Episode 194: A Very Special Episode
Episode 194 of Look At My Records! features an interview with Kasey Heisler, Patrick Porter, and Chayse Schutter of Brooklyn noise trio A Very Special Episode. The band just released their long-awaited first full-length, Fix Your Hearts Or Die, on Tuesday via Hidden Home Records and EWEL Records. Described by the band as a record centered on self-reflection and introspection, Fix Your Hearts Or Die sees the trio unleashing their adventurous sound with little restraint, piecing together a series of songs with noise vignettes and sonic interludes shaped by feeling. Though the band had written and performed these songs live many times prior to the pandemic, the halt in production stemming from COVID lockdown allowed them to make further tweaks to the finished product. The resulting 11 songs are a journey that ebbs and flows in intensity and morphs stylistically. Tune in to our interview to hear about how the David Lynch-inspired track “Fire Walk With Me,” was recorded last in their practice space, how they pieced together the album’s distinct sounding songs, the story behind the voicemail at the end of their song “Cowboy,” and more. The band also picked some awesome records from Jay Som, Ringo Deathstarr, and Arcade Fire. Follow along with their picks via the official playlist for Episode 194. You can purchase Fix Your Hearts Or Die on vinyl via Bandcamp. The album is also available on all streaming platforms. Keep up with the band by following them on Instagram and liking them on Facebook. Don’t miss the Fix Your Hearts Or Die release show this Saturday, October 16th at Our Wicked Lady! Kissed By An Animal and Sorry Darling are also on the bill. Doors are at 7 pm and advance tickets are available via Eventbrite. A Very Special Episode is also playing at Berlin on November 6th with Ceremony East Coast and Cigarettes for Breakfast.