Excited to announce that "Where the Wild Gigs Were, Vol 2" is out and it includes our scribbling. Thanks to @timdaggerboy.bsky.social, Eric Eggleson & @hozacrecordsbooks.bsky.social. Please consider adding it to the stack of books on your coffee table. Ordering info: hozacrecords.com/product/wtwg...

Link to August 1, 2026 archived show on @mixcloud.bsky.social www.mixcloud.com/ChipSaam/ind...

Aug 1 menu @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @shelfliferecords.bandcamp.com @spinoutnuggets.bsky.social @slumberlandrecords.com @dandyboyrecords.bsky.social @wiaiwya.bsky.social @oglioentertainment.bsky.social @tapeterecords.bsky.social @yeproc.bsky.social @meritoriorec.bsky.social @stonesthrow.bsky.social

Aug 1 menu on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @bobmouldmusic.bsky.social #DEADLETTER @hellojuneband.bsky.social @jeremyportermi.bsky.social @lovejoy-official.bsky.social @plainmistersmith.bsky.social #RichardLloyd #TheCatburgers #TheChutes #TheLowPriorities #TheMaureens #NickPiunti #KimonKirk #StarterCar

Great summary of a seminal record. First half covers the band history and aesthetic and the second half is a track by track synopsis. Nicely wrapped up by Wilson Neate in 150 pages. @3313books.bsky.social

Aug 1 8-10AM EDT/12-2PMGMT on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social #BigTroubles @bobmouldmusic.bsky.social #DEADLETTER @hellojuneband.bsky.social @jeremyportermi.bsky.social @lovejoy-official.bsky.social @plainmistersmith.bsky.social #RichardLloyd #TheCatburgers #TheChutes #TheLowPriorities #TheMaureens

Link to July 25, 2026 archived show on @mixcloud.bsky.social. If you missed the show, or want to listen again, it will be rebroadcast on Wednesday at 11:00 EDT on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social www.mixcloud.com/ChipSaam/ind...

Jul 25 menu on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @w1nspear.bsky.social @bigstirrecords.bsky.social @dandyboyrecords.bsky.social @shelfliferecords.bandcamp.com @futureman23.bsky.social @meritoriorec.bsky.social #KoolKatMusik #JEMRecords #AntiFadeRecords #SpiritGothRecords #KleineUntergrundSchallplatten

Jul 25 menu on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @ponyaerobics.bsky.social @thearmoires.bsky.social #Sloan #Summersets @dolefullions.bsky.social @ryanallenmuzik.bsky.social #Wishy #Wire #TheRailwayChildren #TheMorningLine #Gifthorse #SplitEnz #TheAuteurs #AtmosBloom #SoReverie #Spongetones #TheGoods

Jul 25 8-10AM EDT/12-2PMGMT on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @ponyaerobics.bsky.social @thearmoires.bsky.social #Sloan #Summersets @dolefullions.bsky.social @ryanallenmuzik.bsky.social #Wishy #Wire #TheRailwayChildren #TheMorningLine #Gifthorse #SplitEnz #TheAuteurs #AtmosBloom #SoReverie #Spongetones

Link to July 18, 2026 archived show on @mixcloud.bsky.social If you missed the show, or want to listen again, it will be rebroadcast on Wednesday at 11:00 EDT on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social www.mixcloud.com/ChipSaam/ind...

Jul 18 menu on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @shelfliferecords.bandcamp.com @oglioentertainment.bsky.social @glassmodern.bsky.social @artsandcrafts.bsky.social @jealousbutcher.bsky.social @matadorrecords.bsky.social @forcefieldpr.bsky.social @primemovermedia.bsky.social #Popboomerang #Cheersquad

Jul 18 menu on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @davidmyhr.bsky.social @theelectorate.bsky.social @sarahharmer.bsky.social @johannasamuels.bsky.social @warrenzanes.bsky.social @deathcabforcutie.bsky.social @real-numbers.bsky.social #Wire #LeneLovich #Hoolahan #Frisbie #StephenKohler #TubewayArmy #Radhika

Jul 18 8-10AM EDT/12-2PMGMT on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @davidmyhr.bsky.social @theelectorate.bsky.social @sarahharmer.bsky.social @johannasamuels.bsky.social @warrenzanes.bsky.social @deathcabforcutie.bsky.social @real-numbers.bsky.social #Wire #LeneLovich #Hoolahan #Frisbie #StephenKohler

This was fun!!

Steve Johnson@luvthemats.bsky.social · last mo.

🚨📻Essential hang📻🚨

Link to July 11, 2026 archived show on @mixcloud.bsky.social www.mixcloud.com/ChipSaam/ind...

