On today’s show, we met the legendary Kim Rancourt. Kim’s a great songwriter who loves finding the hidden little stories in New York City. If you’re there, he’ll give you a tour of the city–as seen through his lens. But if you’re not, you’ll want to listen to his album Plum Plum as soon as it comes out in May–you’ll hear little slices of city life, thanks to Kim. It’s raw, garagey, and generally a rockin’ good time. His producer, Don Fleming, assembled an all-star band for this one–including members of Sonic Youth and Blue Oyster Cult! Here’s more info on Kim Rancourt: Kim Rancourt on Soundcloud

Artist | Track | Album
Plasticsoul | Keeping A Light On | Therapy
honeychain | Crushed | Single release
Maxi Dunn | Make It Better | The Neglected Gambit
David Lindley & El Rayo-X | Werewolves Of London | Very Greasy
Ben Swidenbank | Girl (Leave That Animal Tonight) | Uncovered
The Paul & John | Inner Sunset | Inner Sunset
The Armoires | Alesandra 619 | Big Stir

Kim Rancourt interview
Kim Rancourt | Walking The Trashline Properties | Plum Plum
Kim Rancourt | Claudine | Plum Plum

Sean O’Brien and His Dirty Hands | Mistakes | Mistakes
Old 97’s | Timebomb | Too Far To Care
The Mysteries Of Life | Bad Advice | Bad Advice
Lisa Said | Been Around | No Turn Left Behind
The Big I Am | Tongue Tied | Single release
R. Stevie Moore & Jason Falkner | I Am The Best For You | Make It Be
Duncan Faure | All At Once | Pronounced “Four-Uh”
Bellygunner | Kilobyte | Machine Gun Built For Two
Lisa Mychols | Don’t Wanna Close My Eyes | Single release
Lannie Flowers | Everything A Man Could Want | Single release
Identical Suns | Baby I’m Down | Identical Suns
Gretchen’s Wheel | The Price | Sad Scientist
Banjo Bones | Tell Him Why | Cowboy Dreams
Ruby Free | Owe To The Man | Shades
The Welcome Matt | The Boon | More Empire Days

April 29, 2017
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On today’s show, we interviewed the legendary musician/producer Jason Falkner. Not only was he a founding member of Jellyfish, and a member of Paisley Underground band The Three O’Clock, he is a member of Beck’s touring band. He’s also responsible for some fine solo albums of his own. Most recently, he collaborated with lo-fi pioneer R. Stevie Moore on an amazing album called “Make It Be”. It’s the perfect blend of Stevie’s eccentric songwriting and Jason’s polished arrangements and production, although as we learn in the interview, Jason’s got his eccentric moments too–they’re just buried a little lower in the mix! The album rocks hard and has its idosyncratic moments–but there is always that mutual respect, where the duo gives each other room to shine, while playing to each other’s strengths. I highly recommond you pick this one up. jasonfalkner.net www.rsteviemoore.com

Artist | Track | Album
The Welcome Matt | My Town | More Empire Days
Girls On Grass | Father Says Why | Girls On Grass
Cartorson | Hearts On The Highway | Richfield Skyline
Elton John | Grow Some Funk Of Your Own | Rock Of The Westies
Maxi Dunn | Rescue Me | Single release
Blake Babies | Don’t Suck My Breath | Earwig Demos
Gretchen’s Wheel | Left Turn | Sad Scientist

Jason Falkner interview
R. Stevie Moore & Jason Falkner | I Hate People | Make It Be
R. Stevie Moore & Jason Falkner | Horror Show | Make It Be
R. Stevie Moore & Jason Falkner | I Love Us, We Love Me | Make It Be

The Taters | Thingamajig | Taters Party
Bud Rogers | Pictures Of A Modern World (acoustic) | Single release
Natalie Cortez & The Ultraviolets | She’s Better | Stupid Fresh Or Stupid Bad
Lannie Flowers | Kiss A Memory | Single release
Gail George | You Are There | The Barrio Sessions
Ruby Free | Lonelier Than Me | Shades
Kim Rancourt | Claudine | Plum Plum
Banjo Bones | Your Medicine Is Bad | Cowboy Dreams
Matt North | Miss Communication | Above Ground Fools
Duncan Faure | Man Of A Thousand Dreams | Pronounced “Four-Uh”
Pacific Soul Ltd. | We Go High | The Dance Divine
Cult Of Wedge | Oh Lindsay | Loch Ness Monsters And Motherships

April 22, 2017
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San Francisco Bay Area musician Sean O’Brien returned to the show today! It had been a couple of years since our last in-person visit, and he did not disappoint. He brought along a couple of new albums that he and his band, “Sean O’Brien and His Dirty Hands” have released in this still-young year of 2017–so we heard several of those new songs. He also treated us to a fiery live version of his song “Shadow Sharks”–which was exceptionally (and deservedly) well-received by listeners from California to Australia. Sean got his start back in the early 1980s, where he was connected to the Davis, CA branch of the Paisley Underground scene. Today, he’s on virtually every who’s who list of Bay Area musicians–there’s pretty much one degree of separation (or fewer) to anybody you can think of there. Check out his music at www.seanobmusic.com.

