RSR PC 093 Toby Driver of Kayo Dot
The Redscroll Podcast
On this episode we talk to Meriden's own Toby Driver! Maudlin of the Well, Tartar Lamb, Alora Crucible and many other bands/projects are on his resume. His band, Kayo Dot, has a new record and we talk about that quite a bit and delve into some AI discussion and generally talk about music and his journey within it! Check out Toby online: Music on this episode: Opening: Kayo Dot "Marathon" Choirs of the Eye (Tzadik) Intro: MeetingHouse "Headlong" You've Seen Heaven (Redscroll) Rick: Clipse "F.I.C.O." Let God Sort Em Out (Roc Nation) Editrix "Flesh Debt" The Big E (Joyful Noise) MSPaint...
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RSR PC 092 Newandyke - Anthony and Donovanmp3
The Redscroll Podcast
Anthony and Donovan from recently reformed Myspace era screamo-grind band Newandyke join us on this episode. We talk about the different eras of Newandyke that came with each small line-up change. We talk about what they've each been doing musically in the interim before reforming. We talk about how they hooked up with the labels they're releasing the archival release and new EP (out soon! August 8th, 2025). We talk about early shows (including some early Manic Productions shows) and possible future shows! And we talk about stuff veering off from there of course as usual. We start with...
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RSR PC 091 Gun to God's Head - Del, Kane & Brandon
The Redscroll Podcast
Gun to God's Head is a fairly new local metalcore band. Members who joined us on the podcast this month are Del (frontwoman/vocalist), Kane (also notably a member of current very active band Vomit Forth), and Brandon (who plays in so many bands he can't name them off the top of his head, ha! We might've put him on the spot in this episode). Kane, Del & Brandon This episode could very much serve as a primer to metalcore (and shoegaze and some other off-shoot inspirations) through the filter of 3 members of Gun to God's Head. I felt that so much that I announced during the show that I would...
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RSR PC 090 Eric and Shari of The Cellar on Treadwell
The Redscroll Podcast
Shari & Eric joined us on the podcast this month. They are 2/3 of the owners (Pete had to run the bar at the time of recording) of The Cellar on Treadwell - a venue in Hamden, CT that has a bit of history (with a few different names in the past). We open, as usual, with what we're listening to and move on to how The Cellar on Treadwell became a thing and the struggles of opening just before a pandemic hit and now striving with a fairly full schedule full of local and touring acts. Links: Music on this episode: Intro: Switchstance "Seize the Day" (Demo) (Demo Tape, 1996) Josh: Viagra...
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RSR PC 089 PulsR - Drew and Jake
The Redscroll Podcast
Jake & Drew from PulsR stopped by! We talk about music! We talk about PulsR. We talk about other bands they're in. We talk about various venues in CT including their adopted home base, the Shop in Hamden. We stay pretty on topic with music and the band (and their other projects/bands). What a treat! Links: Music on this episode: Open: Pulsr "Rhode" A View Of Everything (Self-Released) Josh: Sandwell District "Hidden" End Beginnings (Point of Departure) Rick: Muslimgauze "Red Crescent (Pt.1)" United States of Islam (Extreme, Kontakt Audio) Paul Schutze "The Mutant...
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RSR PC 088 Ritual Pizza Co Jay and Kyle
The Redscroll Podcast
Jay Holmes and Kyle Holmes are brothers and 2 out of 3 of the owner/operators of Ritual Pizza Co. in Cheshire, CT (operating out of the Counter Weight Brewing space). Ken (the other owner/operator) couldn't make it for fatherly reasons. We talk about what we're listening to. We talk about how deeply ingrained the music they listen to is to their business and how it informs what they do from the visual design aspects to just how they vibe while cooking and how they want to incorporate what they do into events at the brewery and beyond that. We talk about the beginnings of the operation...
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RSR PC 087 Neu Body - Jentlemen and Townwide Tyler
The Redscroll Podcast
Tyler and Jen of the Neu Body collective who put on the frequent Heatsync parties and have now released a 12" EP including 4 tracks from as many members of the crew. Tyler has been shopping at the store since he was a pre-teen! We talk about his brief brush with hype beast fame and general musical trajectory. Jen's musical trajectory is discussed and her painful dismissal from a college indie/punk band and how that possibly directed her towards DJing and electronic music and its production. Conversation moves on from there. We get into all things Neu Body and about talk...
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RSR PC 086 Videodome
The Redscroll Podcast
This month we talk to Videodome (Rebecca, Tobey, Keenan, & Killian)! We talk about what we're listening to. We talk about the formation of the band and the direction that band has taken and where it may go. Some reminiscing on less recent CT bands occurs. Conversation veers off here and there. It's a good time. Check it out! Music on this episode: Intro Music: Videodome "Peter Lorre" The Incidental Homosexual... Or, A Hate Crime in My Bedroom (Self-Released) Rick Picks: Legowelt "In a Blaze of Fame" A Field Guide to the Void (Clone Jack For Daze) V/Z "Tobu" It’s Cold In Baltimore...
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RSR PC 085 Favorites of 2024
The Redscroll Podcast
Redscroll & Friends Favorites of 2024 We have our (Rick & Josh’s) favorites of the year as usual. We have the Redscroll employee favorites also as usual. We’ve expanded beyond that even! Favorites from some folks in bands on our record label and folks we closely associate and collaborate on the regular! Friends! Most of those folks have recorded their own list and introduced themselves plus there’s a few that have submitted a list that we’ve creatively included. You can go on the web post to peruse their lists (redscroll records dot com) as well. They’ve all but a couple...
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RSR PC 084 Ben Levesque of Manic Presents
The Redscroll Podcast
Ben Levesque joins us at the shop to talk shop about shows, concerts, gigs and such! Ben has been with Manic Presents for about as long as we've had the store now (over 17 years!), but recently made a huge jump from working essentially 2 full time jobs to dedicating all his time to Manic Presents in a yet to be named position. When it comes to running and booking shows he's a jack of all trades. We talk about some inside baseball - the inner workings of things without blowing up any spots. Ben of Manic Presents We talk about music in general and we push out in all directions pertaining...
info_outlineDamon 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 Noize In The Attic Records.
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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 Hamden on May 3rd with Junkyard. 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 "George Metesky" Egyptian Democracy (Redscroll)
Chop Chop Chop Chop Chop Chop Chop "Goner" Doom Beach Split (Redscroll)
Doom Beach "Doubt" Chop Chop Chop Chop Chop Chop Chop Split (Redscroll)
Haywire (617) "Poser Disposer" Conditioned For Demolition (Daze)
Rick:
Mike "What U Say U Are" Burning Desire (10K)
Cocteau Twins "Serpentskirt" Milk & Kisses (4AD)
Bob James "Take Me To The Mardi Gras" Two (CTI, Evosound)
Damon:
The Answer "Livin' On The Line" Sundowners (Avalon, Golden Robot Records)
Closing:
Junkyard "Hollywood" Junkyard (Geffen)
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!)