Bands do BK https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk en Bands do BK is a guide to Brooklyn—by bands, for everyone. Based on the blog of the same name (bandsdobk.com), the radio show features live interviews with local artists, who take us on an aural tour of their Brooklyn, sharing their go-to places to work, play, eat, drink, go out, hang out and do anything (and everything!) in between. Tune in for stories, songs and the opportunity to discover your new favorite band, bar, burrito(?!) and more in the borough—every Thursday at 11 pm. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/63513dc6-f7ff-11e9-b2a7-cf47dea1c2b0/image/uploads_2F1572101068953-qvyyiosi8qd-8e794af68ac3e268a64e96b0fb3b78d4_2FBDB_logo.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Bands do BK https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk no episodic A guide to Brooklyn—by bands, for everyone. Sam Sumpter Bands do BK is a guide to Brooklyn—by bands, for everyone. Based on the blog of the same name (bandsdobk.com), the radio show features live interviews with local artists, who take us on an aural tour of their Brooklyn, sharing their go-to places to work, play, eat, drink, go out, hang out and do anything (and everything!) in between. Tune in for stories, songs and the opportunity to discover your new favorite band, bar, burrito(?!) and more in the borough—every Thursday at 11 pm. Bands do BK is a guide to Brooklyn—by bands, for everyone. Based on the blog of the same name (bandsdobk.com), the radio show features live interviews with local artists, who take us on an aural tour of their Brooklyn, sharing their go-to places to work, play, eat, drink, go out, hang out and do anything (and everything!) in between. Tune in for stories, songs and the opportunity to discover your new favorite band, bar, burrito(?!) and more in the borough—every Thursday at 11 pm.

]]> Radio Free Brooklyn sam.sumpter@radiofreebrooklyn.org Ep. 95 Little Slugger does Brooklyn Following the release of their two new singles ('Better/Rooftops')—and ahead of a show at Our Wicked Lady that evening—a few of Little Slugger's members hit up RFB the studio to talk (and play) tunes. Follow the band at @little_slugger, buy music on Bandcamp and add the songs to your Spotify playlists! Photo provided by the band. [Air date: 2/22/2024] Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:18:52 -0000 Little Slugger does Brooklyn full 2 4 Sam Sumpter The Brooklyn band chats new (and upcoming) music + plays a stripped-down set Following the release of their two new singles ('Better/Rooftops')—and ahead of a show at Our Wicked Lady that evening—a few of Little Slugger's members hit up RFB the studio to talk (and play) tunes. Follow the band at @little_slugger, buy music on Bandcamp and add the songs to your Spotify playlists! Photo provided by the band. [Air date: 2/22/2024] Following the release of their two new singles ('Better/Rooftops')—and ahead of a show at Our Wicked Lady that evening—a few of Little Slugger's members hit up RFB the studio to talk (and play) tunes.

Follow the band at @little_slugger, buy music on Bandcamp and add the songs to your Spotify playlists!

Photo provided by the band.

[Air date: 2/22/2024]

]]> 3570 Ep. 92 BdBK is back on RFB! https://www.radiofreebrooklyn.org/show/bands-do-bk/ Bands do BK makes its return with new tracks from local artists we love. Follow the blog at @bandsdobk. [Air date: 1/11/2024] Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:45:00 -0000 BdBK is back on RFB! full 2 1 Sam Sumpter The return of Bands do BK to Radio Free Brooklyn Bands do BK makes its return with new tracks from local artists we love. Follow the blog at @bandsdobk. [Air date: 1/11/2024] Bands do BK makes its return with new tracks from local artists we love.


Follow the blog at @bandsdobk.


[Air date: 1/11/2024]

]]> 3570 Ep. 94 O. Wake does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ Following the release of his debut album, Unfamiliar State—and ahead of the release-show February 1st at Baby's All Right—Ofer Shouval (O. Wake) swings by the studio to talk about the 6-year making of the album and play a few songs. Follow O.Wake at @o.wake_music, buy music on Bandcamp and add songs to your Spotify playlists! Photo provided by the artist. [Air date: 1/25/2024] Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:42:43 -0000 O. Wake does Brooklyn full 2 3 Sam Sumpter Ofer chats about the release of his debut album, 'Unfamiliar State' Following the release of his debut album, Unfamiliar State—and ahead of the release-show February 1st at Baby's All Right—Ofer Shouval (O. Wake) swings by the studio to talk about the 6-year making of the album and play a few songs. Follow O.Wake at @o.wake_music, buy music on Bandcamp and add songs to your Spotify playlists! Photo provided by the artist. [Air date: 1/25/2024] Following the release of his debut album, Unfamiliar State—and ahead of the release-show February 1st at Baby's All Right—Ofer Shouval (O. Wake) swings by the studio to talk about the 6-year making of the album and play a few songs.

Follow O.Wake at @o.wake_music, buy music on Bandcamp and add songs to your Spotify playlists!

Photo provided by the artist.

[Air date: 1/25/2024]

]]> 3570 Ep. 93 Tetchy does Brooklyn https://www.radiofreebrooklyn.org/show/bands-do-bk/ On the afternoon of the band's album-release show, Maggie Denning talks (and we cry) about the new Tetchy EP All In My Head and gifts us with a stripped-down in-studio performance. Follow Tetchy at @tetchyband, buy music on Bandcamp and add the songs to your Spotify playlists! Photo (provided by the artist): John Burgundy [Air date: 1/18/2024] Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:47:00 -0000 Tetchy does Brooklyn full 2 2 Sam Sumpter Maggie Denning talks (and we cry) about Tetchy's new EP 'All In My Head' On the afternoon of the band's album-release show, Maggie Denning talks (and we cry) about the new Tetchy EP All In My Head and gifts us with a stripped-down in-studio performance. Follow Tetchy at @tetchyband, buy music on Bandcamp and add the songs to your Spotify playlists! Photo (provided by the artist): John Burgundy [Air date: 1/18/2024] On the afternoon of the band's album-release show, Maggie Denning talks (and we cry) about the new Tetchy EP All In My Head and gifts us with a stripped-down in-studio performance.


Follow Tetchy at @tetchyband, buy music on Bandcamp and add the songs to your Spotify playlists!

Photo (provided by the artist): John Burgundy

[Air date: 1/18/2024]

]]> 3570 Ep. 91: Kaycee Does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ After an NYC weekend spent catching live music (and maybe losing a phone), Sam's friend of many years comes to hang out... with wine... in the studio. Sun, 23 Apr 2023 15:14:01 -0000 Kaycee Does Brooklyn full 91 Sam Sumpter Hangs with a BdBK BFF (and huge music fan) from Austin After an NYC weekend spent catching live music (and maybe losing a phone), Sam's friend of many years comes to hang out... with wine... in the studio. After an NYC weekend spent catching live music (and maybe losing a phone), Sam's friend of many years comes to hang out... with wine... in the studio.

]]> 3568 Ep. 90: Canadian Friends do Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ Fresh off (and still hungover from) New Colossus Festival 2023, we sit down with Canadian pals Mitch and Miles to talk fest highlights and spin some sweet tunes. Sun, 23 Apr 2023 15:06:46 -0000 Canadian Friends do Brooklyn full 90 Sam Sumpter Highlights from New Colossus Festival Fresh off (and still hungover from) New Colossus Festival 2023, we sit down with Canadian pals Mitch and Miles to talk fest highlights and spin some sweet tunes. Fresh off (and still hungover from) New Colossus Festival 2023, we sit down with Canadian pals Mitch and Miles to talk fest highlights and spin some sweet tunes.

]]> 3569 Ep. 87: Two-Man Giant Squid Does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ One year after the release of his debut album Abyssal Gigantism -- and ahead of the Bands do BK 4-year anniversary show at The Broadway -- Mitchell Vinokur talks building his band, highlights from the last year and, of course, his favorite spots in Brooklyn. Follow the band at @twomangiantsquid, buy music on Bandcamp and add the songs to your Spotify playlists! (Photo provided by the band.)   [Air date: 1/30/2023] Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:57:18 -0000 Two-Man Giant Squid Does Brooklyn full 87 Sam Sumpter One year after the release of his debut album Abyssal Gigantism -- and ahead of the Bands do BK 4-year anniversary show at The Broadway -- Mitchell Vinokur talks building his band, highlights from the last year and, of course, his favorite spots in Brooklyn. Follow the band at @twomangiantsquid, buy music on Bandcamp and add the songs to your Spotify playlists! (Photo provided by the band.)   [Air date: 1/30/2023] One year after the release of his debut album Abyssal Gigantism -- and ahead of the Bands do BK 4-year anniversary show at The Broadway -- Mitchell Vinokur talks building his band, highlights from the last year and, of course, his favorite spots in Brooklyn.


