Welcome to our newest episode of The Spin, where we're joined by Melody Stolpp— whose alt-country project Sweetbreads just made its first full splash in the Brooklyn scene with the release of her debut album Punisher of Love. Growing up in Southern California, Stolpp was raised on her mother’s love for classic country records—and her individual influences have culminated in a project of great depth and melodic complexity. Thank you for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Albums Mentioned:
Blue - LeAnn Rimes
On How Life Is - Macy Gray
Fox Confessor Brings the Flood - Neko Case
The Milk-Eyed Mender - Joanna Newsom
Patchwork - Bobbie Gentry
Loser On The Ropes - Brian Dunne

Welcome to our newest episode of The Spin, where we're joined by Joe Sutkowski, the mastermind behind the long-running Dirt Buyer project. With Dirt Buyer III, Sutkowski took the project to newer and more mellow heights, and as he’s rounded his way into work on his follow-up project, it’s been a return to and an expansion of his myriad influences that have paved the way for a fresh burst of creativity. Thank you for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Albums Discussed:
The Beatles- 1
Youngstown- Let’s Roll
Muse- Absolution
Brian Protheroe- Pinball
The Hang Ups - He’s After Me
Youbet- Compare & Despair

Welcome to our newest episode of The Spin, where I’m joined today by Dan Hornsby, a.k.a True Green, to talk about his songwriting endeavors—with his pair of solo albums My Lost Decade and Hail Disaster— along with his work as a novelist. Growing up in Indiana, Hornsby’s exposures to music were as varied as his tastes are now—and a fascination with storytelling and with the intricacies of production represent a central part of his story.

Albums Discussed:
WOW CDs
Beatles - 1
New Order - Substance
Cleaners from Venus - Midnight Cleaners
Wednesday - Bleeds