Jay Reatard – Spinning Platters

Spinning Platters Podcast Episode 14 – Too Much Jersey Shore

On episode 14 of the Spinning Platters podcast, we welcome Gary Baker of Universal Music Group for a discussion of his work, including an in-depth discussion about the continued place of major labels in today’s music. We also talk about some upcoming music and shows, and we talk way too much about the Jersey Shore.

You’ll also notice that we discuss Jay Reatard as “what Gary’s been listening to,” and you should know we recorded this the day before he passed away. This episode is dedicated to his memory.

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Spinning Platters Weekly Guide To Bay Area Concerts: August 18th-24th

Not only are the adorable, they are bringing their emo-en-espanol sound to the Fillmore on Wednesday! — Not only are they adorable, they are also bringing their emo-en-espanol sound to the Fillmore on Wednesday!

It’s another week of greatness for your week… Enjoy!

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Album Review: Jay Reatard – Watch Me Fall

Can anyone explain why he wants to look so evil?

Listening to the new Jay Reatard album, Watch Me Fall, has presented me with a puzzle I’ve never had to solve before. What if you like an album too much to do a proper review of it? How would you approach it? You’d do it by relying on the biggest security blanket a modern writer has. You’d make lists. So read on to see just how many lists I managed to make out of Jay Reatard’s masterpiece of an album. Continue reading “Album Review: Jay Reatard — Watch Me Fall”