Follow the band at @twomangiantsquid, buy music on Bandcamp and add the songs to your Spotify playlists!

(Photo provided by the band.)  

[Air date: 1/30/2023]

]]> 3569 Ep. 60: Lucid Lip Does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ Following the release of their latest single "Who Would Notice?" and ahead of their September/October residency at Rockwood Music Hall, the members of the "alternative rock and soul" band talk tunes, share their fave spots in Brooklyn and perform a few songs live in studio. Follow Lucid Lip at @lucidlipmusic and add their songs to your Spotify playlists! (Photo provided by the band) [Air date: 8/8/2022] Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:49:41 -0000 Lucid Lip Does Brooklyn full 60 Sam Sumpter Following the release of their latest single "Who Would Notice?" and ahead of their September/October residency at Rockwood Music Hall, the members of the "alternative rock and soul" band talk tunes, share their fave spots in Brooklyn and perform a few songs live in studio. Follow Lucid Lip at @lucidlipmusic and add their songs to your Spotify playlists! (Photo provided by the band) [Air date: 8/8/2022] Following the release of their latest single "Who Would Notice?" and ahead of their September/October residency at Rockwood Music Hall, the members of the "alternative rock and soul" band talk tunes, share their fave spots in Brooklyn and perform a few songs live in studio.

Follow Lucid Lip at @lucidlipmusic and add their songs to your Spotify playlists!

(Photo provided by the band)

[Air date: 8/8/2022]

]]> 3569 Ep. 59: 95 Bulls do Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ Following the release of Make It A Double I'm Not Thriving, we had a few of the members of BK's pandemic-born supergroup in the station and chatted new music, band origins and their drummer as Boss Baby. Follow 95 Bulls at @95fullsnyc and add their songs to your Spotify playlists! (Photo provided by the band) [Air date: 2/7/2022] Fri, 13 May 2022 16:23:38 -0000 95 Bulls do Brooklyn full 59 Sam Sumpter BK's explosive supergroup of artists-not-athletes gets beautifully + expectedly ridiculous in the studio Following the release of Make It A Double I'm Not Thriving, we had a few of the members of BK's pandemic-born supergroup in the station and chatted new music, band origins and their drummer as Boss Baby. Follow 95 Bulls at @95fullsnyc and add their songs to your Spotify playlists! (Photo provided by the band) [Air date: 2/7/2022] Following the release of Make It A Double I'm Not Thriving, we had a few of the members of BK's pandemic-born supergroup in the station and chatted new music, band origins and their drummer as Boss Baby.

Follow 95 Bulls at @95fullsnyc and add their songs to your Spotify playlists!

(Photo provided by the band)

[Air date: 2/7/2022]

]]> 3569 Ep. 58: Noverb does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ Following the release of their record POP IS COOL, our favorite Brooklyn duos (and couple) Noverb swung by the studio to spin some songs, shoot the shit and play a few tracks live. Follow the band at @noverb_band and add their songs to your Spotify playlists! [Air date: 11/1/2021] Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:41:00 -0000 Noverb does Brooklyn full 58 Sam Sumpter We chat with Devon and Brendan of the band and they play some songs live Following the release of their record POP IS COOL, our favorite Brooklyn duos (and couple) Noverb swung by the studio to spin some songs, shoot the shit and play a few tracks live. Follow the band at @noverb_band and add their songs to your Spotify playlists! [Air date: 11/1/2021] Following the release of their record POP IS COOL, our favorite Brooklyn duos (and couple) Noverb swung by the studio to spin some songs, shoot the shit and play a few tracks live.

Follow the band at @noverb_band and add their songs to your Spotify playlists!

[Air date: 11/1/2021]

]]> 3569 Ep. 57: NYC x SXSW https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ Ahead of SXSW, pregame the fest with tracks from some of our favorite local artists who will be down and playing this yera. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:36:00 -0000 NYC x SXSW full 66 Sam Sumpter Some of our fave NY bands you can catch at SXSW this year Ahead of SXSW, pregame the fest with tracks from some of our favorite local artists who will be down and playing this yera. Ahead of SXSW, pregame the fest with tracks from some of our favorite local artists who will be down and playing this yera.

]]> 3568 Ep. 56: My Son The Doctor Does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ In early October, Bushwick new-wave punk band My Son The Doctor ("like Spoon, but younger and hotter") dropped Taste Those Dreams, and a few days later, the band's frontman swung by the studio to share the stories behind each song as we played the whole damn thing thing through. Listen for behind-the-scenes info you won't find anywhere else + kick-ass music from what's hands-down one of the best live bands in Brooklyn. + Follow My Son the Doctor at @mysonthedoctorband, buy some music at mysonthedoctor.bandcamp.com and add the band to your Spotify playlists now! (Photo, provided by the band: Ian McNally) [Air date: 10/11/2021] Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:11:00 -0000 My Son The Doctor Does Brooklyn full 56 Sam Sumpter Brian Hemmert offers an exclusive track-by-track breakdown of the band's brand-new EP In early October, Bushwick new-wave punk band My Son The Doctor ("like Spoon, but younger and hotter") dropped Taste Those Dreams, and a few days later, the band's frontman swung by the studio to share the stories behind each song as we played the whole damn thing thing through. Listen for behind-the-scenes info you won't find anywhere else + kick-ass music from what's hands-down one of the best live bands in Brooklyn. + Follow My Son the Doctor at @mysonthedoctorband, buy some music at mysonthedoctor.bandcamp.com and add the band to your Spotify playlists now! (Photo, provided by the band: Ian McNally) [Air date: 10/11/2021] In early October, Bushwick new-wave punk band My Son The Doctor ("like Spoon, but younger and hotter") dropped Taste Those Dreams, and a few days later, the band's frontman swung by the studio to share the stories behind each song as we played the whole damn thing thing through.

Listen for behind-the-scenes info you won't find anywhere else + kick-ass music from what's hands-down one of the best live bands in Brooklyn.

+ Follow My Son the Doctor at @mysonthedoctorband, buy some music at mysonthedoctor.bandcamp.com and add the band to your Spotify playlists now!

(Photo, provided by the band: Ian McNally)

[Air date: 10/11/2021]

]]> 3569 Ep. 31: (Even More) Local Music We're Loving https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ You know the drill: An hour's worth of new music, enthusiastic commentary and inside scoops on new music from NYC artists. [Air date: 10/29] Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:19:28 -0000 (Even More) Local Music We're Loving full 31 Sam Sumpter Another week of new tunes from a selection of local artists we're obsessed with You know the drill: An hour's worth of new music, enthusiastic commentary and inside scoops on new music from NYC artists. [Air date: 10/29] You know the drill: An hour's worth of new music, enthusiastic commentary and inside scoops on new music from NYC artists.

[Air date: 10/29]

]]> 3569 Ep. 30: NYC Music of the Week https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ We're coming in hot with another week of new(ish) NYC music you're going to love. [Air date: 10/8] Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:36:00 -0000 NYC Music of the Week full 30 Sam Sumpter We're back (back, back) with another hour of killer tunes from our fave artists We're coming in hot with another week of new(ish) NYC music you're going to love. [Air date: 10/8] We're coming in hot with another week of new(ish) NYC music you're going to love.

[Air date: 10/8]

]]> 3568 Ep. 29: New Week, New Tunes https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ Sam fought through a massive hangover and a million technical difficulties, but at least the music is good! [Air date: 10/1] Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:28:57 -0000 New Week, New Tunes full 29 Sam Sumpter The latest and greatest from Brooklyn artists, plus two great premieres Sam fought through a massive hangover and a million technical difficulties, but at least the music is good! [Air date: 10/1] Sam fought through a massive hangover and a million technical difficulties, but at least the music is good!

[Air date: 10/1]

]]> 3569 Ep. 28: New Music from BDBK Faves https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ Tune in for great tunes from NYC artists (plus very enthusiastic commentary). [Air date: 9/24] Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:23:15 -0000 New Music from BDBK Faves full 28 Sam Sumpter The new songs from NYC artists that we had on repeat this week Tune in for great tunes from NYC artists (plus very enthusiastic commentary). [Air date: 9/24] Tune in for great tunes from NYC artists (plus very enthusiastic commentary).

