Where The Living Room Used To Be

On this episode, Nick Ryder passes along some fundamental advice he's gathered as a musician, and he and I share some stories from the road.
Listen until the end to hear a track of Adapter Adapter playing live at The Parlour back in February of 2019 (credit: Corinne Southern). The songs is "Coffin Shaker" from their album "No Comfort" and I hope you enjoy!
// Interview recorded February 23, 2023 via Google Meet// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey //

For this episode I got to reconnect with Nick Ryder from the band Adapter Adapter. We get much deeper into his music history this time and I have to say there were a lot of surprises to me that came out during our conversation! We discussed playing in a metal band in his youth, his learning curve with guitar, and he tells a very honest account of making Adapter Adapter's new album, Sleep Spell!!!Interlude song order:
"Devoid of Faith" by Axiom from their EP, Ruins of Prosperity
"Fixin' To Die" by Adapter Adapter from their Self-titled EP
"RI Shakedown" by Adapter Adapter from their album, No Comfort
"Sleep Spell" by Adapter Adapter from their album, Sleep Spell
"Voorhees" by Adapter Adapter from their album, Sleep Spell
// Interview recorded February 23, 2023 via Google Meet// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey //

Sarah Greenwell shares some of her favorite things in Rhode Island, and she gives me tips on a date I should do with my wife.
At the end of the episode I've included one of my favorite Greeensleeves songs, "behave", from their album attractive nuisance!
// Interview recorded January 30th, 2023 via Google Meet// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey //

Sarah Greenwell and I discuss one of the most salient tips she's gotten from the road, as well as the illusion of democratization in today's music industry, and we get to learn more about how one of the highlights of her life came about. Don't forget to pick up the Love You Funny split or any of the other great Gymshorts and Greeensleeves records!!
At the end of the episode you'll hear a couple of live bootleg songs that were recorded on tour back in Oct of 2021. Enjoy "I'm the Jeff Gordon of Our Generation" followed by "0 Thanks Given"
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// Interview recorded January 30th, 2023 via Google Meet// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey //

On this episode I got to chat with Sarah Greenwell from Gymshorts and Greeensleeves. In our conversation we cover much of her career going all the way back to the atypical piano lessons she had growing up, to her process booking Gymshorts' tours for so many years, plus we discuss the status and thought behind the 2nd Greeensleeves album that is nearly finished.
Of course we also talked about how the new split she's doing with both these projects came about. "Love You Funny" officially comes out on February 17th with tapes available via Self Luv Records and 7"s from Freeman Street Records.
Interlude song order:
"All Nighter" by Gymshorts (from their album, Knock Knock)
"Not Ordinary" by Greeensleeves (from their album, Attractive Nuisance)
"Love You Funny" by Gymshorts (from their split 7"/CS with Greeensleeves)
// Interview recorded January 30th, 2023 via Google Meet// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey //
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Rapper and producer, ToadStool, has been steadily building his catalog of music over these last few years and he continues to grab attention with his unique take on hip hop.In this episode we talk about how vintage horror films helped to inspire his last few projects, the pace at which he creates his music, and some of the personal stories he gets into on Labthrashr, which comes out on January 27th.I'm also excited about this because Where The Living Room Used To Be will be releasing this album on limited edition cassette and lathe cut 5" vinyl that includes an exclusive b-side track and full album download. Visit livingroomutb.com to learn more about these releases and please pick up a copy!
Interlude song order:
"Sajak" from ToadStool's upcoming album Labthrashr
"Please Welcome" from ToadStool's upcoming album Labthrashr
"Creatore" from ToadStool's upcoming album Labthrashr
// Interview recorded January 6th, 2023 via Zoom// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey //
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Music journalist, Rob Duguay, joins me for a conversation about some of our favorite Rhode Island music that was released in 2022. Plus, we talk about a handful of the memorable shows we caught in the state this year and share a quick preview of some things we each have planned in the near future.
Thanks to everyone that made such wonderful music in 2022!! Trust us, we could have kept going on and on.
Interlude song order:
"A Serious Light" by Bill Bartholomew (from Beij) 
"mmm" by Minibeast (from On Ice)
"R U OK" by Local Age (released as a single)
"Too Bright Window" by Ted Leo (from For Coit and Killie EP)
"Failure" by Tragwag (from How Nothing Works) 
ToadStool live at Hill House
"Nothing For It feat. Shawn Jackson" by Chachi Carvalho & Vertygo (from Legacy)
// Interview recorded December 19th, 2022 via Zoom// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey //
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On this episode, I talk with Ben Shaw about his new album + novella, Madeline. In our conversation, we discuss how the concept for this project came about where we really get into the album's evolution in the studio, the message he's working to convey with the story, and the important role of women in his life.Madeline comes out on December 9th and will be celebrated with a release party that evening at Machines With Magnets. Chrissy Stewart will be opening and tickets & more information are available now at benjaminshawmusic.com
Interlude song order:
"Hurricane" by Ben Shaw from his album, Madeline
"Madeline" by Ben Shaw from his album, Madeline
"A Better Game" by Ben Shaw from his album, Madeline
"The Trials" by Ben Shaw from his album, Madeline
// Interview recorded November 28th, 2022 at Ben's home// Intro music by Cedros// Hosted by James Toomey //
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