Shelben and Gosh met up with Ava, Chloe, Ellie, and Kate from Die Spitz. In the last year, they've taken over Austin with their energetic shows and new LP titled, "Teeth". Music, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordings©

Ep. 0021 Bass Drum of Death

Apr 11th, 2023 42m 51s

Shelby and Josh are backstage, in green rooms, and in metaphorical dark alleys with Bass Drum of Death! They talk to leading man John Barrett, guitar wizard Jim Barrett, and human drum machine Ian Kirkpatrick. The boys chatted about growing up

Ep. 0020 Andrew Cashen [A Giant Dog, Sweet Spirit, Tear Dungeon]

Mar 24th, 2023 1h

Look at us! Listening to podcasts. Becoming friends. Eating snacks while listening to said podcast. What a journey. JT gonna get ya in sync with this one. Shelby and he discuss many topics on this episode with their illustrious guest Andrew Cas

Ep. 0019 Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band

Mar 7th, 2023 1h 55m

Josh and Shelby. Captains of Cringe. Nolan Potter. Wizard of Weird. Can you imagine a more appetizing combo? (This is rhetorical. We know peanut butter and celery exists.) We filmed this in his house (with real cameras). This discussion include

Ep. 0018 Bert Hoover [Hooveriii]

Nov 17th, 2022 57m 4s

Shelbert and Jernie speak to Bert Hoover of Hooveriii about music, the benefits of a label, and navigating the digital future via social media. Butterfly in the sky. I can go twice as high. take a look. It's in a podcast. A Couch Radio. Connect

Ep. 0017 Noah Weinman [Runnner]

Oct 27th, 2022 1h 11m

Shelby and Josh speak to Noah of Runnner. They discuss the song 'Eggshell', the recording process, and his upcoming February album release. He is now one of our best friends you can ask him he'll definitely say the same thing.Connect on Instagr

Ep. 0016 Ambrose Kenny Smith [The Murlocs, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard]

Oct 11th, 2022 1h 3m

Shelby and Josh chatted with Ambrose Kenny-Smith! Amby talks about his early obsessions, where his work ethic comes from, and reveals the origin of his Shrimp nickname. The Murlocs' latest record, 'Rapscallion' is available everywhere! If you'

Ep. 0015 The Black Angels

Sep 15th, 2022 1h 2m

Shelby and Josh [First Names] sit down with all 5 members of The Black Angels in Josh's living room. The Black Angels are an American psych rock band hailing from Austin, TX. They talk about their sick single "El Jardin" and their new record "W

Ep. 0014 Zak Olsen [Traffik Island, ORB]

Aug 30th, 2022 32m 25s

Josh and Shelby made a long distance call to Zak Olsen [Traffik Island, ORB, Hierophant, The Frowning Clouds] in Melbourne on April 27th, 2020. Zak is a stellar, prolific songwriter and multi-instrumentalist wizard who doesn't pigeonhole himsel

Ep. 0013 The Paranoyds

Jun 29th, 2022 1h

Shelby and Josh of First Names talk to Lexi and Staz of The Paranoyds. They create scowling, Shelby and Josh of First Names talk to Lexi and Staz of The Paranoyds. They create scowling, grungy garage rock goodness with clap-along twee. These

Ep. 0012 The Feelies

Jun 14th, 2022 57m 54s

Josh and Shelby call Glenn and Bill of The Feelies. This legendary band talks about their creative process, their perspective on success, what it's been like to meet music icons and more. Your hosts also learned that when the phone is plugged

Ep. 0011 Danny Gonzalez [Jacuzzi Boys]

Jul 22nd, 2020 1h 6m

First Names talk to Danny Gonzalez, the bassist of Miami garage rock trio Jacuzzi Boys. Danny shares what it's been like to record multiple records, tour periodically for over a decade, and open for The Raconteurs. Jacuzzi Boys just released tw

Ep. 0010 Nick Van Bakel [Bananagun]

Jul 13th, 2020 39m 25s

First Names talk to Nick Van Bakel of Bananagun, a Psychedelic 5-Piece hailing from Melbourne, Australia. They recently released their debut album, 'The True Story of Bananagun' via UK indie label Full Time Hobby. They pair quite nicely with a

Ep. 0009 Ron Gallo

Jun 22nd, 2020 52m 16s

Shelby and Josh of First Names speak to Ron Gallo of Ron Gallo via space age technology. Everything is chrome. Vehicles hurtle through the stratosphere. Ron talks about his new music, the role of ego, and adapting his creative process. He's a r

Ep. 0008 Tim Presley [White Fence]

May 28th, 2020 41m

Tim Presley talks to Shelb and Jursh of First Names about his latest LP, why people should be kind, and how wearing shorts on stage is a pretty big gamble. Definitely check out the new record 'I Have to Feed Larry's Hawk'. It is a repeat spin f

Ep. 0007 Melenas

May 12th, 2020 36m 9s

JT and Shrube chat with the members of Melenas via Zoom. Melenas, hailing from Pamplona, Spain, speak on their creative process, the music scene in Pamplona, and their sweet new record 'Dias Raros'. Connect on Instagram: @melenasband | @firstna

Ep. 0006 Frankie and the Witch Fingers

Apr 28th, 2020 42m 3s

First Names call Dylan and Josh of Frankie and the Witch Fingers. We talk about their Indiana origin, playing live, how they approach recording, and their psychedelic new record 'ZAM'!Connect on Instagram: @frankieandthewitchfingers | @firstna

Ep. 0005 Go Kurosawa [Kikagaku Moyo]

Feb 14th, 2020 51m 30s

First Names interview Go Kurosawa in an Austin, Texas hotel lobby. Go is the drummer and co-vocalist of Psych-Rock band Kikagaku Moyo. He talks about learning drums by jamming with his friends on the streets of Japan, how Kikagaku Moyo approac

Ep. 0004 Shana Falana

Jan 29th, 2020 1h 6m

The First Names lads interview indie, shoegaze band Shana Falana. There was chatter of songwriting, gear, and navigating the music industry.Connect on Instagram: @shanafalana | @firstnamesisaband Music, socials, and more HERE Living Room Record

Ep. 0003 Gabby Smith [Gabby's World]

Nov 21st, 2019 59m 45s

In this episode Joshua and Shelbeniah speak to Gabby Smith of Gabby's World. Gabby talks in depth about her songwriting process. how she approaches recording, and how specific sounds seem to come from different parts of the U.S. Connect on Inst

Ep. 0002 Connor McCampbell [TC Superstar]

Nov 7th, 2019 58m 40s

First Names talk to Connor McCampbell from TC Superstar about songwriting, their latest album R&D, living with mannequins, and much more. Connect on Instagram: @tc_superstar | @firstnamesisaband Music, socials, and more HERE Living Room Recordi

Ep. 0001 GYMSHORTS

Oct 18th, 2019 52m 14s

Shelby and Josh sat down with the band GYMSHORTS! They talk about the making of their new record, what type of gear they use, and what else they do for jobs while not touring. Follow them on Instagram @gymshortsmusic !

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