[Air date: 9/24]

]]> 3509 Ep. 27: Local Music We're Listening to + Loving This Week https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ Enjoy a week of new music from some of NYC's best bands plus thoughts, stories and intel from the artists. [Air date: 9/17] Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:10:02 -0000 Local Music We're Listening to + Loving This Week full 27 Sam Sumpter Some sweet September tunes with exclusive Bands do BK insights Enjoy a week of new music from some of NYC's best bands plus thoughts, stories and intel from the artists. [Air date: 9/17] Enjoy a week of new music from some of NYC's best bands plus thoughts, stories and intel from the artists.

[Air date: 9/17]

]]> 3570 Ep. 26: Peter Wise does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ Five months after the date we were originally scheduled to host NYC artist Peter Wise in the studio, we made some interview action happen remotely and talked to him about writing and releasing music during quarantine, the story behind his new single "Methadone Joan" and, of course, his favorite places—past and present—in Brooklyn. Listen for some Wise words and great music from Peter (plus some potentially eardrum-blasting laughter from Sam... sorry, controlling volume is tough outside the studio), and be sure to follow the artist at @peterwisemusic, check him out on Spotify and discover everything Peter Wise at peterwisemusic.com. (Photo provided by the artist.) [Air date: 9/10] Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:28:00 -0000 Peter Wise does Brooklyn full 26 Sam Sumpter The Brooklyn artist talks his favorite venue (RIP), rehearsal spot and bar-meets-bowling alley, and we premiere his brand-new single, "Methadone Joan" Five months after the date we were originally scheduled to host NYC artist Peter Wise in the studio, we made some interview action happen remotely and talked to him about writing and releasing music during quarantine, the story behind his new single "Methadone Joan" and, of course, his favorite places—past and present—in Brooklyn. Listen for some Wise words and great music from Peter (plus some potentially eardrum-blasting laughter from Sam... sorry, controlling volume is tough outside the studio), and be sure to follow the artist at @peterwisemusic, check him out on Spotify and discover everything Peter Wise at peterwisemusic.com. (Photo provided by the artist.) [Air date: 9/10] Five months after the date we were originally scheduled to host NYC artist Peter Wise in the studio, we made some interview action happen remotely and talked to him about writing and releasing music during quarantine, the story behind his new single "Methadone Joan" and, of course, his favorite places—past and present—in Brooklyn.

Listen for some Wise words and great music from Peter (plus some potentially eardrum-blasting laughter from Sam... sorry, controlling volume is tough outside the studio), and be sure to follow the artist at @peterwisemusic, check him out on Spotify and discover everything Peter Wise at peterwisemusic.com.

(Photo provided by the artist.)

[Air date: 9/10]

]]> 3569 Ep. 25: Duke of Vandals does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ After way too many weeks of Sam just talking to herself, WE'RE BACK, BABY—with an excellent guest: Gino Gianoli of Brooklyn band Duke of Vandals. Check out the episode to hear Gino discuss his writing process, "Porno Witches" and his philosophy of saying yes and then figuring it out later (plus, way... way more). Check out DoV at dukeofvandals.bandcamp.com, follow the band at @duke.of.vandals.music and add their songs to your Spotify playlists. Photo (provided by the band): Michelle LoBianco [Air date: 9/3] Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:31:00 -0000 Duke of Vandals does Brooklyn full 25 Sam Sumpter Gino Gianoli of the BK doom-rock trio talks the band's first gig, Brooklyn's best venues and his post-pandemic dream bill—plus, we present the world premiere of DoV's newest song, "Porno Witches" After way too many weeks of Sam just talking to herself, WE'RE BACK, BABY—with an excellent guest: Gino Gianoli of Brooklyn band Duke of Vandals. Check out the episode to hear Gino discuss his writing process, "Porno Witches" and his philosophy of saying yes and then figuring it out later (plus, way... way more). Check out DoV at dukeofvandals.bandcamp.com, follow the band at @duke.of.vandals.music and add their songs to your Spotify playlists. Photo (provided by the band): Michelle LoBianco [Air date: 9/3] After way too many weeks of Sam just talking to herself, WE'RE BACK, BABY—with an excellent guest: Gino Gianoli of Brooklyn band Duke of Vandals.

Check out the episode to hear Gino discuss his writing process, "Porno Witches" and his philosophy of saying yes and then figuring it out later (plus, way... way more).

Check out DoV at dukeofvandals.bandcamp.com, follow the band at @duke.of.vandals.music and add their songs to your Spotify playlists.

Photo (provided by the band): Michelle LoBianco

[Air date: 9/3]

]]> 3570 Ep. 24: Revisiting Old Favorites pt. 3 https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ For the third week in a row—and our last episode, we promise, without a guest for a WHILE—we revisited music from artists we've interviewed in person, across Brooklyn, over the last two years. Find their Brooklyn picks at bandsdobk.com. [Air date: 8/6] Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:00:49 -0000 Revisiting Old Favorites pt. 3 full 24 Sam Sumpter Find Brooklyn musicians you love here, and learn more about them on Bands do BK For the third week in a row—and our last episode, we promise, without a guest for a WHILE—we revisited music from artists we've interviewed in person, across Brooklyn, over the last two years. Find their Brooklyn picks at bandsdobk.com. [Air date: 8/6] For the third week in a row—and our last episode, we promise, without a guest for a WHILE—we revisited music from artists we've interviewed in person, across Brooklyn, over the last two years. Find their Brooklyn picks at bandsdobk.com.


[Air date: 8/6]

]]> 3569 Ep. 23: Revisiting Old Favorites pt. 2 https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ For the second week in a row, we revisited music from artists we've interviewed in person, across Brooklyn, over the last two years. Find their Brooklyn picks at bandsdobk.com. [Air date: 7/30] Thu, 10 Sep 2020 13:50:02 -0000 Revisiting Old Favorites pt. 2 full 23 Sam Sumpter Discover new artists here—then discover their Brooklyn picks on Bands do Bk For the second week in a row, we revisited music from artists we've interviewed in person, across Brooklyn, over the last two years. Find their Brooklyn picks at bandsdobk.com. [Air date: 7/30] For the second week in a row, we revisited music from artists we've interviewed in person, across Brooklyn, over the last two years. Find their Brooklyn picks at bandsdobk.com.


[Air date: 7/30]

]]> 3570 Ep. 22: Revisiting Old Favorites https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ We had a(nother) major Throwback Thursday moment and played music from artists we've interviewed in person, across Brooklyn, over the last two years. Check out their music on this episode and find the interviews featuring their Brooklyn picks at bandsdobk.com. [Air date: 7/23] Fri, 07 Aug 2020 17:48:00 -0000 Revisiting Old Favorites full 22 Sam Sumpter The next best thing to new interviews? That would be looking back at the old ones. We had a(nother) major Throwback Thursday moment and played music from artists we've interviewed in person, across Brooklyn, over the last two years. Check out their music on this episode and find the interviews featuring their Brooklyn picks at bandsdobk.com. [Air date: 7/23] We had a(nother) major Throwback Thursday moment and played music from artists we've interviewed in person, across Brooklyn, over the last two years. Check out their music on this episode and find the interviews featuring their Brooklyn picks at bandsdobk.com.

[Air date: 7/23]

]]> 3568 Ep. 21: Blast From the Radio Past https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ Like the phone-it-in highlights episode of your favorite sitcom, we revisited old episodes from the good ol' pre-pandemic days when we were in the studio drinking beers and talking Brooklyns with some of our favorite artists. In this episode, we play tunes from the 14 guests we've had on the show and let you know what you can expect from the episodes (which are available on the RFB website, Spotify and... um, wherever you're reading this right now). Tune in for oldies but goodies and enjoy this radio stroll down Bands do BK memory lane. [Air date: 7/16] Wed, 22 Jul 2020 15:12:16 -0000 Blast From the Radio Past full 20 Sam Sumpter A true Throwback Thursday featuring artists interviewed on previous episodes Like the phone-it-in highlights episode of your favorite sitcom, we revisited old episodes from the good ol' pre-pandemic days when we were in the studio drinking beers and talking Brooklyns with some of our favorite artists. In this episode, we play tunes from the 14 guests we've had on the show and let you know what you can expect from the episodes (which are available on the RFB website, Spotify and... um, wherever you're reading this right now). Tune in for oldies but goodies and enjoy this radio stroll down Bands do BK memory lane. [Air date: 7/16] Like the phone-it-in highlights episode of your favorite sitcom, we revisited old episodes from the good ol' pre-pandemic days when we were in the studio drinking beers and talking Brooklyns with some of our favorite artists.

