On this edition of The YabYum Hour on Radio Phoenix, Ryan B. Clark of Hookworm Records joined us at our in-home studio. While wrapping up the final stages of Hookworm One, we had him on the show to discuss how the process has been. Find out who all the bands are not only on this first compilation but who will be on the second one as well by tuning in. And, since this show ran extra long, anyone who tuned in live will now be able to hear the entire thing!
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Michael Zimmerlich Launches The 80/20 Show
Michael Zimmerlich made a name for himself around town with his music label, 80/20 Records, and he’s branched out over the years to to apply his unique amalgamation of talents and hard won wisdom in new, unexpected arenas. Generally, we find him behind the scenes as a label owner, coach for musicians, and event organizer, but these days you can find him taking to the mic for his new podcast: The 80/20 Show…
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The Quarantine Questionnaire: Jimmie Lewis
Who are you and are you in a band or do you perform solo? If in a band(s), what is the name of that band? Hello,...
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5 Eclectic Indie Singles
by Carly Schorman – Mt. Joy “Mt. Joy” In the year(+) since Mt. Joy hit the music scene, they’ve certainly cultivated a fanbase for their buoyant...
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For the Record: 0% Fun by Fairy Bones
by Carly Schorman – I’m going to come clean here. While I’ve long been a fan of Fairy Bones as performers, I felt their debut LP, Dramabot,...
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3 Rowdy New (Local) Releases
by Carly Schorman – The Exbats I Got the Hots for Charlie Watts This album landed on my desk just in time for the warming Phoenix...
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Roarrring for Ryan House
by Frank Ippolito Associate Editor – Nick and Niki Kizer are The Nix, a terrific band from Phoenix known for their synth-y, dance-worthy pop. But this is where...
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Top 3 Psychedelic Albums
This past year was a big one for the resurrgence of psychedelia right here in the Valley. Several bands have taken to the meandering path of...
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Songwriter of the Year: Justin Moody
In an era of added effects, electronic layers, and more hooks than content, we try to acknowledge one artist every year that pushes to elevate their...
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Best Americana Album: The Filthier Things by Hasty Escape
From the start of The Filthier Things – the November 2014 release from Hasty Escape – fans of Americana know their in for something special. We’ve been...
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Most Likely to Succeed: Head Over Heart
The electro pop duo outta Tucson known as Head Over Heart combines the musical efforts of Jordan Prather and Belinda Peters. These two movers and shakers...
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Top 3 Retro Revamped Records
Revisiting the innovations of previous decades has always been the right of artist, but only by bringing a modern context to those early influences can one...
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