Kids Like You and Me (KLYAM)
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Boston based show curator, record label & publisher, and underground rock 'n roll, punk, noise, oldies, etc etc web resource discuss different things! KLYAM.com
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Tim Devin
August 05, 2021 20:22 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBWe caught up with Tim Devin - Somerville artist & zine publisher. We discussed Tim's recent projects & zines and took a deep dive into the underground world of experimental arts and community space.
Sam Richardson (Feel It Records)
July 17, 2021 13:17 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBWe chatted with label head Sam Richardson of the Richmond, VA futuristic powerhouse Feel It Records! We talked shop about what it's like being an independent record label, the meaning and value of genres, and our excitement for this upcoming Gonerfest. Among other things!
Sam Richardson
July 17, 2021 13:17 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBWe chatted with label head Sam Richardson of the Richmond, VA futuristic powerhouse Feel It Records! We talked shop about what it's like being an independent record label, the meaning and value of genres, and our excitement for this upcoming Gonerfest. Among other things!
Tracy Wilson
July 03, 2021 13:21 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWe chatted with Richmond, Virginia's Tracy Wilson - underground music fanatic & record collecther responsible for the fantastic Turntable Report e-mail newsletter and Courtesy Desk distro!
Eric Baylies
June 18, 2021 02:20 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBNew Bedford's very own Eric Baylies - musician and author!
Juan Wauters
June 04, 2021 05:02 - 58 minutes - 43.9 MBWe recently caught up with old bud Juan Wauters. Juan recently released his album Real Life Situations, featuring several collaborations and a variety of musical styles beyond the classic JPW sound. Juan's good friend & long-time associate Matthew Volz joined in on the fun as well as we chatted about collaborating, pre-Beets solo mixtapes, Juan's latest yet-to-be-released project, outlook and advice in the music 'industry', and of course a trip or two down memory lane. Music featured in th...
Paul Espinoza (Sleeper Radio)
May 27, 2021 21:21 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBWe caught up with Paul Espinoza of Sleeper Radio. Paul primarily films local underground bands for his YouTube Channel. Paul has also hosted shows, festivals, and an online radio station. Paul is a painter!
Tara Desmond
May 08, 2021 15:31 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBWe recently caught up with Montreal legend musician and actor Tara Desmond of GASHRAT, The Submissives, and PORN PERSONS. Curator of the Interesting Evenings series and mastermind behind Hot Jelly in the Morning videos featuring characters like Deb Edison and Rodna Howart. Music featured in the pod: 1) Gashrat - "I Can't"; 2) The Submissives - "Still Obsessed"; 3) Porn Persons - "He's Gone" Photo credit: Hugo B.
Daniel Carswell
April 30, 2021 16:33 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBBooker at O'Briens Pub / Charlie's Kitcthen; Musician in Rebuilder
Dan Toffling
April 24, 2021 13:50 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBWe chatted with Dan Toffling of Prescribed Vinyl
Nice Guys
April 20, 2021 03:06 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBWe caught up with our favorite Allston punks & KLYAM Records alumni, Nice Guys!!! Happy 420!
Al Quint
April 12, 2021 13:03 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBWe chatted with Al Quint - longtime Boston area punk photographer and publisher of the Suburban Voice zine/label, host of the weekly Sonic Overload radio show, former columnist for Maximum RocknRoll, and musician. Outro music: Spread Joy - St. Tropez/Semantics (Feel It)
JJ Gonson
March 29, 2021 03:02 - 49 minutes - 35.7 MBJJ Gonson is the owner of ONCE and Cuisine en Locale in Somerville, MA. We caught up with her to discuss what makes a venue great and the return of shows. JJ is also a noteworthy photographer and she has photographed countless artists including Nirvana and Elliott Smith.
Carrie Furniss
March 20, 2021 12:17 - 1 hour - 75 MBWe recently chatted with NY based musician Carrie Furniss of PLEASER and CAROLYN!
Eric Friedl (Goner Records/Oblivians)
March 09, 2021 17:54 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBWe caught up with Eric Friedl aka Eric Oblivian. The man behind Memphis, TN based record label & record store Goner Records; home of the annual Goner Fest bringing in rock and rollers from all over the globe including us! Eric has also played in Oblivians, New Memphis Legs, and True Sons of Thunder - just to name a few. We discuss his various projects over the years, geek out on Memphis/Goner lore, and how Goner is making it through the pandemic and beyond. Photo used w/ permission, credit...
