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Local Fidelity
by Tom Gallo
Local Fidelity is a weekly radio program that showcases the best new music from Brooklyn and the greater New York City area music scene. As an avid participant and gig-goer, host Tom Gallo guides listeners through the depths of the city’s unrivaled underground music scene with specially curated playlists and in-depth interviews with local artists that are just on the verge of breaking out. You can also catch the occasional live in-studio performance and hear recorded performances from Tom’s cassette archive, The McKenzie Tapes, which contains a plethora of live performances at various NYC venues over the course of the last 40 years.
Episodes
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June 28th, 2022: Tom's 35th Birthday Special!
On June 27th, Tom celebrated his 35th birthday. So, the June 28th edition of Local Fidelity is HIS OFFICIAL 35th BIRTHDAY SPECIAL! Tune in to celebrate and hear new local tuneage from John Cozz, Emergencies, The Tube, Jewelry, Dropper, Gooseberry, Evolfo, Dead Tooth, Aubrey Haddard, JW Francis,...
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June 21st, 2022: Hot Town Summer In The City
The June 21st edition of Local Fidelity was another hot one to match the summertime heat! Tune in to hear new New York City music from High, Kira Metcalf, Plastic Picnic, 95 Bulls, Screenager, 54 Ultra, Sunflower Bean, Loosie, Monarch, Good Fight, How Tragic, Hit, Sub T, Wizard Brain, Sister, and...
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June 14th, 2022: Summertime (NOT)Sadness
It's summertime and we are not sad here at Local Fidelity! The June 14th edition of the program was fully loaded with lots of good vibes. Listen to hear a great playlist of all locals, including new music from Polo Grounds, Plastic Picnic, Navel Grazr, Julia Zivic, Sweaty Lamarr, Martin Courtney,...
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June 7th, 2022: June Tunes
Local Fidelity returned on June 7th after a little hiatus. The program returned in dramatic fashion with a killer playlist of all locals. Tune in to hear new music from JW Francis, Holy Wire, Shallowhalo, Foyer Red, Cameron Castan, Glassio, Morningside Lane, O Wake, Raavi, Atlas Engine, Dog In A...
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March 29th, 2022: March Madness
Yeah, it's March. Yeah, Local Fidelity just had a two-week hiatus because Tom was traveling a bit. No matter, though, as the final edition of the program for the month of March was straight-up awesome. We previewed the Saturday, April 4th gig at Our Wicked Lady with some excellent tunes from Dog…
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March 7th, 2022: New Colossus Festival Preview Part II
The March 7th edition of Local Fidelity is Part II of our New Colossus Festival preview! This episode highlights some of the bands/artists that came to New York to play the festival from all over the world! Tune in to hear music from Tallies, Nicole Yun, Blushing, Gus Englehorn, Zoon, Living…
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March 1st, 2022: New Colossus Festival Preview Part One
The March 1st edition of Local Fidelity previews the upcoming New Colossus Festival, which starts next Wednesday, March 9th here in New York City! The festival, which runs through March 13th, includes shows at several lower Manhattan venues, including Pianos, Arlene's Grocery, Berlin, East…
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February 22nd, 2022: President's Day
The post-President's Day edition of Local Fidelity features banger after banger of new NYC tunes. Tune in to hear music from Love, Burns, Sir Synthesis, Drug Couple, Sooner, Sleepers Union, Petite League, Constant Smiles, O. Wake, P.E., Catcher, Ghedtair Composite, and more! Playlist: Love, Burns...
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February 15th, 2022: Valentine's Day
There’s no shortage of new local flavors on the Valentine's Day edition of Local Fidelity! Listen to this episode to hear new tunes from Debra Devi, Project Diem, Teen Idle, Glassio, Barrie, Sunflower Bean, No Swoon, Namesake, Thick, Ice Giant, Sweaty Lamar, Deer Scout, Allegra Krieger, VHS...
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February 8th, 2022: Wintry Mix Part III
The February 8th edition of Local Fidelity features a mix of new tunes and previews a few gigs! Tune in to hear brand new tunes from A Place To Bury Strangers, LAPÊCHE, Veronica Everheart, The Royal Arctic Institute, and Fat Trout Trailer Park. Plus, we previewed two Thursday shows with some…
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February 1st, 2022: THE KING
The February 1st edition of Local Fidelity kicks off with a special tribute to New York Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist, who had his number retired by the team in late January. Plus, this episode features new tunes from Catcher, P.E., Climates, Atlas Engine, Tar Of, 95 Bulls, Zopa, Raavi…
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January 24th, 2022: Wintry Mix Part II
The January 24th edition of Local Fidelity features a smattering of great new tunes. This episode includes brand new music from Slark Moan, 95 Bulls, Mayqueen, Laurel Canyon, Dropper, Bodega, Activity Partners, Renata Zeiguer, and New York City legends, Sonic Youth. Plus, we previewed this past...
