Jesse J Stratton is an American author and screenwriter known for his work in horror and weird fiction. Raised in Westfield, New York, his passion for the genre was ignited at a young age after discovering a paperback of Spawn of Cthulhu at a local library sale. Influenced by Cosmic Horror and Weird Fiction, Stratton crafts nightmarish yet plausible stories that delve into the complexities of the human condition, characterized by realistic settings and psychological depth. Stratton co-wrote the feature film 37: A Final Promise alongside actor Randall Battinkoff. Along with his writing career, he works in the film industry as a Key Grip. Currently, he resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife, two stepchildren, and their dog. His debut horror novel, Birdie, centers on a single mother haunted by a traumatic past as she confronts both human and supernatural threats targeting her daughter. Through his works, Stratton continues to explore the dark and mysterious aspects of human experience, engaging readers with his vivid storytelling. Links: https://www.jessejstratton.com https://www.525records.com

Jerry Leach is the brother of Andrew Leach, who sadly passed away last October before his new album was finished. This episode is a tribute to Andrew. We play his new record (sentimentally ill) which has just been released after 2.5 years in the making, and talk about his life and art.

Andrew Leach. Poetic genius, uke master. May 14th 1977 - October 27th 2024

Less Cash is an Americana rock band out of Milwaukie, OR. The current members are Mark Breitenbach, Seth Gibson, and John Rasmussen. We sat down to review footage of the last show they played at Old Gilbert Road Tavern in Portland, OR. Recorded live in Milwaukie, OR March 2024 Links: Web - http://www.cashlessmusic.com https://www.525records.com

Johnny Gibson is currently the head engineer at The Tone Factory studio in Las Vegas. His vast knowledge and expertise in outboard gear was the main topic of conversation. Recorded at Tone Factory in Las Vegas. Johnny Gibson IG - @real_johnny_gibson Tone Factory IG - @thetonefactorylasvegas Tone Factory Website - https://www.thetonefactory.com 525 Records - https://www.525records.com

Jared Richard is the frontman for The VRBS, a band out of San Jose, CA. The band recently put out a double record and has live dates coming up through the summer months. We talk about the new record, Reverend Guitars, and NorCal vineyards. Links: The VRBS official website - https://www.thevrbs.com 525 Records - https://www.525records.com

A rare solo episode after 5 months off. Links: 525 Records: https://www.525records.com

Pat Kearns is an American record producer, recording engineer, songwriter, guitarist and vocalist. He is best known for his work as singer/songwriter for Portland, Oregon-based band Blue Skies for Black Hearts, as well as his production and engineering work for a wide variety of artists, including The Exploding Hearts, Lovvers, Pat MacDonald, Sons of Huns, Walter Salas-Humara and Jerry Joseph.[1] His credits include Guitar Romantic, The Exploding Hearts' first album, which Pitchfork ranked no. 60 on its list of the top 200 albums of the 2000s. Pat and Susan Kearns now reside in the Joshua Tree area where they run Goat Mountain recording studios. Goat Mountain is an off grid, 100% solar powered, world class recording studio in the Mojave Desert near Joshua Tree, California. @pktroubadour www.goatmt.com

The 525 Records Podcast #22 - Andrew Leach Andrew Leach is an amazing composer and ukulele master. His combination of poetic lyrics and jazz ukulele result in in songs that are absolutely above and beyond, anything and everything, anyone else is doing in music right now. We talk bout the Oregon wildfires, the nature of the universe, and reminisce about the good old days of the 525 house in Portland. Recorded in Landers, CA on 10/10/22 at Goat Mountain studios. Links: Nina Video - https://youtu.be/PuiFGHgyumM Andrew Leach Music - https://andrewleach.bandcamp.com 525 Records - https://www.525records.com Goat Mountain Studio - https://joshuatreevoice.com/goat-moun... california/https://www.patkearnsmusic.com/goat-m... Call or email for availability, rates, current gear list and lodging. We look forward to making music with you. (503) 962-0321 goatmountainrecording@gmail.com

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The VRBS just dropped a new double album, let's take a listen! Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, The Vrbs formed in late 2019 when former Audiobender bandmates Jared Richard (guitars, vocals) and Paul Cingolani (bass) joined forces with former Weapon Eleven drummer Jeff Ham to craft a whole new sound, melding powerful vocals, guitar-driven power-pop and alternative rock with elements of industrial, groove, prog rock, and everything in between. Links: http://www.thevrbs.com booking@thevrbs.com Listen to the album - https://thevrbs.bandcamp.com/album/the-vrbs 525 Records - https://www.525records.com

Justin Hawkins has a new podcast, Epic games buys BandCamp, and the mysterious world of evil hedge funds like Blackstone buying up all the rights to big musicians catalogs. Plus going from Taylor Swift to the CIA, it’s easier than you might think. The Smokes album Nine songs 456: https://open.spotify.com/album/18jf1iD6AyG6FnL4cavoEG?si=MAD5EM4iTKyeSkPmK0rJ_w 525 Records: https://www.525records.com

