No Static At All

By Sweet Static

A DIY music podcast hosted by Alex Beciana and Aaron Kennedy Jones.

Tune in every Friday to hear the best music you haven't heard (yet)!
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We're an independent multimedia music publication and community platform based in Brooklyn, NY. Our mission is to create a platform for underground artists and music scenes that usually go ignored. Social media can bring disparate DIY communities together from around the world who would otherwise not be aware of each other. We see this as an opportunity to create unique content that isn't being produced.

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Episode 23: An Interview with Tim Race of Big Bliss

No Static At AllMay 22, 2020

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Episode 23: An Interview with Tim Race of Big Bliss

Well we did something and we have another episode No Static At All for yinz! Aaron and Alex are keeping strong with music in their respective quarantines in Spartanburg, SC and New York, New York.

In this episode, we shoot questions at Tim Race of Big Bliss. We talk about LP2 and new music, how the band is surviving/keeping busy, and quarantine live sessions. We also talk about Community Roundup articles as a way to inform people in other areas in the world about your art and what you're working on -- Shoutout to Luca from Arya (Remini, Italy) and their awesome article!

Created by Ian Compton and David Beck

Check out more episode No Static At All at https://sweetstatic.com/no-static-at-all/

Follow us on social media - FB: @SweetStatic / Instagram/Twitter: @sweet_static

Listen to Big Bliss:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0hfTpj6KhTNt3H7SXCXbDx?si=EqI5w-zETyOCe7x55YrK8g

Bandcamp: https://bigblissesr.bandcamp.com/

Social Media: @bigblissband

Songs Played:

Dehd - "Loner" - https://dehdforever.bandcamp.com/track/loner

Indisposed - "Intent To Hurt" - https://indisposed.bandcamp.com/track/intent-to-hurt

May 22, 202001:06:33

Episode 22 - An Interview with TVOD (aka Television Overdose)

It's official! No Static At All is back after a yearlong break and now with new hosts Aaron Kennedy Jones (based in North Carolina) and Alex Beciana (New York).

In this episode, we are joined by Brooklyn-band, TVOD (aka Television Overdose). We talk about the creative process and influences of Daisy, their recent EP release, how they're doing during the quarantine, and new upcoming music videos!

Created by Ian Compton and David Beck

Check out more episode No Static At All at https://sweetstatic.com/no-static-at-all/

Links to Television Overdose:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7p1Yt9qJ5pSSmyCEnVdQxh?si=GCbMWtniQsS46PogrAHf3A

Bandcamp: https://televisionoverdose.bandcamp.com/

Social Media: @TelevisionOverdose

Songs played:

"Cold Light of Day" by Lewsberg (https://lewsberg.bandcamp.com/album/cold-light-of-day)

"Catcall" by Slut Pill (https://spinstersounds.bandcamp.com/track/slut-pill-catcall)

May 01, 202043:36

Episode 21 - An Interview With Bruiser Beep and A Dive Into "Bridges," A PGH Compilation

Happy New Release Friday, friends! Spring is here and we're ready to welcome the warm weather with another glimpse into the Pittsburgh music scene.

This episode features music from the upcoming release of Bridges, a 21-song compilation by local tape label Crafted Sounds. There's a ton of great music on this thing, but we only had time to talk about a few including; Merce Lemon, Bat Zuppel, Soft Gondola, The Lopez, Princex, Barlow, and Short Fictions!

Enjoy an interview with fellow PGH musician Bruiser Beep, who is also included on the compilation. We talk about their upbringing in Oil City, PA as well as doing the DIY music thing. (It was recorded in the back of MIGHTY's van so we have a few surprise guests!

"Bridges" is out everywhere 4/13/19 and the release show is at Spirit Lodge in Pittsburgh, PA on 4/12/19.

Brought to you by Sweet Static and the Earthwalk Collective. Sponsored by Anchor.fm.

Thanks for listening and make sure to tune in in a couple of weeks for more of the best music you haven't heard yet!