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January 17th, 2022: Wintry Mix
The January 17th edition of Local Fidelity kicks off with two new songs from Bloomfield, New Jersey's Joy Cleaner, who just dropped a new career-spanning compilation called "Spent Flowers." Plus, new music from Jewelry and Climates (who are playing tonight (1/23) at the Knitting Factory), Slow...
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January 11th, 2022: January Jams
Temperatures are dropping, but the local tunes remain hot as hell on Local Fidelity. Tune in to the January 11th edition of the program to hear an assortment of New York City tunes from Vanderwoolf, Slow Fiction, T.V.O.D., Catcher, Bad Static, Byrh, Teenage Halloween, Noverb, Been Stellar,...
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January 4th, 2022: Happy New Year!
Welcome to 2022! The first edition of Local Fidelity in 2022 features more of the awesome local tunes that you love. Tune in to hear a great playlist of new music from Navel Grazr, Adrian Danon, Katie Glasgow, Teenage Halloween, Hex Code, Evan Wright, Sweaty Lamarr, Songs For Sabotage, Razor...
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December 28th, 2021: Farewell to 2021
The last episode of Local Fidelity was a glorious one, with a ton of great new New York City tunes to get you ready for 2022. Tune in to this edition of the program to hear new music from Royal Blush, Climates, Dropper, Moon Kissed, Sea Lemon, Peter Is Dead, Noverb, Cryspot, Fair Visions, Baby &...
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December 21st, 2021: A Very Local Fidelity Christmas!
Our holiday cheer levels are off the charts! We couldn't contain them on the December 21st edition of Local Fidelity. This episode features all holiday covers and originals from some of your favorite New York City artists. Listen in to hear some truly excellent ones from LAPÊCHE, Fascinations…
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December 14th, 2021: Holiday SZN
The December 14th edition of Local Fidelity previews the Favorite Friend Holiday Spectacular (which was unfortunately postponed) and highlights some great new releases from New York City artists. This episode features new music from Fake Dad, Hello Lightfoot, Daisy The Great, Tetchy, Ok Cowgirl,...
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December 7th, 2021: Hodges In The Hall!
After a brief hiatus, Local Fidelity returned to the airwaves on December 7th for its first-ever Tuesday show! We kicked things off with the hip hop classic “Crooklyn” by The Crooklyn Dodgers to honor Brooklyn Dodger and Met legend Gil Hodges' recent (and long overdue) induction into the Baseball...
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November 21st, 2021: Dedicated to Mauri Skinfill (AKA Luisa Black) of Rich Girls
Last week, our dear friend Mauri Skinfill (aka Luisa Black) of Rich Girls left this world. We had the pleasure of talking with her extensively in July of 2020 for an episode of Local Fidelity. Today, we're reairing that episode with a special foreword in her memory. She was so immensely talented...
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November 13th, 2021: Farewell To Saturdays
The November 13th edition of Local Fidelity was the last episode to air on Saturdays at 2pm! The episode features new music from Wetsuit, Dentist, Hot Tea, The Rizzos, Black Wail, Climates, Foyer Red, Consumables, Rest Ashore, Geese, No Swoon, Shilpa Ray, Siv Disa, and more!
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November 6th, 2021: Return of the Feelies!
The Feelies made their triumphant return to the live stage on November 6th! We previewed their gig at White Eagle Hall that evening with a couple of deep cuts from their 1991 album, Time For A Witness, and their 2011 record, Here Before. We also celebrated the anniversary of Living In Fear, the...
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October 30th, 2021: Halloween
Happy Halloween to all! On the October 30th edition of Local Fidelity, we kicked things off by paying tribute to the late Lou Reed, who passed away 8 years ago that week. We played a deep cut from his 1979 album “The Bells” and the seasonally appropriate “Halloween Parade” from his 1989 album…
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October 23rd, 2021: Fall Foliage Part III
The October 23rd edition of Local Fidelity kicks off with Real Estate's recent cover of the Television classic, "Days." This episode also features new music from some great New York and New Jersey bands, including Byrh, Mary Shelley, Crazy and the Brains, Bodgea, Lily Konigsberg, Snakeskin…
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October 16th, 2021: Fall Foliage Part II
The October 16th edition of Local Fidelity features a FIRE playlist of new New York City tunes. Tune in to hear some great ones from Ok Cowgirl, Range Life, Shybaby, A Very Special Episode, Gustaf, Sunflower Bean, Namesake, No Kill, Jesse Malin, Danielle Salomon, JW Francis, Laurel Canyon,...
