepers Union, Raavi, Pan Arcadia, Ruby Bones, and Sheen Marina. Plus, we previewed gigs that evening with music from Johnny Dynamite and Wildlife.
The August 14th edition of Local Fidelity features a ton of great new New York City tunes. Listen in to hear tracks from Rich Girls, Desert Sharks, Nihiloceros, Shred Flintstone, TVOD, The Great American Novel, My Idea, Ernesto Hex, Pynkie, Chloe Berry, EZRAT, Little Hag, Lip Talk, Parrot Dream, Alex Orange Drink, and more!
The August 7th edition of Local Fidelity is a mid-summer scorcher. Tune in to hear great New York City music from Strawberry Launch, Gustaf, Public Practice, P.E., Dirty Fences, Miranda & The Beat, Tilden, Little Hag, Metalleg, Sedona, Big Girl, Smile Machine, Gangbox, Holy Tunics, and more!
1July 31st marked the 8th anniversary of Maxwell’s closing! So, as is tradition on Local Fidelity, we celebrated the rich history of this legendary Hoboken rock club with a playlist of artists that embody its signature sound. Tune in to hear tracks from The Bongos, Human Switchboard, Otis Ball, The Individuals, Rage To Live, Winter Hours, The Feelies, Wild Carnation, Speed The Plough, Yung Wu, Yo La Tengo, The Cucumbers, Glenn Morrow's Cry For Help, and more!
Beau Croxton of Damn Jackals is Tom's guest for the July 24th edition of Local Fidelity. The two chatted all about (and played) the band’s awesome new single, “Lovely Nuthin’,” and previewed their gig that night at Our Wicked Lady with Duke of Vandals, The Silk War, and So and So. Plus, Beau curated an awesome play list of all local tunes featuring music from The Muckers, Habibi, The Advertisers, The Trash Bags, and The Silk War.
Brooklyn's Freezing Cold joined Tom for the July 17th edition of Local Fidelity. The band chatted about their awesome new double single, "Stuck On Hold" b/w "Drawn to Scale," what it was like working with J. Robbins on their 2019 debut, "Glimmer," and much more. We also previewed that night's gig at Our Wicked Lady with tunes from Atlas Engine, Ok Cowgirl, and Laveda.
Jamie Frey of NO ICE chatted with Tom for the July 10th edition of Local Fidelity. NO ICE just released their awesome second album, “All Night!” They chatted all about it and played a few choice cuts from the record. Plus, Jamie curated an awesome playlist of all local tunes from Shilpa Ray, ZZZwalk, MPHO, Frida Kill, and Smile Machine.
The July 3rd edition of Local Fidelity is our official 4th of July Weekend Special! This episode features some scorching hot New York City tunes from Freezing Cold, Johnny Dynamite, Alma, Lip Talk, Flossing, The '94 Knicks, Gawn, Lovechild, The Cucumbers, Speed The Plough, War Violet, Olivia Lurrie, Vera Kahn, Lake Geranium, and more!
Tom's birthday is on June 27th, so the June 26th edition of Local Fidelity is officially his bday episode! He celebrated with a top-notch playlist of awesome new NYC tunes from Emergencies, The '94 Knicks, Jon The Guilt, No Kill, Johnny Dynamite, Aubrey Haddard, Kolezanka, Freezing Cold, SUO, Geese, Steele FC, and more!
This summer has been off to an excellent start. The awesome tunes just keep on coming! The June 19th edition of Local Fidelity features new New York City music from Water From Your Eyes, Scott Kodi, Extra Special, Almost Sex, Similar Kind, Feyer, aBird, Monograms, Endearments, Smile Machine, Evolfo, Goo, and Spud Cannon. Plus, we previewed the June 20th New Colossos Festival gig at 18th Ward Brewing with some choice cuts from Love, Burns and War Violet!
The June 12th edition of Local Fidelity episode features new music from No Kill, SUO, Alex Orange Drink, Hard Nips, Steele FC, The Planes, Acid Dad, Evolfo, Sheen Marina, and Nation of Language. Plus, we previewed the June 13th gig at 18th Ward Brewery with some choice cuts from Holy Tunics, Freezing Cold, Gorgeous, and The Backfires.
The June 5th edition of Local Fidelity features an interview Kevin Marksson of Endearments! Kevin gave us the scoop on Endearments, plus we played two tracks from the new project, including a yet-to-be-released tune called "Anica." Kevin also curated a great playlist of excellent New York City tunes from Phantom Handshakes, Mons Vi, Barrie, Nation of Language, Fair Visions, Project Diem, Belaver, and Argonaut & Wasp!
The Memorial Day Weekend edition of Local Fidelity features some awesome new tunes from Duchess Vera Kahn, Arch Nem, UV TV, T.V.O.D., 95 Bulls, Catcher, Veda Rays, Flash Trading, Women of the Night, and Hanford Reach. Plus, we previewed an awesome gig that happened at 18th Ward Brewing on the 20th with tunes from Joy Cleaner, Jeanines, LAPÊCHE, and Strawberry Launch.
The May 22nd edition of Local Fidelity features new music from Dog Date, Spud Cannon, Murder Tag, The Planes, Griffin Jennings, Hello Mary, Women Of The Night, Endearments, Speed the Plough, James Mastro, Dentist (Band), TOLEDO, and more!
The May 15th edition of Local Fidelity was bumpin! This episode features a ton of great new New York City tunes from Hanford Reach, Atlas Engine, Chloe Berry, No Kill, Di Ivories, Monograms, Flash Trading, The Brooksidez, Dräger, Pom Pom Squad, and more!
Local Fidelity IS BACK! After one weekend off, we returned with a great playlist of awesome new music from your favorite local acts! This episode features plenty of NYC tunes, but there's also a hearty serving of tunes from the beautiful Garden State! Tune in to hear the latest from Dentist, Phantom Handshakes, Nicole Santana, Quelle Rox, Tōth, Scott Kodi, Pend, Ruby Bones, Murder Tag, Deep Wimp, and more!
The April 24th edition of Local Fidelity features new music from Black Wail, A Very Special Episode, Tuff Sunshine, The Planes, Spud Cannon, JW Francis, Little Hag, Atlas Engine, almost sex, Pend, Bandits On The Run, and more!
The April 17th edition of Local Fidelity features a lot of that GOOD NEW SHIT! Listen to hear an incredible set of all brand new local tunes from The Down & Outs, Noods, No Kill, Hit Like a Girl & Bartees Strange, Dräger, DA POP, Quelle Rox, Tuff Sunshine, Women Of The Night, Ruby Bones, and more!
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