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| Yawn Mower at this year's Bond St. Block Party in Asbury Park |
Yawn Mower Ruins 2018
Asbury Park duo, Yawn Mower, are another band who had an eventful 2018. They released Waffle House, a double single consisting of re-mixes of a pair of older Yawn Mower tracks. They signed to NJ's Mint 400 Records. And, in the spring, the band released their third EP of originals, Could Eat, Would Sleep.
Guitarist Mike Chick and drummer Biff Swenson each branched out to other projects, Chick putting out some songs with Beach Wolff and Biff playing in PA / NJ band, Earth Telephone.
Oh. They also have a Chrismas EP, Yawn Mower Ruins Christmas.
I asked the guys to sum up their 2018 for me, and they each took their own swipe at it.
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| Mike Chick |
Chick
Favorite Albums
Floating Features, La Luz. Every release is better than the last with this band. Album has a great sound and feel.
Oxnard, Anderson .Paak. As soon as this guy's voice starts it lights up the room.
Warm, Jeff Tweedy. This album is relatively new, but feels instantly familiar upon listening.
Favorite Singles
"Chun Li," Nicki Minaj. This is a great wild out while your driving song.
"RSI," BEAK>. Great motorik beat from some of the folks in Portishead. Best album cover of the year award goes to this record too.
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"Boyish," Japanese Breakfast. Beautiful melody. Gets stuck in your head right away. Stays there for a while until you get another beautiful melody in your head.
"Klutz," Aesop Rock. One-off single from one of the greatest lyricists of our time. Artwork done by the great Steve Powers.
Favorite Concerts
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks playing a rough version of "Life's Been Good" by Joe Walsh (Music Hall of Williamsburg). I’ve been mildly obsessed with Joe Walsh's But Seriously, Folks this past year, so to see one of my all-time favorite musicians play this song was a real surprise. My brother even looked over at me and said, "Isn't this your favorite song right now? How cool is that?!"
David Byrne's (Count Basie Theatre) show for American Utopia was one of the coolest, most original shows I have ever seen. The setlist was perfect. All the instruments were wireless, so the band moved around the stage the whole time. Some members would dip on and off stage depending on the song. Just such a great show.
Favorite Yawn Mower Gigs
North Face Blue Lodge Party in Plymouth, NH. One of the craziest shows we ever played. The crowd was jumping so much the floor was full on bouncing.
North Jersey Indie Rock Festival at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, NJ. Put on by Mint 400 Records and other NJ-based music labels and blogs. Awesome day of music by some of the best NJ bands today. Bucket list item to play at White Eagle Hall also.
Yawn Mower at the North Jersey Indie Rock Festival by Rose Lamela
Favorite Foods
Ani Ramen, Jersey City, NJ.
Hot Chicken Sandwich at Bruxton Hall, Asheville, NC.
Fusaro Pizza, Manahawkin, NJ.
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| Biff Swenson |
Biff
Favorite Albums
S/T, Algernon Cadwallader
Tentanda Via, American Trappist
Oxnard, Anderson .Paak
Negro Swan, Blood Orange
iridescence, Brockhampton
Night Swimming, Dentist
Bark Your Head Off, Dog, Hop Along
Redemption, Jay Rock
Kanye' s Wyoming Sessions (Kids See Ghosts / Daytona / Ye)
Swimming, Mac Miller
[untitled], mewithoutYou
Chosen Family, Thin Lips
Whack World, Tierra Whack
Kill The Lights, Tony Molina
This is Fine, Well Wisher
Favorite Singles
"Reel It In," Aminé
"Bubblin'," Anderson .Paak
"Dig," Everywhen
"Mr. Tillman," Father John Misty
"Moon River," Frank Ocean
"Jersey Fornication," Jae Bird
"Paradise," Kon Sweetie
"Soul Searchin'," Matty Pasq ft. Tom Jacob
"Nobody," Mitski
"Model Homes," Pedro The Lion
"Fever Pitch," Rainbow Kitten Surprise
"Sunflower," Rex Orange County
"Potato Salad," Tyler The Creator & A$AP Rocky
"Honeybee," Unknown Mortal Orchestra
"Wink," The Voidz
Favorite Concerts
Brockhampton at The Fillmore (Philly). took acid, was tight.
Brockhampton at Terminal 5 (New York). took shrooms, was tighter.
Favorite Gigs I Played
Yawn Mower playing NH & CO for The North Face. crazy cool shows, and TNF was
extremely accommodating and generous to us.
Yawn Mower playing WFMU's Monty Hall with Electric 6
Earth Telephone opening for the final night of The Menzingers' 3-night run at Crossroads. we had Joe from Hop Along/Algernon Cadwallader fill in on lead guitar - unreal!
Favorite Foods
Bing Bing, Philly
Pasta Vola, Asbury Park
Milk Bar, New York
Bao Haus, New York
Blackbird Pizzeria, Philly
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