Apr 05, 201901:09:46

Episode 20 - An Interview With Squid And A Peek Into The Chicago Music Scene

Can you believe we made it all the way to 20 episodes? Neither can we, but we're gonna just keep going with it! Plug in your earbuds or turn up or radio cause this one is a doozy!

Ian is joined this week by co-hosts Cody Clark and Mikey Law to discuss all things the Windy City! Topics of discussion range from visiting the Chicago Music Exchange, peeing in traffic, and eating shitty deep dish pizza. No matter what their opinion on deep dish might be, all three can agree that Chicago's music scene is no joke.

Speaking of music, this episode includes reviews of new releases from The Great Deceivers, DROOL, Krozer, Sonny Falls, and of course, the interviewees of the episode, Squid. They were kind enough to let us premiere a brand new single called "Big Red" off their forthcoming album Soda Pop due 5/20. Feel free to skip to the 25 minute mark to hear "Big Red" and the interview without our ramblings!

Squid is a progressive, shoegaze, math/weirdo rock band who played their final show last June at Pittsburgh's own Mr. Roboto Project. Ian had the pleasure of sitting with them for a few minutes before their gig and started to talk about the beginning of the band, the future for all four of them, and all things "Watersports and Soda Pop".

We hope you love this episode and if you enjoyed any of the music you heard this episode, go buy a song or like a band page. Anything helps and in this day and age its more important than ever to support our local music scenes! Tune in next Friday for more of the best music you haven't heard yet!

Brought to you by Sweet Static and the Earthwalk Collective

Episode 19 - All thing Pitt Fest & An Interview With Stuart Lewis and Jackson Boytim

No Static At All is back baby and we're ready to bring you more of the good tunes we know yinz love and cherish. This season is going to see Ian joined by his good friend Cody Clark as producer and other special guests as co-hosts! So stay tuned because you'll never know who's going to be on the show!

Episode 19 includes a run through of some bands playing the SIX dates of Pitt Fest. A DIY fest held over two weekends that spans dive bars, all ages spaces, and basements. Stuart Lewis (a local DIY booker, operator of the DIY venue the Bushnel, and the brains behind Pitt Fest) joins Ian and NSAA alum/fellow DIY booker, Jackson Boytim for an interview full of laughs, memories, proper DIY etiquette, and of course, all things Pitt Fest! Make sure to support all the bands talked about in this episode and past episodes. Big thanks to the Earthwalk Collective and Sweet Static for making this episode possible. And to you our listeners, darn I love you. Make sure to tune in next week for more of the best music you haven't heard yet! This episode is sponsored by Anchor.FM

Mar 22, 201901:43:45

Episode 18 - Another Episode Talking About Our Favorite Records Of 2018

Here's another episode from the holidays where the usual crew (Mikey, David, and Ian) are joined by last week's guest co-host Cody Clark, along with Ian's childhood friend Matthew Neyman, and Sweet Static's own Alex Beciana. This episode also includes an interview/review with Moxy O'Brien, a friend of Ian's and quite possibly the most knowledgable person of music on the planet.

Jan 11, 201901:26:06

Episode 17 - Top Albums of 2018!

Happy holidays friends! In this episode, Ian is joined by his friends Cody Clark and Dennis Adams to talk about their top 10 albums of the year! 2018 was a great year for music and by this time next week, our lists will probably be different! Thanks so much for a great year and here's to another great one!

Dec 28, 201853:13

Episode 16 - Interview w/ Zack Schiavetta; Review: Big Bliss, Peel DREAM Magazine, and Stove

Seasons greetings friends! We have a very special holiday episode for you to unwrap today. It includes an interview with (NYC) artist Zack Schiavetta as well as a few songs for his forthcoming album called The Archimedean Point, out Christmas day.

This episode also includes reviews of fellow NYC artists including Big Bliss, Peel DREAM Magazine, and Stove. Brooklyn really had a great year this year music wise. The guys also get into a holiday/Christmas discussion talking about some of their favorite traditions, movies, and songs. It gets pretty wholesome if you're into that sort of thing.