In this episode, we play tunes from the 14 guests we've had on the show and let you know what you can expect from the episodes (which are available on the RFB website, Spotify and... um, wherever you're reading this right now).

Tune in for oldies but goodies and enjoy this radio stroll down Bands do BK memory lane.

[Air date: 7/16]

]]> 3570 Ep. 20: (Still) Live From the Living Room https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ This episode features (mostly) new local music we're loving, most of which—a la the last few weeks—is being produced by artists who are raising money for important organizations. Keep listening to + supporting these amazing musicians + amazing orgs! [Air date: 7/9/20] Wed, 22 Jul 2020 14:57:00 -0000 (Still) Live From the Living Room full 20 Sam Sumpter Local music we're loving with a continued emphasis on artists taking action This episode features (mostly) new local music we're loving, most of which—a la the last few weeks—is being produced by artists who are raising money for important organizations. Keep listening to + supporting these amazing musicians + amazing orgs! [Air date: 7/9/20] This episode features (mostly) new local music we're loving, most of which—a la the last few weeks—is being produced by artists who are raising money for important organizations.

Keep listening to + supporting these amazing musicians + amazing orgs!

[Air date: 7/9/20]

]]> 3569 Ep. 19: A Little Bit of This // A Little Bit of That https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ We're still here and hangin' at home with our mask on and pants off! In this episode we feature new music we love, once again shine light on artists raising money for important causes and present the PREMIERE of "America's Funhouse" from our friend, Father Space Cadet. Keep supporting your favorite artists + organizations putting in the most important work right now! [Air date: 7/2/20] Sun, 19 Jul 2020 15:27:00 -0000 A Little Bit of This // A Little Bit of That full Sam Sumpter A combination of new songs we're loving and more music from artists raising money for important organizations We're still here and hangin' at home with our mask on and pants off! In this episode we feature new music we love, once again shine light on artists raising money for important causes and present the PREMIERE of "America's Funhouse" from our friend, Father Space Cadet. Keep supporting your favorite artists + organizations putting in the most important work right now! [Air date: 7/2/20] We're still here and hangin' at home with our mask on and pants off!

In this episode we feature new music we love, once again shine light on artists raising money for important causes and present the PREMIERE of "America's Funhouse" from our friend, Father Space Cadet.

Keep supporting your favorite artists + organizations putting in the most important work right now!

[Air date: 7/2/20]

]]> 3568 Ep. 18: Art Meets Action (Part Three) https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ We're not quite back in the studio yet, so once again we're featuring nothing but music—more specifically, a selection of songs from some of our favorite local artists who are currently donating proceeds from their music and taking other initiatives to raise money for important organizations. Enjoy an hour of great music—all for a great cause—and be sure to grab your favorite tracks to support artists and efforts on bandcamp.com! [Air date: 6/25/20] Sat, 11 Jul 2020 19:17:58 -0000 Art Meets Action (Part Three) full 18 Sam Sumpter Once again, a selection of songs from local artists who are taking initiatives to support important organizations We're not quite back in the studio yet, so once again we're featuring nothing but music—more specifically, a selection of songs from some of our favorite local artists who are currently donating proceeds from their music and taking other initiatives to raise money for important organizations. Enjoy an hour of great music—all for a great cause—and be sure to grab your favorite tracks to support artists and efforts on bandcamp.com! [Air date: 6/25/20] We're not quite back in the studio yet, so once again we're featuring nothing but music—more specifically, a selection of songs from some of our favorite local artists who are currently donating proceeds from their music and taking other initiatives to raise money for important organizations.

Enjoy an hour of great music—all for a great cause—and be sure to grab your favorite tracks to support artists and efforts on bandcamp.com!

[Air date: 6/25/20]

]]> 3563 Ep. 17: Art Meets Action (Part Two) https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ Bands do BK is back, back again—coming at you live from the apartment!—and for the second week in a row, we're featuring a selection of songs from some of our favorite artists who are currently donating proceeds from their music and taking other initiatives to raise money for BLM, bail funds and various racial justice organizations. (Best of all, this episode aired right before Bandcamp Friday, when the platform was donating all proceeds to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.) Enjoy an hour of great music—all for a great cause—and be sure to snap up your favorite tracks on bandcamp.com! [Air date: 6/18/20] Wed, 24 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000 Art Meets Action (Part Two) full 17 Sam Sumpter For the second week running, a selection of songs from local artists who are supporting Black Lives Matter, bail funds and other important organizations Bands do BK is back, back again—coming at you live from the apartment!—and for the second week in a row, we're featuring a selection of songs from some of our favorite artists who are currently donating proceeds from their music and taking other initiatives to raise money for BLM, bail funds and various racial justice organizations. (Best of all, this episode aired right before Bandcamp Friday, when the platform was donating all proceeds to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.) Enjoy an hour of great music—all for a great cause—and be sure to snap up your favorite tracks on bandcamp.com! [Air date: 6/18/20] Bands do BK is back, back again—coming at you live from the apartment!—and for the second week in a row, we're featuring a selection of songs from some of our favorite artists who are currently donating proceeds from their music and taking other initiatives to raise money for BLM, bail funds and various racial justice organizations. (Best of all, this episode aired right before Bandcamp Friday, when the platform was donating all proceeds to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.)

Enjoy an hour of great music—all for a great cause—and be sure to snap up your favorite tracks on bandcamp.com!

[Air date: 6/18/20]

]]> 3565 Ep. 16: Art Meets Action (Part One) https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ After a three-month hiatus, Bands do BK is back—live from the living room!—featuring a selection of songs from some of our favorite artists who are currently donating proceeds from their music and taking other initiatives to raise money for BLM, bail funds and various racial justice organizations. Listen for music old and new, plus tracks from a recent comp—Home Grown Grooves—featuring 15 local acts and raising money for the Food Bank for New York City and the Black Lives Matter Global Network. And tune in for Part Two—coming your way soon. [Air date: 6/11/20] Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:42:00 -0000 Art Meets Action (Part One) full 16 Sam Sumpter A selection of songs from local artists who are supporting Black Lives Matter, bail funds and other important organizations After a three-month hiatus, Bands do BK is back—live from the living room!—featuring a selection of songs from some of our favorite artists who are currently donating proceeds from their music and taking other initiatives to raise money for BLM, bail funds and various racial justice organizations. Listen for music old and new, plus tracks from a recent comp—Home Grown Grooves—featuring 15 local acts and raising money for the Food Bank for New York City and the Black Lives Matter Global Network. And tune in for Part Two—coming your way soon. [Air date: 6/11/20] After a three-month hiatus, Bands do BK is back—live from the living room!—featuring a selection of songs from some of our favorite artists who are currently donating proceeds from their music and taking other initiatives to raise money for BLM, bail funds and various racial justice organizations.

Listen for music old and new, plus tracks from a recent comp—Home Grown Grooves—featuring 15 local acts and raising money for the Food Bank for New York City and the Black Lives Matter Global Network. And tune in for Part Two—coming your way soon.

[Air date: 6/11/20]

]]> 3568 Ep. 15: Mount Sharp does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ A few weeks following the February release of their new album, That Shadow—released on Dadstache Records—the members of Mount Sharp (who specialize in "songs about science and bad decisions") swung by the studio for the fifteenth episode of Bands do BK and, over (non-spiked) seltzer, discussed the record, the story behind the band and their favorite places in Brooklyn. Crack open a That Shadow IPA and tune in to hear the band talk music and to discover where to find the best parks, cheapest tacos, most delicious dim sum and more in the borough. Plus! Be sure to check out Mount Sharp on Bandcamp and Spotify, follow the band on Instagram at @mountsharp and find all things Mount Sharp at mountsharpband.com. Photo (provided by the band): Ebru Yildiz [Air date: 3/12/20] Tue, 24 Mar 2020 13:15:34 -0000 Mount Sharp does Brooklyn full 15 Sam Sumpter Swood, Bryan, Sal and JPK talk hot sauce and horse murals, how the band came to be, and 'That Shadow'—their new album and a recently released IPA A few weeks following the February release of their new album, That Shadow—released on Dadstache Records—the members of Mount Sharp (who specialize in "songs about science and bad decisions") swung by the studio for the fifteenth episode of Bands do BK and, over (non-spiked) seltzer, discussed the record, the story behind the band and their favorite places in Brooklyn. Crack open a That Shadow IPA and tune in to hear the band talk music and to discover where to find the best parks, cheapest tacos, most delicious dim sum and more in the borough. Plus! Be sure to check out Mount Sharp on Bandcamp and Spotify, follow the band on Instagram at @mountsharp and find all things Mount Sharp at mountsharpband.com. Photo (provided by the band): Ebru Yildiz [Air date: 3/12/20] A few weeks following the February release of their new album, That Shadow—released on Dadstache Records—the members of Mount Sharp (who specialize in "songs about science and bad decisions") swung by the studio for the fifteenth episode of Bands do BK and, over (non-spiked) seltzer, discussed the record, the story behind the band and their favorite places in Brooklyn.

