Bleachmouth Postscript

Episode 17: Jamie Stillman, Part 2

"Can we keep talking about airport taco cabanas?"
In true “Fast Kids” fashion, Jamie Stillman has worn a lot of hats. He was the drummer in Harriet The Spy, Velocipede and (my favorite) Teeth of the Hydra. Jamie was also the guitarist for the wildly popular Party of Helicopter. All the while running his own label – Donut Friends. Currently, Jamie is the President of Earthquaker Devices – an effects pedal manufacturer based in Akron, Ohio. At the time of this interview he was the bassist of Fringe Candidate and guitarist of Relaxer. Jamie is a very, very busy guy so I was happy that he could find the time to talk for a bit.
I’ve known Jamie for a really long time and always enjoyed hanging out with him. It’s a fun conversation with lots of talk about hair metal, youth crew and cults.
This is just Part 2 - Go listen to Part 1 first.
But, here are some of the bands we cover over both parts: Armstrong Secret Nine, Sonic Youth, Chain of Strength, Gorilla Biscuits, Born Against, Helmet, Motley Crue, W.A.S.P., Life’s Blood, Youth of Today, Universal Order of Armageddon and Jawbox.https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/
(Interview originally published 4/26/21)

Episode 17: Jamie Stillman, Part 1

"God Bless Sammy Hagar"
In true “Fast Kids” fashion, Jamie Stillman has worn a lot of hats. He was the drummer in Harriet The Spy, Velocipede and (my favorite) Teeth of the Hydra. Jamie was also the guitarist for the wildly popular Party of Helicopter. All the while running his own label – Donut Friends. Currently, Jamie is the President of Earthquaker Devices – an effects pedal manufacturer based in Akron, Ohio. At the time of this interview he was the bassist of Fringe Candidate and guitarist of Relaxer. Jamie is a very, very busy guy so I was happy that he could find the time to talk for a bit.
I’ve known Jamie for a really long time and always enjoyed hanging out with him. It’s a fun conversation with lots of talk about hair metal, youth crew and cults. This is just Part 1, but Part 2 is up now as well.
Here are some of the bands we cover over both parts: Armstrong Secret Nine, Sonic Youth, Chain of Strength, Gorilla Biscuits, Born Against, Helmet, Motley Crue, W.A.S.P., Life’s Blood, Youth of Today, Universal Order of Armageddon and Jawbox.https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/
(Interview originally published 4/26/21)

Episode 99: Drew Stark (Corrosives, Candy, Violent Way)

"Into the Crypts of Stark"
Drew Stark is a very busy man. When he is not playing guitar in Candy or Corrosives (where he is also the vocalist) he is conspiring to start at least two dozen other bands. AND when he is not doing that...Drew is having overly long conversations with me about all kinds of music; from Beherit to Tommy Keane. As a sage once said; "Check it out". 
corrosives.bandcamp.com
@candygonnadie
 

Episode 61: Shaun Filley (Annihilation Time, Puncture Wound, GSMF, Midnight)

"I have to go pee."
I’ve known Shaun for a minute which is why I feel so bad that it took so long to get the episode out. But, it is worth the wait! You may have heard some of the bands Shaun’s been in or seen some of his artwork on some notable records. He is also opening his own print shop in Cleveland called Outside Graphics. Shaun is a fun dude and I enjoy our infrequent, but always rewarding conversations.Here’s some of what we go into;AC/DC, Metallica, Klaus Nomi, GG Allin, Carnivore, Easy Action, Laughing Hyenas, H-100s, Raw Power and 45 Grave.
(Interview originally published 6/13/22)

Episode 98: Cousteau'd - Dead Horse "Horsecore: An Unrelated Story That's Time Consuming"

"The band Dead Horse. Wanna hear about it? Here it goes..."
I'm joined by Rich and Will as we do another deep dive, this time on the debut of Houston, Texas metal legends Dead Horse. We had a great time dissecting this one. I'm only sorry it took this long to post the episode!
Enjoy!

