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Look At My Records LIVE!
by Tom Gallo
Look At My Records Live! is a freeform radio program that showcases an eclectic variety of music both old and new, with a strong emphasis on the local music scene. Host Tom Gallo conducts candid interviews with area bands and asks them to curate a playlist from his very own record collection. What typically results is an in depth conversation that unveils influences, past experiences, plenty of nostalgia, and even the occasional mutual fawning. You can also catch the occasional live in studio performance and hear special recorded performances from “The McKenzie Tapes” vault, which contains a plethora of live performance at various NYC venues over the course of the last 40 years.
Episodes
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November 30th, 2019: Jess Adams and Jannek Zechner
The November 30th edition of Look At My Records! features a chat with Jess Adams and Jannek Zechner. The songwriting duo just released their latest single, "LUIH," and are prepping for the release of their debut full-length, "Riverstone." It's due out in February! Tune in to hear all about it....
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November 23rd, 2019: Drug Couple
Drug Couple stopped by the studio for the November 23rd edition of Look At My Records! Tune in to get the scoop on their origins, their affinity for Yo La Tengo, and their excellent new EP, "Little Hits." Plus, tunes from Beat Happening, Dinosaur Jr., and Belle & Sebastian. This episode kicks off...
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November 16th, 2019: Miracle Sweepstakes
Miracle Sweepstakes stopped by the studio for the November 16th edition of Look At My Records! The band just released their excellent sophomore album, "Rorschached," on November 22nd and we chatted all about it! Plus, tune in to hear about the evolution of their sound from the early days on Long...
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November 9th, 2019: Mark Fernyhough
November 9th marked the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and Tom was thrilled to chat with Berlin-based musician and visual artist, Mark Fernyhough! Tune in to hear all about Mark's music, including his latest single, “Divided Cities,” which encompasses themes of division, Brexit,...
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November 2nd, 2019: Hartstop
Tom had a blast chatting with Paris, Lily, and Nick of the DIY venue/collective Hartstop for the November 2nd edition of Look At My Records! Tune in to learn all about the the community-focused Hartstop, which showcases a wide array of local artists at their own apartment venue and other spaces,...
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October 26th, 2019: Matthew Danger Lippman
Tom had a blast chatting with Matthew Danger Lippman for the October 26th edition of Look At My Records! Tune in to hear all about his most recent release, "Sadomania," his origins in Buffalo, and his plans for the rest of the year. Plus, tunes from No Swoon, Prince, Silver Jews, Elvis Costello,...
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October 19th, 2019: The Excellent October 19th Episode of Look At My Records!
The October 19th, 2019 was an all-around excellent one! In it, Tom previewed the series of shows from Luna showcasing their first three albums. Plus, new and new-ish tunes from from Luna, Veraty, Kid Hawk, Sean Henry, Dentist (Band), Freezing Cold, Peel Dream Magazine, The Wants, What Would Tilda...
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October 12th, 2019: Tons of NEW TUNES!
Lots of new releases dropped on October 11th. So, for the October 12th edition of Look At My Records!, Tom wasted no time playing these fresh tunes. Listen to hear loads of excellent new from Catty, Shadow Monster, Public Practice, Bodega, Gold Dime, Tag Cloud, Mary Vision, Francie Moon, Joy...
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October 5th, 2019: Fall Foliage
Tom served up a great playlist of new and local tunes for the October 5th edition of Look At My Records! Tune in to hear songs from Joy Cleaner, Fascinations Grand Chorus, eCOCOBOYS, KATY REA, Pom Pom Squad, PYNKIE, Russian Baths, Primitive Heart, NO SWOON, Cindy Cane, ESSi, and Colatura!
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September 28th, 2019: Jonny Couch
Tom had a blast chatting with Jonny Couch for the September 28th edition of Look At My Records! Tune in to hear all about Jonny's new record, "Mystery Man," and his history playing drums in various bands in New York City. Plus, some records from The Smithereens, Blondie, and The Fleshtones. The...
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September 21, 2019: Laura Regan of The Footlight
Tom chatted with Laura Regan, owner of the great Ridgewood venue The Footlight for the September 21st edition of Look At My Records! Unfortunately, the venue has been dealing with a shitty situation due to a negligent landlord, but they're still going strong and there are ways you can help! Tune…
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September 14th, 2019: Tom Made A GIF
I made a GIF just in time for the September 14th episode of Look At My Records! Unfortunately, that shit didn't work. Anyway, this episode features the new single from Triptides, which is out now via Greenway Records. Plus, songs from Flaural and Smock, who shared a stage with Triptides that…
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September 7th, 2019: Desert Sharks
The September 7th edition of Look At My Records! features an interview with Desert Sharks. The Brooklyn four-piece is about to drop their long awaited, highly-anticipated debut album, "Baby's Gold Death Stadium." Tune in to hear all about this awesome new album which drops on September 27th on...