Crack open a That Shadow IPA and tune in to hear the band talk music and to discover where to find the best parks, cheapest tacos, most delicious dim sum and more in the borough.

Plus! Be sure to check out Mount Sharp on Bandcamp and Spotify, follow the band on Instagram at @mountsharp and find all things Mount Sharp at mountsharpband.com.

Photo (provided by the band): Ebru Yildiz

[Air date: 3/12/20]

]]> 3569 Ep. 14: HYPEMOM does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ Ahead of the March 19th release of Concessions—a seven-track tape, seven years in the making—the three guys of HYPEMOM joined us on the air for the fourteenth episode of Bands do BK to share new and unreleased tracks (including "No Words," which premiered on bandsdobk.com), discuss new (old) music and upcoming shows, plus share their favorite spots and bands in Brooklyn. This episode also features a cameo from first-time listener (we assume), first-time caller (on this show) and Bands do BK's new favorite human, Uncle Mike. Come for the music and the recs, stay for the mom impressions and Jeopardy talk. Enjoy! Check out HYPEMOM on Bandcamp and Spotify, follow them on Instagram at @hypemomlovesyou and don't miss their album release show—presented by Bands do BK—at ALPHAVILLE on 3/19. (Info and tickets here!) Photo (provided by the band): Lee Bilsky [Air date: 3/5/20] Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:56:00 -0000 HYPEMOM does Brooklyn full 14 Sam Sumpter Luke, Matt and Colin talk moms, 'Jeopardy' and the best Italian spots, record stores and pinball destinations in Brooklyn Ahead of the March 19th release of Concessions—a seven-track tape, seven years in the making—the three guys of HYPEMOM joined us on the air for the fourteenth episode of Bands do BK to share new and unreleased tracks (including "No Words," which premiered on bandsdobk.com), discuss new (old) music and upcoming shows, plus share their favorite spots and bands in Brooklyn. This episode also features a cameo from first-time listener (we assume), first-time caller (on this show) and Bands do BK's new favorite human, Uncle Mike. Come for the music and the recs, stay for the mom impressions and Jeopardy talk. Enjoy! Check out HYPEMOM on Bandcamp and Spotify, follow them on Instagram at @hypemomlovesyou and don't miss their album release show—presented by Bands do BK—at ALPHAVILLE on 3/19. (Info and tickets here!) Photo (provided by the band): Lee Bilsky [Air date: 3/5/20] Ahead of the March 19th release of Concessions—a seven-track tape, seven years in the making—the three guys of HYPEMOM joined us on the air for the fourteenth episode of Bands do BK to share new and unreleased tracks (including "No Words," which premiered on bandsdobk.com), discuss new (old) music and upcoming shows, plus share their favorite spots and bands in Brooklyn. This episode also features a cameo from first-time listener (we assume), first-time caller (on this show) and Bands do BK's new favorite human, Uncle Mike.

Come for the music and the recs, stay for the mom impressions and Jeopardy talk. Enjoy!

Check out HYPEMOM on Bandcamp and Spotify, follow them on Instagram at @hypemomlovesyou and don't miss their album release show—presented by Bands do BK—at ALPHAVILLE on 3/19. (Info and tickets here!)

Photo (provided by the band): Lee Bilsky

[Air date: 3/5/20]

]]> 3569 Ep. 13: Sallies do Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ We met half of indie alt-rock band Sallies at a bar in Williamsburg, so with at least one common interest established, we were stoked to discover their other favorite spots (mostly other bars) in Brooklyn—and, best of all, gain access to some (very excellent) unreleased songs. As guests on our thirteenth episode, the guys shared their go-to spots in Brooklyn (picks that include good music, even better canines and a couple killer halal carts), discussed the intense (maybe whiskey-fueled) recording process and premiered three singles from their upcoming debut album, More Of The Same. Keep an eye out so you don't miss the band's release show. And be sure to keep up with Sallies on Instagram at @thesallies, stream their existing music (including the album's first single, "Driftwood") on all the digital platforms, including Spotify, and stay tuned for more singles and More Of The Same—coming soon! [Air date: 2/27/20] Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0000 Sallies do Brooklyn full 13 Sam Sumpter The band talks long days in the studio, drinking with dogs and the importance of a good jukebox—plus premieres three songs from their upcoming debut album, 'More Of The Same' We met half of indie alt-rock band Sallies at a bar in Williamsburg, so with at least one common interest established, we were stoked to discover their other favorite spots (mostly other bars) in Brooklyn—and, best of all, gain access to some (very excellent) unreleased songs. As guests on our thirteenth episode, the guys shared their go-to spots in Brooklyn (picks that include good music, even better canines and a couple killer halal carts), discussed the intense (maybe whiskey-fueled) recording process and premiered three singles from their upcoming debut album, More Of The Same. Keep an eye out so you don't miss the band's release show. And be sure to keep up with Sallies on Instagram at @thesallies, stream their existing music (including the album's first single, "Driftwood") on all the digital platforms, including Spotify, and stay tuned for more singles and More Of The Same—coming soon! [Air date: 2/27/20] We met half of indie alt-rock band Sallies at a bar in Williamsburg, so with at least one common interest established, we were stoked to discover their other favorite spots (mostly other bars) in Brooklyn—and, best of all, gain access to some (very excellent) unreleased songs.

As guests on our thirteenth episode, the guys shared their go-to spots in Brooklyn (picks that include good music, even better canines and a couple killer halal carts), discussed the intense (maybe whiskey-fueled) recording process and premiered three singles from their upcoming debut album, More Of The Same.

Keep an eye out so you don't miss the band's release show. And be sure to keep up with Sallies on Instagram at @thesallies, stream their existing music (including the album's first single, "Driftwood") on all the digital platforms, including Spotify, and stay tuned for more singles and More Of The Same—coming soon!

[Air date: 2/27/20]

]]> 3569 Ep. 12: Snack Cat does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ Our 12th episode features Snack Cat, whose members headed from a Sofar Sounds show earlier that evening straight to the RFB studio for the interview. In a session involving a little chaos, a lot of laughs and one near-concussion (just kidding!), the band talks LA loving and leaving, the live Snack Cat experience and the wedding gigs and subway shows that brought them together—plus, of course, shares their favorite Brooklyn spots. We also play (parts of) a few songs from local artists they love and premiere their newest song, "Young Love." Find all things Snack Cat at snackcatband.com, follow the band on Instagram at @snackcatband and listen to "Young Love" (and the rest of their catalogue) on Spotify and other streaming services. [Air date: 2/20/20] Mon, 02 Mar 2020 22:03:00 -0000 Snack Cat does Brooklyn full 12 Sam Sumpter In a particularly chaotic episode, (most of) the members of the seven-piece funk/soul/blues/rock/jazz outfit discuss band beginnings and their political-yet-upbeat live show, share their favorite spots in Brooklyn and debut their newest single, “Young Love” Our 12th episode features Snack Cat, whose members headed from a Sofar Sounds show earlier that evening straight to the RFB studio for the interview. In a session involving a little chaos, a lot of laughs and one near-concussion (just kidding!), the band talks LA loving and leaving, the live Snack Cat experience and the wedding gigs and subway shows that brought them together—plus, of course, shares their favorite Brooklyn spots. We also play (parts of) a few songs from local artists they love and premiere their newest song, "Young Love." Find all things Snack Cat at snackcatband.com, follow the band on Instagram at @snackcatband and listen to "Young Love" (and the rest of their catalogue) on Spotify and other streaming services. [Air date: 2/20/20] Our 12th episode features Snack Cat, whose members headed from a Sofar Sounds show earlier that evening straight to the RFB studio for the interview.

