Bob Bert Discusses No New York (no wave compilation)
Drummer and percussionist Bob Bert (Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Jon Spencer and the HITmakers, solo) visits YMAAA to introduce Al to the 1978 no wave compilation No New York. Bob talks about the music he listened to growing up in New Jersey and how he ultimately became immersed in the New York punk and no wave scenes. He details how No New York was an instrumental part of his exposure to no wave and how he eventually collaborated with some of the musicians from the scene, including Lydia Lunch. Bob also discusses his new album, Beach Bongo Bloodbath—the first solo album he has released under his own name.
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1:13 Bob’s introduction
2:26 Bob talks about the progression of his music listening, leading up to his discovery of no wave
7:35 Bob discusses joining Sonic Youth and meeting Lydia Lunch for the first time
10:15 Bob recalls some of the shows he went to growing up in New Jersey
13:27 Bob talks about the allure of the New York punk scene
17:37 Al shares his reaction to the compilation
20:25 Bob explains why he thinks no wave was accessible for him
21:36 Bob points out how interest in no wave has far outlasted the scene itself
24:06 Bob talks about the no wave scene beyond the compilation
30:22 Bob discusses the album’s ongoing importance to him
32:34 Bob recommends a pair of no wave documentaries
34:41 Bob explains how he came to make Beach Bongo Bloodbath and why he didn’t include guitars
38:18 Bob talks about the show from his recent album release party
40:40 Bob discusses his upcoming shows and projects
Outro music is from “Foggy Notion” by Bob Bert.
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