On the show this time, it’s the joy and heartbreak R&B of Shannon & the Clams.

Shannon & The Clams formed when bassist Shannon Shaw met guitarist Cody Blanchard at the California College of the Arts. The band is rounded out by Nate Mahan on drums and Will Sprott on Keys, and for this performance Victor Franco on percussion. They play unapologetically weird pop - a sometimes surfy blend of psych-rock, doo wop, and  R&B.  They released their 7th album in 2024, a vivid, intense tribute-to, and celebration-of Joe Haener, Shannon’s fiance, who died in a tragic car accident in 2022. The record is called The Moon is in the Wrong Place and is available on Easy Eye Sound.

Recorded July 24, 2024.
The Hourglass
So Lucky
Big Wheel
Life Is Unfair

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On the show this time, it’s the joy and heartbreak R&amp;B of Shannon &amp; the Clams.
Shannon &amp; The Clams formed when bassist Shannon Shaw met guitarist Cody Blanchard at the California College of the Arts. The band is rounded out by Nate Mahan on drums and Will Sprott on Keys, and for this performance Victor Franco on percussion. They play unapologetically weird pop - a sometimes surfy blend of psych-rock, doo wop, and  R&amp;B.  They released their 7th album in 2024, a vivid, intense tribute-to, and celebration-of Joe Haener, Shannon’s fiance, who died in a tragic car accident in 2022. The record is called The Moon is in the Wrong Place and is available on Easy Eye Sound.
Recorded July 24, 2024.
<ol>
<li>The Hourglass</li>
<li>So Lucky</li>
<li>Big Wheel</li>
<li>Life Is Unfair</li>
</ol>
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On the show this time, from Bogota, Columbia - the birthplace of Cumbia - it's the energetic joy of Frente Cumbiero. 

Frente Cumbiero has been making cumbia music since 2006, bringing their nuanced take on the music of the Latin-American people all over the world.  They’ve worked with dub magician and producer Mad Professor.  They’ve worked with avant-classical string players the Kronos Quartet.  More recently they made a record with Japanese folk revivalists the Minyo Crusaders.  All this to say, these are musicians musicians, who can play with anyone, and who always bring the party with them.  Their music is available on Bandcamp.

Recorded September 13, 2024.
Por Sacar un Sonido a la Calle Me Quieren Meter Preso
Jaley Jaley
Cumbia Trosky
Bestiales 77

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On the show this time, from Bogota, Columbia - the birthplace of Cumbia - it's the energetic joy of Frente Cumbiero.&nbsp;
Frente Cumbiero has been making cumbia music since 2006, bringing their nuanced take on the music of the Latin-American people all over the world. &nbsp;They&rsquo;ve worked with dub magician and producer Mad Professor. &nbsp;They&rsquo;ve worked with avant-classical string players the Kronos Quartet. &nbsp;More recently they made a record with Japanese folk revivalists the Minyo Crusaders. &nbsp;All this to say, these are musicians musicians, who can play with anyone, and who always bring the party with them. &nbsp;Their music is available on Bandcamp.
Recorded September 13, 2024.
<ol>
<li>Por Sacar un Sonido a la Calle Me Quieren Meter Preso</li>
<li>Jaley Jaley</li>
<li>Cumbia Trosky</li>
<li>Bestiales 77</li>
</ol>
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Frente Cumbiero [Performance & Interview Only]

Frente Cumbiero

On the show this time, it's the warm dreamy grooves of New York band Cults.

New York indie-pop band Cults return with their 6th full length, 'To The Ghosts.' It’s been 14 years since Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivian formed the band. A playlist of music from filmmaker John Waters that they popped in the deck on a road-trip revealed a shared love of 60s girl groups. Organically, that led to them making music together. They recorded with young producer Shane Stoneback, a relationship that continues to this day, and to this new album. 'To The Ghosts' is available on Imperial Records.

Recorded August 13, 2024.
Crybaby
Left My Keys
Onions
Hung The Moon

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On the show this time, it's the warm dreamy grooves of New York band Cults.
New York indie-pop band Cults return with their 6th full length, 'To The Ghosts.' It’s been 14 years since Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivian formed the band. A playlist of music from filmmaker John Waters that they popped in the deck on a road-trip revealed a shared love of 60s girl groups. Organically, that led to them making music together. They recorded with young producer Shane Stoneback, a relationship that continues to this day, and to this new album. 'To The Ghosts' is available on Imperial Records.
Recorded August 13, 2024.
<ol>
<li>Crybaby</li>
<li>Left My Keys</li>
<li>Onions</li>
<li>Hung The Moon</li>
</ol>
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Shannon & The Clams [Performance & Interview Only]

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