see/saw jukebox 13: Sweeping Promises

see/saw jukebox 13: Sweeping Promises

Author: see/saw August 4, 2026 Duration: 1:15:03

see/saw jukebox is a bonus podcast about perfect punk records from Punk This Week hosts Nina Corcoran and Evan Minsker. Each episode, we’re joined by special guests to curate perfect punk records for a mythical jukebox. This time around, we sit down with Sweeping Promises prior to the release of their new album You Say I Romanticize.

Lira Mondal and Caufield Schnug discuss their Boston years, the ups and downs of literally living in the studio, their ambitious plans to record Good Living Is Coming for You in its entirety at an Airbnb in Marfa, plus some of their favorite punk albums of all time. Also mentioned: scrobbling, harmonizing with the radio, basement shows, learning to slap bass, and a teaser about their next project.

This episode of see/saw jukebox is free! An ad-free version and every other episode of this bonus podcast is available only to paid see/saw subscribers ($4/month or $40/year or barter + there’s a two-week free trial)!

Thanks Yuasa-Exide for the use of our theme song “Spit” from the album Hyper at the Gates of Dawn. Thanks Tyler Nickell for the show artwork.

To see what else is in the jukebox so far, check out previous episodes featuring Dan Ozzi, Optic Sink’s Natalie Hoffmann, Pigeon Pit, Citric Dummies, No Age’s Randy Randall, Ekko Astral, MSPAINT’s Deedee, the Marked Men, Eraser, Touché Amoré, King Tuff, DEVO’s Gerald V. Casale, and Downtown Boys.

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Evan Minsker and Nina Corcoran, whose writing you might know from Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, host Punk This Week. Every week, they bring their deep knowledge and genuine enthusiasm to a curated rundown of what’s new and noisy. The core of each episode is a focused, thoughtful dive into two standout records, where they unpack the sounds, the context, and what makes them compelling. But the conversation doesn’t stop there-they also touch on four more releases, making for a packed and efficient survey. You’ll hear about international finds from the gritty, heavy underground alongside emerging artists who are starting to break through to wider stages. This isn’t just a review show; it’s a guided tour through punk’s constant evolution, blending sharp commentary with a historian’s eye for how today’s music fits into a larger story. For anyone who wants to stay connected to the genre’s relentless pulse without sifting through everything themselves, this podcast is an essential, time-saving listen. It’s like having two incredibly well-informed friends point you directly to the week’s most vital riffs and rebellions.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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