Built-In Ice Makers in Our Fridges, Adult Taylor Swift Parties, and Bar Coffee

SummarySlide into the booth for a relaxed hang chatting about great music with Rachel Cholst, Charles Hale, and Sloane Spencer about what’s been on repeat lately, swapping thoughts on everything from the infectious indie rock of Weakened Friends to the timeless soul of Mavis Staples. Along the way, they shine a light on artists like SG Goodman, Florry, and Fust, talking about how these musicians tell powerful stories through their songs. They chat about live shows versus records, contrasting Billy Allen + The Pollies with Bass Battery. You’ll also hear some fun tales from the record store world, including a Taylor Swift listening party that turned into joyful chaos with kids, friendship bracelets, and plenty of laughs. Pour yourself a drink, get comfortable, and enjoy the kind of music chat that feels like catching up with friends, and hopefully inspires your next favorite listen. Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.PlaylistApple MusicTidalBands Featured in Episode 1Bass BatteryBilly Allen + The PolliesFlorryFustSG GoodmanMavis StaplesWeakened Friends(We never got around to chatting about Lene Lovich and Marah, also on our lists.)Venues Mentioned40 Watt, Athens, GA9:30 Club, Washington, DCBowery Ballroom, NYCEddie's Attic, Decatur, GAThe Fillmore East, NYCThe Foundry, Athens, GANewport Folk Fest, Newport, RIThe RamKat, Winston-Salem, NCSony Hall, NYCStandard Deluxe, Waverly, ALSultan Room, Bushwick, Brooklyn, NYTurk's Inn, NYCThe Regulars in this EpisodeRachel Cholst (Adobe &amp; Teardrops, Rainbow Rodeo)Charles Hale (Driver 8 Records, Ajax Diner Book Club on KRFC)Sloane Spencer (Sleep with Rock Stars, Country Fried Rock, Momma Runs an Ultra)Other MentionsNorwood CheekKatie Crutchfield (Waxahatchee)Drive-By TruckersMitch EasterPatty GriffinBuddy GuyEddie HintonPatterson HoodJanis JoplinRob LaddMJ LendermanLet's ActiveMandolin OrangeFrancie Medosch (Florry)MipsoBonnie RaittNathaniel RateliffLibby RodenboughDex Romweber DuoDexter RomweberSara RomweberThe Staples SingersTaylor SwiftDerek TrucksJeff TweedySpencer TweedyTownes Van ZandtTom WaitsWatchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange)<span class="ql-ui"...