Artist | Track | Album
Burnt Taters | No Teardrops Tonight | Vox Box
Matt North | Badgering The Witness | Above Ground Fools
Mimi Betinis | Pontiac | Music Sounds
Maxi Dunn | Change The Record | Edmund & Leo
Daniel Trigger | Heavy Heart | Single release
Gail George | You Are There | The Barrio Sessions
Scott McChane | Is This My Country? | The Angels Of Madness Shine

Sean O’Brien interview
Sean O’Brien and His Dirty Hands | Mistakes | Mistakes
Sean O’Brien and His Dirty Hands | Whiskey In The Jar | Mistakes
Sean O’Brien | Shadow Sharks (live) | Live in studio
Sean O’Brien and His Dirty Hands | Sleeping With Me | Mistakes
Sean O’Brien and His Dirty Hands | Advice Coming In | It Was Sad Without You There
Sean O’Brien and His Dirty Hands | Old Black Cloud | Single release
Laura Benitez | For Me Or The Baby | For Duty Or For Love
Chuck Prophet | Post-War Cinematic Dead Man Blues | Bobby Fuller Died For Your Sins
Greg Lisher | Between The Two Of Us | Trains Change

Banjo Bones | Tell Him Why | Cowboy Dreams
The Armoires | Alesandra 619 | Big Stir
R. Stevie Moore & Jason Falkner | Another Day Slips Away | Make It Be
Lannie Flowers | Everything A Man Could Want | Single release
Walker Brigade | Choker | Therapy Animal
Duncan Faure | Where Is The Music | Anthology
Heiskell | Carharts | Arriving

April 15, 2017
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It’s hard to believe that it’s only been a little over a year that I’ve known Lindsay Murray, but in that time, she’s sent me three albums of top notch rock and roll. Ranging from alternative to power pop, Gretchen’s Wheel is right in my, er, wheelhouse! The recent Twirlie Award winner for Female Vocalist of the Year is also an accomplished lyricist and guitarist, and has done a fine job in producing her three albums. The newest release, Sad Scientist, is the most advanced and rocking album of the three. It showcases her impressive musicianship, and she teams up with some great collaborators from around the country. I would put this album on your must-have list! www.gretchenswheel.com

Artist | Track | Album
R. Stevie Moore & Jason Falkner | I Hate People | Make It Be
Mod Hippie | Night Rally | Big Wow
Irene Peña | Shut It Down | Single release
Ruby Free | Owe To The Man | Shades
Maxi Dunn | Tangled Tree | The Neglected Gambit
Sparklejet | Northern Land | Phonovella
Allyson Seconds | Little World | Little World

Lindsay Murray interview
Gretchen’s Wheel | Blank Slate | Sad Scientist
Gretchen’s Wheel | The Price | Sad Scientist

Bud Rogers | Intercity Mars | Starman
Dada | I Get High | I Get High EP
The Armoires | Responsible | Incidental Light Show
Lannie Flowers | Give Me Another Chance | New Songs Old Stories
Jeff Powers | I Miss My Ball And Chain | If It Ain’t This It’s That
Gail George | Be Okay | The Barrio Sessions
Chandler Travis Philharmonic | Chandler Travis, King Of The World | Let’s Have A Pancake!
Duncan Faure | In The Right Place | Anthology
Blake Jones & The Trike Shop | Sun Up | Everybody’s Unplugged Except Martin
Blake Babies | Your Way Or The Highway | Earwig Demos
B. J. Thomas | Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head | Single release
Felsen | Self Medicate | Accidental Drowning
Natalie Cortez & The Ultraviolets | Take You Home | Stupid Fresh Or Stupid Bad
The Feelies | Gone Gone Gone | In Between

April 8, 2017
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On today’s show, we welcomed British melodic hard rocker Daniel Trigger! His songs are pretty fantastic, and his soaring vocals make him a one of a kind presence. This was the first time he’s been on Twirl, and it was a live chat–all the way from Sacramento to the UK! Daniel made five of his acoustic rock demos available as an EP called “Right Turn”, and is kind enough to donate the proceeds to Marie Curie Cancer Care, a really worthy organization. Here’s some more info on Daniel, and you can purchase the EP right here: danieltrigger.bandcamp.com.

Artist | Track | Album
Freedy Johnston | Trying To Tell You I Don’t Know | Can You Fly
Lisa Mychols | He’s Got Me Dreaming | Single release
Lannie Flowers | Favorite Song | LIVE in NYC
Jimmy Catlett | Red, White And Black | Waiting To Fall Off The Earth
Maxi Dunn | The Neglected Gambit | The Neglected Gambit

Daniel Trigger interview
Daniel Trigger | Remember When | Single release
Daniel Trigger | Alive | Single release

Walker Brigade | DIsEASE | Therapy Animal
Milltown Brothers | Something Cheap | Slinky
Irene Peña | Not From Around Here | Single release
Duncan Faure | Lies And Promises | 4
Gretchen’s Wheel | The Price | Sad Scientist
Party Apple Peel | 315 | Single release
Felsen | Don’t Turn Your Back On Me Today | Breaking Up With Loneliness
The Mysteries Of Life | Bad Advice | Bad Advice
Identical Suns | Baby I’m Down | Identical Suns
The JAC | Persistent Man | Faux Pas
Girls On Grass | What They Wrought | Girls On Grass
The Click Beetles | Tell Me How You Feel | Wake Up To Music!
Bay Station | Be Kind | Go Out And Make Some
Bellygunner | Medicine | Machine Gun Built For Two

April 1, 2017
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