On this episode of the podcast we talk to Randall (drums) and John (guitar) of Afghan Haze. We talk about their album they recently released and what it’s like doing that when you can’t play a show.
John (left) and Randall (right) of Afghan Haze
We delve into their musical history and proclivities and why they’re cool with releasing their music on their own without a label among various other areas of conversation.
On this episode we talk about our favorite releases of 2020. Josh and Rick talk amongst themselves including a list submitted by Caren. This is our first episode back in action since beginning our move and we glory in the reverb of the new big space!
Below you’ll find our lists. The show follows the lists in the order presented (Caren has some extra content shown here not mentioned on the show). The opening song is Space Camp song that plays a little more later on.
Beyond what we loved from other labels this year we also released 3 records this year that we’re still stoked on; the Space Camp, Landing / Headroom and Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean records all came out great and if you haven’t yet please do check them out! Available in our Big Cartel and in our Discogs shops.
We welcomed some folks in tonight via a social media post and it went well! Thanks to everyone who’s already come by! Looking forward to so many more folks coming through!
On Friday we will be open from 8AM-8PM!
We will have some RSDBF items and they are listed below. This is our system for that:
1. Show up early.
2. Sign up for your place in line on our clipboard by the door. No emails or phone calls to reserve your place. You have to physically go and sign up. (Sign up sheet will go out some time randomly Thursday night. We’ll post on social media when it’s out.)
3. Wait until 8AM (in your car or wherever you want, but be ready to come in when it’s your turn).
4. At 8AM we will start calling or texting (preference noted on sign up sheet) people to come inside. We’ll have our bay door open for maximum air flow and there will be a 10 person maximum capacity in place. Masks are required (worn properly over nose and mouth), keep 6 feet of distancing between people and hand sanitizer will be at the door for use upon entry.
5. Shop! Have fun! It’s a new experience in a new place! Please try to limit your time during this first visit so we can keep the line system running smooth.
We are carrying Record Store Day Black Friday titles and this is our system for that:
1. Show up early.
2. Sign up for your place in line on our clipboard by the door. No emails or phone calls to reserve your place. You have to physically go and sign up. (Sign up sheet will go out some time randomly Thursday night. We’ll post on social media when it’s out.)
3. Wait until 8AM (in your car or wherever you want, but be ready to come in when it’s your turn).
4. At 8AM we will start calling or texting (preference noted on sign up sheet) people to come inside. We’ll have our bay door open for maximum air flow and there will be a 10 person maximum capacity in place. Masks are required (worn properly over nose and mouth), keep 6 feet of distancing between people and hand sanitizer will be at the door for use upon entry.
5. Shop! Have fun! It’s a new experience in a new place! Please try to limit your time during this first visit so we can keep the line system running smooth.
The list of Black Friday titles will go up on our site Wednesday night.
If you are not looking for Black Friday titles it might be wise to wait until later in the day to come by when there won’t be as long a wait time.
If you have no idea who Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean is you can check out the interview we did with Paul of the band here on our podcast.
And beyond that we are happy to present this playlist put together by the band of things they are listening to at the moment – some have influenced their sound and some are just bangers they happen to enjoy!
