RSR PC 068 Matt Westfall from Counter Weight Brewing Co
Release Date: 07/01/2023
RSR PC 083 Disfigure - Nick And Tim
The Redscroll Podcast
Nick & Tim helm a relatively new project called Disfigure. So far, they have just one tape release though they are working on more. Nick worked on many of the songs in relative isolation while living in New Hampshire and then recorded them with Tim once back in CT. We start as usual talking about what we're listening to. We recorded in October which lent itself to some opening talk about horror movies and bake off. We quickly veer into how the band started and what inspired it to happen; how they were inspired by Godflesh, d-beat and black metal to create their sound....
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RSR PC 082 Byron Coley
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We are joined by a man, Byron Coley, who has more stories than we could fit into every past episode of our podcast and we surely packed as much as we could into a single sit down. We start off with some talk about what we're listening to as usual and we move on to record fair talk (don't forget about our featuring Byron selling upstairs!). Byron tells tales of driving John Fahey around looking for classical records, his process for listening to 10 new records everyday, writing for weekly publications and magazines like the Wire, Forced Exposure, Spin and on and on. We talk about the...
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RSR PC 081 Dissolve Paul and Will
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This month Paul and Will joined us on the podcast. Paul sings and Will plays guitar in Dissolve. We just released their latest record, and absolutely were honored and stoked to do so. Dissolve has been around since 1991 and released records with wide time gaps between them. They endure and we talk about how that works with their band and how those releases have progressed to the most recent record, Burnt. Dissolve's Paul & Will We talk about the bands they played with and other bands they were in. We talk briefly about Paul's writing career (a book of short stories called...
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RSR PC 080 Michael Slyne
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New London's Michael Slyne joins us on the podcast this month. We talk about his hometown a bunch and the changes that have happened to the landscape of downtown and the town in general recently and over the years. We talk about Michael's many projects / bands including most prominently Slyne & The Family Stoned. We talk about Michael's show on (check it out!) and self-releasing records and his hopes for future releases and his recent trip to the UK. We talk about what we're listening to and branch out in all directions. Give it a listen! Links: ...
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RSR PC 079 Kane of Northern Void Records
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This month we talked on the podcast to Kane from Northern Void Records. We talk about what we're listening to and quickly dive into how Kane developed his own music and metal fandom into a distribution operation and record label. Kane of Northern Void Records holding a Nihil Invocation record Kane dives into how he solicited releases and what he'd like to put out in the future - archival and new acts alike. We talk about his daily EMT life and veer off in a couple different pathways as well. Check it out! Music on this episode: Opening: Nihil Invocation "In Pale Ascent and...
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RSR PC 078 Little Lost Records - Abbie Conor Randy
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On this episode we talk to the purveyors of in Stafford Springs, CT. Musical folks looking to spread their love of music in the North East corner of CT opened their store just about a year ago. Conor and Abbie discuss meeting through their connection to ! Through that connection they opened this new store. Randy () visited their shop opening day and quickly became a regular and soon partner! Listen to all the details on this episode! We talk about the music we're listening to. We talk about the music they make outside of the shop. We talk about the music that happens in their...
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RSR PC 077 Dirt Devil
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This month we talk to 4 out of 5 members of Dirt Devil - Allie, Dan, Lemmy and Nikki! (Laura lives in Providence and coordinating all 5 would've been tricky!) We talk about what we're all listening to. We talk about the new album Desert Moon coming out on April 8th (the day of the 100% total eclipse!) and what went into that - including all the visual aspects (costumes, props, videos... links below). We talk about the Dave Matthews Band Meadows Riot. The town of Bristol gets name dropped. CD club services get a shout. Tarot talk leads to Halloween costumes talk. The & ...
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RSR PC 076 Gerosa Records with Brian and Brian
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opened over 37 years ago now in Western Connecticut - this month we talk to Brian and his son Brian (referred to as Junior on the show and generally in their shop). We talk about the rollercoaster of the record business over those years. The Brians Gerosa We talk about how Gerosa Construction (elder Brian's father's company) figures into a couple pretty neat facts in music history. We talk about what we're all listening to. We touch on the upcoming Record Store Day and generally jaw about music! Take a ride! Music on this episode: Opening: Brass Construction "Changin'" Brass...
