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 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

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 [email protected]