Dec 14, 201801:19:28

Episode 15 - Interview w/ Club Night - Reviews: Miserable, Young Jesus, and Belle Mare

The guys set their eyes on California this time around talking about new releases from Miserable, Young Jesus, and Belle Mare (NYC). The episode also dives into San Diego legends Weatherbox in regards to their return this New Years Eve for what seems like a one-off show.

Ian sits down with Club Night (Oakland, CA) at Cafe Verona a few weeks ago to talk about their new album What Life, out early next year via Tiny Engines. Its a great conversation on being a collective more than a band and the journeys we make through scenes and music. There is even a little Halloween conversation at the end since this episode was recorded on Halloween!

***If you're in NYC next month, check out Sweet Static's 3rd Anniversary party at Alphaville on January 19, 2019!!

Dec 01, 201801:13:54

Episode 14 - Interview w/ Stef Chura - Reviews: The Craig Brown Band, Anna Burch, and Bonny Doon

In this episode, Ian is joined by his co-host Michael Law and Producer David Beck to discuss new releases from The Craig Brown Band, Anna Burch, and Bonny Doon. All three acts call Detroit, Michigan home which they share with our interviewee for the episode, Stef Chura.

Nov 16, 201801:11:46

Episode 13 - Interview with David McCandless (of Andalusia) - Reviews: The Woolen Men, The Sonder Bombs, Rave Ami, El Ten Eleven

This time, the gang talks about what they’ve been listening to as well as play through a few singles from The Woolen Men, The Sonder Bombs, and Rave Ami. Also, Ian had the pleasure of sitting down with David McCandless of Andalusia (you can hear his music every episode this season) and reviewing the new El Ten Eleven album “Bankers Hill." This episode has a lot of firsts for us and we really hope you dig it!

Nov 02, 201801:02:26

Episode 12 - Interview w/ Kassie and Samuel (of Guerilla Toss) - Reviews: BODEGA, Navy Gangs, Guerilla Toss

In this episode, Ian sets his eyes on Brooklyn and talks about three of his favorite releases from the area, BODEGA's Endless Scroll, Navy Gangs' Poach, and Guerilla Toss' Twisted Crystal. We're also featuring our first-ever van interview with members of Guerilla Toss, Kassie Carlson and Samuel Lisbeth, with pop-in commentary from the other three members, Peter Negroponte, Arian Shafiee, and Stephen Cooper.

Oct 19, 201844:48

Episode 11 - Interview w/ Owen Traynor (of Shin Guard) - Reviews: Anton Ego, Sleeping Witch & Saturn, The Zells, & Shin Guard

Enjoy the Season 2 premiere featuring reviews of releases by Anton Ego, Sleeping Witch & Saturn, The Zells, & Shin Guard. Owen Traynor (of Shin Guard) also sits down with Ian to discuss Shin Guard's forthcoming album, Cerebral, as well as all things Shin Guard.

Oct 05, 201857:14

Episode 10 - Taste of Pittsburgh (Part 3)/Season Finale - Interview w/ Soda Club

Season 1 Finale
This is the third installment of our "Taste of Pittsburgh" series which features an interview with Soda Club.

Episode 10 also features reviews of Hymnless, Slugss, Vireo, Birthrates, The Homeless Gospel Choir, Lawn Care, and Distant Futures.

Apr 27, 201850:04

Episode 9 - Taste of Pittsburgh (Part 2) & an Interview w/ Jackson Boytim of Fine, I'll Do It Booking

Volume Two of our Taste of Pittsburgh series includes an interview with DIY legend Jackson Boytim of Fine, I'll Do It Booking. The episode also includes music reviews of Pet Clinic, Jack Stauber, Zaki, Pinstripe Sunny, Bat Zuppel, Barlow, Rue, & short fictions.

