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What I’ve Been Listening To (October 2026)

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October 2026:

  1. G.T. Arpe – One Man Band Tape #3 (2017)
  2. Gonerfest Troubadours, Jeffrey Joe Jensen, Animal Piss, It’s Everywhere, The Lotts – Gonerfest 45 (various songs) (2026)
  3. Couch Slut – My Life As A Woman (2014)
  4. Diet Riot – Xposer of the Poser (2020)
  5. Memo PST – Combat LSD Demo (2022)
  6. Emmett O’Connor – 9 From the Warped Mind (2025)
  7. Musée Mécanique – Hold This Ghost (2008)
  8. Panda Bear – Person Pitch (2007)
  9. Terry Stamp – Blue Redondo (2024)
  10. The Western Front – Orygun/Clementine 45 (1985)
  11. Golden Arrow – Covers (2026)
  12. Waylon Thornton – Vacuum Packed Head (2026)
  13. PETAL – Flowers Given Freely (2026)
  14. The Screamin’ Kick – King of The Past EP (2026)
  15. The Exbats – My Dinner With Crumar (2026)
  16. TY – We R TY (2025)
  17. Swell Maps – John Peel Sessions (1978)
  18. Dragnet – S/T (2026)
  19. Mario Lanza – I’ll Walk with God: Songs of Devotion and Love (1962, recorded in 50s)
  20. G. Gordon Gritty – Death of a Shareholder vinyl Flexi (2026)
  21. Sick Thoughts – Skull EP (2026)
  22. Retail Simps – Real Simple (2026)
  23. Chris Burns and His Going Concerns – Kablooey! (2024)
  24. Neon Boys – That’s All I Know (1980, recorded 1973)
  25. NOCIÓN ABSURDA – DEMO (2026)
  26. UH!-BATMAN and The Mighty Antiheroes – Tonight I’m Looking For Trouble! (2026)
  27. Joy Division – Unknown Pleasures (1979)
  28. Strangulated Beatoffs – Greatest Hits (1995, recorded 1987-1993)
  29. The Judys – Washarama (1981)
  30. The Taps – It’s… the taps! (2026)
  31. Ex-Humans – S/T (2010)
  32. Stephen Pope – Believe In Stephen Pope (2021)
  33. Chyna Bawjing – Forty Inchez And A Mule (2023)
  34. The Hickeys – Demo Tape (2026)
  35. ’92 Winona – S/T (2026)
  36. The Monkees – Head (1968)
  37. Spoonful – Infrastructor (2024)
  38. Bloodshot Bill – Trick & Treat vol 4 (2026)

Late to the party, but October was a blast! Lots of great shit here! Here’s some ramblings about just a few of these great works. I’ll kick it off discussing one of the Halloween selections on this list. Also, I can cross The Damned off my bucket list now (Flamin’ Groovies too!). Saw them both in October.

Bloodshot Bill – always reliable and consistently fantastic, not your daddy’s lame ass Rockabilly recreation act – released Trick & Treat vol 4. Four little treats and all the classic tricks BB has to offer. “Blood in My Bed” is my favorite. https://bloodshotbill.bandcamp.com/

Speaking of one man bands, former Black Lips drummer/vocalist Joe Bradley is back in action under the moniker Golden Arrow! This recently came to my attention via conversation with current Black Lips drummer Oakley Munson at Gonerfest. Golden Arrow has unleashed a series of covers running the gamut between Love, The King Khan & BBQ Show, The Box Tops, The Statler Brothers, The Stooges, and several more. Available on his YouTube page. https://www.youtube.com/@goldenarrowatl His Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/goldenarrowatl. Below is a a flyer from a recent show he played.

On the solo kick, Emmett O’Connor’s 9 From the Warped Mind is the one of the best releases I have heard in the past couple years! Released last year; however, I just heard it for the first time. Emmett played in Archie and the Bunkers and currently plays in Jaguar 777 and MK Ultras. This solo effort is a solid mix of lo-fi Synth Punk and Doo Wop! You can tell he knows his Doo Wop from one Doo Wop head to another, because it isn’t just cheesy, whitewashed acapela Doo Wop either. “Burger King From My Dreams” is a banger. https://emmettoconnor.bandcamp.com/album/9-from-the-warped-mind

And while we’re talking about contemporary artists spitting out the golden oldies (in their own flavor), The Hickeys (no, not Brian! A new group from Tampa, FL) are doing it unlike anyone else in the game. 60s Girl Groups meets Ramones meets The Donnas – yeah that sound, but with their own demented budgety take on it. Raw and dirty production just the way we like it. I’d also compare them to such beloved Boston outfits as Silkies and Loretta. My favorite is “Boogie Woogie.” https://ihatehickeys.bandcamp.com/album/demo-tape

