V. PAUL JANBAZIAN

DRUMMER • PERCUSSIONIST • NOISEMAKER • SOUND EDITOR • PRODUCER • VOCALIST • SONGWRITER • PODCASTER

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Long overdue, well underway…

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Vahak Janbazian

Vahak Janbazian

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Art by Tim White for Revolt in 2100 by Robert A. Heinlein (1977)

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No interview last week, just me reading my latest Substack piece.

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Episode 6 & 7 of the pod are now available! Available wherever you enjoy podcasts

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Part 3, the final installment of my conversationn with Throwing Muses drummer, electronica artist (Lakuna), and designer (Lakuna Deisgn) is finally available wherever you listen to podcasts. I took some time off since the last episode. Been focusing on work projects and catching up on things around the house. So between that, the little ones, minor health related hiccups, it was better I step away just for a short bit. But, I’m back with ep 5. We last left things with Bernard Georges joining Throwing Muses and the recording of their live album, The Curse. In this episode we cover the recordings of University, Limbo & Throwing Muses’ reunion album, Kristin’s creative process, album art, Dave’s solo project, Lakuna (which is also the namesake of his and his wife’s design company), the genesis of Lakuna Design, Jane’s Addiction, Tricky, Massive Attack, Dave’s future involvelment with Throwing Muses, and a whole lot more. No video this time because Riverside wouldn’t let me export a full edit of the video. Perhaps it’s time to get back to Zoom or try Adobe Podcast going forward. @thekristinhersharchives Streaming links: https://campsite.bio/tbws

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Rhode Island Hardcore most from 1984 Idle Rich, Vicious Circle and Verbal Assault laid all the groundwork.

http://atomicactionrecords.bandcamp.com/album/rix-core-84-86

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Philly Joe Jones

(English / Español / Italiano)

Once you have control of your instrument, you can do whatever you want. Just remember the difference between the words 'play' and 'hit'. When it comes to percussion instruments, you don't hit the drum; you play it.

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“Una vez que tengas control de tu instrumento, puedes hacer lo que quieras. Solo recuerda la diferencia entre las palabras ‘tocar’ y ‘golpear’. Cuando se trata de instrumentos de percusión, no golpeas el tambor; lo tocas.”

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“Una volta che hai acquisito padronanza dello strumento, puoi fare quello che vuoi. Ricorda solo la differenza tra le parole “suonare” e “picchiare”. Quando si tratta di strumenti a percussione, non si picchia sul tamburo, lo si suona.”

Source: Pasión por el Jazz y Blues.

Photo by Francis Wolff

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Throwing Muses. Julene Snyder interviews Kristin Hersh for San Jose Mercury News, March 17th 1995 issue. Photo by Steve Gullick.

From Scott Hamilton’s collection, sent by Sona Avakian.

[thekristinhersharchives]

Throwing Muses. 4AD's press kit from January 1989 informing of the band's forthcoming British tour dates and the release of the single Dizzy.

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I feel like it’s been a month since the last episode. A virus hit our entire household so we had to lay low for a bit. But, I’m finally back with a great guest. In this latest installments of The Basements Were Stars, I had the pleasure of chatting with of my all time favorite drummers, designers, and artists. He is founding member of influential Rhode Island indie rock band, Throwing Muses. He is of course, Dave Narcizo. We get into growing up in Newport, the formation of Throwing Muses, signing to 4AD, the Boston scene, the late great, Gary Smith, and much much more. Part 2 coming very soon!

All streaming links found here

CC: @thekristinhersharchives

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Second episode of my new podcast is up and available on most of your favorite streaming services. I have my one of oldest friends, Eli Nowak of Break to Broken, No Wake, Dr. Reaper, and Doc Flo on to discuss his musical upbringing and current projects: Stream episode here

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My new podcast, The Basements Were Stars is no. 4 in this weeks Goodpods Top Indie Music Interviews Podcasts!

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The first episode of my new podcast, The Basements Were Stars is finally out. I had a great time chatting with Vram and Tarra Thiessen Kherlopian of the bands, Gustaf, Tea Eater, MamajoeVramajoe, and The Big Drops. We talk about their musical upbringings, influential bands, classic Brooklyn & New Jersey venues, their favorite @deathbyaudio pedals, Gustaf’s/Sharkmuffin’s/Tea Eater’s musical family trees, and I even have my Purposcope read. Listen at your preferred streaming services! https://caspianseal.substack.com/p/the-basements-were-stars-ep-01

The Basements Were Stars Ep. 01

Vram and Tarra Thiessen Kherlopian of Gustaf, Tea Eater, MamajoeVramajoe, and The Big Drops

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Finally got around to compiling my top albums of 2025.

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No surprises here

[jgthirlwell]

09.24.25 Dazzling Killmen on the comeback trail at The Meadows in Brooklyn

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Soundgarden on my mind after their induction to the Rock Hall of Fame this past weekend.

@soundgarden-forever @rockhall @rockhalllibrary @rockhall-blog-blog