Apr 20, 201839:24

Episode 8 - Taste of Pittsburgh (Part 1) & an Interview w/ Silver Car Crash

This week is the start of a three-part series called Taste of Pittsburgh, where Ian will focus solely on Pittsburgh artists. Ian interviews Silver Car Crash who just released their new album, Resource Body, on Friday, April 6th via Crafted Sounds. Ian also reviews releases from Altar Boy, The Zells, Rave Ami, Plastic Idea, Jack Swing, Sam Pellegrino (aka PRO VIDEO), CHOIR, & Silver Car Crash.

Apr 12, 201845:22

Episode 7 - Punch Drunk Tagalongs Interview - Reviews: Trace Mountains and Snakeskin

This week on No Static At All: An interview w/ Cleveland OH's Punch Drunk Tagalongs. Ian talks with them about their new album (being released on FRIDAY 4/6). They also discuss that time that Ian threw up in their bathroom, nicknames they come up with while on tour, and the recording process of their new album, "Hazy," released on Sun Pedal Recordings. Ian also reviews new releases by Snakeskin & Trace Mountains. "Hangnail" and "A Partner To Lean On," respectively.

Apr 06, 201841:34

Episode 6 - An Interview with Jake Hanner (of Donora) - Review: Me Like Bees

Happy Friday everyone here is episode 6! In this episode, Ian sits down with Jake Hanner of Donora in his studio for a very insightful and inspiring interview. The two discuss Donora’s latest album "Sun To Me," Jake’s songwriting process, as well as growing up in a musical household. This episode also includes an album review of Me Like Bees new ep “Songs From The Realm." A five-song soundtrack to a new comic book series distributed by Image Comics of the same name.

Mar 30, 201847:42

Episode 5 - An Interview with The Sonder Bombs, Andalusia Single Premiere

On this episode, Ian sits down with The Sonder Bombs from Cleveland, OH. They discuss their most recent bout of touring, their most recent single, "Shitty Boyfriend," and their forthcoming album.
The episode also features a single premiere of "Breathwork" by Pittsburgh PA's ambient project Andalusia.
Sponsored by Sweet Static (https://www.sweetstatic.com/) and Earthwalk Collective

Mar 23, 201847:16

Episode 4 - Haley Butters of Absinthe Father Interview - Reviews: Bogues, Cool American, Tundrastomper, & Hovvdy

Interview w/ Columbus DIY legend Haley Butters of Absinthe Father.

They talk about the complications of running a house venue in the DIY scene (reminding us all to RESPECT THE HOUSE), absinthe father's latest split EP, and their forthcoming record.

The episode will also feature reviews of recent releases from Bogues, Cool American, Tundrastomper, and Hovvdy.
Powered by Sweet Static (https://www.sweetstatic.com/) and the Earthwalk Collective

Mar 16, 201843:32

Episode 3 - Sammi Lanzetta Interview - Reviews: Ghost Pressure, Sonder Bombs, & Birdgangs

This week, Ian interviewed Sammi Lanzetta from Richmond, VA on 6131 Records about life on the road, the Richmond scene, and their latest EP For Avery. Ian also debuts singles from NYC's Ghost Pressure, Cleveland's The Sonder Bombs, & Boston's Birdgangs. Powered by Sweet Static (https://www.sweetstatic.com/) and the Earthwalk Collective

Mar 09, 201840:28

Episode 2 - Daniel Gleason (Grouplove), Dennis Adams (Infected By Dummies), & Angelo Fiaretti (MIGHTY) Interview

Ian sits down with Angelo Fiaretti of Mighty, Dan Gleason of Grouplove, and Dennis Adams the artist known as Infected By Dummies for a fun talk about the unreleased Mighty album. Tune in tomorrow to find out how Dennis almost leaked the album way too early or find out how many studios it took to record it.
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Mar 02, 201840:50

Episode 1 - Devon Goods Interview - Reviews: CIVIC, Gingerlys, Fire is Motion, & The Needs

The first episode of No Static At All - we talk about amazing songs from CIVIC, Fire is Motion, Gingerlys, and The Needs. We also have a sick interview with Devon Goods.
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Feb 23, 201836:44