Al C.
@sugarblastmusic.bsky.social
Kingston, NY
Awkward waver. Noisy music for weirdos like you. Dromedary Records record label. Signal to Noise radio program on the supremely cool WGXC-FM in New York's Hudson Valley.
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Awkward waver. Noisy music for weirdos like you. Dromedary Records record label. Signal to Noise radio program on the supremely cool WGXC-FM in New York's Hudson Valley.
(he/him)
linktr.ee/sugarblast
Spun my favorites of 2025 on the air this week and then added a second list with a bunch of others I liked.
December 11, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Spun my favorites of 2025 on the air this week and then added a second list with a bunch of others I liked.
Sports organizations give out peace prizes now. I’m looking forward to winning the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce Cy Young Award.
December 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Sports organizations give out peace prizes now. I’m looking forward to winning the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce Cy Young Award.
We’re having a sale…
December 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We’re having a sale…
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New blog post! Wrote about new records from Dogwood Gap, Via @sugarblastmusic.bsky.social, and Blue Zero, plus a compilation of Australian shoegaze from 4000 Records @4000.bsky.social:
Pressing Concerns: Dogwood Gap, Via, Gazed and Bemused, Blue Zero
We roll into mid-November with a steady supply of new music; this Monday Pressing Concerns features a new album from Dogwood Gap, a new EP from Blue Zero, an archival EP from Via, and a compilation…
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November 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
New blog post! Wrote about new records from Dogwood Gap, Via @sugarblastmusic.bsky.social, and Blue Zero, plus a compilation of Australian shoegaze from 4000 Records @4000.bsky.social:
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Lebanese sextet SANAM's 'Sametou Sawtan' transforms 12th-century poetry and contemporary texts into experimental rock that captures the intensity of their cult-like recording sessions and the existential weight of living under constant threat.
Borrowed Voices, Borrowed Time — SANAM's Infinite Fire:
Borrowed Voices, Borrowed Time — SANAM's Infinite Fire:
Borrowed Voices, Borrowed Time — SANAM's Infinite Fire
The Lebanese sextet's second album 'Sametou Sawtan' transforms twelfth-century poetry and contemporary texts into experimental rock that captures both the intensity of their cult-like recording sessions and the existential weight of living under constant threat.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Lebanese sextet SANAM's 'Sametou Sawtan' transforms 12th-century poetry and contemporary texts into experimental rock that captures the intensity of their cult-like recording sessions and the existential weight of living under constant threat.
Borrowed Voices, Borrowed Time — SANAM's Infinite Fire:
Borrowed Voices, Borrowed Time — SANAM's Infinite Fire:
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Fan
Georgia Hubley of Yo La Tengo watches Rebecca Gates at Dromfest behind Left Hand Ciders. Because Yo La Tengo aren’t just rock stars, they’re also huge music fans. Pentax 17, Harman Phoenix II, ECN-2 development.
#BelieveInFilm #halfframe
Georgia Hubley of Yo La Tengo watches Rebecca Gates at Dromfest behind Left Hand Ciders. Because Yo La Tengo aren’t just rock stars, they’re also huge music fans. Pentax 17, Harman Phoenix II, ECN-2 development.
#BelieveInFilm #halfframe
October 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Fan
Georgia Hubley of Yo La Tengo watches Rebecca Gates at Dromfest behind Left Hand Ciders. Because Yo La Tengo aren’t just rock stars, they’re also huge music fans. Pentax 17, Harman Phoenix II, ECN-2 development.
#BelieveInFilm #halfframe
Georgia Hubley of Yo La Tengo watches Rebecca Gates at Dromfest behind Left Hand Ciders. Because Yo La Tengo aren’t just rock stars, they’re also huge music fans. Pentax 17, Harman Phoenix II, ECN-2 development.
#BelieveInFilm #halfframe
Tonight in NYC, Dew Claw play their first east coast show since Dromfest ‘24, with Evan “Funk” Davies on drums and James McNew on bass.
Tomorrow (Thurs) night I’m playing drums for the only east coast appearance of Dew Claw (ex-Hypnolovewheel, XL Kings, King Missile, etc.)! James McNew from Yo LaTengo is on bass! Ira and Georgia are DJing! Not to mention Greg Cartwright solo and Sloppy Heads!! All at Mama Tried in BK, 6:30pm! Go!!
October 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Tonight in NYC, Dew Claw play their first east coast show since Dromfest ‘24, with Evan “Funk” Davies on drums and James McNew on bass.
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episode 280 of The Radio Hour That Feels Like Two Hours, 10am-noon eastern today @eastvillageradio.bsky.social
www.eastvillageradio.com
www.eastvillageradio.com
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EVR IS BACK
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October 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
episode 280 of The Radio Hour That Feels Like Two Hours, 10am-noon eastern today @eastvillageradio.bsky.social
www.eastvillageradio.com
www.eastvillageradio.com
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David Cross folks.
September 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
David Cross folks.
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So far today, Chuck Schumer has said his strategy for preventing Trump sending troops into blue cities is to win over Republican senators (!) while Hakeem Jeffries praised Eric Adams's courage and authenticity (!!) while refusing to endorse Mamdani. Again.
These two gotta go.
These two gotta go.
September 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
So far today, Chuck Schumer has said his strategy for preventing Trump sending troops into blue cities is to win over Republican senators (!) while Hakeem Jeffries praised Eric Adams's courage and authenticity (!!) while refusing to endorse Mamdani. Again.
These two gotta go.
These two gotta go.
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thank you @madaecnerwal.bsky.social - now we gotta work on your algorhythm!
Das Damen closed out Saturday with a fantastic show at Baby’s All Right last night!