Dave Brushback
February 27, 2021 14:19 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBWe recently chatted with Dave Brushback, DIY music photographer/zine king/former blogger, about his most recent zine endeavor, Freak No Hitter, getting into local/underground music, and more recent stuff as well. Music featured in this podcast: "Tried and True" by Waste Management; "Dad Weed" by Fat Creeps
Jesse DeFrancesco
February 23, 2021 17:23 - 2 hours - 94.5 MBWe recently had a career ranging chat with Jesse DeFrancesco on Jesse's time in Boston booking and attending house shows, playing music for the first time as Phaze, roadie-ing for Quilt, touring with Steep Leans and Olden Yolk, moving to Philly and socializing in non-music based queer communities.
Carrie Quartly
February 12, 2021 04:08 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBWe recently had a chat with Carrie Quartly on her birthday! We spoke of Death By Audio, Chris Knox, FANDOM, and so much more.
Devin Byrnes
February 06, 2021 16:54 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBWe recently had a great chat with New Bedford's Devin Byrnes - bass/vocals in Picniclunch and owner of Destination Soups
Jon Wain
January 24, 2021 18:55 - 2 hours - 106 MBJon Wain - DJ of Static Disaster, Asheville NC 103.3 Your Saturday morning dose of rock ‘n roll to kick start the day.
Thighs
January 12, 2021 03:48 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBWe caught up with the mighty THIGHS to discuss their debut EP Hellhole by the Sea out via yours truly, KLYAM Records! We also talk the band's formation, shows, and the gritty reality of "suck city." Pick up a tape! https://klyamrecords.limitedrun.com/products/684663-thighs-hell-hole-by-the-sea
The Swettes
December 26, 2020 13:47 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBWe caught up with The Swettes, one of our favorite bands in Boston from the last few years. We discussed the band's formation, early shows, Ladies Rock Camp as an inspiration, and way more!
Sam Hadge
December 11, 2020 19:05 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBWe caught up with Sam Hadge of Gray St. Sounds to discuss the vast Western Mass noise scene including his own revered house spot Cold Spring Hollow!
Tara McManus (Mr Airplane Man)
November 28, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 47 MBWe recently chatted with Tara McManus of Mr. Airplane Man about our mutual love of Memphis, playing music, seeing Meat Puppets as a youngster, and so much more!
Con Tex
November 21, 2020 14:02 - 2 hours - 114 MBWe had a marathon session with CON TEX. We talked about his moving to Boston a decade ago, the Whitehaus, jam bands, and tons of other stuff!
Travis Hagan
November 12, 2020 12:29 - 2 hours - 105 MBTravis Hagan has played many shows in MANY bands and we recount some of them going back to the Lowell days and all the way up to the present! PHOTO CREDIT: daykampmusic.com
Colleen Green
November 03, 2020 22:41 - 46 minutes - 36.6 MBWe recently caught up with LA musician Colleen Green to discuss her Massachusetts roots, recording in the studio vs. home recording, and much more!
Coco Roy
October 26, 2020 21:27 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBWe caught up with Coco Roy of Electric Street Queens to discuss classic shows, horror flicks, and much, much more!
Hugo B. (Round Two!)
October 17, 2020 12:58 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBWe caught up with our favorite Canadian - Hugo B. Hugo - to recap Gonerfest and catch up on many more things!
Carolyn Hawkins
October 02, 2020 16:17 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBWe caught up with Carolyn Hawkins formerly of Chook Race and currently in Parsnip and School Damage; some of Australia's finest bands! We first met Carolyn when Chook Race toured through Boston in 2016. We caught Parsnip at Gonerfest last year! We discussed the Melbourne scene, Carolyn's current life in lockdown, and the future of shows in Australia and beyond.
Sweeping Promises (Lira & Caufield)
September 26, 2020 13:34 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBSweeping Promises is the latest project from Lira Mondal and Caufield Schnug. We discussed the group's debut LP Hunger For A Way Out and its relevance in a world that appears to be getting grimmer each day. We also delve into a bit of the past, their new life in Austin, TX, and the potential prospects for the future of artists and society as a whole. Photo credit: Omari Spears (Oshoots.com)
Santiago Cárdenas
September 21, 2020 12:55 - 2 hours - 114 MBWe caught up with Santiago Cardenas of the former, beloved Boston trio Free Pizza and most recently the electronic output known as F. We discussed Santi growing up in Miami, moving to Boston for college and discovering the underground local scene circa 2008-2014, playing in Free Pizza, and the need for more cultural and racial diversity in Boston and beyond.
B.J. Snowden
September 15, 2020 14:26 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBWe chatted with BJ Snowden, an internationally renowned musician from Billerica, Massachusetts. She has toured all over the globe and appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon shows. She has been called an outsider musician although that term doesn’t make sense to her.
