ASPFSP Posts
Review: The Sound Of Urchin at the Beat Kitchen
Up in Roscoe Village, towards Southport, broods a little hipster mecca known as the Beat Kitchen. It’s here where I’m meeting with the Sound of Urchin. Urchin, who spent a couple years signed to RCA, are sublimely difficult to categorize. Which is exactly how they like it. Tomato, the frontman, who does most, or all, […]
Review: Ghost Beach by Beauty School
Beauty School – Ghost Beach Released 9-30-2016 A self-described 5 song elegy to summer, 15 seconds into “Star Sign” (the first track) and it is fairly clear that this is a translucent reflection on something more than seasonal. Yet Ghost Beach (the Chicago outfit’s first EP), while certainly reflective, is simple, emotionally pithy, and […]
VIDEO: Bang Pow at U-31 on NBC’s SoundDiego
Bang Pow along with Strat and Mouse was featured on NBC’s SoundDiego with highlights from their show at U31.
Episode 75: Sound of Urchin
Episode 75 brings plenty of music and an interview with Dylan, our newest correspondent from Chicago. He chats with Sound of Urchin backstage at the Beat Kitchen. Band Info: Website: http://soundofurchin.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesoundofurchin/ Links: Website: http://www.aspfsp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASunnyPlaceForShadyPeople Instagram: @aspfsp Twitter: @aspfsp Listen and Subscribe: iTunes: ASPFSP on iTunes Stitcher: ASPFSP on Stitcher […]
Episode 73: LAW
Jakob, Logun, Nick, and Aidan from LAW join us in the ASPFSP studios. We talk about the band’s history so far, gear, Ween, Nicolas Cage, and they play a few in-studio acoustic songs. #NoFunAllowed Don’t miss their show Friday, July 8th at Winston’s in Ocean Beach, CA (with Perro Bravo and No Kings) and then […]
Episode 72: Moe.
The legendary band moe. joins ASPFSP backstage at the Observatory North Park in San Diego, CA before the first show of their Spring 2016 tour. We had a great time chatting with Rob (bass/vocals), Jim (percussion), Vinnie (drums), Frank (guitar / bass tech), Steve (sound guy), and John Warner (merch and former OB resident) among […]
Episode 71: Passafire
This episode is back from the dead! We thought we lost this file after a pretty amazing night at the Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA. But we found it in the archives and are happy to post it now. Better late than never! Our big thanks and apologies to Mike and Ted and the […]
Episode 70: All Music Podcast #8
We’re back with another all music podcast and some serious discussion about the ability to have strong opinions about music, we play a bunch of tunes, and we hope this episode inspires you to express yourself. Links: Website: http://www.aspfsp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASunnyPlaceForShadyPeople Instagram: @aspfsp Twitter: @aspfsp Listen and Subscribe: iTunes: ASPFSP on iTunes Stitcher: […]
Episode 69: Davey Roots
Davey Roots joins Tommy, DK, and Jon (Bang Pow and Omega Three) to chat about his bands, being a barber, beer conspiracies, and Tommy tells a story about gym class. Episode Links: Davey Roots: https://www.facebook.com/daveyroots Skanks Roots Project: https://www.facebook.com/srpmusicband/?fref=ts Revival: https://www.facebook.com/Revival619/ Omega Three: https://www.facebook.com/theomegathreeband Links: Website: http://www.aspfsp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASunnyPlaceForShadyPeople Instagram: @aspfsp Twitter: @aspfsp Listen and […]
Episode 68: All Music Podcast #7
Tommy, Mike, and DK are back with an all music podcast that touches on several controversial yet wholesome topics all brought down by that little troublemaker Danny Keeler. Hunting. Parrot killing. Frank the Plumber talks politics. We play music from a bunch of great bands including Nick Bone and the Big Scene, Behind the Wagon, […]
Episode 67: All Music Podcast #6
We’re back for another all music podcast where we chat about “pay to play” and put on some great tunes. Noah from Almost Young checks in from the road. And, Brothers Gow calls in with a couple of stories as they wind down their tour. Enjoy! Episode Links: Almost Young: https://www.facebook.com/AlmostYoung Brothers Gow: https://www.facebook.com/brothersgow/ […]
Episode 66: All Music Podcast #5
We’re back with another all music podcast for you including a call from from the Brothers Gow crew on tour in Texas. Like politics, sports, and music? This one has it all. We didn’t want to get political, but Mike made us do it. Links: Website: http://www.aspfsp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASunnyPlaceForShadyPeople Instagram: @aspfsp Twitter: @aspfsp Listen […]
Episode 65: SUBDVSN