Episode 28: Chris Wyatt (Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast), Part 2

"Rust Belt"
Chris Wyatt is a co-host for the Buffalo based, Buffalo centric podcast “Nickel City Soundtrack”. I met Chris is either 1990 or 91 during my time as a writer for Crunchface Fanzine. Chris was a part of Crew Cutt Fanzine and was traveling from Buffalo to Chicago when he stopped in Akron to hang out. We hit it off and have been friends since.
This one has a lot of Zero Tolerance and sneaker talk, but we hit quite a few other points as well;
Merauder, Jesus Christ Superstar, Violent Femmes, All Else Failed, Cold as Life, Fudge Tunnel, Murder Suicide Pact, Failure Face, Nine Inch Nails, Slowpoke, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, NY Wolfpack, All Else Failed and Warthog.
This is Part 2 or 2.
(Interview originally published 7/26/21)

Episode 28: Chris Wyatt (Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast), Part 1

"Rust Belt"
Chris Wyatt is a co-host for the Buffalo based, Buffalo centric podcast “Nickel City Soundtrack”. I met Chris is either 1990 or 91 during my time as a writer for Crunchface Fanzine. Chris was a part of Crew Cutt Fanzine and was traveling from Buffalo to Chicago when he stopped in Akron to hang out. We hit it off and have been friends since.
This one has a lot of Zero Tolerance and sneaker talk, but we hit quite a few other points as well;
Merauder, Jesus Christ Superstar, Violent Femmes, All Else Failed, Cold as Life, Fudge Tunnel, Murder Suicide Pact, Failure Face, Nine Inch Nails, Slowpoke, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, NY Wolfpack, All Else Failed and Warthog.
This is Part 1 or 2.
(Interview originally published 7/26/21)

Episode 20: Anne Lillis (Surfrajettes/The Beyonderers/Safe Words), Part 2

"Will you be my Yoko?"
Anne Lillis is the drummer for the amazing Safe Words and the equally great, but totally different Beyonderers. Since the original publish date of the interview, Anne has joined the Surfrajettes. But, I originally met her when she was in the band As If and our paths have crossed numerous times since. Anne has toured extensively with Jessica Lea Mayfield as well as Samantha Crain.
I’ve always enjoyed seeing Anne out and about and thought she’d be perfect guest for an episode. I was correct in my thinking.
Here are some of the artists that pop up in our wide ranging conversation; The Pretenders, Can, Howlin Wolf, Tanya Tucker, The Everly Brothers, The Shaggs, Gregg Allman, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Brian Eno, Roxy Music, The Dirty Mac, Don Covay and The Ronettes.
www.thesurfrajettes.com
thebeyonderers.bandcamp.com
safewordscle.bandcamp.com
(interview originally published 5/14/21)

Episode 20: Anne Lillis (Surfrajettes/Beyonderers/Safe Words), Part 1

"All of the names are taken"
Anne Lillis is the drummer for the amazing Safe Words and the equally great, but totally different Beyonderers. Since the original publish date of the interview, Anne has joined the Surfrajettes. But, I originally met her when she was in the band As If and our paths have crossed numerous times since. Anne has toured extensively with Jessica Lea Mayfield as well as Samantha Crain.
I’ve always enjoyed seeing Anne out and about and thought she’d be perfect guest for an episode. I was correct in my thinking.
Here are some of the artists that pop up in our wide ranging conversation; The Pretenders, Can, Howlin Wolf, Tanya Tucker, The Everly Brothers, The Shaggs, Gregg Allman, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Brian Eno, Roxy Music, The Dirty Mac, Don Covay and The Ronettes.
www.thesurfrajettes.com
thebeyonderers.bandcamp.com
safewordscle.bandcamp.com
(interview originally published 5/14/21)

Episode 97: Floco Torres (MC/Lyricist)

"I'll take 'DJs and Turntablists' for 500, Alex."
Floco Torres is a prolific Akron based MC/Lyricist that released his most recent LP "This Creative Life" a life close to six months ago. I wasn't late to the game on his music, but I was lagging behind on getting him as a guest. In any case, it was worth the wait as we go deep in the weeds about a lot of stuff, but most importantly, Chaka Khan. It a longer discussion, but well WELL worth your time.
You can check out all of Floco's music on Spotify and keep up with him here;
www.nobodycaresnews.com
 

