The 525 Records Podcast

The 525 Records Podcast #33 - Eric Bush

The 525 Records Podcast #33 - Eric Bush Eric Bush is the owner of Sly Records, which has an extensive collection of some of the best indie and underground records ever released. He fronted the legendary Portland rap group CAC with his brother Brad “Wockenfuss” and was a member of the Salem, OR based band Pretty to Look At, with Matt Fargo. His appearance on the podcast coincides with the recent limited release of hand pressed vinyl from Cascadia Archives featuring the classic underground record from Pretty to Look At  Hostile Faction in the Land of the Rising Sun.  Links: Sly Records http://slyrecords.com/discog.html [http://slyrecords.com/discog.html] 525 records https://www.525records.com [https://www.525records.com/] Cascadia Archives https://www.cascadiaarchives.com [https://www.cascadiaarchives.com/] Wockenfuss YT channel https://www.youtube.com/@wockenfuss [https://www.youtube.com/@wockenfuss]

The 525 Records Podcast #32 - Jared Richard

Jared Richard is the frontman and lead guitarist of Audiobender.  Audiobender is an American rock [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_music] band formed in San Jose [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jose,_California] in 2012. Founded by singer/guitarist Jared Richard [jared@audiobender.com], he soon brought in longtime friends and former The Infinite Why [https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ITYTbvTEYInDjOtZqEhN6] bandmates Paul Cingolani [paul@audiobender.com] (bass guitar) and Jeff Lemas [https://www.audiobender.com/about.php#press] (drums), and the trio released two critically-acclaimed [https://www.audiobender.com/about.php#press] studio albums, Reverb [https://music.apple.com/us/album/reverb/813972844] and Pour Me an Encore [https://music.apple.com/us/album/pour-me-an-encore/1163545706], as well as a live album, Live at the Whisky [https://music.apple.com/us/album/live-at-the-whisky/1004552029]. In late 2023, the band partnered with 525 Records [https://www.525records.com/] and emerged from hiatus revitalized, with long-time  Strata [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strata_(band)] drummer Andrew Bailey [andrew@audiobender.com] taking over behind the kit.  For well over a decade, Audiobender has been compared to rock legends past and present, garnered national praise, and has amassed a small yet devoted fan base. For latest news and shows, follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/audiobenderband/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/audiobenderband/]. For booking, please email booking@audiobender.com [booking@audiobender.com]

The 525 Records Podcast #31 - Jesse Stratton

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.jessejstratton.com] https://www.525records.com [https://www.525records.com/]

The 525 Records Podcast #29 - Jerry Leach

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.  Recorded at Maple Ln studio, Milwaukee OR March 2025 Links: Ego Machine - Jerry Leach https://www.reverbnation.com/egomachine [https://www.reverbnation.com/egomachine] 525 Records https://www.525records.com [https://www.525records.com/]

"I love you dude...remember that." - A tribute to Andrew Leach | The 525 Records Podcast #28

Andrew Leach. Poetic genius, uke master.  May 14th 1979 - October 27th 2024 At the end of every phone call I would apologize for the record taking so long to finish, and he would always say "Hey...I love you man, just remember that."