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RSR PC 075 Damon Marzano
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Damon Marzano joins us this month to talk about his journey through myriad music industry positions from working at a few record stores - most notably Phoenix Records in Waterbury - to Apple to Google... to his current label . [gallery columns="2" size="medium" ids="7123,7122"] We talk about what we're all listening to. Damon talks about working with Mick Jagger. We talk about the upcoming gig he booked in . And we go on in related directions to all of the above. Music on this episode: Opening: Circus of Power "Fast And Easy" Four (Noize In The Attic Records) Josh: Intercourse...
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RSR PC 074 Staff Favorites of 2023
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Here it is - the end of the year favorites podcast including lists by each staff member here at Redscroll! The podcast has a clip from each album. It's a fun listen! Whoops... mostly music! [Lists are alphabetical - no particular order otherwise. Some of Josh's and Rick's lists got tacked on at the end with fun text to voice notes.] First off, these are things we loved enough to release and Josh and I (Rick) didn't include in our own favorites list because it is basically a given. [gallery ids="7084,7082,7081"] REDSCROLL 2023 RELEASES: Chop Chop Chop Chop Chop Chop Chop...
info_outlineThis month we had a chat with Matt Westfall, owner of Counter Weight Brewing Co. We've known Matt for years through music (going to punk shows in our youth) and Counter Weight has been a venue for music here and there since it opened (originally in Hamden and now in Cheshire). It's also where we hold an annual record fair (coming up in October again). We talk about how Counter Weight is ramping up their events schedule with music and comedy and various other events. We also do talk about beer. It's true. We talk about the Counter Weight accolades and how they like to take input from anyone under their roof and getting involved is highly encouraged - generally trying to teach from within and grow.
We don't talk about sprint car racing or animating Bob's Burgers (things done by other people with the name Matt Westfall). We do talk about the role bocce has played in his life and the art and naming of beers. Conversation stretches out from there.
There is a show we'll be selling records at coming up on July 6th, 2023:
Doors at 7:30PM / Music at 8:00PM
$10 (Shaki Presents)
Ratas En Zelo
Fafa
Spit-Take
For more info on the brewery:
Counter Weight Brewing Co.
Show note: N.A. Beer = Non-Alcoholic Beer
Music in this episode:
Opening:
Ratas En Zelo "Vete Vete" Despertar (Self-Released)
Rick:
Thantifaxath "Solar Witch" Hive Mind Narcosis (Dark Descent)
Nocturnus "Lake of Fire" The Key (Earache)
Troller "Out Back" Drain (Relapse)
Swans "Paradise Is Mine" The Beggar (Young God)
Jayda G "Heads or Tails" Guy (Ninja Tune)
Vosh "Bleed as One" Vessel (Damaged City Vault / Trash Casual)
Josh:
Boris & Uniform "Not Surprised" Bright New Disease (Sacred Bones)
Matt:
Gel "Attainable" Only Constant (Convulse)
Closing (& cut in during conversation):
Connecticut Twins Orchestra "Jaka To Kara" Jaka-To-Kara (Stella Records)
The Redscroll Podcast is a monthly show (new episodes on the first of the month) that works as a companion to what we do at Redscroll Records in Wallingford, CT USA. We are a record store that has a heavy emphasis on the left of center / underground music of the world. Whether it be underappreciated or just has a niche audience, marginalized or just off the radar it’s all of interest to us. With the show we’ll generally have a localized focus. We’ll discuss what is in our personal rotation at the moment. We’ll talk to guests who have to do with all of the above. And we’ll talk about specific dealings with the store. If you have input you’re welcome to contact us through email ([email protected]). Oh, and please do subscribe! New episodes on the first of every month! (Subscribe on Android)(Subscribe elsewhere just by searching for us please!