Episode 11: Simon Harvey (Ugly Pop Records), Part 1

"Toronto has outgrown Peter Ustinov"
Simon Harvey is an old buddy from Toronto. He is head honcho of Ugly Pop Records and a regular contributor to Ugly Things magazine as well as the excellent book “Tomorrow is Too Late” which covers the Toronto hardcore-punk scene of the early 80’s.
Simon is also an incorrigible record collector and an all-around good guy. Some of the bands we talk about: The Waitresses, The Jam, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, The Who, Sham 69, Television, XTC, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, The Viletones, Dire Straits, Die Kreuzen, Discharge, Agnostic Front, Celtic Frost, Rixe, Slant, Infest, Minor Threat, Subhumans
uglypop.bandcamp.com @uglypoprecords @uxbpress @uglythingsmag
(Interview originally published 3/15/21)

Episode 11: Simon Harvey (Ugly Pop Records), Part 2

"Mark Knopfler is pretty great"
Simon Harvey is an old buddy from Toronto. He is head honcho of Ugly Pop Records and a regular contributor to Ugly Things magazine as well as the excellent book “Tomorrow is Too Late” which covers the Toronto hardcore-punk scene of the early 80’s.
Simon is also an incorrigible record collector and an all-around good guy.Some of the bands we talk about: The Waitresses, The Jam, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, The Who, Sham 69, Television, XTC, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, The Viletones, Dire Straits, Die Kreuzen, Discharge, Agnostic Front, Celtic Frost, Rixe, Slant, Infest, Minor Threat, Subhumans.
uglypop.bandcamp.com @uglypoprecords @uxbpress @uglythingsmag
(Interview originally published 3/15/21)

Episode 96: Derek Dole (Do Crime/Nickel City Soundtrack Podcast)

"Properly Vetted"
My pal Derek Dole is a Buffalo native, one of the guitarists for the incredible hardcore band Do Crime and a member of the Nickel City Soundtrack podcast braintrust. We had a fun and wide ranging conversation. You can hear him on NCS weekly and his band Do Crime on bandcamp as well as Apple Music and Spotify. 

Episode 34: Five and Change "Marc's Mix Tape"

"RIP Roswell Kent Junior High"
A few years ago they tore down the building that where I attended Junior High School. It brought back a ton of memories, particularly involving music. It was there that I really started to take ownership of music and there was a particular mix tape that helped me along my way. I recorded this "Five and Change" episode to document some of my thoughts. Sound quality be damned, I've republished this for posterity.
(Originally published 9/4/21)

Episode 95: Cousteau'd - Infest "Slave"

"Cousteau'd - Deuxième Partie"
Marc and Tim join me as we do a deep dive on the classic "Slave" Lp by hardcore legends Infest. Of course we used the scientifically accurate "Shedd Method" to pick this one apart.We tried to keep this one as short as the songs on this record, but there was a lot to cover!Enjoy!

Episode 31: Matt Haas (Six Parts Seven/Actual Form) and Dave Ignizio (Square Records), Part 2

"Voivod - Forever and ever and ever" 
I have know Dave and Matt for years. Longer than most people in my life. The one constant aside from their friendship is that we are always talking about music. Most of these discussions occur at Dave's record store, Square Records. It made sense to do and interview with them together. I am pretty sure that this was the first live interview I had done for the podcast. In spite of the dodgy sound quality, this is one of favorite conversations recorded for the podcast. Enjoy.
Oh - This is Part 2 of 2.
(Interview originally published 8/18/21)

Episode 31: Dave Ignizio (Square Records) and Matt Haas (Six Parts Seven/Actual Form), Part 1

"Forever and ever and ever" 
I have know Dave and Matt for years. Longer than most people in my life. The one constant aside from their friendship is that we are always talking about music. Most of these discussions occur at Dave's record store, Square Records. It made sense to do and interview with them together. I am pretty sure that this was the first live interview I had done for the podcast. In spite of the dodgy sound quality, this is one of favorite conversations recorded for the podcast. Enjoy.
Oh - This is Part 1 of 2.
(Interview originally published 8/18/21)

Episode 94: Jessica Anshutz (photographer)

"Missing mall anecdotes"
My pal Jess has been taking pictures in, around and beyond Akron for quite some time. Much of her photography captures the decaying remnants of Reagan-era capitalism (malls) and also of our beloved hometown, Akron. But, as I discovered during our talk, she's been going to shows for much longer. We talk about the motivations behind her photography as well music. We've known each other for quite a while and this one was long overdue, but worth the wait!

