Adam Lee has been making records in Portland for over 15 years.He has worked with Portugal The Man, Sleater-Kinney, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Black Thought, Dame D.O.L.L.A, Built to Spill, Quasi, The Decemberists, Red Fang, and Less Cash. We talk about his recent work at Abbey Road and how the secret to every great day is an English breakfast. Links: Adam Lee at Jackpot!: https://jackpotrecording.com/engineers/ 525 Records: https://www.525records.com/

David Ballantyne is an award winning actor and musician who runs the indie label Cascadia Archives, a record label dedicated to resurrecting lost music from the Pacific Northwest originally released on CD ONLY and pressing it on vinyl for the first time. He fronted The Widgets from Salem-OR who played all around the PNW scene in the 90’s and 2K’s and are rumored to be performing at the 25th anniversary show for the legendary Salem band CAC cool as cucumbers vinyl release. Links: https://www.cascadiaarchives.com/ https://cascadiaarchives.bandcamp.com/ https://www.525records.com/ http://www.slyrecords.com/home.html

The 525 Records Podcast #34 - Brad Bush Brad Bush (a.k.a. Wockenfuss) is a Portland, Oregon–based rapper who formed the underground group CAC with his brother, Eric, in the early 2000s. Their self-titled debut album, originally released on Sly Records in 2002, is now being reissued on vinyl by Cascadia Archives to celebrate its 25th anniversary. CAC will also perform live at a reunion show at Chopsticks in Portland on October 10, 2026. The bill will include other bands, such as The Neuticles and Gopher Glory. Bush’s YouTube channel, Wockenfuss, is an exceptional collection of live performances and other rare oddities. It serves as the ultimate archive for all things CAC and Sly Records. Links: Brad Bush (Wockenfuss) http://www.wockenfusswins.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WockenfussWins Sly Records- http://www.slyrecords.com/ 525 Records- https://www.525records.com/ Recorded at Dead Aunt Thelma’s - Sellwood, OR

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 525 records https://www.525records.com Cascadia Archives https://www.cascadiaarchives.com Wockenfuss YT channel https://www.youtube.com/@wockenfuss

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