“It was ethereal.” - Amy McGrath on seeing Jeff Buckley in concert.
It’s that time for another episode of the Electric Radio Club series, Coffee & Cassettes, where I go record shopping with a music friend. It’s like Amoeba’s What’s In My Bag? mixed with Desert Island Discs.
One of the main reasons I began this series was to hear stories about musical experiences.
I’m far more interested in conversations with someone who has experienced an amazing performance or connected with a band compared to “I found them on TikTok.”
That’s what Coffee & Cassettes is all about: sharing music experiences that happened in real life and having discussions about the past, present and future of music.
In this month’s episode of Coffee and Cassettes, I went record shopping with music writer, Amy McGrath. Amy shares stories about covering the Boston music scene in the 90s, the album that she thinks makes the best gift and witnessing the greatness of singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley on what would be his last tour.
Listen to the episode here on Mixcloud. It’s free to listen and ad-free!
Note: This episode mentions stories of a musician who caused self-harm and unlived themselves.
For more info on Amy McGrath’s work, check out her newsletter, Write Hear.
DISCLAIMER: This episode is for music discussion about bands and albums. We are just music fans not medical professionals. Please consult in professional advice if needed.
The episode was created, edited and produced by Joi of Electric Radio Club. All opinions are my own.