Episode 2: Malcolm Abrams (writer)

"You mean we get to be weird?"
Malcolm Abrams is a writer that I met while he was covering music for the Akron Beacon Journal. Back in the early 2000s, we often had lengthy discussions about music while hanging out at The Lime Spider so it only made sense that he appear as one of my first guests. This is one of my favorite episode and one that I definitely felt NEEDED to be republished. The sound quality leaves a lot to be desired, but it is worth checking out!
 
(Interview originally published 2021)

Episode 93: Wes Dodd (The Bics, Strange Division, Real Dogs)

"That riff is nasty, just nasty"
I have known Wes for over 20 years. We first met in the late 90s while our respective bands were playing shows in Akron at Fusion Records, Annabell's, The Lime Spider and The Mantis in Kent. We've done DJ sets together at local dives as well. No matter what the context, we've ALWAYS talked music. Music of all kinds. It took a minute, but I finally got one of these conversations recorded.
To quote a sage, "check it out".

Episode 92: Roadmap for 2025

This is just a quick hit to update both listeners of BPS on the future of the podcast. I have some moderately cool things it store. Check it out!
Thanks,
Larry

Episode 91: Best of 2024.

"Apocalypse '24, The Year Was Wack. Except the music"
Out with the old (men), in with the new. It is the end of a long and eventful. There was a ton of great music released so I invited my frends to talk about 5 of their favorite releases of 2024. Along with Rich and Will, I've got my pal Chris Wyatt from Nickel City Soundtrack in addition to a handful of contributions from past guests at the end.
Thank you for listening and have a great New Year!

Episode 22: Dave Neeson (Harriet the Spy/Gorgonessa comics/Cussed Out), Part 2

"A story best left untold?"
Dave Neeson is an old friend and one of my favorite people. He is an artist, guitarist for Harriet the Spy and creator of countless zines. We have know each other since 1990. Our respective bands have played countless shows together and with that type of history there is sure to be some GREAT stories.
We cover a lot of ground; comics, old-man punk stories and music. Some of the artists we cover; Armstrong Secret Nine, Black Flag, Unwound, Void, Doom, Sockeye, Stereolab, Huggy Bear, GBH, Daniel Johnston, Chickenhead, Rollins Band.
You can check out Dave's work on Instagram @dave.neeson
(Interview originally published 5/30/2021)

Episode 22: Dave Neeson (Harriet the Spy/Gorgonessa comics/Cussed Out), Part 1

"Of Speeding Mortorcyles and rubber cement"
Dave Neeson is an old friend and one of my favorite people. He is an artist, guitarist for Harriet the Spy and creator of countless zines. We have know each other since 1990. Our respective bands have played countless shows together and with that type of history there is sure to be some GREAT stories.
We cover a lot of ground; comics, old-man punk stories and music. Some of the artists we cover; Armstrong Secret Nine, Black Flag, Unwound, Void, Doom, Sockeye, Stereolab, Huggy Bear, GBH, Daniel Johnston, Chickenhead, Rollins Band.
You can check out Dave's work on Instagram @dave.neeson
(Interview originally published 5/30/2021)
 
 

Episode 90: DJ Foxytrot

"The Greatness of Patricia Kotero"
My pal Athena (aka Foxytrot) is a DJ with a residency at Baxter's Speakeasy and has DJ'd numerous other places and events in the great city of Akron. We met on a night that I was playing records at Mr. Zubs and I've been meaning to have her a a guest ever since. The question is; why haven't I until now? An even more important question; why was I not aware of Akron's own Ruby and the Romantics prior to this recording?
This was a fun one that was long overdue. Here are some of the folks we talk about- Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood, Ruby and the Romantics, Apollonia 6, Kay Bell and the Tuffs, Bonnie Jo Mason and many more!