Saturday, December 12th, 2009
By David Couch

Album: Ulysses
Artist: Goh Nakamura
Release Date: August 2009
Goh Nakamura is a San Fransisco Bay area musician and while he may not have flowers in his hair or whatever else those hippies adorn themselves with there is something of a peace and love vibe about his music. Self-labeled “dreampop”, Ulysses is an album that should be reserved for a specific time, like champagne at New Years.
As soon as Goh Nakamura starts to play I immediately began to make comparisons; a modern day Simon and Garfunkel all wrapped in one and accompanied by an single acoustic guitar. Poetry mixed with an up-beat melodic tune that has a kind of 70’s/Elvis Costello nostalgia about it. It’s no James Joyce but there is a quality to the music that makes it stand out from the crowd.
At first I thought it would be a kind of background music that easily blend into your daily grind without too much intrusion and while I doubt it will make anyone’s party playlist, it’s an album that definitely deserves more than indifference. You could sit down and appreciate Ulysses like a fine wine or maybe a nice cheese.
Goh Nakamura has a timeless sound, you know the kind of music that doesn’t really get old, just waits in the background until your ready to listen to it again; like a time capsule of sound. But just because it doesn’t get old doesn’t mean they just rely on a middle of the road tactic that ‘if we don’t offend anyone than everyone will like you’ and while Ulysses could never be considered offensive; some of the songs break from tradition and mix it up with some alternative rhythms that give the album a bit more depth. Most notably tracks “Telemachus” and “Where Did They Go” these songs push the boat out and give the album a more three dimensional feel.

Goh Nakamura
A spectre that embodies the 60’s ethos of peace, love and good vibrations. It is all these things and something else, something no doubt that Goh Nakamura has added; his own special ingredient.
A harmony that deserves your attention, but with its unassuming nature it sits quietly in the record collection. Like a reserved blue collar worker secretly cuddling his automatic weapon while he sleeps… waiting for revenge… but enough about me. If you want to find the brilliance behind Goh Nakamura your going to have to sit down and be seduced – gently and pleasantly.
~DC~
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
By Justin Wayne
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Kerpow! This new EP from Zalinski is crammed full of thick, jam-based, guitar rock that (if you fancy a good rock n’ roll tune) you’re gonna really enjoy. We’ve got the band on the show (in their car, actually) chatting to us about how they came together, the way they write, and where this new EP is taking them. What’s it called? Actions, Reactions, and Misunderstandings. We obviously liked it so much we named the episode after it.
This week we were notified that The Justin Wayne Show has been nominated for a European Podcast Award which was EXCELLENT news! Care to donate thirty seconds (not money!) of your time for the cause? Head over and vote!
Vote for The Justin Wayne Show at the European Podcast Awards Site
We have also got some more fresh sonic deliciousness from Black Bikini Alpha, The Powwows, and another new track from our boys at Junebug.
For the rest… the playlist.
The Justin Wayne Show Episode 68: Actions, Reactions, and Misunderstandings
Make sure you vote for us at the Euro Podcast Awards to help make us a “Award Winning Podcast!” It only takes 30 seconds. And I’ll only bang on about that until the end of November when the voting stops and we find out who’s won!
Cheers,
~JW
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Thursday, October 8th, 2009
By Justin Wayne
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The Little Philistines
That’s right, LIVE. Justin Wayne returned to the live streaming broadcast waves this past Wednesday and if you weren’t there, it’s not your fault. I kinda kept it on the DL as I was unsure of how things would pan out having not done a live show in years. But, not to worry, things went pretty darn well as you’ll hear on the show.
New music from the likes of The Little Philistines, Skinless Finger, Icarus the Owl (we discuss their new band name as they used to be “Kill Your Ex”) as well as some classic tracks from Goh Nakamura, Trevor Larkin and tons more.
AND… if you wanna listen and chat LIVE with us next week you can come straight back to http://thejustinwayneshow.com at 8pm GMT (11am Pacific, 12pm Mountain, 1pm Central, 2pm Eastern) and there will be a link that occurs only when we’re live. It’s a big, red button. Just push it.
You can also find this big, red button on http://rechargedradio.com which is the streaming station kind enough to play the show. Cool, eh?
Keep a look out for more David Couch writings including his upcoming column, live reviews… he’s pretty much the bees knees.
