Nathan Levine

This week's guest, Nathan Levine (Instagram @Boysgiant), brings us Swedish dream-pop band The Radio Dept. and their 2006 release 'Pet Grief'. Lush, evocative melodies? Check. Understated, melancholic delivery? Check. It's a vibe... Songs discussed in this episode: It's Personal, Pulling Our Weight, Annie Laurie, Where Damage Isn't Already Done - The Radio Dept.; Apocalypse - Cigarettes After Sex; It's Personal, Pet Grief - The Radio Dept; Atmosphere - Joy Division; A Window, I Wanted You To Feel...

In 1993, British alternative/shoegaze band Catherine Wheel paired-up with producer Gil Norton (Pixies) to create a record that fused the atmospheric beauty of their debut with a crushing wall-of-sound: 'Chrome '. The feedback-drenched tales of beauty and paranoia caught the ear of this week's guest, artist/poet Nate Levine , and he joined us for a deep-dive into the sonic muck. Songs featured in this episode: Black Metallic - Catherine Wheel; Sweetness & Light - Lush; Man In The Box - Alice In C...

This week's patient brought in for an examination is Stereolab's 1996 Emperor Tomato Ketchup. Local "Boys Giant" 'zine maven Nate Levine first heard the album while living with a model in Barcelona. Barry first heard it while living in Athens, GA. Rob isn't sure when he first, or last heard it. That theme is explored in a somewhat "special-grape-juice-soaked" visit with Dr. Benway and his alligator bag.