👇🏼GENRE-BRIDGING BADASSES OR BRASSHOLE COUNTERCULTURAL BACKWASH? VOTE BELOW!👇🏼 TO ENTER OUR CONTEST & WIN 1 OF 5 FERNANDO PERDOMO CDs, RE-POST OUR PROMO AD AND TAG BOTH DISCOGRAFFITI & FERNANDO PERDOMO WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF THIS EPISODE'S MARCH 6th PREMIERE! In this episode, Fernando & I reveal: The very surprising and well-known female vocalist who was initially supposed to take Al Kooper’s place in Blood Sweat & Tears before David Clayton-Thomas stepped in; The...

Welcome to the final installment of Discograffiti’s 16-hour-long, definitive Mark Robinson interview. In this episode, Mark spills the beans on: The unending flood of new bands, projects, name changes, and bemusing detours that’ve characterized his work since Air Miami’s dissolution; The ballsy recording rules he utilizes to create material under the monikers Fang Wizard, Party Milk, et al; And the serpentine, unpredictable moves of an incomparable career that make a strong case for...

Welcome to Part 3 of the 16-HOUR-LONG, most definitive (every single release covered), and objectively the greatest interview ever conducted with Unrest/Grenadine/Air Miami/Flin Flon man and Teenbeat label head Mark Robinson.   Amongst so much else, here’s what goes down In this very special episode of Discograffiti: A forensic, track-by-track rundown of Unrest’s classic final LP, Perfect Teeth; Details on Mark’s abandoned plans for Unrest’s unmade 5th album!; And my tireless...

Ever wondered what the hell Bob Mould, The Mountain Goats, Superchunk, Tom Scharpling, The Pretenders, Jay Farrar, Katy Perry, The New Pornographers, Margaret Cho, Rocket From The Crypt, Aimee Mann, Dave Grohl, Nick Cave, Guided By Voices, & R.E.M. could possibly have in common? His name is Jon Wurster.  To paraphrase Public Enemy: “Sound of the funny drummer, music hitting your heart 'cause I know you got soul!” During Discograffiti’s 3-hour interview, Jon spills the beans on: ...

In Part 3 of Discograffiti’s incredible, career-spanning 7-hour interview, Will Hart spills the beans on: Exactly how the great Bill Doss wound up saving Will’s life before tragically passing away; All of his own star ratings for the entire Circulatory System discography; And a fascinating, lengthy discussion about the mythical third Olivia Tremor Control record, The Same Place. If you’re an Olivia Tremor Control superfan like me, you’ll want the Director’s Cut of this episode—it...

In Part 2 of Discograffiti’s incredible, career-spanning 7-hour interview, Will Hart spills the beans on: A track-by-track rundown of Dusk At Cubist Castle & Black Foliage, plus Will’s own ⭐️ rating assessments (non-album material included in the Patreon Director’s Cut); What part drugs played (or didn’t play) in his inimitable creative process;  And a painful look at the dissolution of the band…not to mention their triumphant resurrection for LP number 3! If you’re an Olivia...

Welcome to our new Elephant 6 Interview Series, which plumbs the depths of one of the greatest movements in the history of recorded music. In Part 1 of an incredible, career-spanning 7-hour Discograffiti interview, Will Hart spills the beans on: His all-consuming obsession with Discograffiti, along with his assessment of my assessment of Pavement’s work; The jaw-droppingly surprising double album that inspired him to make music his life’s path (you’ll never guess it); And an...

Although admittedly a side project for the above-mentioned Unrest and Tsunami songwritin’ n label-runnin' bandleaders, Grenadine was a game-changer for yours truly.  Goya remains, for me, one of my favorite albums of all time.  They released one more LP, and along with a handful of magical 45s, that was that. Until now. In this dream-fulfilling Discograffiti interview, Mark & Jenny reveal: The overriding importance of visual design to the Grenadine aesthetic (longer cuts...

Welcome to a new series that plumbs the depths of one of the greatest movements in the history of recorded music.  In this special Discograffiti interview, Dan reveals: How he wound up becoming the manager of one of the great pop bands of our time; The amazing story behind The Apples’ appearance on The Colbert Report; And essential details about The Steve Keene Art Book! Listen: https://podfollow.com/1592182331  If you’re an Elephant 6 superfan like me, you’ll want the...

Welcome to Part 1 of the longest (16 HOURS), most definitive (every single release covered), and objectively the best interview ever conducted with Unrest/Grenadine/Air Miami/Flin Flon man and Teenbeat label head Mark Robinson.   In this very special episode of Discograffiti, Mark reveals: The full, sordid backstory of the several weeks leading up to our summit meeting, as I admittedly totally overdid it with my 204 pages of notes and endless, ultimately alienating texts and calls to...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We launch into 2024 with a 7-minute podcast designed to kick things up to the next level for each and every one of us. This Friday, you are cordially invited to Part 1 of the longest (16 HOURS), most definitive (every single release covered), and objectively the best interview ever conducted with Unrest/Grenadine/Air Miami/Flin Flon man and Teenbeat label head Mark Robinson.   If you’re an Unrest superfan like me, you’ll want the Director’s Cut of Friday's & the...

When two podcasters commingle, sparks can fly.  F**k humbleness, Rob Kassees and I hit it outta the park for our Boston episode. Think you’re familiar with the Boston story? How about: The endless rejection which the band faced in its early days, not to mention the tireless perseverance that turns out to be a valuable trait when you end up releasing one of the ten-biggest selling debut albums of all time;  The first piece of music that Tom Scholz ever wrote, and which song on the...

