Couch Radio

Josh and Shelby call Glenn and Bill of The Feelies. This legendary band talks about their creative process, their perspective on success, what it's been like to meet music icons and more. Your hosts also learned that when the phone is plugged into the charger it creates a helicopter sound. So, that's neat.

First Names talk to Danny Gonzalez, the bassist of Miami garage rock trio Jacuzzi Boys. Danny shares what it's been like to record multiple records, tour periodically for over a decade, and open for The Raconteurs. Jacuzzi Boys just released two new jams via Third Man Records.

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First Names talk to Nick Van Bakel of Bananagun, a Psychedelic 5-Piece hailing from Melbourne, Australia. They recently released their debut album, 'The True Story of Bananagun' via UK indie label Full Time Hobby. They pair quite nicely with a good ceviche and are probably featured on Professor Trelawny's Spotify.

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Shelby and Josh of First Names speak to Ron Gallo of Ron Gallo via space age technology. Everything is chrome. Vehicles hurtle through the stratosphere. Ron talks about his new music, the role of ego, and adapting his creative process. He's a really nice guy who dives head first into whatever is inspiring him, and his music is evident of that.

Connect on Instagram: @rongallo & @firstnamesisaband

Tim Presley talks to Shelb and Jursh of First Names about his latest LP, why people should be kind, and how wearing shorts on stage is a pretty big gamble. Definitely check out the new record 'I Have to Feed Larry's Hawk'. It is a repeat spin for sure.


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JT and Shrube chat with the members of Melenas via Zoom. Melenas, hailing from Pamplona, Spain, speak on their creative process, the music scene in Pamplona, and their sweet new record 'Dias Raros'.

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First Names call Dylan and Josh of Frankie and the Witch Fingers. We talk about their Indiana origin, playing live, how they approach recording, and their psychedelic new record 'ZAM'!

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First Names interview Go Kurosawa in an Austin, Texas hotel lobby. Go is the drummer and co-vocalist of Psych-Rock band Kikagaku Moyo. He talks about learning drums by jamming with his friends on the streets of Japan, how Kikagaku Moyo approaches songwriting, and what it has been like running their record label Guruguru Brain.

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The First Names lads interview indie, shoegaze band Shana Falana. There was chatter of songwriting, gear, and navigating the music industry.

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In this episode Joshua and Shelbeniah speak to Gabby Smith of Gabby's World. Gabby talks in depth about her songwriting process. how she approaches recording, and how specific sounds seem to come from different parts of the U.S.

Connect on Instagram: @gabbys__world & @firstnamesisaband