It Came From The Basement

Nov 28 2024 17 ep. 37 mins 3

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It Came From The Basement started as a weekly radio show for Rutgers station 90.3 The Core and showcased local music coming from New Jersey and beyond. Now that it's host Jordan Adragna, (AKA DJ Tall Guy) has graduated, he has taken the show to tourworthy.com in podcast form to continue his passion for connecting artists with a new audience. Tune in once a month to hear interviews with bands and artists that are still grinding in basements, clubs, and living rooms.

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Eric Raven

Nov 28 2024 51 mins

Hi! It sure has been a while since I’ve done one of these, and I’m thrilled to be back with my good friend Eric Palermo to talk about his recent debut album For Vanity Purposes available now wherever you get your music. Eric has been a prominent member of the scene for many years, throwing crazy basement shows at his childhood home and road warrioring with his gothic melodic ha

Goalie Fight

Aug 20 2023 49 mins

RIYL: Surf Curse, The Replacements, SnowingI had the opportunity to talk with my friends in North Jersey power-pop outfit Goalie Fight about their new record, On Ice! We discussed the writing, inspiration, and role that Craigslist had to play in its inception. Come into the penalty box and have a listen!

House of Harm

Feb 27 2023 32 mins

RIYL: Twin Tribes, Creux Lies, The CureI recently had the pleasure of hanging out with Boston synth-pop outfit House of Harm before their Synthecide appearance at St. Vitus. A band that beautifully toes the line between brooding and shimmering, their songs range from longing motivational pop sugar to brooding cynical goth ragers. We spoke about their experience in the Massachusetts

Bleached Cross Interview

Feb 02 2023 24 mins

RIYL: Creux Lies, Deafheaven, BauhausOn January 6, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chicago post-wave outfit Bleached Cross before their midnight show at Brooklyn metal mecca St. Vitus. Made up of members of Frail Body, Crowning, and Pains, Bleached Cross takes all the bats and ghouls of goth infused post-punk, and pairs it with explosive and cathartic screamo choruses. In o

Strega Nona

Jan 15 2023 55 mins

RIYL: Deafheaven, Alcest, OathbreakerStaten Island post-metal outfit Strega Nona writes sprawling, politically charged, vibe-seeking metal ballads. I had the pleasure of meeting with 3/4 members of the band; unfortunately, drummer Nick Gutilla could not make it. The band is part of a contemporary movement of pairing what used to be one of the most abrasive sounds, black metal, with

Max Rauch Pt. 3

Dec 22 2022 32 mins

This is the third and final installment of my interview with Max Rauch, Mauch. So far we have discussed his career as a musician, producer/engineer, and now we cover the most conceptual project of his at the moment Pizza Bagel Records. He and frequent collaborator John Cozz, came together to create what they both described as a content farm, the duo release their records via the im

Max Rauch Pt. 2

Dec 13 2022 27 mins

This is part two of my interview with Max Rauch, Mauch. Last episode we covered his musical career, starting as admiring younger sibling, to national touring musician, and back to wholesome artistic philosopher. In this episode we will talk about his start in audio production. Mauch has recorded many artists I’ve covered in this column, John Cozz, Wizard Brain, his own band LKFFC

Max Rauch Pt. 1

Dec 04 2022 69 mins

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing a very prolific member of the NJ DIY community. Max Rauch, also known as Mauch, has been heavily involved in the scene for the last 20 something years. First as a musician, then an engineer, and now as one half of the artist imprint Pizza Bagel Records, Mauch has done it all. Our interview went on for a whopping two and a half hours so th

Interview With Chat Pile

Nov 15 2022 16 mins

RIYL: The Jesus Lizard, Korn, ShellacOklahoma sludge outfit Chat Pile made their east coast debut at the Brooklyn metal mecca, St. Vitus. I had the pleasure of talking with them a bit before their show. Outside the venue, the line stretched down the street as several people had gotten to the venue early in the hopes of securing one of the eight remaining Grimace Smoking Weed figuri

Scarcity

Nov 01 2022 13 mins

RIYL: Pyrrhon, The Body, MizmorNew York post-metal duo Scarcity played their first show as a band at St. Virus a few weeks back, opening for label mates Chat Pile. I had the pleasure of Speaking with their vocalist Doug before the performance. We talked about influences, loss, and even a bit about the rising Jewish presence in post-metal, a topic I love.Scarcity’s debut record, A