KLYAM’s very own G. Gordon Gritty shat out his first slab of vinyl courtesy of Mickey Bliss‘ famous Hitman Records. The mysterious record is only available in physical form via Gritty. It’s called “The Death of a Shareholder” and it’s a slightly more serious departure for Gritty. Gritty concept album? It could happen! Also, features my man Hugo B rapping! If you’d like to learn more about G. Gordon Gritty you can consult bandcamp where there are a plethora of releases you CAN FIND including the Nervous Guys/G. Gordon Gritty split tape released this month. Nervous Guys – the world’s greatest Icky Boyfriends tribute band. We had ourselves a little road trip with stops in Gloucester, MA, Portland, ME, and Marlboro, NY. Thanks to all that booked us, hosted us, fed us, saw us, and hopefully enjoyed us! You sick fucks. https://ggordongritty.bandcamp.com/

I caught up on my tapes this month including Infrastructor from Memphis’ Spoonful. I caught them at Gonerfest, but we’ve known these guys for like 10 years at this point. Seeing them in the crowd at Gonerfest and going apeshit to our favorite bands together. NOW, they’re on the big stage and kids and everyone else are going apeshit to them. They have a fiery assault with some psychedelic sauce to go down with it. They also have a new release called Dark Sun which will be in my November listings. https://spoonful901.bandcamp.com/

Alright, I think I’m good to tap out here for now. I didn’t cover everything and I never do. You can listen to hear for yourself or don’t! I didn’t write about any older releases, ohh well. I’ll leave you with one of my recent favorite Doo Wop tunes. Recent to me at least! This gem is called “Dreamland” by Dore Alpert from 1961. Enjoy!

See you next month! – Chris

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G. GORDON GRITTY / NERVOUS GUYS FALL 2026 TOUR!

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Party w/ us!

OCT 8 – GLOUCESTER, MA @ THE CUT – W/ BEWARE THE DANGERS OF A GHOST SCORPION, THE CHIP ROCKERS

OCT 9 – PORTLAND, ME @ APOHADION THEATER – W/ THE FUR, DHANI DEVISHNU

OCT 10 – MARLBORO, NY @ FALCON UNDERGROUND – W/ RBNX

TOUR TAPES FOR SALE ON TOUR!

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G. GORDON GRITTY & NERVOUS GUYS NORTHEAST TOUR 2025

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April 4-7: G. GORDON GRITTY/NERVOUS GUYS MINI TOUR!

April 4 – G. Gordon Gritty, Nervous Guys, Painted Faces, Childless – Hart Bar (Brooklyn, NY)

April 5 – G. Gordon Gritty, Nervous Guys, Miau, The Shock of Being – The Pouch (Philadelphia, PA)

April 6 – G. Gordon Gritty, Nervous Guys, Mello, The Sandy Clams – Cafe Nine (New Haven, CT)

April 7 – G. Gordon Gritty, Nervous Guys, Fugue State, Hashtronaut – Desperate Annie’s (Saratoga, NY)


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CONFERENCE OF NON MUSICIANS — 1/28/24 – LILYPAD – CAMBRIDGE, MA

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GGORDONGRITTY.COM/NONMUSICON

The Conference of Non Musicians is the first conference of non musicians. Hosted by G. Gordon Gritty. The Conference brings together creatives, noncreatives, students, academics, drop outs, and professionals to discuss and experiment. To destroy and create. The one-night conference includes keynote address, discussions, and experiential performance. We hope to see you at the Lilypad!

“LEARN MORE ABOUT CREATIVITY, MUSIC, AND NOISE IN SECONDS OR MINUTES – THAN MOST EVER WILL IN A LIFETIME”

AGENDA (SUMMARY)

7:30 PM to 8:00 PM – Registration, settling in, punk jams listening/dance party
8:00 PM to 8:10 PM – Keynote address: G. Gordon Gritty
8:10 to 9:00 – Fireside chats (open discussion/inspiration)
9:00 to 9:45 – Experiential first timers performance 

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SHOW ALERT: SAT MAY 14 – KLYAM BLESSES THE BAY OUTDOOR SPRING SHOWCASE!

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WE ARE BEYOND EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEXT SHOW – KLYAM BLESSES THE BAY – A FREE OUTDOOR SHOWCASE @ BLESSING OF THE BAY BOATHOUSE PARK (SOMERVILLE) ON SATURDAY, MAY 14 FEATURING ……

ELECTRIC STREET QUEENS – HIGH energy rock ‘n roll mayhem – first show since 2020!!!!!!!