Jul 11 menu on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @tapeterecords.bsky.social @capturedtracks.bsky.social #StiffRecords #PopboomerangRecords @wickedcoolrecords.bsky.social @thesoundcove.bandcamp.com @label51recordings.bsky.social @norulespr.bsky.social @shamelesspromotion.bsky.social #EarshotMedia

Jul 11 menu on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social #Drahla #FiguresonaBeach #GaryKlebe #halfway @jonnycouch.bsky.social @ryanhamilton.bsky.social #ScottGagner #StarterCar #TaxiGirls #TheBirdAndTheBee #TheDelvenes #TheGreenPajamas @thehangingstars.bsky.social #TheRallies #TheWildSwans #Widowspeak #Yachts

Jul 11 8-10AM EDT/12-2PMGMT on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social #Drahla #FiguresonaBeach #GaryKlebe @jonnycouch.bsky.social @ryanhamilton.bsky.social #ScottGagner #StarterCar #TaxiGirls #TheBirdAndTheBee #TheGreenPajamas @thehangingstars.bsky.social #TheRallies #TheWildSwans #Widowspeak #Yachts

Link to July 4, 2026 archived show on @mixcloud.bsky.social FYI: Due to storms the previous night, this show encountered some technical difficulties at the half way point - we pasted the two halves together without any editing. www.mixcloud.com/ChipSaam/ind...

Indie Pop Takeout 07-04-2026 Pasted Together

This show features music by Teutonosaur, The Kate Rays, The Glamour Machine, The Chills, Junkflower, Prefab Sprout, Family Stereo, Steve Robinson & Ed Woltil, The Chutes, and more... Please support th...

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July 4 menu on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @dandyboyrecords.bsky.social @toogoodtobetruerec.bsky.social @shelfliferecords.bandcamp.com @spinoutnuggets.bsky.social @bellaunion.bsky.social @label51recordings.bsky.social #HHBTMRecords #FlyingNunRecords #PhonophoreRecords #KoolKatMusik

July 4 menu on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social #BrentCash #FamilyStereo #KateHinote @lovejoy-official.bsky.social #MVWells #MyRainingStars #PeteDonnelly #PeterHolsapple #Teutonosaur #PrefabSprout #TheGlamourMachine #TheGrownupNoise #TheKateRays #VelvetElvis #Hypnolovewheel #TheChutes #MoronPolice

Jul 4 8-10AM EDT/12-2PMGMT on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social #BrentCash #FamilyStereo #KateHinote @lovejoy-official.bsky.social #MVWells #MyRainingStars #PeteDonnelly #PeterHolsapple #Teutonosaur #PrefabSprout #TheGlamourMachine #TheGrownupNoise #TheKateRays #VelvetElvis #Hypnolovewheel #TheChutes

Link to June 27, 2026 archived show on @mixcloud.bsky.social www.mixcloud.com/ChipSaam/ind...

Jun 27 menu on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @spinoutnuggets.bsky.social @shelfliferecords.bandcamp.com #CheersquadRecordsTapesMGMT @wickedcoolrecords.bsky.social @mergerecords.bsky.social @shamelesspromotion.bsky.social #CloudberryRecords #JEMRecords #KoolKatMusik @capturedtracks.bsky.social

Jun 27 menu on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @boohewerdine.bsky.social #Bricklin @elephantsandstars.bsky.social #KyleVincent #LoTom #MichaelPenn #NateMills #SoftScience @sondrelerche.bsky.social @theblueherons.bsky.social @thehangingstars.bsky.social #TheTubs #WarrenJames #Widowspeak #The77s

Link to the Indie Pop Takeout takeover of #ChasingTheEssential for the Essential Classics Letter "J" episode on #@Pod-O-Matic www.podomatic.com/podcasts/cha...

Chasing the Essential - Episode # 550 (Essential Classics "J" with Chip Saam)

"It's funny how life turns out, the odds of faith in the face of doubt" - The Josh Joplin GroupJon Auer – Bottom of the BottleJon Brion – I Believe She’s LyingJosh Rouse – DirectionsJosh Joplin Group ...

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We had the distinct honor of hosting an episode of #ChasingTheEssential while our pal Rick is off globetrotting. Our assignment... Essential Classics Letter "J". The show is up on now #Pod-O-Matic. Link in post to follow. @thejci.bsky.social @jillsobule.bsky.social @joshjoplingroup.bsky.social

Some great picks here from @justinsteiner.bsky.social !!! Hear something from the #Widowspeak record on this morning's Indie Pop Takeout ;)

Justin Steiner@justinsteiner.bsky.social · last mo.

Thoughts on some more 2026 releases for your weekend reading...

Jun 27 8-10AM EDT/12-2PMGMT on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @boohewerdine.bsky.social #Bricklin @elephantsandstars.bsky.social #KyleVincent #LoTom #MichaelPenn #NateMills #SoftScience @sondrelerche.bsky.social @theblueherons.bsky.social @thehangingstars.bsky.social #TheTubs #WarrenJames #Widowspeak