Melanie Bernier
September 07, 2020 16:16 - 1 hour - 86 MBWe caught up with Melanie Bernier of Boston Cream to discuss rock and roll, art, acting, dancing, environmental politics, and much more!
Mickey Bliss
September 01, 2020 12:48 - 1 hour - 153 MBWe caught up with the Cantab Lounge's fearless leader, Mickey Bliss to discuss his career over the last 50 years including his original 80s synth New Wave singles, his Club Bohemia show enterprise in both locations (Kirkland Cafe and Cantab Lounge), and several more ditties longtime Boston fans will appreciate!
Natalie Hoffmann
August 26, 2020 11:25 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBWe caught up with Natalie Hoffmann of the amazing Memphis institutions Nots and Optic Sink! In addition to those fantastic bands, we talked Gonerfest, her old band Bake Sale and contemporaries of the early 2010s including our faves Girls of the Gravitron, legendary Memphis spots like Dairy House and Lamplighter, Hugo B. Hugo, and what's new at Goner. And much much more! Episode photo shot by Hugo B (Optic Sink at Lamplighter)
Mike Mountain
August 23, 2020 13:34 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBWe caught up with New Bedford legend Mike Mountain to discuss the 90s, college radio, songwriting and poetry, Providence noise, The Traphaus, mental health, family, and much more!
Angela Sawyer
August 17, 2020 17:55 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBWe caught up with Angela Sawyer, long-time runner of DIY comedy esque shows, proprietor of the renowned Weirdo Records and performer of wild noise & beyond music in the Boston area, to discuss all those things PLUS quite a bit more. Playlist featuring music and some comedy mentioned in the podcast below! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL287kpvhH9Pyefq3uX_CpnIq-7rL06pk8
Sam Potrykus
August 12, 2020 01:34 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBSam Potrykus is the founder of the monthly newspaper the Boston Compass and the Director of the Brain Arts Organization. We caught up with Sam to discuss the history of the Compass, the tireless work of all the Brain Arts' volunteers, and the organization's strive for racial equality and justice.
Dan Shea
August 07, 2020 11:09 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBWe caught up with Mr. Boston Hassle himself, Dan Shea! Dan has been an integral part of the Boston music scene for the last couple of decades. In addition to running Boston Hassle, Dan has unleashed countless shows under the Bodies of Waters moniker, set up various local festivals such as Hassle Fest, New England Underground Music Festival, the Boston Underground Summit, and more. You may have caught him on stage (or floor) in several bands including Thighs – keep an eye out for an upcoming ...
Peach Kelli Pop
August 03, 2020 15:20 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBWe caught up with Allie Hanlon aka Peach Kelli Pop to discuss lo-fi recording, the Ottawa music scene in the 2000s, working out, her upcoming record, and a ton more! Enjoy!
Victoria Shen
July 29, 2020 10:50 - 59 minutes - 47.8 MBWe caught up with Victoria Shen aka evicshen to discuss new album Hair Birth, the academic side of noise music, touring Japan, and much much more!
Shawnie Brando
July 24, 2020 02:03 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBWe caught up with Shawnie Brando of Bugs and Rats to discuss Nirvana, 90s Boston Hardcore, house shows, and plenty of other shit!
Johnnie and the Foodmasters
July 24, 2020 01:54 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBJohnnie and the Foodmasters gather to reflect on our first 5 years as a band and what makes us great (ohh, we're so humble!)! We also dive a bit deep into the history of the golden oldies and how they are seen for better or worse in 2020.
Hilken Mancini
July 22, 2020 01:13 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBWe caught up with Hilken Mancini to discuss her wild days in the 90s band Fuzzy as well as her work with Punk Rock Aerobics, Girls Rock Campaign, and her vintage clothing store 40 South Street. Hilken currently plays in the rock and roll bands Shepherdess and The Monsieurs.
Michael Mambrino
July 15, 2020 00:23 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBA real kid like you and me, Michael Mambrino, discusses work with the Brain Arts Organization, Boston Hassle, favorite local venues, experiences in the scene, and the future of shows in Boston and beyond.
Bobby Hussy
July 14, 2020 11:16 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBWe catch up with MADISON, WISCONSIN punk legend Bobby Hussy of The Hussy, Fire Heads, and No Coast Records!
Chris Strunk
July 11, 2020 11:58 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBWe caught up with scene veteran, musician, and show promoter Chris Strunk to discuss his recently released zine 'An Incomplete History of Long-Gone Illegal Punk Venues in Boston from 2000 to 2015 or somewhere around there' out now on Free The Future Press (Somerville, MA). We talk to Chris about some of the many fascinating stories in the zine and go in depth on the scene(s) that existed in this time.