In a session involving a little chaos, a lot of laughs and one near-concussion (just kidding!), the band talks LA loving and leaving, the live Snack Cat experience and the wedding gigs and subway shows that brought them together—plus, of course, shares their favorite Brooklyn spots. We also play (parts of) a few songs from local artists they love and premiere their newest song, "Young Love."

Find all things Snack Cat at snackcatband.com, follow the band on Instagram at @snackcatband and listen to "Young Love" (and the rest of their catalogue) on Spotify and other streaming services.

[Air date: 2/20/20]

]]> 3570 Ep. 11: The Misters do Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ On the eleventh episode of Bands do BK, we're joined by one half of NYC band The Misters, who promise "luxury, at a discounted price" and put on one of the most engaging live shows we've ever seen. Listen to the episode now to hear Michael and Todd—over white wine and seltzer (not combined)—discuss new and upcoming Misters projects, share their favorite places and bands in Brooklyn and premiere their excellent new single, "Other People." Check out our playlist featuring The Misters and songs they selected featuring artists they love here. Keep up with The Misters on Instagram at @themistersmusic, get more Misters music on Spotify and watch the video for "Other People"—out now! Plus, stay tuned for band's debut EP, coming out April 17th! [Air date: 2/13/20] Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:37:00 -0000 The Misters do Brooklyn full 11 Sam Sumpter Todd and Michael talk Sunday Sauces, the smells of the Sweatshop and putting on shows where glitter goes on and clothes come off On the eleventh episode of Bands do BK, we're joined by one half of NYC band The Misters, who promise "luxury, at a discounted price" and put on one of the most engaging live shows we've ever seen. Listen to the episode now to hear Michael and Todd—over white wine and seltzer (not combined)—discuss new and upcoming Misters projects, share their favorite places and bands in Brooklyn and premiere their excellent new single, "Other People." Check out our playlist featuring The Misters and songs they selected featuring artists they love here. Keep up with The Misters on Instagram at @themistersmusic, get more Misters music on Spotify and watch the video for "Other People"—out now! Plus, stay tuned for band's debut EP, coming out April 17th! [Air date: 2/13/20] On the eleventh episode of Bands do BK, we're joined by one half of NYC band The Misters, who promise "luxury, at a discounted price" and put on one of the most engaging live shows we've ever seen.

Listen to the episode now to hear Michael and Todd—over white wine and seltzer (not combined)—discuss new and upcoming Misters projects, share their favorite places and bands in Brooklyn and premiere their excellent new single, "Other People."

Check out our playlist featuring The Misters and songs they selected featuring artists they love here.

Keep up with The Misters on Instagram at @themistersmusic, get more Misters music on Spotify and watch the video for "Other People"—out now! Plus, stay tuned for band's debut EP, coming out April 17th!

[Air date: 2/13/20]

]]> 3570 Ep. 10: Jelly Kelly does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ The tenth episode of Bands do BK features 75% of "slop pop strangewave" outfit Jelly Kelly (just missing Jared!), whose record Fresh Paint dropped in December and whose Frankenstein-ified video for a cover of Sixpence None the Richer's "Kiss Me" recently premiered on Bands do BK. Over White Claws and 99 Bananas—a combo that probably explains why we got a tad (enjoyably) sidetracked—the band shares a few of their go-to places in Brooklyn and discusses new and upcoming music, the freedoms of defying genre and date spots in Brooklyn and beyond. Check out our playlist featuring Jelly Kelly and songs they selected featuring artists they love here. Listen to Fresh Paint ASAP, keep up with all things Jelly Kelly on Instagram at @jellykelly_music and don't miss the opp to catch the band live on February 18th (Our Wicked Lady), February 28th (Trans Pecos), March 5th (Rubulad) and on more dates, at more venues, down the line. [Air date: 2/6/20] Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:30:19 -0000 Jelly Kelly does Brooklyn full 10 Sam Sumpter Keith, Nic and Dom talk childhood nicknames, upcoming album(s) and which dates are worth a trek from Brooklyn to the Bronx The tenth episode of Bands do BK features 75% of "slop pop strangewave" outfit Jelly Kelly (just missing Jared!), whose record Fresh Paint dropped in December and whose Frankenstein-ified video for a cover of Sixpence None the Richer's "Kiss Me" recently premiered on Bands do BK. Over White Claws and 99 Bananas—a combo that probably explains why we got a tad (enjoyably) sidetracked—the band shares a few of their go-to places in Brooklyn and discusses new and upcoming music, the freedoms of defying genre and date spots in Brooklyn and beyond. Check out our playlist featuring Jelly Kelly and songs they selected featuring artists they love here. Listen to Fresh Paint ASAP, keep up with all things Jelly Kelly on Instagram at @jellykelly_music and don't miss the opp to catch the band live on February 18th (Our Wicked Lady), February 28th (Trans Pecos), March 5th (Rubulad) and on more dates, at more venues, down the line. [Air date: 2/6/20] The tenth episode of Bands do BK features 75% of "slop pop strangewave" outfit Jelly Kelly (just missing Jared!), whose record Fresh Paint dropped in December and whose Frankenstein-ified video for a cover of Sixpence None the Richer's "Kiss Me" recently premiered on Bands do BK.

Over White Claws and 99 Bananas—a combo that probably explains why we got a tad (enjoyably) sidetracked—the band shares a few of their go-to places in Brooklyn and discusses new and upcoming music, the freedoms of defying genre and date spots in Brooklyn and beyond.

Check out our playlist featuring Jelly Kelly and songs they selected featuring artists they love here.

Listen to Fresh Paint ASAP, keep up with all things Jelly Kelly on Instagram at @jellykelly_music and don't miss the opp to catch the band live on February 18th (Our Wicked Lady), February 28th (Trans Pecos), March 5th (Rubulad) and on more dates, at more venues, down the line.

[Air date: 2/6/20]

]]> 3569 Ep. 9: The Lo-Fi's do Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ Ahead of their three February shows—while drinking raspberry White Claws—Justin Viant, Pedro Veras and Phil Navarro of Union City, New Jersey-based band The Lo-Fi's discuss their favorite musical trios, the Lo-Fi's live experience and their favorite spots in Brooklyn—a conversation covering crowdsurfing, sword fighting, screw drivers and, most importantly, the bar where boys become men. Listen now to discover the guys' go-to spots in Brooklyn and hear music from The Lo-Fi's and the local artists they love! And be sure to check out the band's EP, The Movement of Speed (out now), follow the The Lo-Fi's on Spotify and SoundCloud, and keep up with the trio's shows, releases and antics on Instagram at @the.lofis. [Air date: 1/30/20] Wed, 05 Feb 2020 16:08:18 -0000 The Lo-Fi's do Brooklyn full 9 Sam Sumpter The trio talks crowdsurfing, sword fighting, screw drivers and the bar where boys become men Ahead of their three February shows—while drinking raspberry White Claws—Justin Viant, Pedro Veras and Phil Navarro of Union City, New Jersey-based band The Lo-Fi's discuss their favorite musical trios, the Lo-Fi's live experience and their favorite spots in Brooklyn—a conversation covering crowdsurfing, sword fighting, screw drivers and, most importantly, the bar where boys become men. Listen now to discover the guys' go-to spots in Brooklyn and hear music from The Lo-Fi's and the local artists they love! And be sure to check out the band's EP, The Movement of Speed (out now), follow the The Lo-Fi's on Spotify and SoundCloud, and keep up with the trio's shows, releases and antics on Instagram at @the.lofis. [Air date: 1/30/20] Ahead of their three February shows—while drinking raspberry White Claws—Justin Viant, Pedro Veras and Phil Navarro of Union City, New Jersey-based band The Lo-Fi's discuss their favorite musical trios, the Lo-Fi's live experience and their favorite spots in Brooklyn—a conversation covering crowdsurfing, sword fighting, screw drivers and, most importantly, the bar where boys become men.

Listen now to discover the guys' go-to spots in Brooklyn and hear music from The Lo-Fi's and the local artists they love!

And be sure to check out the band's EP, The Movement of Speed (out now), follow the The Lo-Fi's on Spotify and SoundCloud, and keep up with the trio's shows, releases and antics on Instagram at @the.lofis.