Things get a bit wild when the SUBDVSN crew stops in the ASPFSP studios. speakerGHOST, Volz, JanayC, Meli, and Peighton join us for a chat about the history of SUBDVSN, upcoming shows, and lively musical debate. Episode Links: SUBDVSN: http://subdvsn.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUBDVSNbassmusic/ Their next show – February 27th at Winstons in OB: https://www.facebook.com/events/438707086319244/ Links: Website: […]
Episode 64: Matt Cook from No Kings
Matt Cook from No Kings joins us in the ASPFSP Studios to chat about his band No Kings, his past life as a host of Matt Cook Live at Gallaghers, and Tommy gives Matt a musical gift. Episode Links: No Kings Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoKingsBandSD No Kings Webpage: http://www.nokingsband.com/ Links: Website: http://www.aspfsp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASunnyPlaceForShadyPeople Instagram: @aspfsp Twitter: @aspfsp […]
Episode 63: All Music Podcast #4
Tommy is back with another All Music Podcast so you can start your weekend the right way. Enjoy! To those ASPFSP faithful, please share our Facebook links and write us a review on iTunes. Links: Website: http://www.aspfsp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASunnyPlaceForShadyPeople Instagram: @aspfsp Twitter: @aspfsp Listen and Subscribe: iTunes: ASPFSP on iTunes Stitcher: ASPFSP on […]
Episode 62: Brothers Gow
Carson and Ethan from Brothers Gow join the ASPFSP crew right before leaving on their six week tour. They are calling in to the HYPE line from the road with tour updates (Nathan calls in at the end) and they are giving away a guitar (yeah…..you want it….stay tuned for details). Check out Brothers Gow […]
Episode 61: King Schascha
King Schascha comes into the ASPFSP studios for a quick chat about hitting the road with the English Beat, current local music, and high school girls varsity soccer. Episode Links: King Schascha: https://www.facebook.com/kschascha?fref=ts English Beat: http://englishbeat.net/ English Beat Ska Crew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/English-Beat-Ska-Crew-506305669490873/?pnref=lhc Links: Website: http://www.aspfsp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASunnyPlaceForShadyPeople Instagram: @aspfsp Twitter: @aspfsp Listen and Subscribe: iTunes: ASPFSP on iTunes […]
Episode 60: Prayers
Episode 60 brings us Prayers, the pioneers of Cholo Goth. Leafar Seyer and Dave Parley tell us about the band’s unique origins, their friends’ dedication to a good video, playing in hostile crowds, and we even chat a bit about religion. Tennis, anyone? Episode Links: Prayers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PRAYERS/ Gothic Summer Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3iovOkAFA8 Young Gods Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpVcBrD7dRw Prayers on Noisey/Vice: http://noisey.vice.com/noisey-meets/prayers-and-the-cholo-goth-movement-noisey-meets Links: […]
Episode 59: Al Howard
Episode 59 brings back an ASPFSP favorite, Al Howard, who chats with us about his current projects including his book (The Autobiography of No One), his label — The Redwoods, and his trouble with Lenny Kravitz’ naughty bits. Episode Links: The Redwoods Website: http://www.theredwoodsmusic.com/ The Redwoods Podcast: http://www.theredwoodsmusic.com/podcast-1/ Al’s Book: https://www.facebook.com/theautobiographyofnoone Links: Website: http://www.aspfsp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASunnyPlaceForShadyPeople […]
Episode 58: All Music Podcast #3
**insert Libsyn embed code here Here is the all new “All Music Podcast 3”! Featuring 57 full minutes of greatness for your enjoyment…..and an additional 13 seconds of garbage in there too. Links: Website: http://www.aspfsp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASunnyPlaceForShadyPeople Instagram: @aspfsp Twitter: @aspfsp Listen and Subscribe: iTunes: ASPFSP on iTunes Stitcher: ASPFSP on Stitcher PlayerFM: ASPFSP […]
Episode 57: All Music Podcast #2
It’s been a while, but we’re back with an all music podcast for you. Enjoy! And, while you’re listening, hop on Facebook and let us know who you’d like to see on the podcast next. New music you’ve been listening to? Past guests we have had that you’re dying for an update? Just let us […]
Episode 56: Loulou from Thievery Corporation
Loulou from Thievery Corporation joins us backstage at the Belly Up before their recent show. We talk about the band, Burning Man experiences, and we offer a sample of three of their amazing tracks. Episode Links: Thievery Corporation: http://thieverycorporation.com/ Loulou on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouLouGhelichkhani Belly Up’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BellyUpTavern Links: Website: http://www.aspfsp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASunnyPlaceForShadyPeople Instagram: @aspfsp Twitter: @aspfsp Listen […]