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October 9th, 2021: Scenes From A Jersey City Basement Show
The October 9th edition of Local Fidelity previewed an awesome basement gig that went down that night in Jersey City. The episode features tunes from bands on the stacked bill, including Gnawing, Resounding No, Glazer, and Joy Cleaner. Plus, new music from fellow New Jerseyans Skylar Pocket, and...
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October 2nd, 2021: Fall Foliage
The October 2nd edition of Local Fidelity features an entire hour of new music from New York City artists. Tune in to hear new tracks from My Tree, My Son The Doctor, Habibi, Gustaf, The dBs, Phranque, Razor Braids, Cryspot, Parrot Dream, Endearments, Fair Visions, Vanderwoolf, Goscaster, and…
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September 25th, 2021: Save OWL Compilation
The September 25th edition of Local Fidelity highlights some of the awesome tracks the appear on the brand new Save Our Wicked Lady Compilation. Favorite Friend Records threw a party on the 29th to celebrate the vinyl release of the compilation at Our Wicked Lady with performances from Smock,...
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September 18th, 2021: September Songs
For the September 18th edition of Local Fidelity, we previewed an awesome gig that happened that evening at Rippers out in Rockaway by playing some tunes from Atlas Engine, No Kill, and Jelly Kelly. Plus, we spun some new music from Adeline, Punchlove, Metalleg, Habibi, JW Francis, Workwife…
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September 11th, 2021: The Down & Outs
The September 11th edition of Local Fidelity features an interview with Ray and Benji of Brooklyn's The Down & Outs. The band just dropped an awesome new single called “Jealous//Unreal” and we chatted all about it. Plus, Ray and Benji curated a great playlist of local tunes from Golder, Shred...
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September 4th, 2021: Labor Day Weekend
For the Labor Day Weekend edition of Local Fidelity, we spun some new tunes from Sheen Marina, Hello Mary, Loose Buttons, Daisy The Great, Mary Shelley, Soviet Girls, Shred Flintstone, TVOD, Proper., and Water From Your Eyes. Plus, we previewed a great show that happened that evening at Berlin…
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August 28th: New NYC Post-Punk + Favorite Friend Records Our Wicked Lady Showcase Preview
The August 28th edition of Local Fidelity features a combination of new tunes and previews the awesome gig that happened that night at Our Wicked Lady! This episode features new music from Strawberry Launch, Geese, Gustaf, Fairvisions, Duke of Vandals, Shred Flintstone, Skylar Pocket, My Son The...
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August 21st, 2021: August Tunes
The August 21st edition of Local Fidelity features a mix of new New York City tunes and previews some great gigs. Listen to hear new music from Jewelry, Ruby Landen, Fasciations Grand Chorus, Desert Sharks, Lunarette, Lily Konigsberg, Women of the Night, Belaire's, Sleepers Union, Raavi, Pan...
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August 14th, 2021: Sunshine Rock
The August 14th edition of Local Fidelity features a ton of great new New York City tunes. Listen in to hear tracks from Rich Girls, Desert Sharks, Nihiloceros, Shred Flintstone, TVOD, The Great American Novel, My Idea, Ernesto Hex, Pynkie, Chloe Berry, EZRAT, Little Hag, Lip Talk, Parrot Dream,...
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August 7th, 2021: Midsummer Tunes
The August 7th edition of Local Fidelity is a mid-summer scorcher. Tune in to hear great New York City music from Strawberry Launch, Gustaf, Public Practice, P.E., Dirty Fences, Miranda & The Beat, Tilden, Little Hag, Metalleg, Sedona, Big Girl, Smile Machine, Gangbox, Holy Tunics, and more!
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July 31st, 2021: Maxwell's and The Hoboken Sound
July 31st marked the 8th anniversary of Maxwell’s closing! So, as is tradition on Local Fidelity, we celebrated the rich history of this legendary Hoboken rock club with a playlist of artists that embody its signature sound. Tune in to hear tracks from The Bongos, Human Switchboard, Otis Ball…
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July 24th, 2021: Damn Jackals
Beau Croxton of Damn Jackals is Tom's guest for the July 24th edition of Local Fidelity. The two chatted all about (and played) the band’s awesome new single, “Lovely Nuthin’,” and previewed their gig that night at Our Wicked Lady with Duke of Vandals, The Silk War, and So and So. Plus, Beau...
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July 17th, 2021: Freezing Cold
Brooklyn's Freezing Cold joined Tom for the July 17th edition of Local Fidelity. The band chatted about their awesome new double single, "Stuck On Hold" b/w "Drawn to Scale," what it was like working with J. Robbins on their 2019 debut, "Glimmer," and much more. We also previewed that night's gig...