[Air date: 1/30/20]

]]> 3569 Ep. 8: EXNATIONS does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ The eighth episode of Bands do BK features Taylor Hughes—drummer and 1/3 of sad-pop trio EXNATIONS—who crossed two rivers in her athleisure to join us in the studio and talk music, movies and the band's fave spots in Brooklyn. Listen now to hear us discuss John Hughes' hits (Sixteen Candles and, just as importantly, Flubber), legendary pizza, Park Slope's top ramen spot and bandmate bonding at—where else?—the record store. We also play the newest single from EXNATIONS, plus tracks from their 2019 EP Pink Haze and a selection of songs from local artists that they've played with and love. Check it out! EXNATIONS' latest single—"11:59"—is out now Listen on Spotify, keep up with the band on Instagram at @exnations and find all things EXNATIONS at exnations.com. [Air date: 1/23/20] Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:17:00 -0000 EXNATIONS does Brooklyn full 8 Sam Sumpter Taylor Hughes of sad-pop trio EXNATIONS talks John Hughes movies, bandmate bonding at Rough Trade and finding the little bit of light in everything, The eighth episode of Bands do BK features Taylor Hughes—drummer and 1/3 of sad-pop trio EXNATIONS—who crossed two rivers in her athleisure to join us in the studio and talk music, movies and the band's fave spots in Brooklyn. Listen now to hear us discuss John Hughes' hits (Sixteen Candles and, just as importantly, Flubber), legendary pizza, Park Slope's top ramen spot and bandmate bonding at—where else?—the record store. We also play the newest single from EXNATIONS, plus tracks from their 2019 EP Pink Haze and a selection of songs from local artists that they've played with and love. Check it out! EXNATIONS' latest single—"11:59"—is out now Listen on Spotify, keep up with the band on Instagram at @exnations and find all things EXNATIONS at exnations.com. [Air date: 1/23/20] The eighth episode of Bands do BK features Taylor Hughes—drummer and 1/3 of sad-pop trio EXNATIONS—who crossed two rivers in her athleisure to join us in the studio and talk music, movies and the band's fave spots in Brooklyn.

Listen now to hear us discuss John Hughes' hits (Sixteen Candles and, just as importantly, Flubber), legendary pizza, Park Slope's top ramen spot and bandmate bonding at—where else?—the record store.

We also play the newest single from EXNATIONS, plus tracks from their 2019 EP Pink Haze and a selection of songs from local artists that they've played with and love. Check it out!

EXNATIONS' latest single—"11:59"—is out now Listen on Spotify, keep up with the band on Instagram at @exnations and find all things EXNATIONS at exnations.com.

[Air date: 1/23/20]

]]> 3570 Ep. 7: Shadow Monster does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ On the seventh episode of Bands do BK, Gillian Visco—frontwoman of Brooklyn "sad-grunge" duo Shadow Monster—talks slaying your dragons, setting up a cot at Our Wicked Lady and the artist whose Hartstop performance brought her to tears. Tune in to hear Gillian discuss her music and her favorite spots in Brooklyn, spin songs from the local artists she loves and serve as guinea pig for our first-ever round of Quick-Fire Faves, a word-association game designed to uncover artists' first-instinct favorites. Shadow Monster's second album, Punching Bag is available on Spotify now. Follow the band @shadowmonster and find all things Shadow Monster at theshadowmonster.com. [Air date: 1/16/20] Wed, 22 Jan 2020 22:26:00 -0000 Shadow Monster does Brooklyn full 7 Sam Sumpter Gillian Visco talks slaying your dragons, setting up a cot at Our Wicked Lady and the artist whose performance brought her to tears On the seventh episode of Bands do BK, Gillian Visco—frontwoman of Brooklyn "sad-grunge" duo Shadow Monster—talks slaying your dragons, setting up a cot at Our Wicked Lady and the artist whose Hartstop performance brought her to tears. Tune in to hear Gillian discuss her music and her favorite spots in Brooklyn, spin songs from the local artists she loves and serve as guinea pig for our first-ever round of Quick-Fire Faves, a word-association game designed to uncover artists' first-instinct favorites. Shadow Monster's second album, Punching Bag is available on Spotify now. Follow the band @shadowmonster and find all things Shadow Monster at theshadowmonster.com. [Air date: 1/16/20] On the seventh episode of Bands do BK, Gillian Visco—frontwoman of Brooklyn "sad-grunge" duo Shadow Monster—talks slaying your dragons, setting up a cot at Our Wicked Lady and the artist whose Hartstop performance brought her to tears.

Tune in to hear Gillian discuss her music and her favorite spots in Brooklyn, spin songs from the local artists she loves and serve as guinea pig for our first-ever round of Quick-Fire Faves, a word-association game designed to uncover artists' first-instinct favorites.

Shadow Monster's second album, Punching Bag is available on Spotify now. Follow the band @shadowmonster and find all things Shadow Monster at theshadowmonster.com.

[Air date: 1/16/20]

]]> 3569 Ep. 6: A Few of Our Faves https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ For our sixth episode, we go sans guest, instead featuring a playlist packed with tracks from Bands do BK-featured artists, all of whom are playing in the NYC area within the next month or so. Listen now to discover what acts you can catch in New York in the very near future, and check out bandsdobk.com and @bandsdobk to discover Brooklyn recs from some of our favorite BK bands. [Air date: 1/9/20] Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0000 A Few of Our Faves full 6 Sam Sumpter Tune in for a playlist packed with tracks from a bunch of Bands do BK-featured artists we love, all of whom are playing in the NYC area soon! For our sixth episode, we go sans guest, instead featuring a playlist packed with tracks from Bands do BK-featured artists, all of whom are playing in the NYC area within the next month or so. Listen now to discover what acts you can catch in New York in the very near future, and check out bandsdobk.com and @bandsdobk to discover Brooklyn recs from some of our favorite BK bands. [Air date: 1/9/20] For our sixth episode, we go sans guest, instead featuring a playlist packed with tracks from Bands do BK-featured artists, all of whom are playing in the NYC area within the next month or so.

Listen now to discover what acts you can catch in New York in the very near future, and check out bandsdobk.com and @bandsdobk to discover Brooklyn recs from some of our favorite BK bands.

[Air date: 1/9/20]

]]> 3569 Ep. 5: Scott Martin does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ Scott Martin is a man of many musical trades (and 30+ guitars), but the one we're most interested in is one of his most recent: the personal project, under his own name, for which he started releasing music in 2018. On the fifth episode of Bands do BK, the New York native—and 10(+)-year Brooklynite—shares songs, stories and his favorite spots in Brooklyn, plus serves up an excellent performance of his unreleased song, "Jet Black Heart." Listen now! And for more Scott Martin, follow the artist on Instagram (@scottccmartin), listen to his music on Spotify and check out the one-stop Scott shop that is scottcharlesmartin.com. [Air date: 12/19/19] Fri, 27 Dec 2019 23:13:00 -0000 Scott Martin does Brooklyn full 5 Sam Sumpter The musician talks songwriting, Brooklyn's best guitar shop and spending time on Sapphire Island—plus, performs live! Scott Martin is a man of many musical trades (and 30+ guitars), but the one we're most interested in is one of his most recent: the personal project, under his own name, for which he started releasing music in 2018. On the fifth episode of Bands do BK, the New York native—and 10(+)-year Brooklynite—shares songs, stories and his favorite spots in Brooklyn, plus serves up an excellent performance of his unreleased song, "Jet Black Heart." Listen now! And for more Scott Martin, follow the artist on Instagram (@scottccmartin), listen to his music on Spotify and check out the one-stop Scott shop that is scottcharlesmartin.com. [Air date: 12/19/19] Scott Martin is a man of many musical trades (and 30+ guitars), but the one we're most interested in is one of his most recent: the personal project, under his own name, for which he started releasing music in 2018.

On the fifth episode of Bands do BK, the New York native—and 10(+)-year Brooklynite—shares songs, stories and his favorite spots in Brooklyn, plus serves up an excellent performance of his unreleased song, "Jet Black Heart."

Listen now! And for more Scott Martin, follow the artist on Instagram (@scottccmartin), listen to his music on Spotify and check out the one-stop Scott shop that is scottcharlesmartin.com.