(@dasroyalarctic.bsky.social)
(@dasroyalarctic.bsky.social)
September 29, 2025 at 2:16 AM
thank you @madaecnerwal.bsky.social - now we gotta work on your algorhythm!
It’s gotten to the point where I’m retweeting Chris Hayes
Two months ago
Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.
September 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
It’s gotten to the point where I’m retweeting Chris Hayes
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Oh, a few more things: the Avalon Lounge is a fantastic venue; another #Dromfest highlight was the ever-changing Seve Keene exhibit (I finally got a Keene!); and I misnamed the band French? above, sorry guys
September 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Oh, a few more things: the Avalon Lounge is a fantastic venue; another #Dromfest highlight was the ever-changing Seve Keene exhibit (I finally got a Keene!); and I misnamed the band French? above, sorry guys
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Dromedary Records' Dromfest music festival returns with Yo La Tengo, Sunburned Hand of Man, Das Damen and more indie rock titans across five venues.
Dromfest brings indie rock legends to Catskill
Dromedary Records' Dromfest music festival returns with Yo La Tengo, Sunburned Hand of Man, Das Damen and more indie rock titans across five venues.
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August 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Dromedary Records' Dromfest music festival returns with Yo La Tengo, Sunburned Hand of Man, Das Damen and more indie rock titans across five venues.
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MAGNET Exclusive: Full-album premiere of Moviola’s “Earthbound” (Dromedary, @sugarblastmusic.bsky.social). “A reflection on what isolation feels like when everyone else seems to have figured shit out and is moving along with their lives.” Check it out: magnetmagazine.com/2025/08/28/m...
August 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
MAGNET Exclusive: Full-album premiere of Moviola’s “Earthbound” (Dromedary, @sugarblastmusic.bsky.social). “A reflection on what isolation feels like when everyone else seems to have figured shit out and is moving along with their lives.” Check it out: magnetmagazine.com/2025/08/28/m...
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Husker Du was really really very good
August 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Husker Du was really really very good
Thanks to the Big Takeover for an excellent Whimbrels review
this might be my favorite review yet
"Taking as its mascot a feathery creature with a long, drooping bill, these inventive, art-rock veterans...unleash an oddly compelling, often explosive self-titled debut LP of gripping curiosities and strangely melodic fruit. "
"Taking as its mascot a feathery creature with a long, drooping bill, these inventive, art-rock veterans...unleash an oddly compelling, often explosive self-titled debut LP of gripping curiosities and strangely melodic fruit. "
July 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Thanks to the Big Takeover for an excellent Whimbrels review
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#NewMusic: Moviola – Slage Wave. A prime cut in a lo-fi vibe from Earthbound, their new album. Out next month via @sugarblastmusic.bsky.social / Dromedary Records. 🖤
www.analoguetrash.com/blog/moviola...
www.analoguetrash.com/blog/moviola...
July 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
#NewMusic: Moviola – Slage Wave. A prime cut in a lo-fi vibe from Earthbound, their new album. Out next month via @sugarblastmusic.bsky.social / Dromedary Records. 🖤
www.analoguetrash.com/blog/moviola...
www.analoguetrash.com/blog/moviola...
I like resign or be primaried. Can we just go right there instead of a hollow apology demand?
Schumer and Jeffries should condemn this and demand an apology from the President - or they should resign, or be primaried.
Trump threatens to arrest Mamdani and then adds, "a lot of people are saying he's here illegally"
July 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I like resign or be primaried. Can we just go right there instead of a hollow apology demand?
Lovely review of The Whimbrels’ debut by @jenpkelly.bsky.social
“No wave luminaries unite in psychedelic rock in this first album from The Whimbrels, bringing all the squall and drone you’d expect, plus a surprising amount of psychedelic tunefulness,” writes Jennifer Kelly. dustedmagazine.tumblr.com/post/7878811... @howlingwulf.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Lovely review of The Whimbrels’ debut by @jenpkelly.bsky.social
Just like that, Saturday tickets are all gone. Can I draw your attention to Friday’s excellent bill, or the fantastic lineup for Sunday?
July 1, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Just like that, Saturday tickets are all gone. Can I draw your attention to Friday’s excellent bill, or the fantastic lineup for Sunday?
Can’t say enough great stuff about @rosyoverdrive.com - excellent review of The Whimbrels’ debut LP here
New blog post! Wrote about new albums from Abe Savas, Ella Hanshaw @spinstersounds.bsky.social, City Planners, and The Whimbrels @therealjimsanto.bsky.social @matthewhunter.bsky.social @sugarblastmusic.bsky.social:
Pressing Concerns: Abe Savas, Ella Hanshaw, City Planners, The Whimbrels
Hey there! It may be a holiday week, but I’m planning on making it a full one nonetheless, and we’re beginning with a Pressing Concerns featuring new albums from Abe Savas, City Planner…
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June 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Can’t say enough great stuff about @rosyoverdrive.com - excellent review of The Whimbrels’ debut LP here
Happy to announce the addition of Yo La Tengo to the Dromfest bill. Single-day tickets are now available; tickets are running low for all three days (link in bio)
June 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Happy to announce the addition of Yo La Tengo to the Dromfest bill. Single-day tickets are now available; tickets are running low for all three days (link in bio)
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere of Moviola’s “Slage Wave” (Dromedary, @sugarblastmusic.bsky.social). “A version of ‘Which Side Are You On?’ come to life … The ghost of Johnny Paycheck, union organizing, hilarity and sadness ensue.” Check it out: magnetmagazine.com/2025/06/27/m...
June 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere of Moviola’s “Slage Wave” (Dromedary, @sugarblastmusic.bsky.social). “A version of ‘Which Side Are You On?’ come to life … The ghost of Johnny Paycheck, union organizing, hilarity and sadness ensue.” Check it out: magnetmagazine.com/2025/06/27/m...