Mike Watt of punk legends The Minutemen rates his own catalog in this instant classic 3-part series! In Part 3, Watt reveals: George Hurley’s thoroughly unique lyric-writing method;  The full spiel on the record The Minutemen were planning to make when D Boon tragically passed; And his thoughts on every song on Double Nickels, as we do an essential track-by-track rundown of one of the greatest albums of all time.   Listen: https://podfollow.com/1592182331  Minus ads, the...

Mike Watt of punk legends The Minutemen rates his own catalog in this instant classic 3-part series! In Part 2, Watt reveals: All the elements that came together to make their classic What Makes A Man Start Fires LP as crazily good as it is;  The one single song from Double Nickels On The Dime on which Watt played with a pick; And the full story behind one of music history’s great rivalries, Minutemen & Husker Du.   Listen: https://podfollow.com/1592182331  Minus ads, the...

Mike Watt of punk legends The Minutemen rates his own catalog in a brand-new 3-part series! In this episode, Watt talks with Discograffiti about: The very first song he ever wrote; How he budgeted econo for The Minutemen’s studio sessions; And their insane first gig, from which they had to be rescued by D Boon’s dad. Listen: https://podfollow.com/1592182331  Minus ads, the Director’s Cut of Watt Part 1 is a full 12 minutes longer than the free episode, and was available 7 days...

This episode rips so hard, I decided to make it FREE for all you cheapskates, homeless people, and those still living at home. In all seriousness, it’s a Hanukkah gift to every Jew and non-Jew on the planet whose #1 priority is MUSIC.  In this week’s Top 10 list, Dave Gebroe and Joe Kennedy expound eloquently on 10 decisions throughout music history that pointed the plane irrefutably into the mountainside for each of these bands. Listen: https://podfollow.com/1592182331  2-3 podcasts...

The lead guitar player of Testament isn’t your typical metalhead.  He’s had a long, varied, and surprisingly moving career in music.  In this episode, Alex talks with Discograffiti about: Whether he prefers the classic early Testament records or the later stuff; His search for more adventurous musical landscapes, and the resistance it initially caused within the band; And his most ambitious project ever—the amazing Planetary Coalition! Listen:...

The lead guitar player of Testament isn’t your typical metalhead, as you’ll soon hear.  He’s had a long, varied, and surprisingly moving career in music.  In this episode, Alex talks with Discograffiti about: The evolution of the types of guitars he’s played through his life; The exciting road to becoming Testament’s lead guitar player; And the epiphany he experienced in the late 1980s watching a Miles Davis gig, and the profound effect it had on his career.  Listen:...

In this episode, Cory talks with Discograffiti about: The tracks on each record that’ve driven Cory batshit crazy; The piece of advice David Berman passed along to him, which wound up having a profound effect; And Cory’s picks for his two best records, his worst, and what he believes to be the best Wand song of all time. Listen: https://podfollow.com/1592182331  2-3 podcasts / week: Patreon.com/Discograffiti  Currently, there are over 100 Patreon episodes. That's an entire...

In this episode, Cory talks with Discograffiti about: What he’s looking for from a record with Wand; 21 bands that’ve had a huge influence on him; And his 2 favorite tracks from his new record, Western Cum, which is a masterpiece. 2-3 podcasts / week: Patreon.com/Discograffiti  Currently, there are over 100 Patreon episodes! That's an entire universe of indispensable music podcasts available to you for the price of a cup of coffee a week. Please Pledge/Share:...

When I set up to record this episode about Tuareg guitar master Bombino with Deer Tick’s drummer / co-songwriter Dennis Ryan, I had no idea that this incredibly intense episode was to take place during an honest-to-God flood evacuation...but we just keep on goin', because Bombino's discography isn't gonna rate itself. In this episode, you’ll learn about: The songwriting methodology Dennis Ryan uses to separate out his solo work from his Deer Tick material; And whether or not the...

When I set up to record this episode about Tuareg guitar master Bombino with Deer Tick’s drummer / co-songwriter Dennis Ryan, we had no idea that our conversation about the master Nigerian musician who’d done some of his best work in dried-out Nigerian riverbeds was, ironically, to take place during an actual flood this past summer while in Vermont.   An actual, honest-to-God natural disaster.   In this episode, you’ll learn about: The 3 guitarists whose styles Bombino soaked up in...

Discograffiti’s most popular guest Bob Nastanovich is back, and this time he and I dive headfirst into the soul of our own generation in an attempt to take the pulse on the Stray Slack spirit as it’s dragged kicking and screaming into middle age.   In Part 2 of this exclusive series, Bob talks with Discograffiti about: What he’s listening to now, and what music means to him in his mid-50s; His experience as a quasi-stepdad to a woman who grew up to be a force to be reckoned with...

Discograffiti’s most popular guest Bob Nastanovich is back, and this time he and I dive headfirst into the soul of our own generation in an attempt to take the pulse on the Stray Slack spirit as it’s dragged kicking and screaming into middle age.   In this episode, Bob talks with Discograffiti about: The enormous changes that’ve occurred to this show as a direct result of his appearances rating the Pavement catalog starting at episode 49; The two-minute film we made last year...

Discograffiti host Dave Gebroe has read every single issue of MOJO Magazine from cover to cover since the moment he laid eyes on it through a New York shop window in December 1998.  So it’s with great excitement that we accompany the magazine in celebrating their 30th anniversary with two weeks of MOJO-exclusive content! MOJO Editor John Mulvey joins us in a pop and rock roundtable the likes of which are befitting of this truly celebratory occasion.   In Part 2, John talks with...