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July 10th, 2021: NO ICE
Jamie Frey of NO ICE chatted with Tom for the July 10th edition of Local Fidelity. NO ICE just released their awesome second album, “All Night!” They chatted all about it and played a few choice cuts from the record. Plus, Jamie curated an awesome playlist of all local tunes from Shilpa Ray,...
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July 3rd, 2021: 4th of July Special!
The July 3rd edition of Local Fidelity is our official 4th of July Weekend Special! This episode features some scorching hot New York City tunes from Freezing Cold, Johnny Dynamite, Alma, Lip Talk, Flossing, The '94 Knicks, Gawn, Lovechild, The Cucumbers, Speed The Plough, War Violet, Olivia...
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June 26th, 2021: Tom's 34th Birthday Special!
Tom's birthday is on June 27th, so the June 26th edition of Local Fidelity is officially his bday episode! He celebrated with a top-notch playlist of awesome new NYC tunes from Emergencies, The '94 Knicks, Jon The Guilt, No Kill, Johnny Dynamite, Aubrey Haddard, Kolezanka, Freezing Cold, SUO,...
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June 19th, 2021: June New Music
This summer has been off to an excellent start. The awesome tunes just keep on coming! The June 19th edition of Local Fidelity features new New York City music from Water From Your Eyes, Scott Kodi, Extra Special, Almost Sex, Similar Kind, Feyer, aBird, Monograms, Endearments, Smile Machine,...
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June 12th, 2021: June Tunes
The June 12th edition of Local Fidelity episode features new music from No Kill, SUO, Alex Orange Drink, Hard Nips, Steele FC, The Planes, Acid Dad, Evolfo, Sheen Marina, and Nation of Language. Plus, we previewed the June 13th gig at 18th Ward Brewery with some choice cuts from Holy Tunics,...
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June 5th, 2021: Endearments
The June 5th edition of Local Fidelity features an interview Kevin Marksson of Endearments! Kevin gave us the scoop on Endearments, plus we played two tracks from the new project, including a yet-to-be-released tune called "Anica." Kevin also curated a great playlist of excellent New York City...
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May 29th, 2021: Memorial Day Weekend
The Memorial Day Weekend edition of Local Fidelity features some awesome new tunes from Duchess Vera Kahn, Arch Nem, UV TV, T.V.O.D., 95 Bulls, Catcher, Veda Rays, Flash Trading, Women of the Night, and Hanford Reach. Plus, we previewed an awesome gig that happened at 18th Ward Brewing on the…
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May 22nd, 2021: Spring Jams Part II
The May 22nd edition of Local Fidelity features new music from Dog Date, Spud Cannon, Murder Tag, The Planes, Griffin Jennings, Hello Mary, Women Of The Night, Endearments, Speed the Plough, James Mastro, Dentist (Band), TOLEDO, and more!
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May 15th, 2021: Five Fifteen
The May 15th edition of Local Fidelity was bumpin! This episode features a ton of great new New York City tunes from Hanford Reach, Atlas Engine, Chloe Berry, No Kill, Di Ivories, Monograms, Flash Trading, The Brooksidez, Dräger, Pom Pom Squad, and more!
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May 8th, 2021: May New Tunes
Local Fidelity IS BACK! After one weekend off, we returned with a great playlist of awesome new music from your favorite local acts! This episode features plenty of NYC tunes, but there's also a hearty serving of tunes from the beautiful Garden State! Tune in to hear the latest from Dentist,...
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April 24th, 2021: Spring Jams
The April 24th edition of Local Fidelity features new music from Black Wail, A Very Special Episode, Tuff Sunshine, The Planes, Spud Cannon, JW Francis, Little Hag, Atlas Engine, almost sex, Pend, Bandits On The Run, and more!
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April 17th, 2021: April New Tunes
The April 17th edition of Local Fidelity features a lot of that GOOD NEW SHIT! Listen to hear an incredible set of all brand new local tunes from The Down & Outs, Noods, No Kill, Hit Like a Girl & Bartees Strange, Dräger, DA POP, Quelle Rox, Tuff Sunshine, Women Of The Night, Ruby Bones, and more!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Local Fidelity is a weekly radio program that showcases the best new music from Brooklyn and the greater New York City area music scene. As an avid participant and gig-goer, host Tom Gallo guides listeners through the depths of the city’s unrivaled underground music scene with specially curated playlists and in-depth interviews with local artists that are just on the verge of breaking out. You can also catch the occasional live in-studio performance and hear recorded performances from Tom’s cassette archive, The McKenzie Tapes, which contains a plethora of live performances at various NYC venues over the course of the last 40 years.
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Local Fidelity is a weekly radio program that showcases the best new music from Brooklyn and the greater New York City area music scene. As an avid participant and gig-goer, host Tom Gallo guides listeners through the depths of the city’s unrivaled underground music scene with specially curated...
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