Tent Talks Tunes: Deep dive into the psychology and behavior of GG Allin Malcolm Tent 2025-02-20 | Being a huge fan of GG Allin's music and being friendly with him from 1987- 1993, I've always wanted to know what made him tick. In this video, I endeavor to find that out.It's based on years of independent research, interviews, and conversations with many who knew him well. Also my personal experiences with the man himself. The goal is to peel away the hype, rhetoric, and mythology and take a look at the person GG Allin was. And how he got that way.Once you get past the factoids, self promotion, and half truths, you end up with what is ultimately a sad and tragic story. For behind the antics and the outrage was a real human being who suffered from some heavy damage, both physically and psychologically. There were reasons for everything GG did on stage and in his life. Some of them were within his control. Many were not. In this video I will attempt to show the difference between the two and how the traumas of his upbringing led to him being out of control in so many ways.I also hope to put to bed a lot of the misconceptions and assumptions that there are about Kevin Michael Allin, even though he is responsible for creating many of them.Fair warning: many unpleasant topics will be addressed. This video is not for the faint of heart (though not for the reasons you might expect). Your comments are welcome. Hopefully there will be a dialogue which will result in more knowledge and a greater understanding of GG's motivations and reasons.Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, occasional bass player for Profanatica, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Devo/ new wave tribute band DEVOLVER live in Charlotte, NV 5/10/25 Malcolm Tent 2025-09-25 | Malcolm Tent and Cool King Chris tear it up with a program of inspired and DEVOlved new wave songs!Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- how did I end up talking so much about Tiny Tim? Plus 45s and a tirade (or 2) Malcolm Tent 2025-09-25 | You get it all in this week's TTT: a tirade against internet technology (specifically crappy webcam/ streaming services), elementary school singalongs that drove me nuts (and what some of those archaic ditties were), an album that I thought was hilarious in 1977, 1960's rockers who join religious cults, a one hit wonder who made a record about offing himself, and lots of Tiny Tim.In other words, another unpredictable smorgasbord of randomness from TTT!Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: how loud can too loud go? Malcolm Tent 2025-09-11 | If you are a music fan and a concert goer, you've seen some loud bands. You've likely seen groups who put out an excessive amount of volume and never forgotten how loud they were.There are different types of extreme loud bands. They turn their amps up to 10 in different ways to achieve different effects.I've been knocked around by quite a few high decibel bands in my day. When one thinks of volume merchants, some of the obvious ones spring to mind immediately: The Who, Motorhead, Dinosaur Jr, etc. But not all of these bands are the loudest! In fact, the loudest band I ever saw never gets mentioned in the excessive dB department. Who is it? Watch this episode of TTT and find out! Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: Husker Du Malcolm Tent 2025-09-04 | Growing up as a hardcore kid in the eighties, Husker Du was a name that everyone knew. They had a good reputation and were DIY all the way. It took me a while to understand their music, but once I got it, I got it. Big time!Join me as I trace my journey of discovery through the sounds of Bob Mould, Grant Hart, and Greg Norton. You'll see some cool collectible pressings and hear an interesting story or 2 about the people and the times. You will also hear my strong opinion on how the critics got it all wrong about one of HD's all time classic albums!Whether on SST, Warner Brothers, New Alliance, or elsewhere, there is no denying the this trio from Minnesota made music that has way transcended the 1980's, and punk rock itself.Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: GG Allin and Tiny Tim: separated at birth? Malcolm Tent 2025-08-28 | Upon the imminent release of the split record featuring GG Allin and Tiny Tim, I thought I'd take a moment to reflect on the many ways that they are similar. It's easy to see how different they are, but a closer investigation will reveal that the Eternal Troubadour and the Madman Of Manchester actually have a lot in common. Not just musically and creatively, but in the way they led their lives.If you can think of any other likenesses between the two, feel free to post a comment!Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- maybe cds arent so bad after all Malcolm Tent 2025-08-21 | Over the years I've gone from cd irritation to cd tolerance. I will give you the reasons why as I show and tell a few choice gems from a large compact disc collection I recently acquired.Of course, looking through all those discs got me to thinking about a lot of musical topics. Among them:-Kiss with makeup vs. Kiss without makeup (and why it took me years to figure out the difference)-the many languages of Kraftwerk-how many versions of 'In A Gadda Da Vida' by Iron Butterfly do you need?-why is Extreme's 'Pornograffitti' in all the dollar bins?-where does Harry The Cat fit into all this?Check out this episode of TTT and get all the answers!Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Harry The Cat Purrs For You infomercial and special bulletin Malcolm Tent 2025-08-17 | You've seen him on Tent Talks Tunes, jumping into my lap and stealing the scene with his crumpled ear cuteness. Yes, it's Harry The Cat and now he has his own cd!That's right. You get 65 minutes of Harry The Cat purring, recorded in hi fi stereo. You will also hear him eat, groom, and snore. Relaxing and cute as all get out! PLUS SPECIAL BONUS: Harry The Cat paper bag hand puppet kit included with every order. Get "Harry The Cat Purrs For You" on cd, cassette, and 8 track. All proceeds go to pay for cat food, cat toys, kitty litter, and vet visits.Please see comments for links on how to order.Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- weird hippy cult rock, Harry The Cat, and mail call Malcolm Tent 2025-08-07 | If you attended Grateful Dead (or Bob Dylan) concerts in the 1980's, you might remember a cult who sold magazines at the shows. Who would have thought that they also made music? And that some of it was actually good?? Dig the tale of my run-ins with the Zendik Farm Band on this episode of TTT.Also: a great South Florida band who sprang from the ashes of Broken Talent (and before Harry Pussy). Harry The Cat (via his paper bag hand puppet) also makes an appearance, along with some exciting mail and upcoming events.Don't forget the analysis of the chemical residue in Hickory tap vs. Danbury tap water and the joys of print media. It all happens on Tent Talks Tunes! Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- how to make a monster and or a masterpiece Malcolm Tent 2025-07-17 | I am not only the ANTiSEEN bass player. I'm a massive fan. So I get very excited when a new ANTiSEEN record drops.In this TTT I take you through the whole process of our new album "Time Machine" came about. From choosing the songs, to making the demos, to putting together the graphics, it's all here. I don't know if Frank Zappa, Donna Summer, the Sex Pistols, or Sonny and Cher would approve of what we did to their songs. But guess what? It's too late now!!Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: weird records (loosely defined) Malcolm Tent 2025-07-10 | I don't know about normal, but I know what I like. And I like me some weird records! Kraftwerk, Howlin' Wolf, Mae West, Muddy Waters, George Burns, The Beatles, Eric Burdon... all pressed some strange sounding discs. Tune in and hear all about them!P.S.: watch out for detours about corporate greed, upcoming releases on my label TPOS, and the obligatory cameo by Harry The Cat.Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- Beach Boys obsession- but why? Malcolm Tent 2025-07-03 | How do you go from perceiving the Beach Boys as a stale oldies act to appreciating their musical genius? (Hint: BRIAN WILSON)I first purchased "Endless Summer" in 1974. Recently I listened to "Friends" for the first time. A lot of discovery and musical growth ensued in between. Smiley Smile.... Surf's Up... Holland.... Love You .... 15 Big Ones.... how do these albums fit together? What's good? What's bad? What does Mike Love have to do with any of this?Check out this episode of TTT and join me on a voyage of discovery that started in my high school library, was fanned into a raging flame by a vintage bootleg cassette, and culminated in the discovery of the third greatest Beach Boys album ever made.Keep your eye open for bonus ep's and white label promos!Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: South Florida punk rock inspirations Malcolm Tent 2025-06-26 | South Florida was (and still is) a plastic, superficial, trendy, paved over garbage heap that was (and still is) hostile toward any kind of underground music and art. I should know. I grew up there.So you can imagine the seismic impact of discovering the local punk/ hardcore scene. The bands... the zines... the venues.... the showgoers.... a whole new world was revealed to me. A world that inspires me to this day.On this episode of TTT I show and tell some of my original KBD (that's Killed By Death) era hardcore records. Every one is the original vinyl I purchased when they were new. Some still have the original price tags!They are the bands who showed the way in a culturally dangerous environment: The Eat, Charlie Pickett, Gay Cowboys In Bondage, Roach Motel, and so many others. Take a look at the records and dig the stories of how they helped make me the performing artist I am today.We'll also talk a bit about junk mail, collage, the new GG Allin book by Len Colby, upcoming gigs, and the chemical composition of Danbury Tap vs. Hickory Tap. Believe me... there IS a difference.Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- what can I say? I love to sell records! Malcolm Tent 2025-06-19 | Capitalism does not have to be driven by greed. Capitalism can be driven by love.... in this case, my love for music and my love for vinyl records!Last week's record selling show was a success, so I'm doing it again. I've dug into my many crates of quality used albums and pulled out a short stack to share with y'all here on TTT.Even if you don't want to buy, the stories behind these platters are entertaining enough. Much of my taste in music was inspired by 70's rock radio. In the seventies, AOR FM airplay was wide open. You could hear anything from Black Sabbath to the Bee Gees. That's where I heard a lot of this stuff for the first time, whether it was Foreigner, Focus, The Police, Pere Ubu, or the Beach Boys.Of course, you also get my opinions on bands who buy opening slots, vintage record changers, Brian Wilson, relations between bands and major labels, and whole lots more. As always, I invite you to comment with observations of your own. Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- got RECORDS for sale Malcolm Tent 2025-06-12 | Sure, I collect records. Who isn't a record collector? But I also buy, trade and SELL them. So tonight's TTT is devoted to a good ol' record sale. A Youtube record store, you might say.Don't be discouraged if you could not tune in live. As of this writing, I still have most of these records available. So fee free to leave a comment if you want to buy one. First comment, first served. And if you don't feel like making a purchase, you can still dig the stories behind each record. And help me remember the difference between Starz and Angel!Spoiler alert: David Bowie, Turtles, Plasmatics, Rex Smith, Pist, X, Troublemakers, The Who, and The Land That Time Forgot.The journey starts in the great independent record stores of South Florida, travels to Connecticut, and ends in the present day. Come along for the ride!PS I still don't know that whe "STAKY" of rock and roll is....Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- mystery mail and late breaking news Malcolm Tent 2025-06-05 | Thanks to my frantic fans, loyal listeners, and vivacious viewers, I get mail! And I enjoy unboxing it live on TTT. Whether it's lost new wave classix, test pressings, comic book/ record packages, hard rock classics, or bootleg cd's, dvd's, and blu rays of a certain band I play bass for, it's always a thrill to discover what lies in theses sealed boxes.My watchers and I also get embroiled in controversy. Such as the merits of boiled vs. fried. Or twigs vs. Tums. Don't know what I mean? Watch and find out!PS Rulebreakers Ball 2025, just sayin'.Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: how Public Image Ltd (PiL) BLEW IT Malcolm Tent 2025-05-29 | How often did you hear John Lydon, Keith Levene, or Jah Wobble say it" "WE'RE NOT A BAND. WE'RE A CORPORATION". How often did you wonder what they meant? Or why they never explained it?Pil were brilliant conceptualists.... not to mention a great band. The pretty much invented post punk. They used reggae sounds and production techniques like no on before or since.They also hated playing live and were notoriously hostile toward interviewers. They squandered any chance they ever had of breaking the confines of being a "rock band". On this episode of TTT I'll offer my opinions of how Public Image went wrong.... and the specific moment they went the most wrong.You'll also be with me as I open some mail, talk about upcoming events, and generally shoot the breeze with you, the discerning Tent Talks Tunes viewer.Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- thrift shop in a box, 2025 edition Malcolm Tent 2025-05-22 | Many of y'all who dig TTT know exactly where I'm coming from when it comes to weird, cheap, and wonderful records. The kind you find at yard sales, flea markets, tag sales, and dollar bins.I recently received a box of such records and on this episode I open it right before your very eyes. In other words, an unboxing! You see what's inside at the same moment as I do.I'm not going to ruin any surprises, but I will mention a few topics I hit on as I behold this vinyl for the first time: -the man who probably invented disco (in 1972, no less)-a certain band from Liverpool whose records do turn up in thrift shops-a pun that took me decades to understand (but which my viewers got immediately)-sleazy cheesy exploitation records (Pickwick, Crown, Spin O Rama, Design, etc)-a song NOT on Shocking Blues' greatest hits album (and who made a grunge anthem of it)-Anselmo (not Phil)That's in addition to talking about exciting new releases on the TPOS label, the Rulebreaker's Ball, and lots more. TTT at its finest! And of course, let's not forget Harry The Cat...Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: seeing DEVO in 2025 and why their first album will always matter Malcolm Tent 2025-05-08 | Last week I had the pleasure of seeing DEVO in concert at the Anthem in Washington, DC. Hear my tale of the experience: standing in line, fast track admission, VIP passes, souvenirs, and most importantly, my opinion of their performance.This was my 11th DEVO concert. Thanks to Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald V. Casale, Bob Mothersbaugh, Josh Hager, and Jeff Friedl for keeping the De- Evolution band on the road, entertaining and enlightening spuds both young and old all across the land.Hearing "Are We Not Men" for the first time in 1978 set me firmly down the path of enlightened de- evolution. I'll drop a few points as to why that debut album is critically important.Get ready for some detours into the worlds of 8 track tapes, cassettes, a weird synth artist named Grant Allen (who is probably Nik Raicevic (who is really Nik Pascal)), and TPOS recording artist Gary Forney.All just another day on TTT!Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- Criss vs. Criss and other stuff Malcolm Tent 2025-05-01 | The Peter Criss solo album vs. Out Of Control! Is either any good? Is one better than the other? What about Vini Poncia's production as opposed to David Wolfert's? How do Melissa Manchester, Barbra Streisand, and the Kiss album "Dynasty" fit into all of this?Check out this episode of TTT and see how it all comes together. It's a delight for all first generation Kiss fans and music geeks alike.Keep your eyes and ears peeled for a special appearance by Harry The Cat and an explanation of what the Anti Emo Empire is. Not to mention some nostalgia for that good ol' Danbury tap.Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- pre fame famous people and the records they made Malcolm Tent 2025-04-10 | Not every rock star came out of the womb fully formed. Many of them had to pay their dues for years before even making their first record. On this episode of TTT I'll show and tell some vinyl by diverse performers like Frank Zappa, Rick Neilsen, Tom Petersson (that's Cheap Trick, in case you didn't know), and Bob Dylan. AC/DC, and The Pretenders also have some early works examined.I'll also talk a little about some books I just read- including one about Lou Reed that I did not care for! (But hey.... I'll check out anything about the Velvet Underground.) Plus a book about the greatest American rock band EVER that I haven't started yet.Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: Bowie, projects galore, and other delights Malcolm Tent 2025-04-03 | It all started with a prime time TV special about the history of rock music. The moment I saw and heard Ziggy Stardust on the screen I was hooked. A rude remark by my father sealed the deal.David Bowie is one of my all time favorite recording artists. Join me on my tale of discovering his records, his bands, and rare versions of his albums. Counterfeits... bootlegs... imports... it's a wild world of vinyl collecting and there's plenty of David to track down!The great regional department stores and record shops are long gone, but the vinyl lives on.Don't miss an appearance by Harry The Cat and an amazing special offer. You can be Harry's roadie for a day! For a small fee, of course. Watch this episode of TTT for the exciting details.Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- whipped cream, fake IDs, and other delights Malcolm Tent 2025-03-27 | It's amazing that one of the greatest selling albums of all time is also the one that nobody wants. You see this Herb Alpert record in every thrift shop, yard sale, and flea market in the world. But I found a pressing that I think is special. Hear about it on this episode of TTT.You'll also get a thrilling snapshot of yesteryear and the technology of making a fake driver's license. (Hint: it required a trip to the department store.) And if you want to check out a very interesting surf/ hot rod cash in record, I have one for you (trigger warning: if you genuinely like the Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, or Dick Dale you might not want to know). And what does Lou Reed have to do with it?Throw in some updates on an exciting new GG Allin project, Antiseen upcoming gigs, the Danbury record show, and you have a complete episode of Tent Talks Tunes!Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- finds in the wild, the Kiss album nobody likes, one ugly picture of Ace Frehley Malcolm Tent 2025-03-20 | Any record collector will tell you: digging through the stacks of musty old vinyl at thrift shops, yard sales, and flea markets can be a dirty and frustrating experience. But every once in a while you strike gold (or at least silver (usually bronze)).Here I'll show and tell a few really cool 78's I found recently in the wild. None are spectacularly rare, but all are cool. Whether they be hillbilly or vintage acoustic blues, each has a story (and at least on has a direct connection to Charlotte, NC.)Listen for discussion of SST and their part of the major label scheme to market Soundgarden.I'll also get into a book about "The Elder", which I am enjoying greatly. Throw in some Foghat, the mystery of Lydia Criss' photo credit on the Frehley's Comet album, plus cool stuff in the mail, and you have this week's episode of TTT! PS Please forgive the rattling noises. I think it's time for a new camera. Again.Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- tales from the road, tour souvenirs, outsiders, and IRON BUTTERFLY Malcolm Tent 2025-03-13 | I'll say it now: In A Gadda Da Vida is NOT the best Iron Butterfly album. Their finest hour is on an album that most people don't even know about. Which is it? Tune in and find out!Along the way you'll hear about Rodd Keith, Jandek (and my opinion of his music (but not his books)), the whimsical eccentricity of Ivor Cutler, and the weirdness of David Peel. Plus Peel's connection with GG Allin!Did I mention tour posters? Led Zeppelin? Collecting autographs? Abdullah The Butcher? It's all here in this week's TTT.Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- collecting bootlegs, mail call, upcoming events Malcolm Tent 2025-02-27 | It ain't like the old days of tape trading, when you'd get a new trade list in the mail, peruse the whole thing, and find nothing on it you need. Or make a cassette trade with someone only to find out that the sound quality of the shows you got was terrible. Or that the shows were mislabeled and you already had them.No, now that Youtube is a treasure trove of live and unreleased studio recordings, collecting ROIO's is a lot easier. Here I'll talk a little bit about some of the concerts I've heard recently on YT.... and how I actually listen to them.Along with all that, you'll get my critique of the Black Flag reunion shows of 2003 (you know, the infamous cat benefits that Greg Ginn organized) and an appreciation of illicit recordings made by a couple of little old ladies. You can't make this stuff up!I'll also tell you who I think the greatest American rock and roll band (besides Antiseen) is.PS The Firefall mirror has nothing to do with anything in this episode of TTT.Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: test Malcolm Tent 2025-02-19 | Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- The time I saw Brian Wilson play one terrible set and one beautiful set Malcolm Tent 2025-02-19 | 2011. Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys is on tour to support his album of George Gershwin songs. I saw the concert at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Connecticut. The show itself was a somewhat bizarre, yet uplifting, experience. Dig my tale in this brief, experimental episode of TTT.Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: TTTTTTTT Malcolm Tent 2025-02-13 | North Carolina at last! I'm settled into my new home enough to resume regular editions of Tent Talks Tunes. I'm still wrestling with camera issues, so please forgive the lo fi sound and appearance this week.Anyway, I stumbled (literally) over a pile of records while moving and figured I'd talk about them. What do they have in common? They're all from the "T" section of my personal collection. And that's all they have in common! early Sugar Hill rap... Canadian rock.... analog synth pop... a Velvet Underground spinoff... full blown disco... the band who got signed to Decca over the Beatles... crank calls... a singing porn star... all this and more on this week's episode of TTT!Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: farewell (almost) to Connecticut. And fun with bubble wrap. Malcolm Tent 2024-12-12 | As I type these words, the sale of my home in Connecticut is almost finalized. Tonight's TTT is a reflection of that: bare bones and in a bit of a hurry! But that doesn't stop me from opening the mail, reminiscing about last week's Antiseen show at the Milestone in Charlotte, or revealing a bit about our next release (hints: disco, diva, Casablance Records).And did I mention the best toy ever (that's not a toy)? Watch and find out !Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: NOT the rarest Beatles record and lots of miscellany Malcolm Tent 2024-11-28 | The records have been coming in fast and furious, thanks to people bringing cool stuff to sell at the Danbury Record and CD Expo! Plus other things I've found in the wild.Blues 45's from the Gulf Coast (most by artists I've never heard of), Brazilian metal albums, local outsiders and insiders, and what's up with that mashup between the Rolling Stones and the Fall?While we're asking questions, what about the highest numbered mile marker in the USA? Can you define a knife as a simple machine? What's Malcolm Tent's favorite party trick? And what does an old neon sign have to do with that Beatles record???Apologies for the audio and video quality of this week's episode. I'm working with Mevo to get my streaming issues fixed once and for all. Please stand by for results.... eventually....Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: yard sale scores, song poems, Canadian country, and more Malcolm Tent 2024-11-21 | You never know what you'll find at a tag sale! Dig some of these weird and wonderful vinyl artifacts I recently dug up. Cheesy exploitation records, a Stompin' national hero (of Canada), a 45 with a strange connection to the Rolling Stones, some Connecticut garage, and a song title like one you've never seen before!Also, keep an ear open for talk about collage art, Jowe Head and his arcane connection to Trash American Style, hot rods, Andrew Loog Oldham, stuff in the mail, and lots else. Oh yeah... and a hot new TPOS release.Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: Beatles, 4 tracks, song poems, mail, and more Malcolm Tent 2024-11-14 | Please pardon the video quality this week. I was reduced to using my phone, due to the unreliability of Mevo, the world's worst streaming platform.What you should be able to make out through the murky and reversed image is a trawl through some recent mail and tour acquisitions. Just when I think I'm the guy who has everything, some new record, cd, or 4 track (?!) will cross my path and I need to have it!You'll hear about a few of them (including a Devo record I never had before) along with stuff about song poems, bootlegs, why I no longer hate compact discs, the Residents, and lots more. Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: whats new Malcolm Tent 2024-10-24 | Lots of cool things found in the wild here, people. 10" records (both singles and albums), cassettes, video (even though it's blu ray), and of course good old fashioned 12" vinyl albums.English eccentrics, underrated songwriters, Western swingers, and 1950's lady wrestlers all get namechecked on this episode of TTT. Plus a few nagging mysteries of record collecting:Why is it that some record covers always seem to be missing their records? Where is Bob Z? What was the most insanely loud concert I ever attended?Dig into this episode and see what the answers are.... or if there are any. Bon apetit! Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- my house is supposed to be empty, but... Malcolm Tent 2024-10-17 | Yes, I'm in the middle of moving to North Carolina. No, I'm not supposed to be adding a bunch of stuff to my collection that will need to be moved. But I can't help it! My travels put me in close contact with lots of records and related items. And I completely lack the ability to walk away from something cool. So here's a show and tell of some of the great vinyl I've picked up recently. What's represented? A very unlikely new wave masterpiece, Grand Funk's least loved album, a Frank Zappa mystery, Tiny Tim's favorite singer, the fastest punk album ever made (at least as of 1978), another contender for great lost new wave release, and a Whipped Cream variant I'd never seen before. All this and some mail opening, too. How's that for record geek entertainment??Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes 8/21/24: toys in the attic Malcolm Tent 2024-08-22 | It's moving time and I am fishing all kinds of wild, wooly, weird, wacky stuff out of storage. On tonight's TTT we'll take a look at a small (and I do mean small) selection of posters I've accumulated over the years.Local bands, Norse gods, visionary backwoods preachers, and hippies are all represented. As are vintage battery powered keyboards and maybe the most powerful woman who ever lived!Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: Misfits, record collecting, and many off the cuff remarks Malcolm Tent 2024-08-15 | I'm winging it on this one. But thanks to input from my viewers, I'm able to spiel about collecting Misfits records, how cheap it used to be to score rare hardcore vinyl (wait till you hear the Minor Threat and The Eat stories), my opinion of Dave Lombardo, and much more. That includes the most stupidly loud band I've ever seen in my life. Was it Dinosaur Jr? Motorhead? Ace Frehley? Anything relating to The Who? Give a listen and find out!Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: unpopular Black Sabbath opinion Malcolm Tent 2024-08-08 | The title says it all. Of course you will hear about Ozzy, Dio, Tony Martin, Glenn Hughes, Ray Gillen, and even Jeff Fenholt. Not to mention Cozy Powell and of course, Tony Iommi.So, where do they fit into the unpopular opinion? Listen and find out! Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: punk rock home shopper network Malcolm Tent 2024-08-01 | The recent Trash American Style popup store was a rousing success! But try as one might, one can't sell every single item on the sales floor. So on this episode of TTT, I indulge in some crass commercialism. Every item I show and tell here is for sale. And all of them are cool! What do you want? Vintage video games? Cassettes? VHS? Casio keyboards? Effects pedals? Weird 70's audio equipment? If the answer is YES to any or all of the above, feast your eyes on your screen for the next hour or so.And keep an eye on social media for upcoming posts on this very topic, i.e. lots of stuff to sell before I pack it into boxes for my North Carolina move.Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- Trash American Style Final Revival walkthrough Malcolm Tent 2024-07-24 | Pardon the phone- quality camera work, but it's the only way I could go mobile and walk through the Trash American Style popup store that is happening this weekend.This is not a detailed dissection of everything that will be on the sales floor. Rather, it's a general overview of the goodies that I am offering to Connecticut one last time before I move to North Carolina. I hope you dig it and I hope to see you at the sale!Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- how did I get so much stuff? Malcolm Tent 2024-07-18 | Acquiring and selling stuff is my business. But once the landlord screwed me out of my brick and mortar record store, I had a different relationship with the stuff.On this episode of TTT, we'll take a peek at some of the random esoteric stuff that I will have for sale at the Trash American Style Final Revival on July 26, 27, and 28. You will hear the stories of the Ronco record vacuum, 1970's carnival glass (by good bands and bad), what triggered my book addiction, Keane kid paintings, grave markers, and plenty more. I should of course also mention records. And the city of Jackson, Michigan (??)Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes- Misfits video, mystery celebrities, and more Malcolm Tent 2024-07-11 | Join me as I relive the thrilling days of yesteryear, when it was a major task to video tape a band. And hear my opinion of the Misfits and the way they treat their fans!You'll also get the story of a mysterious musical legend who showed up one year at the WFMU Music Fair in New York City. And believe me..... he was a mystery.We'll also take a look at a cool hand lathed record, get an update on a new Gary Forney project, gaze at Huey Lewis, and get up to speed on the Trash American Style "Farewell To Connecticut" Popup Store (which is July 26, 27, and 28- mark your calendars).Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: the great lost media mystery (plus many detours) Malcolm Tent 2024-06-27 | My original intention was to inquire about a Dead Boys record that I held once in my hand and have since found no trace of. Anywhere. Not on the internet, not in real life, nowhere! But along the way, lively conversation ensued about everything from J.G. Ballard to the Three Stooges to Bravestarr to Scott Savage to regional bands of the sixties and seventies to good books!And then I started showing and telling about some of the great stuff I'll be peddling at the Trash American Style Farewell To Connecticut Popup Store.So, if you want to know about the very mysterious lost Dead Boys record (post- Cheetah Chrome and Jeff Magnum, if that's any help), you have to listen in on some spirited conversation first!Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: bad reasons to move, air conditioning, and the mystery of Bravestarr Malcolm Tent 2024-06-19 | The title says it all.... or most of it. The real world interfered in my ability to do a full show, but I was still able to talk about the upcoming Trash American Style Farewell To Connecticut popup store, upcoming Antiseen and Malcolm Tent solo gigs, the Punk Flea Freakshow, and plenty of other jaundiced opinions. Tune in... turn on.... drop into this week's TTT!Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: packing a box, mail, etc. Malcolm Tent 2024-06-13 | I'm gearing up for the big move to North Carolina! Here is the last box of records I have to pack, one record at a time. As always, there are many you would expect, and probably quite a few you would not.I also get into the meaning of skepticism vs. cynicism, unbox a cool Lou Reed/Velvet Underground related disc, check out a new print zine, and of course play host to Harry The Cat (who shows up better late than never).Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: the web of interconnections Malcolm Tent 2024-06-06 | Somehow, Lou Reed, Nelson Slater, La Monte Young, Antiseen, Nunslaughter, Profanatica, Tombs, Elvis Presley, Ed Wood, Gene Marshall, the entire song poem industry, and Casio keyboards are all interconnected. Or are they? Either way, last week was rich with record store, swap meet, and thrift shop finds. Let's see how they all tie together, shall we?Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: fine art on album covers, not the Bay City Rollers, 10cc, song poems, and more Malcolm Tent 2024-05-30 | I never thought I would defend the CD format, but on this episode of TTT I do just that. The reasons are simple. Watch and you shall hear!Also: the answer to the question of whether the Bay City Rollers could rock. And just how good are albums like "Bloody Tourists" and "Look Hear"? And what does Jackie Gleason have to do with Salvador Dali? Or the Heaven's Gate suicide cult have to do with anything?And you know the topic of song poems is lurking somewhere....Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: finally getting around to those tour scores and more more more.mp4 Malcolm Tent 2024-05-23 | Last week on TTT, I was so wound up about ANTiSEEN's meeting with Abdullah The Butcher that I ran out of time! But this week, even though I'm all wound up about upcoming TPOS releases (specifically the ANTiSEEN/ EYEHATEGOD split) and other business, I made sure to address the issue at hand.And that issue is finding great stuff while on the road! Whether it's set lists, posters, flyers, cd's, or vinyl, there are many great objects to be had while on tour. Today I talk about some of the vinyl I recently picked up in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia.And let's not forget the peanut controversy! Plus, what's up with all these Rev. Jim Jones albums? Where's Harry The Cat? Any mention of Gary Forney? Listen and learn....Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: meeting Abdullah the Butcher and some other stuff Malcolm Tent 2024-05-16 | Going on tour with the world's greatest rock and roll band (which is ANTiSEEN (like I had to tell you)) has many perks. Prime among those perks is getting to meet genuine royalty, like the mighty Abdullah the Butcher!Here's the story of his coming to the ANTiSEEN gig at the Star Bar in Atlanta. It truly was a career highlight for me and all the other boys in the band. Here's a link to video of the moment itself:youtube.com/watch?v=NfZZoQzXc5IAnother great perk of touring with the Boys From Brutalsville is visiting record stores along the way. I love to buy, sell, and trade my TPOS label product with cool shops wherever we go. Here I show and tell a couple of items I picked up recently (hint: Marvel comics and purportedly the worst SST album ever made.)You also get a guest visit from Harry the Cat, swilling lots of Danbury tap, an appearance by TWO pairs of cheap reading glasses, and some unboxing of goodies from Rotten Princess Records and our pal Gary Forney. And let's not forget some ruminations on the art of musical improvisation: why it works and why it doesn't.In other words, it's another TTT classic!Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
Tent Talks Tunes: crate packing Malcolm Tent 2024-05-02 | Join me in my personal record library as I pack for the big move to North Carolina! You will see and hear stories about some of the vinyl that keeps me company in the privacy of my own home. You actually won't find too much i terms of rarities. What you will find is a wild, wacky, wonderful assortment of weird and great music of all types.From Elvis impersonators to KISS ripoffs.... from Scottish post- new wave to Boston hardcore.... from English hard rock to obscure disco... and that's just one shelf!Malcolm Tent is the owner of Trash American Style. For 21 years as a brick and mortar record store, Trash was a beacon for record collectors, punk rockers, hippies, metal heads, and anyone who loved music and underground culture. At Trash, it was (and still is) all about the vinyl.He is also the owner of TPOS Productions, a label specializing in obscure, weird, and outsider music. Plus even some bands you might have heard of. On top of that, he is the bass player for Antiseen, bassist for Ultrabunny, guitar player for They Hate Us, bass man for the Bloody Apostles, and purveyor of acoustic guitar punk rock all over the world. A real touring machine, you might say."Tent Talks Tunes" is his vlog of music commentary, criticism, and discussion. We welcome your comments and input to the dialog.Please look for Malcolm Tent on Facebook and Instagram, where he has lots more music related content. And don't forget to subscribe to the Malcolm Tent Youtube channel!