BAYLIES BAND (NEW BEDFORD) – 9 PIECE dance punk outfit, celebrating 28 YEARS

G. GORDON GRITTY – Experimental pop meets weird punk, 10 yr anniversary

DEATH SNAIL – Furry frat Allston allstar nu wave/ post pop punk trio

COME ON DOWN!

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4752 Fest Coming Back To New Bedford on October 23

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4752 Fest, New Bedford’s all-day music spectacular, returns this year! The first edition in 2019 was nothing short of inspiring – drawing in local music fans and bands from all over New England. The 2021 version of the festival will take place on Saturday October 23rd starting at 2:30 PM at the Fiber Optic Center loading dock. I caught up with organizer Devin Byrnes, proprietor of Destination Soups (one of the venues), and member of New Bedford dance-noise trio Picniclunch:

G: Hey Devin! Describe the magic of New Bedford’s 4752 Fest to somebody not from there but who is curious about what differentiates 4752 from the average music fest?

D: 1. The 4752 festival is a completely walkable, roaming music festival. It is set up in different venues scattered around downtown New Bedford. It is completely free and is all ages except for one venue. No two bands play at the same time, the set times are staggered, so as one band is ending, another act who might be a block or two away is set up to start their set. I wanted it to be a free flowing experience allowing the listeners to take in as much or little music as they would like.

G: There are 6 venues, including some that don’t regularly host live music – tell us a little more about each spot if you can!

D: Yes, absolutely… I would be remiss if I didn’t give a heartfelt thank you to each venue for agreeing to be a part of this, especially during these times. The venues are: the loading dock (only outside venue) at the Fiber Optic Center. They provide fiber optic technology for all sorts of businesses and the president, Ethan, not only is allowing us to kick off the event there, but he has been very generous in being a sponsor of the event, enabling us to pay the artists. Then we move to The Communal Space which is is a Bipoc led, arts cultivator space with an emphasis on community engagement and equity for all. Then we go to The Madlila, which is a store focusing on eclectic, newer and vintage clothing and accessories. Then to Destination Soups, which is my fast, casual, lunch restaurant. We move on to Paradise McFee Gallery, a really funky, vibrant working art gallery. Followed by last, but not least, No Problemo, which is one of the OG spots in the New Bedford, downtown scene. It’s a hip, delicious, Cali-Mexican place. Craig (who runs it) has been an ubermensch for years, by being one of the only spots to host original music Downtown. In my mind, these businesses highlight the eclectic make up of our Downtown.

G: The line up is a combo of homegrown NB talent and others from around the region – without giving too much away, what sort of sounds might we expect? It certainly seems like it could get loud & weird at times!

D: Yeah, I am really excited for this year’s line up. When I started booking it in July, it came together really quick and almost everyone I reached out to was on board. I think that was a reflection of how much people were really jonesing to play again. My formula for curating it is about a 50/50 split between New Bedford area based artists and artists around New England. Also, I am looking at different styles. I have some dreamy acoustic acts and some abrasive noise rock, a bit of everything. I try to focus on more underground artists that in my eye, bring something original and interesting to the table. If you come and walk around the festival, I think you will be entertained. I think to make something like this successful, you need a good amount of variety. If you really like a certain kind of music, great, but you probably don’t want to watch 13 acts playing that kind of music.

G: Your band Picniclunch just headlined our SUPAPS festival and that was a blast. You’ve done some Covid-era gigs in Providence, too. Will this be a homecoming gig for y’all? Anything else you want to plug or share related to the Fest or Picniclunch?

D: Yeah, thanks for having us up to Somerville.. that was a great day. I loved how on a really nice day, all these people were using the public park space, punk bands, people shooting hoops, kids birthdays, etc. . yeah, this will be our first show back in New Bedford in probably a few years. Like you said, Providence is pretty close and we have played 3 fairly recent shows there. When Covid hit we started recording and we hope to get back at that soon. We have almost a full album worth of new material and are really excited by the newer material.

In closing, I just want encourage everyone to come check out the festival. I don’t really know many events like it – the bill is stacked and I think our home town is pretty great.



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ONE WEEK FROM TODAY – OCTOBER 21, 2019 – THE HUSSY @ THE GREEK

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Early heads up everyone. We’ve got THE HUSSY from Madison, Wisconsin. New album out on Dirtnap Records. 4 Piece Line-Up. Just played Gonerfest. On Tour. Checking all of the boxes. One of the most exciting live bands? Check check. Blew minds opening for Thee Oh Sees? Yes.

But this post and our next KLYAM show that we are Pumped for: THE HUSSY live at The Greek (Greek American Social Construction Club) in Union Square, Somerville (9 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143) on OCTOBER 21, 2019. One week from today. All Ages. 8 PM Doors. $10.

Opening bands: Funeral Cone – G. Gordon Gritty – Kind Budz