[Air date: 12/19/19]

]]> 3569 Ep. 4: Cry Babi does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ The fourth episode of Bands do BK is here! On a cold December night, over almost-as-cold Heinekens, Greg Henits and John Mahoney of NYC-based band Cry Babi—a project under which they just started releasing music this year—talk pizza-ordering protocol, what makes a recommendable margarita and banding together on company time. Press play to hear the duo discuss their influences and sound (ranging from metal to marimba), share their favorite Brooklyn spots (for tacos, moshing and pies of both kinds) and spin songs from their upcoming album and tracks from local faves. PLUS: Best of all, the episode includes a live performance—the acoustic debut!—of Cry Babi's yet-to-be-released song, "Spit Shine." (Spoiler alert: It's really, really good.) Check out the episode, keep up with the Cry Babi action at @crybabimusic and on Spotify, and stay tuned for the band's debut album— coming Spring 2020! [Air date: 12/12/19] Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:21:34 -0000 Cry Babi does Brooklyn full 4 Sam Sumpter John and Greg talk pizza-ordering protocol, what makes a recommendable margarita and banding together on company time The fourth episode of Bands do BK is here! On a cold December night, over almost-as-cold Heinekens, Greg Henits and John Mahoney of NYC-based band Cry Babi—a project under which they just started releasing music this year—talk pizza-ordering protocol, what makes a recommendable margarita and banding together on company time. Press play to hear the duo discuss their influences and sound (ranging from metal to marimba), share their favorite Brooklyn spots (for tacos, moshing and pies of both kinds) and spin songs from their upcoming album and tracks from local faves. PLUS: Best of all, the episode includes a live performance—the acoustic debut!—of Cry Babi's yet-to-be-released song, "Spit Shine." (Spoiler alert: It's really, really good.) Check out the episode, keep up with the Cry Babi action at @crybabimusic and on Spotify, and stay tuned for the band's debut album— coming Spring 2020! [Air date: 12/12/19] The fourth episode of Bands do BK is here! On a cold December night, over almost-as-cold Heinekens, Greg Henits and John Mahoney of NYC-based band Cry Babi—a project under which they just started releasing music this year—talk pizza-ordering protocol, what makes a recommendable margarita and banding together on company time.

Press play to hear the duo discuss their influences and sound (ranging from metal to marimba), share their favorite Brooklyn spots (for tacos, moshing and pies of both kinds) and spin songs from their upcoming album and tracks from local faves.

PLUS: Best of all, the episode includes a live performance—the acoustic debut!—of Cry Babi's yet-to-be-released song, "Spit Shine." (Spoiler alert: It's really, really good.)

Check out the episode, keep up with the Cry Babi action at @crybabimusic and on Spotify, and stay tuned for the band's debut album— coming Spring 2020!

[Air date: 12/12/19]

]]> 3570 Ep. 3: Stolen Jars does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ On episode three of Bands do BK, Cody Fitzgerald—the creator of incredible Brooklyn-based music project Stolen Jars—discusses the band's new album (A Reminder), scoring a Christmas movie and why his real goal is to make the audience cry. He also, of course, shares his favorite Crown Heights haunts—a list featuring a go-to bar for birthday parties and first dates, a killer Caribbean joint and an omakase special for those in the know—and we spin tracks from Stolen Jars and the local(ish) artists Cody loves. Listen now! And follow @stojomusic to keep up with all things Stolen Jars. [Air date: 12/5/19] Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:38:00 -0000 Stolen Jars does Brooklyn full 3 Sam Sumpter Cody Fitzgerald talks secret omakase, Christmas collaboration and the food tour he may or may not be leading in Crown Heights On episode three of Bands do BK, Cody Fitzgerald—the creator of incredible Brooklyn-based music project Stolen Jars—discusses the band's new album (A Reminder), scoring a Christmas movie and why his real goal is to make the audience cry. He also, of course, shares his favorite Crown Heights haunts—a list featuring a go-to bar for birthday parties and first dates, a killer Caribbean joint and an omakase special for those in the know—and we spin tracks from Stolen Jars and the local(ish) artists Cody loves. Listen now! And follow @stojomusic to keep up with all things Stolen Jars. [Air date: 12/5/19] On episode three of Bands do BK, Cody Fitzgerald—the creator of incredible Brooklyn-based music project Stolen Jars—discusses the band's new album (A Reminder), scoring a Christmas movie and why his real goal is to make the audience cry.

He also, of course, shares his favorite Crown Heights haunts—a list featuring a go-to bar for birthday parties and first dates, a killer Caribbean joint and an omakase special for those in the know—and we spin tracks from Stolen Jars and the local(ish) artists Cody loves.

Listen now! And follow @stojomusic to keep up with all things Stolen Jars.

[Air date: 12/5/19]

]]> 3569 Ep. 2: New Myths do Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ On the second episode of Bands do BK, Brit Boras, Rosie Slater and Marina Ross—the insanely talented (and incredibly entertaining) women of NYC power trio New Myths—discuss covering EMF, Amish documentaries as inspiration and, of course, their favorite places and faces in Brooklyn. For the band's guide to BK—think spaceship vibes, jello shots and Bushwick's most sponge-worthy restaurant—and songs from New Myths and the Brooklyn bands they love, listen now! To keep up with New Myths and get details and updates on upcoming shows, releases and more (plus some sweet animation), follow the band on Instagram at @newmyths. [Air date: 11/21/19] Sat, 30 Nov 2019 19:01:00 -0000 New Myths do Brooklyn full 2 Sam Sumpter Brit, Marina and Rosie talk spaceship vibes, jello shots and Brooklyn's most sponge-worthy restaurant On the second episode of Bands do BK, Brit Boras, Rosie Slater and Marina Ross—the insanely talented (and incredibly entertaining) women of NYC power trio New Myths—discuss covering EMF, Amish documentaries as inspiration and, of course, their favorite places and faces in Brooklyn. For the band's guide to BK—think spaceship vibes, jello shots and Bushwick's most sponge-worthy restaurant—and songs from New Myths and the Brooklyn bands they love, listen now! To keep up with New Myths and get details and updates on upcoming shows, releases and more (plus some sweet animation), follow the band on Instagram at @newmyths. [Air date: 11/21/19] On the second episode of Bands do BK, Brit Boras, Rosie Slater and Marina Ross—the insanely talented (and incredibly entertaining) women of NYC power trio New Myths—discuss covering EMF, Amish documentaries as inspiration and, of course, their favorite places and faces in Brooklyn.

For the band's guide to BK—think spaceship vibes, jello shots and Bushwick's most sponge-worthy restaurant—and songs from New Myths and the Brooklyn bands they love, listen now!

To keep up with New Myths and get details and updates on upcoming shows, releases and more (plus some sweet animation), follow the band on Instagram at @newmyths.

[Air date: 11/21/19]

]]> 3569 Ep. 1 : Atlas Engine does Brooklyn https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/bands-do-bk/ On the inaugural episode of Bands do BK, Nick LaFalce—frontman of dreamy (Sam's-dad-approved!) Brooklyn-based celestial indie-rock outfit Atlas Engine—shares his top spots in Brooklyn, previews the band's soon-to-be-released single and talks band names, burritos, cheap beers and bocce ball hacks. For Nick's take on BK, plus tunes from Atlas Engine and other local bands (playlist, curated by Nick, available here), just hit play! For updates on all things Atlas Engine (upcoming shows, releases and more), follow the band on Instagram at @atlasenginemusic. [Air date: 11/14/19] Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:07:00 -0000 Atlas Engine Does Brooklyn full 1 Sam Sumpter Nick LaFalce talks band names, burritos, cheap beers and bocce ball hacks On the inaugural episode of Bands do BK, Nick LaFalce—frontman of dreamy (Sam's-dad-approved!) Brooklyn-based celestial indie-rock outfit Atlas Engine—shares his top spots in Brooklyn, previews the band's soon-to-be-released single and talks band names, burritos, cheap beers and bocce ball hacks. For Nick's take on BK, plus tunes from Atlas Engine and other local bands (playlist, curated by Nick, available here), just hit play! For updates on all things Atlas Engine (upcoming shows, releases and more), follow the band on Instagram at @atlasenginemusic. [Air date: 11/14/19] On the inaugural episode of Bands do BK, Nick LaFalce—frontman of dreamy (Sam's-dad-approved!) Brooklyn-based celestial indie-rock outfit Atlas Engine—shares his top spots in Brooklyn, previews the band's soon-to-be-released single and talks band names, burritos, cheap beers and bocce ball hacks.

For Nick's take on BK, plus tunes from Atlas Engine and other local bands (playlist, curated by Nick, available here), just hit play!

For updates on all things Atlas Engine (upcoming shows, releases and more), follow the band on Instagram at @atlasenginemusic.

[Air date: 11/14/19]

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