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August 31st, 2019: Vanessa Silberman
The August 31st edition of Look At My Records! features an interview with the multi-talented Vanessa Silberman! Vanessa is set to release a brand new EP, "Brighter In Bloom," and we chatted all about it! You'll also hear all about her origins in Hawaii and her artist development company, A…
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August 24th, 2019: Gianluca Tramontana guest hosts
Tom enlisted the help of a real-life Italian to guest host Look At My Records! while he was on holiday in Naples. Stream the August 24th edition of Look At My Records as Gianluca Tramontana, host of Sitting With Gianluca, spins great tracks from Tom Robinson, Lucio Battisti, Lou Johnson, Moreno…
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August 17th, 2019: The Ferdy Mayne (ft. Special Guest Host Charles Pinel)
Charles Pinel guest hosted a certifiably GREAT episode of Look At My Records! while Tom was cruising through the Italian countryside. Shane O'Malley Firek, better known as The Ferdy Mayne, stopped by to chat about his tunes, including a deep dive into some tracks from some of his earlier…
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August 10th, 2019: Karabas Barabas
The August 10th, 2019 edition of Look At My Records! features an interview with another Gallo, Frank Gallo of Karabas Barabas. Tom chatted with this uber-talented and unique Gallo about the excellent first two Karabas Barabas records, working with the legendary recording engineer Steve Albini…
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August 3rd, 2019: The Hoboken Sound
The August 3rd edition of Look At My Records! commemorates the six year anniversary of Maxwell's closing. Though the legendary club closed its doors for good over a half-decade ago, it left a lasting legacy through its signature sound. Tune in to this Hoboken centric episode to hear songs from…
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July 27th, 2019: Color Collage
The July 27th edition of Look At My Records features an interview and live performance from Color Collage! Tune in to hear all about the evolution of the project as told by frontman Shane Conerty. Plus, Shane performedthree also performed three unreleased Color Collage songs with backing…
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July 20th, 2019: Old and New
The July 20th edition of Look At My Records! is half old and half new. Tom celebrates the recent reformation of one of his favorite bands, Vivian Girls, by playing their brand new single, "Sick," plus some old favorites from their 2008 self-titled album and their “Surf’s Up” 7-inch single. Plus,...
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July 13th, 2019: Dan Drohan ft. Special Guest Host Charles Pinel
Charles Pinel guest hosts the July 13th edition of Look At My Records! In addition to playing some great tracks from The Olympians, Sun Ra, Rambling Jack Elliot, and Jawbreaker, Charles also chatted with experimental artists and drummer, Dan Drohan. Tune in to hear tracks from Dan's latest solo...
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July 6th, 2019: Hi Chew Tunes
The July 6th edition of Look At My Records! features a nice healthy dosage of sunny local tunes. Tune in to hear new tracks from Ghost Funk Orchestra, Maneka, Peaer, Operator Music Band, TRASH TV, Shred Flintstone, Project Diem, Safer, Shelter Dogs, Women Of The Night, Tuff Sunshine, Linda…
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June 29th, 2019: Delicious New & Local
The June 29th edition of Look At My Records! features more delicious new and local tunes. It’s summer!!!! Listen to hear songs from DA POP, Holy Tunics, Nicole Yun, Jeanines, Lina Tullgren, Drawing Boards, Plastic Picnic, Ryan Egan, Haybaby, Rodes Rollins, Colatura, Pom Pom Squad, and A Deer A...
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June 22nd, 2019: Little Hustle
Little Hustle stopped by to chat with Tom on the June 22nd edition of Look At My Records! Tune in to hear all about their brand new album, "Notepasser," and their upcoming East Coast tour. Plus, lots of talk about diss tracks, Pavement, and more! This episode also features music from LAPêCHE…
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June 15th, 2019: Holy Tunics
The June 15th edition of Look At My Records! features the great Holy Tunics! Tune in to hear all about their awesome new record, "Hit Parade Lemonade Supersonic Spree," and a whole lot more. You'll also hear some tracks from the new album, plus some wax from Olivia Tremor Control, Joy Cleaner…
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June 8th, 2019: Petite League
Lorenzo Gillis Cook of Petite League joined Tom for the June 8th, edition of Look At My Records! There's a lot going on in Petite League world, as the band is prepping for the release of their fourth album, "Rattler." This time around, the group will be self-releasing the record on their own…
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June 1st, 2019: New & Local!
