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WNXP PodcastsOn The Record with WNXP: GustafGustaf are a post-punk band from Brooklyn, a description that fits what seems like hundreds of bands during this current “post-punk revival.” But few stand out like Gustaf. Yes, their music embodies the familiar sounds of the genre — agitated guitars, dynamic bass lines and talk-singing preaching — but their latest record Package Pt. 2 is also experimental, unexpected and often uncomfortable. It’s obvious the five-piece is willing and able to push their sonic boundaries beyond the simplicity of punk. Their instrumental layering and the vocal stylings of maniacal frontwoman Lydia Gammill are commanding in ways that make the band incomparable to their p...2024-08-2213 min
WNXP PodcastsRecord of the Week: Gustaf 'Package Pt. 2'The songs that make up “Package Pt. 2” from Gustaf are a logical continuation of the powerful debut LP by the NYC five-piece, with more loud, in-your-face punk songs but also some surprising detours into experimental grooves. Gustaf’s singer and lyricist Lydia Gammill shed light on this new LP, WNXP’s Record of the Week, in advance of their U.S. tour, which stops in Nashville May 17 for a WNXP Presents show at DRKMTTR.2024-04-0832 min
In Our HeadphonesGustaf - Starting and StaringGustaf - "Starting and Staring" from the 2024 album Package Pt. 2 on Royal Mountain Brooklyn-based no-wave band Gustaf share the lead single from their upcoming sophomore full-length Package Pt. 2, out April 5th via Royal Mountain. The new album was produced by Erin Tonkon, who worked on David Bowie’s final album Blackstar. With its driving bass and anxiety-ridden performance from vocalist Lydia Gammill, it's easy to see why this group is a tour mate of bands like IDLES, Sleaford Mods, and Yard Act. Check out the video below, directed by Alex Ross Perry. Read the full s...2024-02-0703 min
No Suggestion: An Improv Comedy Talk ShowLydia Gammill found her dream in the image of a bisexual king.This episode of #NoSuggestionPod was a post-punk rager as we chopped it up with actor, comedian, singer-songwriter, band-leader of Gustaf (@gustaf_nyc), Lydia Gammill (@l_y_d_i_a_gammill)! Co-host Aston Hollins (@astonhollins) and I went full romper room chatting with Lydia about being raised on Conan O'Brien, the fact that not everyone laughs every day, finishing things, whether personal art has to be biographical, taking her time to finish her first Gustaf record, sauntering through ancient ruins, our relationship to confidence, and Gustaf's upcoming spring tour. We had a ball, especially in our uproarious improv...2024-01-1659 min
Conversations With DwyerLydia Gammill - Gustaf (Part 2)This is the part 2 of the interview I did with Lydia Gustaf in 2022. It has lived on my patreon until recently but I decided it was a great conversation and should be released to the world. Lydia and I got into discussing the world if improvisational comedy, why people think it's okay to be dicks and much more. All things Lydia and Gustaf below. Part 1 to my conversation with Lydia HEREOpening song Best Behavior by Gustaf from the Album Audio Drag For Ego SlobsAll Things Gustaf can be found HERE 2023-04-131h 10
AccoladesEp 77: Lydia Gammill (Gustaf) on Mildred Bailey | AccoladesIn episode 77 I talk to Lydia Gammill from Gustaf about Mildred Bailey, a Native American jazz singer during the 1930s, known as "The Queen of Swing", "The Rockin' Chair Lady" and "Mrs. Swing". She recorded the songs "For Sentimental Reasons", "It's So Peaceful in the Country", "Doin' The Uptown Lowdown", "Trust in Me", "Where Are You?", "I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart", "Small Fry", "Please Be Kind", "Darn That Dream", "Rockin' Chair", "Blame It on My Last Affair", and "Says My Heart". She had three records that reached number one on the popular charts.2023-02-2011 minConversations With DwyerLydia Gammill - GustafLydia Gammill of Gustaf joins Dwyer to talk about her time in the improv community and what she learned from it, why you should pick a unique name for your band, hanging Beck's tour bus and fashion show life in Paris.Part 2 of the patreon conversation HERE Opening song Best Behavior by Gustaf from the Album Audio Drag For Ego SlobsAll Things Gustaf can be found HERE Climate Emergency FundKelly R. DwyerThemattdwyer.com Hosted on A...2022-09-221h 07