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Ep189 - "Music Is Back" with Cooked Raw

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Show Notes

Tyler Overland and Lewis Cole run the Toronto based record label Cooked Raw. They also book shows and play in bands such as The Crime Family, Christine and Automania. Tyler and Lewis sat down with us to discuss Japanese baseball, 'the dugout deal', never getting sick of throwing shows, YUNGBLUD, Duster, post Bar Italia bands, My Bloody Valentine, the origins of Cooked Raw, dubbing their own tapes, meeting in 2017 at a house show, The Crime Family opening for Angel Du$t, migrating from hardcore to indie rock, Sonic Youth, Sebadoh, Archers of Loaf, the final Strange Ranger album, Dina's Tavern, specific beers from indie rock eras, what not to order at A&W, the worst Wendy's in Ontario, their new band Automania, bar demons, bike accidents, the east end, Christine, upcoming releases and much more! Cooked Raw Tyler Overland Lewis Cole ---- Josh McIntyre Nick Marian Cold Pod ---- Join us on Patreon to access all episodes and weekly one on one pods!

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