Tom served up an ass whoopin' of the finest new and local tunes on the June 1st edition of Look At My Records! The episode features lots of awesome new jams from Dräger, Safer, Whiner, Barrie, Verdigrls, Jeanines, Absent City, Las Rosas, Onesie, Janitor, John Cozz, Softee, Halfsour, and Shadow...
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May 25th, 2019: Summertime Psych
Tom unofficially kicked off summer with an episode chock full of psychedelic jams. Tune in and enjoy the sunshine with some summertime psych from Ghost King, Native Sun, Coco Verde, The Mystery Lights, Fruit & Flowers, The Nude Party, Toebow, Ryne Ziemba, DA Pop, Cut Worms, Lucille Furs, Winter &...
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May 18th, 2019: LAPêCHE
Brooklyn indie rock quartet LAPêCHE joined Tom for the May 18th edition of Look At My Records! The band has been having quite the year, as they released an awesome EP in February entitled "Spirit Bunnies" and will be joining the legendary Jawbox for several tour dates in June! They dished on all…
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May 11th, 2019: The Gala
Charles Pinel guest hosted the May 11th edition of Look At My Records! Boston garage rockers The Gala stopped by to chat about their new record, "Bad News," before gigging at The Gutter that night. Tune in to hear all about their new record, plus some awesome tunes! You can purchase "Bad News" on...
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May 4th, 2019: Blaketheman1000
The May 4th edition of Look At My Records features a guest appearance by Blaketheman1000. Blake just had his wisdom teeth out the week prior to his interview on Look At My Records!, but that didn't stop him from writing a new song aptly titled, "Wisdom Teeth," and sharing several other new...
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April 27th, 2019: Dan Francia
Dan Francia stopped by the studio for the April 27th edition of Look At My Records! Dan and Tom chatted about his debut solo record, "Come Back To Life," which was released in late January on Exploding In Sound Records. Dan also had a lot of great stories about the making of the album, including...
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April 20th, 2019: Veronica Bianqui
Veronica Bianqui stopped by the RFB studios for the April 20th edition of Look At My Records! What a treat it was having Veronica on the program! She performed two songs live, including Tom's favorite track, "Victim." They chatted all about her infectious sound and her soon to be released debut...
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April 13th, 2019: "Reckoning" Turns 35!
The April 13th edition of Look At My Records! celebrates the 35th anniversary of the release of R.E.M.'s incredible second album, "Reckoning!" The record continues to age well, as you can hear the influence of this era of R.E.M. in so many of my favorite current bands. This episode of Look At My...
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April 6th, 2019: Randy Ojeda of Cigar City Management
Tom had a blast hanging out with his pal Randy Ojeda of Cigar City Management for the April 6th installment of Look At My Records! There's a ton of stuff going on in the Cigar City universe right now, as they just welcomed the Tampa based trio, Fever Beam, to their roster, and Sharkmuffin just...
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March 30th, 2019: Ryan Egan
Check out the March 30th edition of Look At My Records!, which features an interview and live performance by the very awesome Ryan Egan! Tom and Ryan chatted about his recent string of singles, including “Who Is It?,” which Ryan released earlier this month. Plus, some great wax from Prince…
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March 23rd, 2019: Lost Boy ?
Davey Jones, better known by Lost Boy ?, joined Tom for the March 23rd edition of Look At My Records! Tune in to hear all about his latest record, "Paranoid Fiction," plus a new song entitled "Dream With You," and two of Tom's favorites from his 2016 album, "Goose Wazoo." You'll also hear tracks...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Look At My Records Live! is a freeform radio program that showcases an eclectic variety of music both old and new, with a strong emphasis on the local music scene. Host Tom Gallo conducts candid interviews with area bands and asks them to curate a playlist from his very own record collection. What typically results is an in depth conversation that unveils influences, past experiences, plenty of nostalgia, and even the occasional mutual fawning. You can also catch the occasional live in studio performance and hear special recorded performances from “The McKenzie Tapes” vault, which contains a plethora of live performance at various NYC venues over the course of the last 40 years.
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