Bob Bert – I Was in That Band with Grady Sandlin ep. 40 (27 July 2026)

“This week my guest is Bob Bert. I had a wonderful time chatting with Bob about drums, art, and life. We spend a lot of time talking about his years with Sonic Youth and especially Pussy Galore, but Bob’s career stretches far beyond those legendary bands.

We also dive into his new solo album, Beach Bongo Bloodbath, and what inspired him to finally make a record under his own name after all these years.

I really enjoyed this conversation and hearing Bob’s stories about New York’s underground music scene in the late ’70s and early ‘80s. I think you’re going to enjoy this one as much as I did.”

Listen Here: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/13048e07-d190-449a-8856-d69828dc964c

RiYL Podcast ep. 765 (25 July 2026)

“Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Action Swingers, Lydia Lunch, Mick Collins — Bob Bert has kept the beat for some of the best. This year, the drummer’s own name finally graces the front of the album, with Beach Bongo Bloodbath. Mixing original with wildly original covers, the record puts the percussion’s unique voice on full display.”

Photo: Marc C / Hardcore Legends Trading Cards #953

Listen Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VovuxdPOSxo

Jon Spencer – NEW Interview: Skream! Magazine (Published: 13 July 2026).

“－全てがタイミング良く収まった感じですね。2人とも世代が離れていますが、音楽観や相互理解が上手くいったのでしょうか？

あまり（違いは）考えないようにしているんだ。バンドとして息が合っているし、コミュニケーションもできているからね。音楽的にも、なんならテレパシー的なレベルでも。このバンドはJSBXと同じで、セットリストを使わないんだ。ライヴはごく自然な流れでプレイしている。俺はそういうのが大好きだから、またそうやってやれることがとても嬉しいね。KendallとSpiderはたしかに俺よりずっと若い。エネルギーに満ち溢れているから、一緒にプレイしていて楽しいよ。ショーもとてもエネルギッシュなんだ。彼等はとても若いけど、素晴らしいミュージシャンでもあるし、集中力があって献身的でもある。どんな挑戦だって受けて立つ準備が常にできているんだ。この組み合わせを奇妙に思う人もいるだろうけど、俺たちは一緒に作っている音楽を通じて絆を築いているよ。”

TRNSLATED TEXT:

“—It feels like everything fell into place perfectly. Even though there’s a generational gap between you, did your musical perspectives and mutual understanding align well?

I try not to think too much about the differences. We’re in sync as a band, and the communication is solid—musically, and even on a telepathic level. Like JSBX, this band doesn’t use a setlist; we just let the live show flow naturally. I love that approach, so I’m really happy to be doing it this way again. Kendall and Spider are certainly much younger than me, but they’re bursting with energy, which makes playing together fun. The shows are incredibly energetic, too. Even though they’re young, they’re fantastic musicians—focused and dedicated. They’re always ready to take on any challenge. Some people might find this combination unusual, but we’re forging a bond through the music we create together.”

Interviewer：菅谷 透
Translator：安江 幸子
Photo: Skyler Smith

Full Interview: https://skream.jp/interview/2026/07/jon_spencer.php