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New episode: Live From Gonerfest 18 Part 2 with Wreckless Eric, Jeremy Scott (Reigning Sound) and Cameron Mann (Young Avenue Sound)

October 5, 2021

Host J.D. Reager presents the second of a three-part series of episodes recorded live at Gonerfest 18 in Memphis, TN. This installment features conversations with the legendary Wreckless Eric, returning guest Jeremy Scott (Reigning Sound, