RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow

RAW of FAME: red light fever..Izzy's CVS jingle

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Continuing to adjust to the loss of Adelle's mom with a massive rearrangement of stuff, Lou and Adelle simply can't find time to record their conversations!

Please to enjoy this nugget from the past, the wee baby RAW that was episode 3! HEAR: our first Unsponsored Local Ad (CVS!!) featuring 6 year old Izzy! HEAR: Adelle recite some racy Liz Phair lyrics! This episode twists and turns through random topics in classic RAW Impressions fashion -before- it was classic! Listen and be compelled to binge -all- our early crazy shows! Back before 4-Track Man was even born!

And, while waiting for the next NEW show, why not visit the Barlow Family General Store?

https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/

B.F.G.S. sells a curated selection of home goods, gift items for adults and children, handmade small batch clothing and accessories, music, books, and a variety of art/fiber/craft supplies and kits. Hear me when I say: people go crazy for this cute and practical stuff, Adelle has figured it out guys, let her help you become a not-bad gift giver! Re: music stuff, Lou does large personalized handwritten lyrics that he slaves over with an array of sharpies and inkpads for weeks at at a time!

Did you know we actually have a real-live brick and mortar store now too? We do! Open a few days every other month for meet and shop opportunities we also take appointments! In town? Drop us an e-mail come see the store!

https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/

And our Substack! Join our Substack, we've barely touched it in last couple months but it's deep well of personal and podcast related CONTENT. There's lots of good stuff including Adelle's emotional essays and the bottomless bucket that is Lou's barely released niche music! We'll be back to posting fascinating things soon! In the meantime become a paid subscriber because you'd just like to support our podcasting efforts and don't really care if we post a lot!

Thanks, we'll be back soon!

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RAW of Fame: silent but deadly the Laurel Canyon experience

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:22:27 GMT

As Lou and Adelle gather themselves and adjust the The Shift, why not listen to an olden show of yore! Lou was in a Hollywood Movie many years ago (Laurel Canyon starring Francis McDormand, look it up! ) and told the very unglamorous stinky story. He also sings the movie's pivotal tune: Shade and Honey by Sparklehorse.

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FEB hbd shout-outs, a Lou tune in-progress, and a fan's cassette tape from 1992 (could it be you?)

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:36:13 GMT

This week Lou shares a 30+ y.o.song from a fan known only as 'Terry C from Connecticut'. He and Adelle catch up on birthday shout-outs then he launches into an unrehearsed new song from a mysterious new project.

The Barlow Family General Store will be open for one weekend again this month! 11am-4pm March 28+29. Come hang out!

44 Chapman St. Greenfield MA 01301

Paid subscribers to our Substack receive a 20% off coupon to the BFGS on-line (and in person)!

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The Shift

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Adelle’s mom Valerie has passed away after a two year struggle with ALS. Adelle and Lou talk about it.

The Barlow Family General Store is delightful gift shop carrying not only Lou’s music and personalized, handwritten lyrics, but a variety niche gifts curated by Adelle!

https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/

*a recent addition: awesome cassette mixtapes curated by Back of Beyond Press from Minneapolis! (look under the “music” tab)*

Substack..'cause archived music from the pod lives there along with thoughtful essays etc. etc.

https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/

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retroactive birthday shout-outs, sensory issues and cat floss

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

4-Track Man dominates, Psychocandy (the cat) investigates, and a Stevie Wonder song is on endless Izzy repeat. Also, Lou embraces a Netflix gameshow (Floor is Lava).

The Barlow Family General Store, more than ever, is a wonderful place for gifts...music related (handwritten lyrics) and much, much, more!

https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/

Our Substack still houses a dizzying array of pod-related stuff: music, essays and more!

https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/

WATCH on LouTube: https://youtu.be/lzlU7HBOmcM

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Lizz Winstead convo part 2

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Perfectly dovetailing from talking about the crisis in Minnesota to reproductive rights and activism, Adelle and Lizz continue their sweet, coherent, discussion. Lou, still searching for a connection, offers paranoia and a pre-recorded version of his song Privatize after Adelle encourages him to share one of his political songs with Lizz.

WATCH on LouTube!

https://youtu.be/I6udJOvhQLs

Follow Lizz'z organization!

https://www.instagram.com/abortionfront?igsh=YmNyMXFwMmE0a3Jk

Listen to her Feminist Buzzkill podcast!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/march-for-life-madness-with-kristin-hady/id1575776538?i=1000747413502

support RAW Impressions by joining our Substack!

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our online store is happening, bespoke lyric-art, knitwear, cozy household items, music.. stuff we make and like, we share!

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feelin' minnesota : the Lizz Winstead conversation part 1

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Adelle and Lou are joined by activist/comedian Lizz Winstead to discuss what's happening in Minneapolis.

Lizz'z podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminist-buzzkills/id1575776538?i=1000747413502

Lizz'z abortion rights organization:

https://www.instagram.com/abortionfront?igsh=YmNyMXFwMmE0a3Jk

come hang out with Adelle and Lou at the

Barlow Family General Store Valentine's pop-up

Feb 7-8 11-4

44 Chapman St.Greenfield MA 10301

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tiny tunes tuesday: LOVE for sale

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:30:16 GMT

Gently hyping the BARLOW FAMILY GENERAL / WORKS ON PAPER Valentine's pop-up shop (Feb 7-8, 11-4, 44 Chapman St. Greenfield MA!) Lou plays Adelle his favorite love song. Love by John Lennon.

WATCH THIS:

https://youtu.be/WDgGJIOUc10

we started OUR Substack ages ago! It’s still going!

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The Barlow Family General Store is ALWAYS on-line!!!

Get some handwritten lyrics!

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tiny tunes tuesday: a tale of two Crayons

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Lou digs up a 7" from a band called Crayon and a cassette from a band called Crayon. Two different bands, one from Bellingham Washington, the other from Sydney Australia, both from the 1990s. Lou attempts to explain it all and covers both.

WATCH on LouTube

https://youtu.be/4amomZN2TkU

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Animals Drifting Here and 'Dere

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:30:00 GMT

4-Track Man critiques 3 years of RAW Impressions and urges Lou and Adelle to do better. Pumpkin the cat visits the studio and audibly meows. 4-Track Man mocks Lou and interrupts Adelle as she makes a painful admission.

WATCH on LouTube

https://youtu.be/4QhFlmY4u0M

Join our Substack

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handwritten lyrics, knitwear, rare music, and hand-held cassette recorders!

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RUINED by Games People Play

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:13:51 GMT

For this Tiny Tunes Tuesday, part 2 of his RUINED series, Lou plays one of the first songs he learned on guitar: Games People Play by Joe South. He discusses how it's finger-wagging lyrics impacted his future songwriting attempts (it RUINED them).

WATCH on LouTube

https://youtu.be/HbS9t7LBXqQ

You too can own Emerson and be Lo-Fi like Lou!

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no good at Christmas

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:13:10 GMT

It's Christmas day and Lou is, once again, faced with a seeming inability to make it special. He does find a cassette tape of the Barlow family Christmas 1984 and Izzy treats listeners to a, one time and one time only, version of Here Comes Santa Claus. ALSO, several December birthday shout-outs!

GIFTS ALL YEAR 'ROUND! Use that holiday money on some personalized, handwritten lyrics and/or a big-ass beanie.

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Substack..just 'cause..

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RUINED by Cats in the Cradle

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Emerson, the handheld cassette recorder, plays Adelle and Lou his version of Harry Chapin's 1974 bummerfolk classic Cats in the Cradle. Lou describes the devastating effect the song had on his young psyche and his future songwriting attempts. Also, the belated November birthday shout-outs just don't stop!

WATCH on LouTube

https://youtu.be/j5UId7HAL48

BARLOW FAMILY GENERAL STORE / WORKS ON PAPER Holiday Pop-Up..

DECEMBER 21, 2025, 11-4..

44 CHAPMAN ST. GREENFIELD MA 01301!!

all kindsa gifts, practical and whimsical, plus the usual knitwear, music related items and more.. come say hi!

shop online!

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It's NOT too late for November birthday SHOUT OUTS! RAW Impressions ep. 146

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:26 GMT

So what if it's the middle of December, we have some November birthdays to shout about! 4-Track Man is jealous of newcomer/co-announcer Emerson, the hand-held cassette recorder (with AM-FM radio).

Barlow Family General Store has expanded to everyday items like Adelle's favorite socks and craft kits! Get the usual handmade crafts and music and stuff!! it's GIFT SEASON!!

https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/

WATCH on LouTube

https://youtu.be/GXzRMt8wE0M

https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/

just join it!!

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willing to wait for Willing To Wait

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:30:00 GMT

Adelle and Lou are back from the U.K./Ireland tour and Lou realizes he's never played Sebadoh's Willing To Wait for the podcast. How is it possible that he's played 70+ originals for the pod but not the most requested song of the tour? The situation is rectified and Lou tells the story of how it was in the running to be Ross and Rachel's (Friends) break-up tune.

WATCH on LouTube!

https://youtu.be/NBLLyrcK0eg

Procure unique music and clothing related items for Gift Season, HURRY!

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going to the U.K. and Ireland, like, NOW!

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:20:16 GMT

Lou is playing solo acoustic shows through the United Kingdom and Ireland! They’re leaving today! Hear 4-Track Man run down the tour dates! Come see Lou, meet Adelle!

Buy tix online before they sell out!

https://www.bandsintown.com/a/38301-lou-barlow

Glasgow 23 November Nice and Sleazy

York 24 November Bluebird

Manchester 25 November YES the Pink Room

London 26 November ICA

Tunbridge Wells 27 November The Forum

Liverpool 28 November Philharmonic Music Room

Dublin 29+30 November Bellobar

Limerick 1 December Kasbah

Galway 2 December Roisin Dubh

WATCH this episode on LouTube

https://youtu.be/bija_BfXYMw

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The Game Of Life

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Lou re-creates another beloved commercial from the 1970s. This time for the Milton Bradley board game LIFE. Also featured, a new song from Izzy about butts.

WATCH on LouTube:

https://youtu.be/pwDKdA4dtgk

Go to our Substack for extra LIFE commercial cassette recorded nonsense.

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Go to our store for handcrafted gifts and music-related items for the fast approaching, already arrived, holiday season.

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Nudism, Adelle’s dream job, and the Magic of Mr. Rogers

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:17:03 GMT

Nothing is off topic this week because there is no topic! Lou and Adelle let the conversation roam from young Lou’s desire to be naked to Adelle remembering the Land of Make Believe.

WATCH on LouTube

https://youtu.be/IFzzv3OaKgk

SEE LOU LIVE (U.K. and Ireland)

https://www.bandsintown.com/a/38301-lou-barlow?came_from=257&utm_medium=web&utm_source=home&utm_campaign=search_bar

Join our Substack for several years worth of writing, music and video!

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October B-Day Shout-Outs

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Hallo-who? Is there anything better than an episode based solely upon the announcement of this past month's birthdays? The answer is a resounding no. 4-Track Man leads Adelle and Lou through the several birthday shout-outs they received this October and it’s awesome!

Watch on LouTube

https://youtu.be/uGpaB_x0v3o

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-NOT- the Music Machine PART 2

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Lou doesn't need his glasses anymore (maybe), meanwhile Adelle is adjusting to her new Progressive lenses. 4-track Man reminds us all that nothing is funny these days, including Lou's cover of The Vandals 1982 song Anarchy Burger (hold the government). Adelle finds an LP called Music Machine Part II that has nothing to do with The Music Machine band but Lou plays with it anyway. Super Sonic Transport is also discussed.

WATCH on LouTube

https://youtu.be/SEF9gSF58l0

extra stuff on out Substack

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unique gift items in our store, one of a kind special sh*t

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a tribute to The Music Machine part 1

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Lou is so excited about his tribute to The Music Machine (his most fiercely beloved band) that he forgets to turn Adelle’s microphone on! The result is the RAWEST RAW Impressions ever. Lou trips over his words and launches half-facts left and right in a desperate attempt to make convert you, yes YOU, into a Music Machine fan. A 4-Track version of The Music Machine’s Some Other Drum is played.

WATCH on LouTube

https://youtu.be/lREJta_w4O4

THE MUSIC MACHINE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttdsvwqUL14&list=RDttdsvwqUL14&start_radio=1

check out our Substack for 2 different 4-Track versions of Some Other Drum!

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it's gift season, get unique things from our store!

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bump it up

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Bamboozled by the times, Lou and Adelle acknowledge they are at a loss for topics to discuss. A random succession of prompts from the 4 Track (called ‘bumpers’) reminds them that they are going on tour soon! The Barlow family will be visiting the U.K. and Ireland as Lou plays 10 solo shows!

Glasgow 23 November Nice and Sleazy 7:30

York 24 November Bluebird 7:30

Manchester 25 November YES the Pink Room 7:30

London 26 November ICA 7:30

Tunbridge Wells 27 November The Forum 7:00

Liverpool 28 November Philharmonic Music Room 8:00

Dublin 29+30 November Bellobar 8:30

Limerick 1 December Kasbah

Galway 2 December Roisin Dubh

Watch it on LouTube::

https://youtu.be/Zgz2zWb4GH8

Subscribe to our Substack for extra good stuff

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Now’s a good time to order some handwritten lyrics and holiday baubles form the Barlow Family General Store!

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Mini-Music-Fall-Back-Friday MOGO

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:47:37 GMT

Lou treats Adelle to a wacky practice tape recording from 1984. Mogo (the first incarnation of Dinosaur Jr) performs Lou's song Center of the Universe. Lou then plays it live -and then- shares the recording of the original idea from 1983! Wow!

Hear the uninterrupted MOGO version on our Substack!

https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/p/sacred-attention

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by becoming a paid subscriber to our Substack you get free HQ downloads of Lou's self-releases (there's many) including the Joyful Noise Artist Enabler Series (the original Center of the Universe lives there) .. also Vol 1-5 of crazy-random pod-music...tons of stuff

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September Birthday Shoutouts!

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Adelle and Lou deliver very special September birthday shout-outs from their very special listeners to their very special loved ones in the very last hour of September!

check out Snow Monster!!

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mini-music-monday: SACRED ATTENTION

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Practicing for the (then) upcoming (now done) trio of Sebadoh shows, Lou plays Sacred Attention from Sebadoh's 1993 Bubble and Scrape LP and further befuddles Adelle with the band's convoluted history.

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https://youtu.be/XOvbugibN0c

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RAW fall impressions

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Is fall, the season, best experienced as a young adult? Adelle and Lou talk about autumn and the progress of The Barlow Family General Store as a spot for small shows, pop-up shopping, and a respite from the 'stress piles' that clutter their home in this transitional time.

Lou's on tour with Sebadoh, go!!

https://www.bandsintown.com/a/14047-sebadoh

WATCH on LouTube

https://youtu.be/5Tqv-lo3pUA

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mini-music-monday: FLIPPER

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Lou covers Flipper’s 1982 classic, Life, and breathlessly testifies to the band’s considerable influence on him. Adelle patiently pays witness and comments when she can.

Hear the cover uninterrupted on our Substack

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WATCH on LouTube

https://youtu.be/xIPe0h8fy8E

new items in our store!

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Manhandlers, Tick Check, and a Hug (?)

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Rejoice! Lou and 4-Track Man have done another vintage commercial re-creation. This time a Manhandler '78 Mash-Up! In addition Adelle and Lou chat Flipper (the band), inspired adult film ideas, and ponder the ethics of hugs.

WATCH on LouTube

https://youtu.be/wtZLxCwdAI0

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The Barlow Family General Store has reopened! get your lathe cut of the RAW Suicidal Tendencies cover (w/Lou B bandana!)!!

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oh, Canada!

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Lou and Adelle talk about the recent Barlow Family General Canadian adventure. Lou plays two archival requests he meant to play on the tour but did not: Feel Good (from the Canda-centric Lou Barlow and Friends e.p.) and Dragdown Memory (from Winning Losers).

The original Lou Barlow and Friends CD e.p. -and- Winning Losers CD e.p. are available, signed, from the Barlow Family General Store (plus personalized lyrics, knitwear, t-shirts etc.)

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Valerie's Visionaries

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:16:22 GMT

In advance of the Walk To Defeat ALS event (September 6th in Look Park, Northampton MA at 10 a.m.). Adelle and Lou dedicate this episode to Adelle’s mom Valerie, the inspiration for Adelle’s walking ‘team’ Valerie’s Visionaries.

Lou plays a fresh version of the Raw Impressions theme, Adelle reads her acclaimed “Why I Walk” essay, and Lou plays Bob Dylan”s She BelongsTo Me. We hope she enjoys it all! We love you mom!

WATCH on LouTube

It may not be too late to join Valerie's Visionaries and walk with us and it’s never too late to donate to ALS research!

https://secure2.convio.net/alsa/site/TR/Walks/Massachusetts?pg=team&fr_id=16842&team_id=421479

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back from tour: an unedited check-in, August HBD shout-outs

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Lou, Adelle, and Izzy are back from a 12 day whirlwind tour of Canada Michigan, Ohio, and New York state. What happened? Listen and find out! Also, August birthday shout-outs, several of them! 4-Track Man is on task, confusion abounds.

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Lou is still on tour.. Philly, DC, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg..please consider purchasing a ticket or showing up at the door..

https://www.bandsintown.com/a/38301-lou-barlow?came_from=257&utm_medium=web&utm_source=home&utm_campaign=search_bar

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mini tunes wednesday..what?

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Lou plays 3 unreleased tune fragments for Adelle and tries to explain them. The phrase "shits and giggles" is discussed.

The conversation continues for paid subscribers on our Substack!

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Lou starts a tour this week 8/15! Tickets here!

https://www.bandsintown.com/a/38301-lou-barlow?came_from=257&utm_medium=web&utm_source=home&utm_campaign=search_bar

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a tour ends, an endorsement (!) begins

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:05:00 GMT

Lou's back from tour, he and Adelle are here to catch y'all up. 4-Track Man is fixed and back with another sluggish introduction. Lou talks Dinosaur Jr tour highlights (Built To Spill, Mudhoney, Babes in Toyland, Kurt Vile, etc), Adelle chats about her recent Wisconsin/Minnesota visit and guess which free-form, lo-fi podcast has an official gear endorsement??? US! Samson has joined the RAW impressions family! Thank You!

WATCH on LouTube

https://youtu.be/Ur9QSmBa8Yg

Even better we have our very first discount to offer our faithful listeners. Use code BARLOW for 15% off Samson Products.

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Speaking of TOUR! Lou's Solo Tour and Lou/Bobby Bare Jr song swap are coming up very soon.

https://www.bandsintown.com/a/38301-lou-barlow?came_from=257&utm_medium=web&utm_source=home&utm_campaign=search_bar

You have a couple more days to order some new t-shirts from our online store. We will reopen the online store when we have returned in Sept with any remaining merch.

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(not so) mini music monday: The Joel Hole

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Lou is pulled by forces beyond his control nto covering another Billy Joel song. This time

Matter Of Trust from 1986. He realizes he has more in common with B.J. than he’d like to admit. Adelle quizzes Lou about cannabis and wonders what Billy’s hole -really- looks like.

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July Birthday Shout-Outs!

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:30:00 GMT

For the much anticipated July Birthday Shout-Out episode Lou is on tour and stoned. This remote episode features 16 shout-outs including one for Lou from Adelle and 2 for their cats, Pumpkin and Psychocandy.

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Tiny Tunes Tuesday: Just The Way You're Not

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:47:44 GMT

Lou plays Adelle his long promised (to himself) mash-up of Just The Way You Are by Billy Joel and I’m Not In Love by 10cc, two of his favorite songs songs from 1970s AM radio. Lou explains the logic behind marrying the two songs and shares some secret information about his health.

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Bobby Bare Jr is back

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:00:00 GMT

With another Bobby Bare Jr Lou Barlow Song-Swap Tour on the horizon what better time for Adelle and Lou to check in on him? Bobby is a veritable fountain of fun-facts and this episode keeps it a-flowin’. Adelle introduces the Sharing Circle and they all have 5 minutes to say whatever’s on their mind!

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Lou solo:

FRI August 15 Town Hall Opera House> PLAINVILLE VT (Montpelier)

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SAT August 16 La Sala Rossa MONTREAL

SUN August 17 SAW OTTAWA

MON August 18 The Sound Garage at Blood Brothers Brewing TORONTO

TUE August 19 Palasad Social Bowl LONDON

WED August 20 Meteor WINDSOR

with Bobby Bare Jr:

THU August 21 Paris Bar DETROIT

FRI August 22 Southgate Revival Cincinnati

MORE TO COME!!!!! STAY TUNED

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Tiny Tunes Tuesday: The Equals

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:44:44 GMT

Izzy is home from sleep-away camp and collaborates with her dad on a cover of Michael and His Slipper Tree by the Equals (from 1969). Lou has been obsessed with the song since listening to his Equals greatest hits CD in their new/old mini-van, Silvie.

Our thoughts are with the victims and families of the recent Texas floods, including the Camp Mystic campers.

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tiny-tunes-tuesday: k-sensa-my

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:35:44 GMT

Lou digs deep and plays K-Sensa-My for Adelle, it's one of the first 'real' songs he wrote and the first time he's performed it in decades. Nonsense words and Transcendental Meditation are discussed.

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June Birthday Shout-Out +

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 01:30:00 GMT

Live from the woods, it's the June Birthday-Shout-Out episode. Only one RAW Impressions fan (Duffy) requested a shout-out and Lou and Adelle could only think of one friend (Busy Philipps) with a June birthday. Lou plays a new song, "Blowin' Up", for Adelle's consideration and considers being more 'chill'.

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sleep-away send-off

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT

The Barlow family venture into New Hampshire, lead by loons and brushed by butterflies. Izzy is in camp, Adelle and Lou are exhausted. Any RAW Impressions fans from NH? Let us know.

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Tiny Tunes Tuesday: UNSATISFIED

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:30:13 GMT

A very satisfying visit from Adelle and Lou’s 2 Minnesota nieces yields a very sweet version of Unsatisfied (The Replacements) as sung by Lou and 20 year-old Aleksa.

Also: we bought a used mini-van.

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Husker Turtle Du

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Adelle and Lou are back from a trip to Wisconsin with turtles on their minds. Lou does a cold-wave version of Husker Du's 1982 classic What Do I Want but does -not- do a cold-wave version of The Replacements 1983 classic Unsatisfied. He and Adelle discuss it instead.

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mini-music-monday INSTITUTIONALIZED

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:30:50 GMT

On this Mini-Music -Monday Lou fulfills his life-long dream of covering Suicidal Tendencies' hit song Institutionalized on the podcast. Adelle listens to Lou sputter on about hardcore, the episode ends before he finishes.

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May birthday shout-outs plus+

Fri, 30 May 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Hey May babies! Just under the wire here's your birthday shout-outs! 4-Track Man personalizes the RAW Birthday Song for each birthday person! This especially sweet episode is followed by an risque account of Lou losing his glasses in a Berlin hotel room. Listener discretion advised!

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folk enough, not breaking up

Mon, 26 May 2025 02:30:00 GMT

In London, Lou discovers the music of 'experimental folk artist' Sam Amidon triggering a discussion with Adelle about country music and 'Americana', a term that annoys Lou. He makes several attempts at playing Adelle a rootsy, new RAW Impressions theme song.

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'in conversation' with Bobby Bare Jr

Mon, 19 May 2025 06:30:00 GMT

On the heels of Lou and Bobby's -song swap-, Adelle quizes the boys about their favorite moments of the tour. Bobby tells us about his mom (also a famous singer), his Greyhound, how to pronounce Tammy Wynette's last name, and the latest on Guided By Voices. As the first RAW Impressions interview utilizing modern remote recording techniques, the episode is loaded with technical difficulties. It never derails this fascinating exchange!

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a 2 day anniversary getaway

Fri, 16 May 2025 20:30:00 GMT

There's been no time for podcasting! Lou's been on tour and he and Adelle ran off to the Hudson River Valley right when he got back. Before another tour starts (today!) they have a sec to catch up with their faithful listeners. Lou reveals his love of Paul Rudd.

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emergency episode

Mon, 05 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

As Lou comes back from Texas, Adelle leaves to Wisconsin. When Adelle returns Lou is off on another tour. Having had no time to check in with their faithful listeners an emergency episode is in order! They equate keeping their lives in order during this chaotic time to cleaning the litter box. Lou warms up for his shows by playing his song Wave.

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in conversation

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 23:30:00 GMT

Lou and Adelle are "in conversation" this week.Topics include (but are not limited to): annoying phrases (like "in conversation"), acceptable/unacceptable words and whether or not Sting is hot.

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2 songs for Tuesday

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Lou covers two songs that made he and Adelle cry this week. First, Wilco’s I Thought I Held You (from their debut LP A.M.). Second, Adrianne Lenker’s Ruined (from the Bright Future LP).

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the Outlander edition episode

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Adelle and Lou get heavy with the Outlander talk. Lou thinks Adelle has a crush on Jamie but realizes he is the one with the crush on Jamie. Sick kittens and Adelle’s wisdom tooth removal are not discussed.

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TINY TUNES TUESDAY natural one

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Everyone (Adelle, Tiny Tunes Tuesday Guy, Mini-Music-Monday Guy and 4-Track Man) is skeptical of Lou's claim that he has not played Natural One for the podcast. How could have -not- played his most known tune after 2 and 1/2 years of RAW Impressions? Adelle and Lou share their thoughts on regret.

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April birthday shout-outs

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:30:00 GMT

With the help of 4-Track Man, Adelle and Lou relay birthday wishes for faithful listeners. 4-Track Man sings a birthday song as Adelle opens a belated birthday gift, live.

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tiny tunes tuesday: soul and Substack

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Lou disappoints Tiny Tunes Tuesday Guy by playing -another- version of Soul and Fire, but it's for good reason! On Wednesday April 9th 2 PM EST, Adelle and Lou go live on Substack to show you the RAW Impressions studio, answer your questions and Lou will play yet another version of Soul and Fire, this time in an electric guitar how-to session!

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f**k it, let's complain again!

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Lou is in Seattle, Adelle is at home. Triggered by raw onions, Adelle is psyched to talk about other things she dislikes very much. She makes a list and encourages Lou to do the same. Urban oysters, aggressive flatulence and their upcoming live, for everybody, Substack session are discussed. With it’s nearly hour long run time, this is, easily, the most podcasty podcast Adelle and Lou have ever done (Lou even used AI to edit it because he’s too busy on tour to do it himself).

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https://youtu.be/OmZnnldZfUY

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sun down to sun up

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:09:57 GMT

After episode 117, Adelle still had some things on her mind. Fresh off her trip to Wisconsin to visit her parents she talks anticipatory grief, cows, deer, the seasonal landscape shift and living in the moment.

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do what comes natural

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Adelle just got home. Lou’s on his on way out the door. Adelle talks about her emotional trip to Wisconsin while Lou plays excerpts of his cover of Jeffrey Lewis’ song Do What Comes Natural.

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mini-music-monday: ANY DAY NOW

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Lou scored a film! He and Adelle went to the premiere of Any Day Now and really enjoyed themselves! Hear a lot about it!

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where are we?

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 08:30:00 GMT

This free-formed conversation ricochets between the patriarchy, celebrities looking at canned beans, Lou mansplaining feminism, and a defunct music conference. At points, 4-Track Man is summoned to clarify.

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Mini-Music-Monday: classic rock edition

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:30:00 GMT

For this , the first MMM: Classic Rock edition, Lou reaches back to 1975 and plays Bad Company's Feel Like Makin' Love. Memories of terry cloth and a garbage can full of nudee mags are shared.

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after school special

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Lou fulfills his lifelong podcasting dream of devoting an episode to his favorite ABC After School Special (from 1976), The Amazing Cosmic Awareness of Duffy Moon. He plays the recently unearthed demo version of the show's theme song for Adelle, provides a semi-coherent synopsis of the story, and excitedly tells her all he knows about the cast. In an unexpected twist, Adelle reveals her love for Gilligan's Island.

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mini-music-monday: Does It Float

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:30:00 GMT

For this ultra rare, alone in the house, evening (!) podcast sesh, Lou plays Adelle songs from the debut Dinosaur Jr LP (1985) -and- the debut Sebadoh LP (1988). First, a somewhat raucous version of J Mascis' Does It Float, then his own Bolder. Blown away by the lyrics, Adelle has questions about Does It Float. Lou theorizes that J was inspired by the David Letterman Show segment "Will It Float".

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children's music

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:30:00 GMT

Lou 'procures' a stack of children's records from a local antique store and plays some selections for Adelle and 4-Track Man. While Adelle is reminded of prison and being bullied on the playground, 4-Track Man spirals into despair.

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mini-music-monday the freed man

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:59:30 GMT

Lou plays 2 songs (Healthy Sick and Soulmate) from the first Sebadoh D.I.Y. cassette (not the Homestead version) and attempts to explain, unsuccessfully, the first Sebadoh cassette.

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Lou’s terrible thoughts/when to tip?

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:36:18 GMT

Lou shares an acoustic version of his song Privatize while pondering his primal fear of domestic anarchy. Adelle’s got 2 tipping conundrums. Lou’s cold-wave Sixt commercial gets a re-airing.

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mini-music-monday Hope?

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:18:27 GMT

Lou plays Adelle an acoustic version of a song he co-wrote, remotely, with Mike Watt, Alan Licht and Vish Khanna for Vish's Kreative Kontrol podcast. The concept of the song, hope, was a request from a KK listener. Lou consults his favorite mailing list for lyric inspiration: The Marginalian.

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Valentines, afib, menopals

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 03:32:11 GMT

It's Valentines Day and Adelle leaving for a trip to L.A. in an hour, The Final Countdown blaring in her head. Lou ponders life without cannabis after a recent bout of atrial fibrillation.

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HBD EMOH!

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:34:39 GMT

Lou's first, 'proper', solo LP turned 20 last week and he and Adelle are here to chat about it. Lou plays Legendary and Monkey Begun from the LP and Adelle admires his Outlander-esque appearance.

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back talk

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:33:31 GMT

Next in the 'distractisode' series, Adelle and Lou discover an archive of human flatulence and share it with 4-Track Man. Hilarity ensues.

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the distractisode

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:30:00 GMT

RAW Impressions podcast ep. 109: the distractisode

Adelle and Lou, along with 4-Track Man, attempt to distract listeners from certain orange-y events of the day with a domestic ‘tail’ of an outrageous cat-tree purchase. Izzy’s vocal improvisations and the great-office-clean-out of 2025 are also discussed.

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from Turtle Lake to L.A. with love

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Adelle and Lou talk about their trip to Wisconsin and the news from their favorite city, Los Angeles. 4-Track Man sings a little bit of Puff, The Magic Dragon and all of a wordless song for Altadena.

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MRI Monday

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:30:04 GMT

Lou turns his recent MRI experience into a 2-part sound collage featuring 8-year old Izzy’s pop-vocal stylings. Adelle thanks listeners for their thoughtful comments on last week’s episode re: her mother’s ALS diagnosis.

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everything has changed

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:41:27 GMT

Sensitive topic warning: This episode concerns Adelle's mother's recent ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) diagnosis. The time has come for Adelle to share, with her mother's blessings, some personal family news.

https://www.als.org/

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cochlear name-drops

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:44:43 GMT

Lou zeroes in on another self-diagnosis for his mysterious hearing loss and recounts Sebadoh’s, first in five years, show in Seattle. Many names are dropped, Adelle is there to pick them up. Also, Lou plays another lo-fi demo for a possible Dinosaur Jr song, Adelle says it’s good!

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Kittens in the Christmas Tree, the song

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:30:29 GMT

Lou makes good on writing a song about the incident described in epic episode 103. He plays Kittens in the Christmas Tree for Adelle and Adelle makes it clear she is done doing all the Barlow family Christmas preparations herself. Tuna melts are also discussed.

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In 2020 we made the best Pandemic Christmas Special ever! Have you seen it yet?

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kitten fried friday

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:30:09 GMT

Lou’s left-ear officially goes lo-fi, he and Adelle hit some holiday highs, and Pumpkin (the tabby kitten) puts Adelle in E.R. . It was a wild Wednesday. Please enjoy this extra long, extra RAW show.

Also, Lou plays a damaged version of his 2005 family-friendly classic The Ballad Of Daykitty.

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lend us your ear

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:30:33 GMT

Saddle up everyone, Lou’s not done talking about his ear ‘cause it’s still fucked up.This week the pod is hosted by 4-Track Man’s good friend Dr. Tapper , the 4-Track Tapper, who introduces an ‘original’ tapping method. What’s tapping? Do your own research! Use the Google Machine!!

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Adelle's craft fair, Lou's injured ear

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:00:33 GMT

After 11 tragically pod-less days, Lou returns home from The Folk Implosion tour and recreates the troubling form of tinnitus afflicting his left ear. As Adelle prepares for her annual holiday craft sale, Lou ponders the implications of permanent hearing damage.

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season 3 begins with bidets!

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:23:13 GMT

Lou has installed 4 Neo 120 Luxe Bidets and wants everybody to know about it. He plays Adelle an unsponsored ad he made in hopes of helping Americans save big money on toilet paper. The pros and cons of spraying one's donut hole with water are discussed.

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earlier eps with Lou's friend Mark

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I've got 99 problems but Grandma Snow ain't one

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:23:59 GMT

Adelle and Lou listen to WRAW 99.5 and hear a strange collage: 99 Earanuses 99. Lou also recaps his recent South American tour with Dinosaur Jr.

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technical difficulties and the doubting saint

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 01:49:26 GMT

It’s Election Day and Adelle and Lou try to record a show last minute before Lou flies to Argentina. Politics are not discussed, however, religion is. Lou shares an interesting theory about the crucifixion and Adelle reveals her religious affiliation.

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mini-music-monday: GARDEN

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:30:00 GMT

Lou plays his song Garden from Dinosaur Jr's LP Sweep It Into Space. Adelle and Lou discuss the upcoming presidential election.

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you spin me round (like a Brian Jonestown Massacre record)

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:00:31 GMT

Adelle is preparing for Hotdish Halloween (the Barlow family's annual party) and Lou gives a classic 80s dance song a radical makeover.

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mini-music-monday: time to make the demos

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:00:58 GMT

Lou needs to start writing songs and finishing them. He plays a new demo for Adelle while a kitten climbs her chair.

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Sick with kittens, Tim Huff's tepid return.

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:01:26 GMT

Breath expert Tim Huff (4-Track Man in disguise) makes an underwhelming return as this week’s announcer. Adelle is sick but no longer too sick to talk about how sick she is. Also, some kitten talking.

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A Texas attorney and Terminal A

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:30:50 GMT

Guest announcer Franklin Hunter dispenses conversation tips while Lou and Adelle complain, alot, about FRIDAYS in Terminal A of Dallas' Love Airport.

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TTT-Lou tries out a new song

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:30:28 GMT

Lou's in Ashland, Oregon for a day off and plays a new song for Adelle to see if it has 'legs'. Adelle says it does! Yay!

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f*ck it, let's complain

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:30:32 GMT

What's with hotels these days? More expensive than ever and they want you to check yourself in and make your own keys!?!? Lou and Adelle face the fact that they are just old.

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Explaining NOT Complaining

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:14:12 GMT

Lou and Adelle unveil a new segment: Explaining NOT Complaining, where they are a free to talk about frustrating things without judgement! Adelle has Seasonal Affective Disorder and Lou is living inside a catheter bag.

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Where Were You Wednesday: Lou plays Lu, Lou talks Lu

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:30:00 GMT

After fearing the worst, Adelle wakes Lou for the podcast with the Find My I-Phone alarm. Lou is awakened, well and plays Lucinda Williams’ I Envy The Wind before launching into his story about meeting the legendary singer/songwriter.

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Adelle is crafty, Lou is paranoid

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:43:36 GMT

Lou finds out about The Folk Implosion's bad review in Pitchfork 3 months after the fact. Adelle tells of her crocheting/knitting plans for the Fall/Winter. Lou reveals, publicly, his life-long struggle with paranoia.

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tiny tunes tuesday: another day, another edible

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:30:42 GMT

Lou writes a tune about touring (Another Day) just before the podcasting begins. Unusually energetic, Adelle asks him what he's on. The continuing DInosaur Jr tour with Weezer and Flaming Lips is recapped by a loosened Lou. Adelle keeps it together.

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the power of live music

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:02:41 GMT

While watching Band of Horses perform, Adelle has an epiphany about live music. Lou smells his own face. Happy Friday The 13th!

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tiny tunes tuesday: FARM

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:37:22 GMT

Home for a day, Lou plays Adelle his song Imagination Blind from Dinosaur Jr's FARM L.P. (15 years old!). The continuing tour with Weezer, Tom Petty playlists, and Adelle and Lou's 'datey-poo' at Boston's TD Garden are discussed.

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The Arena Tour, The Fair and The Bus

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 14:48:54 GMT

Lou is on the Weezer/Flaming Lips/Dinosaur Jr tour! Back on the tour bus, he is reunited with his buddies Stuffy Bunks and Whistlin' Willy who graciously announce this week's episode. Stories from the Minnesota State Fair, the origins of Weezer's name, and Izzy's fascination with giant, inflatable pink robots are discussed.

(technical note: Adelle's voice is distorted, fear not, we'll sort it for the next episode)

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mini-music-monday: Weezer/Flaming Lips

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 08:30:11 GMT

Lou tries to prove that Sebadoh’s Bakesale influenced Weezer’s Pinkerton L.P., plays his 4-track version of their song Why Bother, and sneaks in a live cover of the Flaming Lips With You just before the episode ends.

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Breath Work, Perry Menopause and the Great Minnesota Get Together

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:30:00 GMT

A new announcer for the podcast, Tim Huff, introduces himself and plays a portion of his guided breathing app. Adelle and Lou are excited for the Minnesota State Fair.

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mini-music-monday: bakesale part 5

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:30:39 GMT

In the 5th and final (?) installment of the Bakesale series, Adelle and Lou complete their 'dirt to diamonds, diamonds to dirt’ ratings of the LP's songs. Also, Lou plays and explains Mystery Man.

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bakesale part 4

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:30:53 GMT

On this, the fourth installment of the Bakesale (Sebadoh’s acclaimed 1994 L.P.) series, Lou plays Magnet's Coil then he and Adelle rank their favorite (Adelle) and least favorite (Lou) songs from the album. Fun facts fly so fast and furious that they aren’t able to complete their lists! Stay tuned for part 5!

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The Strength Of Whenever

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:01:33 GMT

Ekheart Toll replaces 4-Track Man as the RAW Impressions announcer. Adelle discovers the connection between Dan Harris, the founder of her new favorite app (10% Happier) and her husband, Lou Barlow. A connection Lou has been attempting to explain for at least 3 years.

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Carlos comes to Greenfield!

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 09:30:00 GMT

Carlos Van Hijfte (from mini-music-monday, June 10) travels from Holland to Chicago to attend Steve Albini's memorial weekend. On his way home he stopped in Massachusetts to visit friends, including a drop-in to the RAW Impressions studio! He talks about the Albini gathering on the shore of Lake Michigan. Then shares sweet memories of booking the most brutal bands of the 80s and a recent visit with Cat Power. Adelle talks about meeting her celebrity crush at J Mascis' 50th birthday party.

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oh, limp dicks, Dave Hill, and another bat encounter

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:30:14 GMT

on this super special bonus episode of RAW Impressions, Lou and Adelle discuss 'pole' vaulting, another bat-i-sode, and buzzed scrolling.

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mini-music-monday: NFI

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:30:43 GMT

Lou addresses the confusion surrounding the assertion that The Folk Implosion are playing their first shows in 26 years when, in fact, he toured as The Folk Implosion, with a different line-up, extensively in the early 00s. He plays the songs Pearl and Easy from 2003's The New Folk Implosion L.P. and acknowledges the mess he made.

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the power of rabies

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:41:51 GMT

Lou is on intermission from tour and Adelle receives some good news regarding a "problem wildlife" encounter. Lou shares an excerpt from Eckhart Tolle's The Power Of Now audiobook and discusses his continuing journey toward inner peace.

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on the road with The Folk Implosion

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:35:21 GMT

Lou finally finds the time, early morning, sitting on the floor in an after-show crash pad, to pod with Adelle. Details of the on-going The Folk Implosion tour are discussed as well as new cat name ideas!

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July 18th- August 17th.. east coast-south-midwest USA

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not-so-mini-music monday: holding back the cloud

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:17:25 GMT

Not-so-ready to air Bakesale part 4, Adelle and Lou chat about the Newark airport, bro-ing down to obscure music, and porn as wallpaper instead. Lou then plays two songs: Holding Back The Year and Clouded age, explaining the connection between the two. Join us for this surprisingly tender, longer-than-usual episode!

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The amazing Brown Acid compilation series Lou is currently obsessed with.

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hittin' the road with the folk implosion

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:30:22 GMT

4-Track Man suggests that Lou practice a song for the upcoming Folk Implosion tour, live, in front of Adelle and the RAW Impressions audience. The tour dates (and more!) are discussed.

https://www.bandsintown.com/a/76857-the-folk-implosion

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mini-music-monday: bakesale 3

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 22:11:52 GMT

The Bakesale series continues but gets side-tracked when Lou reveals Carlos Santana's influence on the song Together Or Alone. After he plays it, a discussion of footwear ensues and dominates the episode.

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smelly belts

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:30:05 GMT

Adelle has an odiferous visit to the local cinema, Lou delivers a terrible Unsponsored Local Ad, rat-like heartthrobs are discussed.

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mini-music-monday: bakesale 2

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:30:55 GMT

Adelle listened to the entire -bakesale- LP and has some feelings about it. Lou does a live RAW version of Jason Loewenstein's Not Too Amused and things get emotional.

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she's got the urge

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:30:30 GMT

Adelle and Lou debut their first collaborative commercial re-creation: a provocative take on an already provocative Herbal Essences ad.

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mini-music-monday: BAKESALE part 1

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:30:44 GMT

Lou plays his song Rebound and Adelle, unexpectedly, seems intrigued by Sebadoh's Bakesale LP and peppers him with questions about the recording of the album. They agree that a Bakesale part 2 is in order. Stay tuned!

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the colonoscopy, the eggplant and snugglebunny

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:30:57 GMT

4-Track Man is back, Lou's prepping for an invasive medical procedure, and Adelle found her pen. Summer begins!

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mini-music-monday: FATHER'S DAY

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:57:37 GMT

Lou is home from tour and plays his song Father's Day, the day after Father's Day!! Adelle is happy Lou is back. A lost 7" with Dale Crover and Imaad Wasif is discussed.

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must be nice

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:30:15 GMT

It's the last remote podcast for awhile as Lou's tour is nearing the finish line. Topics this week include: Adelle navigating relations with "Massholes", Lou's wonderful time in Europe, "cracking the festival code" and the fragile state of Bennifers marriage.

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mini-music-monday: Carlos van Hijfte

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:30:27 GMT

Carlos brought Sonic Youth, Big Black, Scratch Acid, The Butthole Surfers and little ol' DInosaur Jr to Europe for the first time in the 1980s. He -asked- to be interviewed for RAW Impressions! He's a fan! How crazy is that? Lou and Adelle rush to make it happen, Adelle in the very early morning stateside, and Lou under a windswept festival tent in Hulst, Holland. Dinosaur's first U.S. tour opening for Sonic Youth, Lou's near audition for Swans and how Scratch Acid were pleasant houseguests are discussed, among many other things.

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The Knife, The Lamb

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:31:49 GMT

Lou rolls into Gothenburg Sweden with The Knife on his brain, he figures out 1 and 1/2 of their songs and plays them for Adelle. Meanwhile Izzy did 402 cartwheels at school and The Folk Implosion release Lou and Adelle's video for their latest single, My Little Lamb.

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cat family?

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:20 GMT

Lou is on tour, in Denmark, sunburned and unable to sing for mini-music-monday. Adelle is ready to make the leap and introduce, not one, but two, cats to the Barlow Family Household. Hear their pros and cons of sharing space with pets and a list of potential cat names.

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Tiny Tunes Tuesday-The OG "Dick About It"

Tue, 28 May 2024 23:14:19 GMT

Lou is in Amsterdam and Adelle is home in Massachusetts, glitches abound. Lou also shares a cover of “Dick About It” by the band MOTO. Yes, that’s right, the song already exists! Oops!

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Let It Rip (you don't have to be a d*ck about it!)

Wed, 22 May 2024 08:30:09 GMT

Lou is leaving on a long tour and he and Adelle unleash their anxieties about it in this especially free-form, expletive laden episode.Topics include Don Henley, Jennifer Aniston and Lou's greatest unwritten song: You Don't Have To Be A Dick About It.

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Mini Music Monday-Junk Food Junkie

Mon, 20 May 2024 19:11:22 GMT

For this Mini Music Monday, Lou does a cover of the 1975 hit song "Junk Food Junkie" by Larry Groce. Adelle and Lou discuss the 1970's "health food" craze and their personal favorite Hostess brand "junk foods".

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malaprops, air b'n'bs, and a real American hero

Thu, 16 May 2024 08:30:36 GMT

4-track Man demands more Adelle time and Lou unveils a new toy commercial re-creation.

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Match Game 76, Dave Grohl, and Adelle's high school poetry

Thu, 09 May 2024 08:37:24 GMT

Lou returns from Atlanta excited to report on Dinosaur Jr's Foo Fighters hang. Did he finally talk to Grohl? Adelle recites some incendiary high school poetry.

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TTTmmm

Tue, 07 May 2024 17:24:30 GMT

tiny tunes tuesday METAL MACHINE MUSAK: Adelle hears Lou's contribution to the just-released (digitally) tribute to Lou Reed's Metal Machine Music L.P. for the first time. After hearing the poem fragments in the collage, Adelle is inspired to read some poems of her own.

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the meaning of 'crepuscular', dirty turtles, and garage envy

Thu, 02 May 2024 08:30:11 GMT

For this, the 75th episode of RAW Impressions, Adelle and Lou have a typically random conversation. Subjects include, but are not limited to, bunnies, wildlife selfies, the genius of Robyn Hitchcock, and bird shit.

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tiny tunes tuesday: HOME

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:01:50 GMT

Adelle and Lou receive 2 pieces of actual, in the mailbox, fan mail! Lou plays a written request, HOME (from his 2005 LP EMOH) and he and Adelle discuss coffee beans and T.V. guides. Thanks Thomas and Morgan!

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to the edge of L.A...and back

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:30:36 GMT

For Spring break, the Barlow family returned to their old stompin' grounds. Lou and Adelle recount a memorable horse-back ride on the cliffs of Griffith Park.

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RAW 73: memory lane

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:30:40 GMT

Izzy, inspired by a brunch with Grandma and the Aunties, writes a new song. Lou and Izzy secretly record it and Lou plays it for Adelle.

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Tiny Tunes Tuesday- Too Much Freedom

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:30:31 GMT

On this Tiny Tunes Tuesday Lou fulfills another listener request: Too Much Freedom from his 2009 LP, Goodnight Unknown. It's also Eclipse Day and Adelle can't help but fear the Path Of Totality.

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oh what a birthday

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:30:22 GMT

4-Track Man returns for Adelle's birthday! She receives two robes and a cover of Kacey Musgraves' 'Oh What A World'.

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MINI-MUSIC-MONDAY keep the boy alive

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 21:57:12 GMT

Lou plays a listener request, Keep The Boy Alive from Sebadoh's 'Secret E.P.' Ideas for future mini-music-mondays and the power of Kacey Musgraves are discussed.

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the roof, the rodents, and Lou's dark journals

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:30:18 GMT

The roof is leaking, the rats are pooping and Lou reads a random journal excerpt from 1998.

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Mini Music Monday-Moonshake

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:16:19 GMT

On this week's Mini Music Monday, Lou uncovers some never heard tape collages while working on a contribution to an upcoming Lou Reed inspired compilation L.P..The other song shared on this episode has Lou singing over a loop from the band Moonshake recorded in 1993.

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Migration Assistant

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:30:13 GMT

Lou and Adelle discuss the energy in their home this week. Lou struggled with setting up his new laptop. Password confusion, fist clenching and heavy pacing, Adelle bears witness and barely survives.

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Mini Music Monday-I Wish You Well

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:34:54 GMT

It's Lou's "medical day!" and that means detailing his morning schedule which included pooping in a bucket and having blood drawn. There's two songs in this episode, a Tom Petty cover inspired by Lou's recent viewing of the Wildflowers doc and an Izzy improvisational performance! Enjoy!

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Episode 69

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:30:39 GMT

On the 69th episode of RAW impressions Lou and Adelle discuss the TRUE health of the Connecticut River, and the recently announced Weezer, Flaming Lips, Dinosaur Jr arena tour. They debut a new segment, “Lou’s Annoying Nuggets”, with a strange cassette recording from 1995.

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Mini Music Monday-Daddy Cool

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:30:55 GMT

Lou pays homage to late Frank Farian with his jet lagged version of Boney M’s “Daddy Cool”. Frank was also the mastermind behind the legendary duo Milli Vanilli. Frank and Lou share a love for freak beat U.K. band The Creation inspiring a live acoustic cover of “painter man”. Adelle is present and shares commentary.

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Get confused! the Sebadoh Showtape episode.

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 01:36:54 GMT

Lou finds the original version of Sebadoh's notorious "Showtape" and is itching to share it. Before that happens 4-track Man makes sure Adelle shares her thoughts, specifically how hot she thinks Harrison Ford is.

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Lou leaves Australia, heads to New Zealand, his mother-in-law has questions

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:41:26 GMT

Having just finished the last show of the Dinosaur Jr Australian tour, it's late night and Lou is fading. Before he passes out he attempts to answer a few questions from his in-laws, by way of Adelle, about Australia and New Zealand.

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mini-music-monday Love Is

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:39:04 GMT

Lou just finished the Dinosaur Jr show in Adelle and plays Adelle a midnight version of Dinosaur Jr's Love Is from the Give A Glimpse of What You're Not LP. On a technical note: Lou just purchased a new microphone and, because he hasn't learned to use it properly, the song is very distorted. Oh well!

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An unconventional life hack, Lou’s entitlement & Adelle throws something away

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:30:00 GMT

On his flight to Australia Lou stumbles upon a new life 'hack'. He then confesses to feeling entitled to ruin Dinosaur Jr's rider. Adelle appreciates his honesty.

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not-so-mini-music-monday-melbourne

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:37:00 GMT

Dinosaur Jr is in Australia and so is Taylor Swift! Lou speaks of streets full of Swifties and tells the tale of his on-stage encounter with a topless Sebadoh fan. He plays Dinosaur Jr's Left/Right on a guitar with a broken string and Adelle explains the difference between a G-string and a thong.

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valentines-i-sode

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:23:07 GMT

Having just landed in Melbourne Australia on Valentines day, Lou covers his favorite love song by a member of Adelle's not-so-favorite band. 13,000 miles apart, they discuss Beyonce and Lana Del Rey's upcoming 'country' LPs and the air in airplanes.

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mini-music-monday CHEERS

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:30:31 GMT

Lou covers the Cheers theme song for Adelle and really wants her to know that SS Decontrol's The Kids Will Have Their Say LP cover photo was shot a block away from the Cheers Bar. Adelle is curious about SS Decontrol, Lou shows her the record and she reads an excerpt from the inner sleeve of the LP.

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The Pammys!

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 09:30:38 GMT

RAW Impressions has been nominated for 5 podcast Grammys, The Pammys, (or so says 4-Track Man). 4-Track Man intends to accompany Adelle to the awards ceremony in Las Vegas next week since Lou be on tour in Australia.

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mini-music-monday Family Ties edition

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:30:23 GMT

As Adelle wished, so it is done. Lou covers the Family Ties theme song. This is actually the THIRD version of this MMM they recorded!

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dust yer nuts

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:30:09 GMT

An innocent reference to showering triggers a conversation about genital fungus. A psuedo-expert in antihistamines and ring-worm, Lou details his opinions and experiences with both.

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mini-music-monday walk again

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:30:19 GMT

apologies are in order, Lou has, indeed, played Walk Through Me twice already : / .. 4-Track Man steps in with a surprising take on the song's origin...

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Dinosaur Jr. / Pacific Northwest re-capisode

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:14:40 GMT

4-track Man hosts this recap of Lou's Pacific Northwest jaunt on Dinosaur Jr 's Where You Been celebration tour. Lou details each guest musician visit! Dave Matthews and Isaac Brock are featured in this merciless procession of name-dropping.

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TinyTunesTuesday

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:30:37 GMT

The Folk Implosion have completed their new LP, does Lou play an acoustic version song of the title song? Listen and find out!

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pandemic vibes

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:03:03 GMT

Lou is in Seattle for some Dinosaur Jr shows with some very special guests, Adelle is home with Izzy, contending with a 5 day weekend.

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who could it be now?

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:30:20 GMT

Lou plays Adelle some of his answering machine messages from the mid-90s. Adelle's childhood dream profession and Milli Vanilli/Boney M producer Frank Florian are also discussed.

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tiny tunes tuesday Hog Edition

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:30:38 GMT

Lou plays two tunes too many times on this Tiny Tunes Tuesday. I'm A Hog For You by The Coasters and Whole Hog by The Folk Implosion/ Deluxx Folk Implosion.

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B.R.M.C.

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:30:46 GMT

Adelle has an acronym for her new years resolutions B.C.M.R., bake, create move, read, Lou suggests she listen to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Many other things are discussed, obv.

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mini-music-monday BELTBUCKLE

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:19:09 GMT

Lou plays a song from his 'one-off' band Beltbuckle and befuddles Adelle.

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up and downs, Brazilian rap and Opal

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:57:04 GMT

It's the end of another rollercoaster of a calendar year, Lou and Adelle ponder the creative process and doing more with less.

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a very merry mini-music-monday

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 23:57:06 GMT

It's Christmas Day and Adelle is already considering her New Years Resolutions! #1: read the books she got for Christmas. Lou's resolution is to play songs on the podcast without trying to perfect them. He debuts Walk Thru Me, a song from the new album by The Folk Implosion.

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the happiest place on earth

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:11:53 GMT

Adelle and Lou are on a family trip and spend a day at Disneyland and have plenty of RAW impressions to share in this slightly longer than usual episode! Dig in!

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mortifying memories LIVE

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:30:11 GMT

Ione Skye and Ben Lee host a wine and cookie holiday party with a special RAW Impressions live appearance. To a select audience, Lou and Adelle seize the opportunity to share a couple of their most embarrassing stage performance stories. Recorded in Ben and Ione's living room.

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tayday, tayday!

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:30:19 GMT

It's Taylor Swift's birthday and 4-Track Man shares some interesting 'fun-facts' about Tay's life.

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tiny-tunes-tuesday Oh, Sheila

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:30:57 GMT

Lou follows through on covering Ready For The World's 1985 hit, Oh Sheila. More behind-the-scenes tidbits from the Dinosaur Jr Where You Been shows are revealed.

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ready for the Brooklyn episode

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:31:09 GMT

Adelle visits Lou in Brooklyn. He's there playing a series of shows celebrating the 30th anniversary of Where You Been, Dinosaur Jr's most successful LP. They take time out of Holiday shopping, for themselves, to record the most podcasty show of their podcast! 80's RnB wonders Ready For The World, the Japanese mini-department store MUJI and many, many other things are discussed.

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mini-music-monday none of your goddam business

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:34:07 GMT

Lou plays the song None Of Your Goddam Business, written for his dad's 60th birthday, a long time ago. Adelle compliments Lou's unique bowling style, inherited from his father.

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kung fu fighting

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:20:58 GMT

Lou is thrilled to complete his trifecta of -novelty songs from the 1970s-. Adelle and Lou discuss kung-fu vs karate.

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Tiny Tunes Tuesday britney

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:15:08 GMT

Adelle reflects on her successful holiday pop-up shop, Lou listens to 'The Woman in Me', Britney Spears' autobiography, and covers Baby One More Time.

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season two, episode one

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:30:51 GMT

After a whole week off, Adelle and Lou are back. They kick off season 2 with a conversation about paranoia, bald eagles and Adelle's new-found respect for Seal Team.

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MINI-MUSIC-MONDAY t'moo moo, guh boo boo

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Lou and Adelle are astonished that they have done RAW Impressions for one year. Lou plays a song, recorded in California, based on their daughter Hannelore's made-up words. They then reminisce about Los Angeles and share celebrity sightings.

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fermented season finale

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:30:03 GMT

RAW Impressions season #1 concludes with Lou covering Dinosaur Jr's Not The Same and the conversation with Adelle leading, inevitably, to The Price Is Right. Thank You listeners!!!! woo!

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monday's mini music episode: CONVOY

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:32:05 GMT

After covering The Streak Lou is revisiting novelty songs of his youth. Next up, Convoy by C.W. McCall. Adelle and Lou discuss regulations and politics.

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leaking and limping

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:30:06 GMT

After hosting their annual Hotdish Halloween party, Lou visits the doctor and reveals one of his 'most embarrassing' moments.

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mini-music-monday THE STREAK

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:31:19 GMT

Lou covers a number-one-hit from 1974, The Streak by Ray Stevens. Adelle and Lou ponder whether streaking and public nudity are acceptable today.

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RAW impressions 50

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:30:19 GMT

Lou tries to drink a Pepsi and introduces Adelle to two, possible, new segments for the show: Answering Machine Messages from the 1990's and Unopened Fan mail from 1994.

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Tiny Terrifying Tunes Tuesday

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 08:30:10 GMT

Feeling fall vibes Lou and Adelle go to a local favorite spot, Mike's Maze. The episode debuts Izzy's wild, synth driven, improvised ode to Halloween and Lou plays his perennial, oft-requested, season-appropriate Vampire, live..

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Steve Keene

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:30:15 GMT

Adelle and Lou interview the wildly prolific, indie-rock adjacent fine/folk/artist Steve Keene.

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mini-music-monday Haunted House

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:30:17 GMT

After a 3 week(!) mini-music-monday break Lou pulls it together and plays Adelle a new song, Haunted House, and explains why it’s not new.

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Octember, Time and Where You Been

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:30:36 GMT

The theme is Time. 4-Track Man takes lead vocals for a cover of The Pozo-Seco Singers 1966 hit 'Time' while Adelle and Lou discuss test results and upcoming Dinosaur Jr shows featuring the Where You Been LP performed in it's entirety.

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thank you?

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 08:30:28 GMT

Lou plays a new version of his song 'only fading' after having a realization that his vocals on the released version are 'terrible'. Adelle is possessed by Covid and Paxlovid attempts an exorcism.

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internal frequencies

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:33:55 GMT

Lou's first attempt at recreating his tinnitus Hz. Adelle ponders age-ing, Lou shares his fear mantra.

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mini-music-monday collages part 2

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:07:38 GMT

Last week's conversation continues and Lou plays another collage from the tape he made for a friend 40 years ago.

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the plug-isode

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:30:05 GMT

Lou is home on a brief break from Dinosaur Jr., 4-track Man reappears and the topics fly fast and furious! Sex toys, Don Henley, the Barlow Family General Store, the Barlow Family Substack and the approaching holiday season (among many other tings) are discussed!

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tiny-tunes-tuesday collages part 1

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 08:30:20 GMT

Lou reacquires a compilation cassette he made for his late friend Mark in 1983. He and Adelle listen to one of his song/noise collages from the tape and talk about it.

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dogs r us

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:30:00 GMT

Lou checks in with Adelle from Asbury Park, NJ. His bathroom accident and dogs, domesticated and feral, are discussed. Lou plays riffs from Wet Leg and the Stooges on Stylophone as accompaniment.

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mini music monday Grizz Ads

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:30:55 GMT

On the heels of The Unknown Stuntman, Lou surprises Adelle with another television show theme song. This time he re-creates the intro to her special favorite Grizzly Adams and performs a full version of the song, Maybe, originally performed by Thom Pace.

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sick/not sick, Gentle Yoga & The Unknown Stuntman

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:30:26 GMT

Lou's on tour, Adelle at home. Lou insists he's not sick, Adelle tries Zoom yoga. Lou surprises Adelle with the theme song and opening narration for one of her favorite 80s TV shows.

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Mark and Lou part 2

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:30:13 GMT

In Part 2 of Lou's tribute to his late friend Mark Harris, he plays more excerpts from Marks cassette letter from 1983, Insanity #1. Adelle informs Lou of Bob Barker's passing and they talk about their deep and abiding love of the Price Is Right game show.

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mini-music-monday!

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:30:24 GMT

In the wake of RAW impressions 41: Mark and Lou part 1, Lou searches his cassette bins and finds a tape titled 'aborted Mark tape circa '83', a mix of his favorite songs of the time punctuated with sound collages and short nonsensical songs. He rediscovers Green On Red's classic That's What You're Here For in the mix and covers it for the episode. An unreleased lo-fi nugget, Pink and Blue, also appears.

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Mark and Lou part 1

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 08:30:17 GMT

Lou's childhood friend Mark passed away this summer. Lou shares Mark's Insanity #1, a cassette full of prank phone calls etc. from 1982. Lou discusses with Adelle the many and profound impressions Mark made on him and how it shaped his life as a musician.

pod related music!

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mini-music-monday TREE

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:30:52 GMT

While searching the depths of the attic for a very specific cassette, Lou finds the tape he was looking for in March. It's his first version of Tree, a song he wrote, at his mother's request, for his sister Mandy's wedding in 1994. 29 years later, Adelle appreciates hearing Lou's younger self. Lou continues his search for the Insanity #1 cassette.

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episode '36'

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 07:45:15 GMT

Which armpit smells more? Lou is in the studio working on the new Folk Implosion LP and having musical dreams. Loss, dreams and the heart are discussed.

Adelle added a meal plan plus more songs on the way!

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tiny-tunes-tuesday

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 08:30:55 GMT

On the day after their very-first-live-show, Adelle and Lou provide listeners a recreation of the performance with added local references!

No tunes were harmed in this episode.

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nothing hurts

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:30:53 GMT

Home from tour, Lou utilizes his cassette 4-track for a meditation soundtrack and a Gram Parson's cover (Blue Eyes).

Depression and recovering from tour are discussed.

The first ever RAW impressions live show is happening this Saturday! opening for Homebody

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mini-music-monday REPEAT

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 08:30:00 GMT

Another remote episode, Lou in Denver, Adelle at home...Lou plays Adelle a version of his song Repeat from his Brace The Wave L.P.

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BIG NEWS!! RAW impressions LIVE mini-music-saturday!

8/12 – TURNERS FALLS, MA @ Peskeompskut Park

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Sinead, Pee-Wee and Harvest

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:30:00 GMT

Lou tries to cheer Adelle up by playing her a song that always makes her cry, 3 Babies by the late Sinead O'Connor. In Nashville, Lou sees the drum set used on Neil Young's Harvest and ends the show with a quick version of Out On The Weekend.

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the original Pee-Wee's Playhouse! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbhZZnIRPOI

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at 3 am Mr. Jones had breakfast at Tiffany's

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:33:16 GMT

While In Louisville, Lou records a 90s mash-up he and Adelle conceived while on the Barlow Family General Tour (featuring Lou solo). The medley was recorded and mixed by Donnie Bott at BBD Labs!

We're going to put this slice of heaven on the https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com soon, subscribe now! All the pod songs (mash-ups, covers, commercials, new ones) are gonna land there!

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the landmark first remote podcast

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:30:06 GMT

Lou is in Toronto, Adelle is home, do they learn how to negotiate the odd gaps, new complications and limitations of remote recording? Sorta! Adelle shares stories from home including Izzy's traumatizing encounter with 2 dogs on the loose. Lou contemplates the ominous rumble of masculinity.

WARNING: sad pet death

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not-so-mini-music Joyful Noise day

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 08:30:50 GMT

Recorded July 13th in Indianapolis, Indiana on the Barlow Family General Tour (featuring Lou solo), Adelle and Lou grill Joyful Noise label-guy Karl Hoffstetter about his humble beginnings and grand plans. A Boston grindcore band with a hideous name and a Pentatonix/Monotonix collab are discussed. Karl spills the beans on exciting new projects with the aforementioned Monotonix and Marnie "power girl" Stern.

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Lou's secret project + 5 qwik ?s with Ryan Jewell + improv noise

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 08:30:33 GMT

Lou and Adelle interview friend and houseguest Ryan Jewell. Ryan is a percussionist and multi-instrumentalist in town to assist Lou with a new, kinda secret, project.The episode ends with a short and sweet noise jam.

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mini-music-monday Imagined Life

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:48:58 GMT

The Barlow Family General Tour (featuring Lou solo) concludes. Lou and Adelle discuss the end of the tour, Lou plays his solo nugget Imagined Life, they fall asleep, wake up and finish the episode before their 9-hour drive home from Pittsburgh,

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from Dayton with love

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:05:31 GMT

As the Barlow Family General Tour (featuring Lou solo) approaches the end, Adelle is overwhelmed with feelings of gratitude. Lou, Adelle and Izzy check in, late night, from Lou's cousin's house in Dayton, Ohio.

TWO SHOWS LEFT! MANY TICKETS AVAILABLE!!

Columbus + Pittsburgh

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mini-music-monday I Believe In Fate

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 08:30:29 GMT

In this particularly raw RAW impressions (on the road!), Lou performs Caterpillar Girl then remembers he already performed it for an earlier episode. Lou and Adelle attempt to amend the mistake, Lou edits another song, I Believe In Fate, into the episode and they try to explain what happened. Confusion aplenty!

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Grandma and Grandpa share classic-rock memories

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:27:19 GMT

Adelle and Lou, still on break from the Barlow Family General Tour, interview Grandpa Dave and Grandma Val. The retirees share their RAW impressions of Led Zeppelin, the Everly Brothers and the Greasers vs. Baldies phenomenon. Enjoy this eye opening 60's flashback recorded July 4th on the shores of Wisconsin's Upper Turtle Lake!

The Barlow Family General Tour Featuring Lou Solo continues!

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Saturday July 8th> Viroqua WI Driftless Books

Sunday July 9th> Davenport IA Raccoon Motel https://www.tixr.com/groups/raccoonmotel/events/lou-barlow-73155

Monday July 10th> Chicago IL Smashed Plastic (2nd show, tix avail!)

Tuesday July 11th> St Joseph MI Nardo's Pizza Place

Wednesday July 12th> Indianapolis IN https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lou-barlow-live-at-healer-tickets-664941376557?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

Thursday July 13th> DAYTON OH Barrel House

Friday July 14th> Columbus OH First Congregational Church

Saturday July 15th> Pittsburgh PA -a great backyard show-

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mini-music-moday Sconnie

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:30:25 GMT

Adelle and Lou are in Wisconsin for a 3 day break from the Barlow Family General tour. Lou plays 3 covers of 3 songs from 3 Wisconsin bands: Mecht Mensch, The Frogs and Killdozer.

Tour resumes on July 7th in Wisconsin!

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Friday July 7th> Milwaukee WI URSA Boutique

Saturday July 8th> Viroqua WI Driftless Books

Sunday July 9th> Davenport IA Raccoon Motel https://www.tixr.com/groups/raccoonmotel/events/lou-barlow-73155

Monday July 10th> Chicago IL Smashed Plastic (2nd show, tix avail!)

Tuesday July 11th> St Joseph MI Nardo's Pizza Place

Thursday July 13th> DAYTON OH Barrel House

Friday July 14th> Columbus OH First Congregational Church

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late night in Ip-sah-panty

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:06:17 GMT

Tired and tipsy, post-show in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Lou and Adelle manage to record a new episode! Subjects range from panties, the Catholic Church, masturbation, Adelle's mysterious spirituality and Lou's hair...maybe. Listen, find out and let us now.

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The tour is happening, Lou plays songs, and Adelle and Izzy sling merch for these intimate, and early shows!

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Thursday June 29th> Lansing MI The Fledge

------ family break

Friday July 7th> Milwaukee WI URSA Boutique

Saturday July 8th> Viroqua WI Driftless Books

Sunday July 9th> Davenport IA Raccoon Motel https://www.tixr.com/groups/raccoonmotel/events/lou-barlow-73155

Monday July 10th> Chicago IL Smashed Plastic (2nd show, tix avail!)

Tuesday July 11th> St Joseph MI Nardo's Pizza Place

Thursday July 13th> DAYTON OH Barrel House

Friday July 14th> Columbus OH First Congregational Church

+ Pittsburgh TBA

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mini-music-mondaySKULL

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:21:31 GMT

Lou and Adelle are in a bed, in a motel room in Ithaca, New York. Lou shares the possibly, probably, never heard before 4-track cassette 'demo' version of the Sebadoh classic Skull. Also, a definitely never heard before song about his high school crush. Both songs were recorded in 1993.

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JUN 26> Jamestown Skate Products Jamestown NY

JUN 27> Cleveland -backyard in Shaker Heights-

JUN 28> Ypsilanti MI- VGKids Printshop

JUN 29> The Fledge LANSING MI

—fam break

JULY 7> URSA Milwaukee

JULY 8> Driftless Books VIROQUA WI

JULY 9> Davenport IA Raccoon Motel (look it up!)

JULY 10> CHICAGO!! Smashed Plastic (bonus!)

JULY 11> St Joseph MI NARDO’S PIZZA (beach!)

Indianapolis, Dayton and Pittsburgh TBA!

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do believe I told you so

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:30:09 GMT

The Barlow Family General Tour (featuring Lou Barlow solo) PART 1 is over. The drive home after the last show in Brooklyn was brutal. Lou does a parody of the Hives hit Hate To Say I Told You So to explain and repent.

BFGT Summer '23 PART II starts on Saturday June 24!

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Saturday June 24> Kingston NY MONUMENT

Sunday June 25th> Ithaca NY Six Mile Creek Vineyard

Monday June 26th> Jamestown NY Jamestown Skate Products

Tuesday June 27th> Cleveland OH -a backyard in Shaker Heights-

Wednesday June 28th> Ypsilanti MI VGKids Printshop

Thursday June 29th> Lansing MI The Fledge

------ family break

Friday July 7th> Milwaukee WI URSA Boutique

Saturday July 8th> Viroqua WI Driftless Books

Sunday (dunno yet, check eventbrite!)

Monday July 10th> Chicago IL Smashed Plastic

Tuesday July 11th> St Joseph Nardo's Pizza Place

-more to come!

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TinyTunesTuesday

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 03:19:18 GMT

Too tired from tour to do MiniMusicMonday, Lou and Adelle present TinyTunesTuesday. Lou dips deep into his 'oeuvre' and plays the 2 song medley that comprises Poledo from Dinosaur Jr's You're Living All Over Me L.P.. A discussion about shoplifting is interrupted by Lou playing Caterpillar Girl.

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Saturday June 24> Kingston NY MONUMENT

Sunday June 25th> Ithaca NY Six Mile Creek Vineyard

Monday June 26th> Jamestown NY Jamestown Skate Products

Tuesday June 27th> Cleveland OH -a backyard-

Wednesday June 28th> Ypsilanti MI VGKids Printshop

Thursday June 29th> Lansing MI The Fledge

------ family break

Friday July 7th> Milwaukee WI URSA Boutique

Saturday July 8th> Viroqua WI Driftless Books

Sunday (dunno yet)

Monday July 10th> Chicago IL Smashed Plastic

Tuesday July 11th> St Joseph Nardo's Pizza Place

-more to come!

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RAW impressions on the road!

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:30:00 GMT

Lou's playing solo shows and Adelle and Izzy are with! From a Holiday Inn couch in Wilmington, Delaware, they discuss the tour so far and all the feels.

Please join us and come say hi, we're loving it! Lou's playing the hits and Adelle's selling the shit. Izzy is making friends (little kids get in free!) and the show ends by 9:30 (more or less).

TIX HERE!!>>>> https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lou-barlow-17083068226.

6/15 Baltimore (backyard)

6/16 Riverton NJ (backyard)

6/17 Brooklyn (patio)

6/24 Kingston NY (Monument)

6/25 Ithaca NY (Six Mile Creek Vineyard)

6/26 Jamestown NY (Jamestown Skate Products)

6/27 CLEVELAND (backyard)

6/28 Ypsilanti MI (VGKids Printshop)

6/29 Lansing MI (The Fledge)

6/30 CHICAGO (Montrose Saloon)

JULY

7/7 MILWAUKEE (URSA Boutique)

more to come!

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mini-music-monday High School

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:30:12 GMT

In preparation for tour Lou is finally learning his most requested song, High School (from 1993!). To do so he finds the original recording, attempts to decipher it and, along the way, makes an expanded remix. He plays the remix and his new attempt at the song for Adelle.

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Shows in NY state, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois just added!

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Lou's hidey hole, Martha Stewart & the Barlow Family General Tour

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:30:02 GMT

The Barlow Family General Tour is fast approaching. Adelle and Lou are in pre-tour anxiety mode. Lou is re-learning an old and profane, oft requested song. Adelle dreams of a stern packing consultant and shares an off-the-cuff impression of domestic goddess Martha Stewart.

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dates for part 1:

beverly ma sun June 11 backyard 7pm

new london ct June 12 the telegraph 7pm

cedar grove nj June 13 backyard 7pm

arden de June 14 field theater 6:30pm

baltimore June 15 backyard 7pm

riverton nj June 16 backyard 7pm

bushwick/brooklyn June 17 patio 6pm

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mini-music-monday Ladies of the 90s!

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:30:27 GMT

It’s getting hot in Lou’s studio, he greets Adelle shirtless and overly excited about his Sheryl Crow/Alanis Morrisette mash-up. Adelle busts him for being on edibles.

Lou and Adelle (and Izzy) are hitting the road as Lou plays backyards and small stages! Tour starts next week! GET TICKETS!!

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paranoia, being measured, and the best part of waking up

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:30:09 GMT

Lou and Adelle are feeling overwhelmed. A solo tour looms, the school year is ending, and will there be enough time to do it all? Lou presents his recreation of a 1980s Folgers coffee commercial with added sound effects.

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mini-music-monday Tina Turner

Mon, 29 May 2023 08:30:08 GMT

Adelle and Lou chat about the 80s and Tina’s comeback LP Private Dancer. Lou then stretches his vocal range with a cover of What’s Love Got To Do With It.

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Lou (and Adelle and Izzy!) ON TOUR, early shows, backyards and cozy spaces! get your tickets! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lou-barlow-17083068226

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Adelicate Barflow

Thu, 25 May 2023 08:30:21 GMT

Lou and Adelle recap a beautiful whale watch/memorial service for a friend's mother. They share the ups and downs of sea life and a surprising octogenarian encounter.

HEAR: our friend Caissie's memories of her mother's service:

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mini-music-TUESDAY

Tue, 23 May 2023 08:30:47 GMT

mini-music-TUESDAY! Lou plays Adelle a super-duper-lost Deep Wound song: Hey Bud, Let’s Party

recorded on a Panasonic Slim Line portable cassette player in Lou’s parent’s attic in 1983 (or 4). This leads to a conversation about families staying in touch via cassette circa the 70s and 80s. Lou then plays a demo of a brand new song, recorded on the same model Slim Line an hour before: Bloodshot Eyes.

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silent but deadly, the Laurel Canyon experience

Thu, 18 May 2023 17:39:26 GMT

Did you know Lou was in a real Hollywood movie? Did you know Adelle was a professional audience clapper?

Hear Lou say "Frances McDormand" at least 20 times and tell one of Adelle's favorite fart stories.

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mini-music-monday REPULSION

Mon, 15 May 2023 20:53:30 GMT

Lou plays a request for Recognition from Dinosaur Jr's I Bet On Sky LP. Adelle wonders about whales and Lou does his first proper J Mascis cover: Repulsion from Dinosaur Jr's debut LP.

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the wedding anniversary-isode

Thu, 11 May 2023 08:30:49 GMT

Lou and Adelle are celebrating their 8-year wedding anniversary. Lou plays Adelle his version of their wedding song Melt With You! Also, Adelle is a victim of identity theft.

Lou posted his entire Big Double Juicy video Commercial Re-Creation on their Substack, among many other things, check it out! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com

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mini-music-monday Bubble & Scrape part II

Mon, 08 May 2023 08:30:09 GMT

Spring is in the air and Lou and Adelle forget to talk about the continuing anniversary of Sebadoh’s Bubble & Scrape. No worries, Lou plays his 2 most requested songs, Soul And Fire and Think (let tomorrow bee), from the LP.

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the 25th episode episode

Thu, 04 May 2023 08:30:42 GMT

Adelle and Lou reflect on the 25th episode of RAW impressions. How'd they get this far? Why'd they decide to do a podcast in the first place? What does the future hold? All these questions are considered plus the band Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. is mentioned at least 5 times.

Adelle and Lou would like to thank everyone who has listened this far and invite any celebrities who would like to be interviewed to come forth as soon as possible!

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mini-music-monday Bubble & Scrape

Mon, 01 May 2023 09:30:39 GMT

Lou reckons with the fact that Sebadoh’s Bubble & Scrape LP was released 30 years ago this week and plays 2 songs from it, 2 Years 2 Days and Cliche. Adelle experiments with sitting upright (instead of reclining) during the recording of this very special episode.

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the big, double, juicy episode

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:30:21 GMT

Lou responds to Instagram comments and takes on recreating a trio of Wrigley’s finest gum commercials. The medley (Big Red >Doublemint> Juicy Fruit) is littered with double entendres sending Lou and Adelle into an R-rated discussion about horny Baboons, among other things. The eternal question is asked: is two better really than one? Things cool considerably when Lou shares a recording of his nasal rinse session.

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mini-music-monday PAVEMENT

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:30:42 GMT

Lou really needs a haircut and Pavement's classic song Cut Your Hair leaps to his brain. He tells Adelle about his early 90s experiences with the band. Izzy sings in the background.

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Burger King, supper clubs, fresh with everything on topper

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:30:43 GMT

Lou pursues recreating a Burger King commercial from the 70s like a mad scientist and almost loses his mind. Adelle travels to Wisconsin for a funeral and stays in a hotel room, by herself, for the first time ever! They discuss supper clubs, pickles on burgers and listen to the grand reveal of Lou's commercial recreation, twice (the second time with live dialogue!).

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mini-music-monday 19

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 08:30:51 GMT

Matt the listener wants Lou to play Back To Your Heart from Dinosaur Jr's (first) reunion album Beyond. Lou happily obliges and talks about the song's origins. Adelle finds out that Paul McCartney played bass in the Beatles.

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miracle! miracle! spring has sprung

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:30:56 GMT

The cardinals are singing in the yard and Lou and Adelle discuss their favorite bird I.D. app. Lou’s been feeling low and attempts to cheer himself up with a new Commercial Recreation, his first of the non-toy variety: an Arrid deodorant ad from 1979. Adelle shares her deodorant strategies as a solo trip to Wisconsin looms and she wishes not to offend fellow travelers.

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mini-music-monday Deep Wound part 3

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 08:30:39 GMT

After Lou somehow forgot to mention that Charlie was -not- the original vocalist of Deep Wound, Adelle insists that a third part of the band’s saga be recorded. Find out about 'the other Jay' and hear an acoustic version Lou’s dirge Let’s Go To The Mall from Deep Wound's first cassette.

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a birthday episode

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 02:36:45 GMT

Lou returns home from Durham and forgets to do anything (including getting a present) for Adelle's birthday. Feeling guilty and deeply ashamed for having not celebrated this important date, he responds the only way he knows how and records her a birthday song on his 4-track. Generous and forgiving as always, Adelle invites Lou to comment on the hit songs of her birth year, 1977. Wish her a proper, if belated, happy birthday: rawimpressionspodcast@gmail.com

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mini-music-monday Deep Wound part 2!

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:30:00 GMT

MMM Deep Wound part 2

Having unexpectedly piqued Adelle’s curiosity with the story of his high school-era band Deep Wound in part 1, Lou continues into the band's final days and the beginnings of Dinosaur Jr. He then plays Dead Babies, from Deep Wound’s 9 song 7” e.p. (1984), solo acoustic for the first time ever.

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Dear Diary

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:30:38 GMT

After the nostalgic Deep Wound mini-music-Monday, Adelle and Lou find old journals and read excerpts from them. Adelle recites a poem she wrote as a 14 year old, an ode to her favorite candy, Lemon Drops. Lou reads aloud 2 dreams he had in 2002 as poems: Hollywood Carwash Sauna and James Gandolfini’s Vagina.

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mini-music-monday the Deep Wound edition (part 1)

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:30:08 GMT

Lou begins the story of his first band, Deep Wound, and sings and plays Lou’s Anxiety Song (originally titled Pressures) acoustic for the first time ever. Also included an acoustic version of J Mascis’ early slow/fast hardcore epic, Psyched To Die.

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Land of the Lost

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:30:59 GMT

They haven’t succeeded yet but Lou and Adelle are trying to make a Substack publication. Both are notoriously slow to learn anything new and Lou equates their difficulties to being deposited in a strange new world, much like the characters Marshall, Will and Holly from the 70s Saturday morning TV show Land of the Lost. He does a recreation of the show’s theme song and two jarring audio collages to illustrate this point.

there's nothing here yet but you can be among the first subscribers, hells yea!:

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mini-music-monday the Folk Implosion edition

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 08:30:00 GMT

A listener request leads to 2, count 'em, acoustic versions of Folk Implosions songs from the One Part Lullaby LP.

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never lift a finger

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:51 GMT

The multi-talented Adam Green (filmmaker, artist, Moldy Peaches member, poet, etc.) has a personal request for Lou. A voicemail is shared revealing his desire for Lou to cover Never Lift a Finger from Adam Green's Aladdin soundtrack. Adelle's knowledge of Adam's work is limited, so Lou shares the film (Adam Green's Aladdin) with her triggering many emotions and possibly lifelong fandom.