Playlist time…
The Justin Wayne Show Episode 63 – Let’s Do it Live
Have a great week!
~JW
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Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
By Justin Wayne
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Three important things on this week’s episode. I’ll get the first two out of the way quick…
First: We’re moving out release date to Wednesday. Many of the AMP (the Association of Music Podcasting) members put their shows out on the weekend so we’ve moved to Wednesday.
Second: If you’re interested in checking out the podcast/radio show I started with my school, head to http://gladysaylward.enfield.sch.uk I obviously had other help and support, but I thought it was worth mentioning to get some of you over there as well. They’re great kids!
And third: Back to the interview desk this week with a fabulous musician, Zach Prather. Having played with the likes of Cash McCall and Willy Dixon, he’s putting out some of his own stuff now and it’s fantastic. Here are some links to find him online.
www.zach-prather.com
www.myspace.com/zachpratherbluesexpress
www.dixonlandingmusic.com
I’ll be posting the interview on it’s own in the near future, but enjoy the show for now and let us know what you think of Zach! Go visit him when you’ve got a second, too and give him your support as well.
The Justin Wayne Show, Episode 52: Zach Prather
Cold Blues :: Concrete Class :: The Lonely H
www.myspace.com/thelonelyh
Art of Living :: Twilight :: Via Dove
www.viadove.com
Killers/Saints :: The Globes E.P. :: The Globes
www.myspace.com/globesmusic
Lonely Too Long :: The Hired Guns :: The Sales Brothers
http://thesalesbrothers.com
Flipside :: Ulysses :: Goh Nakamura
www.gohnakamura.com
Never Again :: … and I am the song of the drunkards :: Justin Jones & The Driving Rain
www.justin-jones.com
Ten Times :: All the Other Animals :: Skeletons with Flesh on Them
www.myspace.com/skeletonswithfleshonthem
In Love :: Freak :: Zach Prather
Mercy :: Freak :: Zach Prather
Onion :: Onions II Onions
www.myspace.com/onionstheband
Thanks to Zach, Anthony Moreno, and Dixon Landing Music for the interview and to all of you for listenening!
Cheers,
JW
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Friday, July 3rd, 2009
By Justin Wayne
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I get on my soap box this week about the record industry and that I want to help you, the artists and not the major labels. We’re creating an independent music family of artists and listeners – that’s what we’re about.
Also, I’m trying to beat the heat by doing different things including wearing as thin clothing and attending films such as Transformers 2.
I have also got some interviews in the works with Justin Andrews, Sierra Alpha, and Zach Prather who leads off the show this week with a great blues tune. Check it out!
In Love :: Freak :: Zach Prather
www.myspace.com/zachprathersbluesexpress
Closed System :: All the Other Animals :: Skeletons with Flesh on Them
www.myspace.com/skeletonswithfleshonthem
Beer Olympics :: Pot Music :: The Lancashire Hotpots
www.myspace.com/thelancashirehotpots
The Men Behind The Man :: Cloud Sounds Split 7 Inch :: The Generalissimos
www.cloudsound.co.uk OR www.myspace.com/generalissimos
Need :: Chicago Acoustic Underground Sessions :: Brian Walker
www.brianwalkerlive.com
Time Keeps Tickin’ Away :: Nothin’ Better Than This :: Brother Dan Palmer
www.nothingbetterthanthis.com
Come Hither :: Superhero :: Sierra Alpha
www.sierraalpha.co.uk
Drama :: This World Fair :: This World Fair
www.thisworldfair.com
Lie To Me :: … and I am the song of the drunkards :: Justin Jones & The Driving Rain
www.justin-jones.com
Haunting :: Transplant EP :: Justin Andrews
www.myspace.com/justinandrewmusic
Home :: Ulysses :: Goh Nakamura
www.gohnakamura.com
My Voice Is Gone :: The Chester Sessions :: Tom Howie
www.tomhowie.com
It’s Not Working :: Studio/Live EP :: Nerys Joseph
www.myspace.com/nerysjosephmusic
Yaddadimean? :: American Pie :: Poach Stevens
www.myspace.com/poachstevensofficial
Puppies n’ Kittens :: Sam Squared
www.samsquared.net
Have a great week!
~JW
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