Cesar Aguilar is a poetic genius and musician from Austin, TX. We talk about philosophy and that inescapable feeling of utter devastation when the drummer leaves the band. Links: https://www.525records.com/ Saboteur Lost at Sea: https://www.reverbnation.com/hauntedamps Best Drummer Ever: https://www.instagram.com/bertron87/?hl=en Grow Food! https://www.instagram.com/que_bonito_project/

Willy McGee is a musician from Austin, TX. We talk about his latest albums, most notably his 2018 release You Gonna Eat That? Recorded in Nashville at Bombshelter studios. As music has become more and more accessible to people, and the ideas by one person can spread to millions within seconds, it has become harder and harder for stubborn critics to pigeonhole an artist within a genre. Austin native Willy McGee might be the toughest task yet when giving his music a listen. The thirty-one-year-old singer/songwriter has a voice reminiscent of some of country’s greatest with his baritone register and raspy tone. However, his production blends the country guitar sounds and blues licks with some acid jazz and funkadelic rhythms to create music that truly stands out in a playlist. A background in theatre and a passion for filming has made him develop a huge self-awareness when it comes to the visual aspect of the music and the vibe he creates when in the studio. All of this makes Willy McGee one of the most out-there characters in the Texas music scene, yet he oozes this air of relatability that is hard to come by. All these questions lead to only one solution, and that is to follow his career and find out the method to his madness as it all unfolds! Links: https://willymcgee.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0o93Rtsrn_P_iA3AOutNlQ IG: https://www.instagram.com/willyballer/?hl=en @willyballer Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/willymcgeemusic 525 Records: https://www.525records.com @525records

Phillip Garcia is a comedian from Austin, TX. We talk about the Austin scene, Kill Tony, Elon Musk, the moon landing and all things comedy. In addition to performing stand up all around Texas, he hosts his own show called With Phillip Garcia where you can catch him riffing with all the best up and coming stand ups like Casey Rocket and Bilaal Swain. Links - With Phillip Garcia show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSf6rxPAV6vHx0uno7hjIWA Phillip Garcia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/phillipgarciacomedy/?hl=en Phillip Garcia on twitter: https://twitter.com/phillipgcomedy 525 Records: https://www.525records.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/525records/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/525records YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB-nBaM45Xwxhr33S5ok66Q/videos?view=0

Mark Breitenbach is the front man for the band Less Ca$h. He has an extensive solo catalog which includes the single Dark Days, released on 525 Records. We talk about his music and latest releases, his incredible collection of Simpsons action figures, and major labels like the the Sony Machine. Links: 525 Records - https://www.525records.com Less Cash - http://www.cashlessmusic.com/ Mark Brietenbach - https://www.facebook.com/lesscashmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/mbreiten75/

The spattering of new releases that dropped this month on 525, and some other news. Links: Scenery video -https://youtu.be/QlyxY-vlE6c Last Days of 525 Documentary -https://youtu.be/lbIC67lp8ek Less Cash Scenery EP -https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lesscash/scenery The Smokes records - https://music.apple.com/us/album/die-easy/1585282915 https://music.apple.com/us/album/nine-songs-456/1582253468

Cesar Aguilar is a musician/poet who fronted the legendary Austin, TX band haunted amps. In 2010 the band recorded the album saboteur lost at sea. which is available on Bandcamp and Reverb Nation. We talk about the album while listening to it in chronological order, in all its greatness. We also cover Peyote trips, the meaning of life and art, and the influx of Californians into the greater Austin area. Links: 525 Records - https://www.525records.com @525records Listen to the album - https://hauntedamps.bandcamp.com https://www.reverbnation.com/hauntedamps

Seth Gibson is a musician, engineer and leading authority on the sport of disc golf. He runs Maple Lane Studios in Milwaukie, OR where the band Emily Kane recorded their debut album. We talk about music, Hyzer's, and much more while downing shots of George Clooney's Casamigos Tequila. Special phone in appearances from Alpha Rasmussen and Cesar Aguilar. Links: 525 Records - https://www.525records.com Seth Gibson music - https://www.525records.com/somethingliketragedy https://youtu.be/aTR47EK7Qwo Alpha Rasmussen Alpha Noise album - https://music.apple.com/us/album/alpha-noise/1546013158 https://open.spotify.com/artist/01fzfXp5aYqYDw15Mv0QzV?si=1_nKHHUYQZ25uPncHc2JKw&dl_branch=1 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/525records/ @525records Twitter - https://twitter.com/525Records @525records

Tim Warner is a comedian from New York, who left Election Day 2020 to live like a true American vagabond searching for places that still live like it’s 2019. In the middle of the pandemic with most people locked away in fear inside, he traveled the country living out of his car hunting down open mics and headlining gigs at comedy clubs. His incredible journey is documented in his podcast (The joker in the Rye Podcast) and the just released mini doc iamtimwarner. I caught up with him in San Diego, CA for this podcast where we talk about everything you’re not allowed to talk about. Links: http://www.iamtimwarner.com The Joker in the Rye Podcast - https://youtu.be/Pm6CwMFz9Cc iamtimwarner (mini doc) - https://youtu.be/b6RGIqtVhT4 Tim Warner Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/iamtimwarner