The viewing is a must if you haven't already seen it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c2wtqAfQlQ

Nice article with some background on the collaboration with Adam and his wife Yasmin Green

https://www.bkmag.com/2016/06/29/adam-green-yasmin-green-aladdin-love/

if you dare

https://vimeo.com/49636110

remember to send us an email/voicemail! We love it and do read them, thank you. rawimpressionspodcast@gmail.com

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mini-music-monday (the freed pig edition)

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:30:09 GMT

On this MMM, Lou tries to talk his way around another somewhat controversial Sebadoh song. This time, by request, The Freed Pig from Sebadoh 3, a reaction to being kicked out of Dinosaur Jr in 1989.

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leaving L.A. , the recap-i-sode

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:00:21 GMT

Lou and Adelle recount their last day in LA, specifically the flight back to Boston. A very special celebrity sighting, disgruntled passengers, and obnoxious men with their pets are discussed. Lou debuts his first Unsponsored International Ad with an ode to German-based rental car company Sixt!

check out their flashy fleet! https://www.sixt.com/betahome/#/?sxamc=Google%7CSearch&fir=1

Andy Anderson! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJ_bnfIJpKM

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mini music monday march 6th!

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:44:22 GMT

Lou and Adelle are back from L.A. and trying to get a good night's sleep. Lou plays Adelle a song from his first cassette, Weed Forestin', the oft-requested Whitey Peach. Lou shares the song's inspiration and reveals its sexist origins.

Share your impressions, questions, and song requests directly at rawimpressionspodcast@gmail.com. Voice memos are welcome and could be included in a future episode!

The full remastered Weed Forestin' is available here https://loubarlow.bandcamp.com/album/weed-forestin and streams on all yr usual services.

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the gratisode

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:30:00 GMT

“drop your shitty attitude, it’s time for gratitude”- Lou Barlow (from the gratisode theme song). After the grum-puh-sode Adelle is ready to feel the feelings of gratitude and share her ever-changing list of appreciated things. Lou takes a more spontaneous approach and makes it up as he goes along. Spoiler Alert: they both like room-temperature foods. They hope you are inspired to contemplate all that you are grateful for!

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the Taylored Swiftisode

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:30:43 GMT

Taylor Swift is a member of the Barlow family whether she knows it or not. Lou and Adelle discuss how it happened, how long it's been going on, and how they feel about it. Lou covers Midnight Rain giving it, what Adelle describes as, the 'Trent Reznor' treatment. Lou admits to being inspired by Tay's use of profanity on her new LP and unveils a new Folk Implosion song that drops the F-bomb.

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mini-music-monday 12

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:30:07 GMT

In advance of RAW impressions 15, the Taylored Swiftisode, Lou interviews special guest Izzy Barlow (Adelle was taking a bath) about her musical preferences (currently Taylor 100%). The episode ends with 5+ minutes of Izzy's vocal improvisations.

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the packing episode

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:30:31 GMT

Lou and Adelle are filling suitcases for their family trip to Los Angeles. Near-death experiences on hotel shuttles and taxi cabs are discussed. Adelle is contending with a sinus infection and Lou wants to remember all the adapters he will need. The episode ends, fittingly, with a new song about packing.

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mini-music-monday 11

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:30:39 GMT

Lou finds his range and fulfills a listener request for Sunshine from the last Sebadoh L.P. Act Surprised, then shares with Adelle an 'awful' archival, unreleased song called People Don't Care.

the Sunshine video, shot in Greenfield Massachusetts: https://youtu.be/I_KDYTprXCg

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Dave and Val, John and Louise, the parental episode

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:30:33 GMT

(trigger warning! hunting, roadkill, and animal population control are discussed) Adelle and Lou check-in with their parents. Adelle's parents share anecdotes of life on a frigid Wisconsin lake. Lou's parents talk about the snow-bird life and the dangers of wild boars on the gulf coast of Florida.

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mini-music-monday 10

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 09:36:35 GMT

To critique or not, that is the question. Lou says he likes criticism, then retracts. He says he doesn't edit then talks about how much he edited his new song of the week, The Waiting. Lou says songs speak to him and tell him what to do, like recording with Izzy's toy piano. The episode ends with a live, acoustic, listener request, Love Is Stronger.

tickets are still available for Lou's 2 acoustic shows in L.A.

Bourbon Room in Hollywood 2/17/23

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lou-barlow-in-the-lounge-at-the-bourbon-room-tickets-518381451877?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Permanent Records in Glassell Park 2/19/23

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The GRUM-PUH-SODE

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:45:32 GMT

Adelle is struggling with depression and the winter blues. She needs to let it out and declares this The Grumpisode. Complaints are shared and Lou recalls a winter that broke him, literally. Meanwhile, Lou had the best January ever and is happy to stay inside and write songs.

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mini-music-monday 9

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:30:58 GMT

In this emotional mini-music-monday, Lou continues his song-a-week challenge with another new song for Adelle, Beautifully Disguised. The song is about California and something else that will remain a mystery to the listener. They discuss home-town show jitters and Lou practices Love Intervene for the upcoming show (which has already happened!).

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70's toy commercial recreations, Lou's huge hat and the zoo dilemma

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:30:00 GMT

In this Mini-Music-Monday style episode, Lou leans heavy into cassette 4-track madness and debuts 2 toy commercial recreations. Adelle surprises Lou with a crocheted hat and Lou surprises Adelle with Easy Rider fun-facts. Their imminent trip to L.A., sneezing, and miserable zoo animals are also discussed.

Lou plays L.A.! In Hollywood on February 17th get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lou-barlow-in-the-lounge-at-the-bourbon-room-tickets-518381451877

In Highland Park on February 19, tickets available soon!

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mini-music-monday 8

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:30:48 GMT

Lou’s self-imposed ‘song a week’ challenge continues with a new 4-track creation ‘Good Times’. Could this be, according to Adelle, ‘the best one yet’? Lou pays tribute to the legendary David Crosby with a live version of Croz’s ‘What’s Happening?’.

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reframe it! Lou's Completely Bogus Historical Facts and death predictions.

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:30:14 GMT

Izzy's new found love of reading leads Adelle to vivid childhood memories. Adelle encourages Lou to reframe his thoughts, both struggle with premonitions of death, and mono-tasking vs multi-tasking is discussed.

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mini-music-sunday

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:15:42 GMT

Lou's engineering skills leave a lot to be desired, after nearly deafening Adelle he plays her a "cloudy" new song: Marlborough Blues (recorded on his cassette 4-track). Another Instagram song request is fulfilled, this time the wildly obscure, possibly unreleased, Lodi.

For buckets of Lou favorites and rarities go here: https://loubarlow.bandcamp.com/

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Wow, Oh My God! The Beatles get Spatchcocked.

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:30:44 GMT

Lou fails to convince Adelle that the Beatles were a good band and Adelle discovers a new cooking technique. They then pay tribute to their local Honda dealership with another Unsponsored Local Ad. https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/

Ina Garten Spatchcock Lemon Chicken

https://www.tastingtable.com/686545/skillet-roasted-lemon-chicken-recipe-ina-garten/

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mini-music-monday 6

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:30:27 GMT

Lou makes a confession and then plays Adelle a brand new, RAW impressions exclusive, song recorded on his Tascam Porta-One cassette 4-track. Lastly, a surprise package in the mail leads to a song request being fulfilled. https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/

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3-2-1-baby!, psychopaths and Grohl-in' down.

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 10:30:56 GMT

It’s the new year and Adelle promises not to cry in this episode and instead shares a story of Izzy crying about the fragility of life. Adelle shares her fear of comedians and pokes fun at Lou’s desire for friendship with A-list rock stars.

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Mini-Music-New Years Eve

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:30:41 GMT

Lou shares another in-progress Folk Implosion song with Adelle. They discuss taking creative risks, day-to-day beauty, and going boldly into the new year. Thanks for listening!

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Division of Christmas labor, Adelle's surprising gift for Lou and Pete Yorn sends a New Year’s greeting.

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 10:30:21 GMT

Post-Christmas, Lou offers to be more helpful next time around. Adelle gifts Lou three enormous, personalized Yeti tumblers, and a discussion on hydration and household tragedy ensues. Lastly, Pete Yorn offers his thoughts for the new year. Check out his new LP: https://music.apple.com/us/album/hawaii/1623605585 https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/

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MINI music Christmas

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 10:00:02 GMT

Merry Christmas! Lou recreates two more vintage toy commercials (Smash Up Derby and Lite-Brite). Adelle recalls her Speak and Spell which leads to Lou reminiscing about touring with the Flaming Lips and Sonic Boom in 1999.

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John Mayer (can’t quit ya!), close-call on a tour bus and handsome boy singers

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:30:36 GMT

Benjamin ‘Yardsale’ Bridwell of Band of Horses talks to Adelle and Lou about Ikea, Elliott Smith, bus accidents and the genius of Evan Dando. Stick around until the end to hear his beautiful cover of the Lemonheads’ Great Big No.

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MINImusicMONDAY 3

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:30:21 GMT

Lou reinterprets the Shaggs classic song Philosophy Of The World and Adelle has a reaction. Then he surprises her with a touching instrumental of one of the most popular songs of all time.

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Adelle gets honest about the Grateful Dead, Lou sings a John Mayer song and then they both disappear down a Gen X rabbit hole.

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:30:09 GMT

An honest discussion about the Grateful Dead leads to a unique interpretation of John Mayer’s Waiting On The World To Change. Lou muses on the Diff’rent Strokes theme, a Strokes cover band and L+A share fond memories of their parents in the 70s and 80s.

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Mini-Music-Monday 2

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:30:20 GMT

After nailing 'Baby Alive' and 'Rub-A-Dub Dolly (tugboat shower)' on episode 4, Lou treats Adelle to a faithful recreation of doll commercial from -her- youth. He also follows through on his threat to cover a Guided By Voices song.

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Zig Zag! Lou stinks, GBV & 70's baby doll commercials.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:30:39 GMT

L + A discuss malls, Lou's belt kink, stew whiff, and Adelle's first crush. Lou faithfully recreates two baby doll commercials from the 1970s for your enjoyment. Izzy cameos, of course.

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Monday music mini-episode

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:30:03 GMT

Each Monday Lou plays a song or two and he and Adelle talk a little bit. This week Lou plays Pulse (from his solo-LP Brace The Wave) and Sebadoh's Too Pure. https://loubarlow.bandcamp.com/album/brace-the-wave https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/

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red light fever, the sounds we make and Izzy writes a song for CVS

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:30:17 GMT

A discussion about red light fever leads to Adelle unexpectedly discovering a sexually explicit Liz Phair song. Lou and Adelle break down body sounds, their own and others. Lastly, Izzy and the family compose an ode to the local CVS with their first unsponsored local ad! Shop our music and knitwear goodies here! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/

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to-do lists, the dry-erase board of the mind and becoming a friend to yourself

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:30:14 GMT

Lou and Adelle chat with friend John Moloney (Sun Burned Hand of the Man ringleader and Dinosaur Jr tour-manager) about juggling art and work. Among other things, Lou talks about being deeply humbled at a VIP meet and greet with Weird Al. https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ knitwear, music-related items and more!

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vulnerability, songwriting and domestic miasma

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:27:47 GMT

In the premiere episode, Lou gets vulnerable and plays Adelle the beginnings of a new Folk Implosion song. Lou then checks in with friend Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses to get raw insight into his songwriting process.

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RAW impressions trailer

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:00:09 GMT

Influential indie-rock musician Lou Barlow brings his lo-fi aesthetic to podcast form. He shares the mic with his wife, charismatic fiber-artist Adelle Barlow. Together they discuss day-to-day life as creators and interview friends and family.

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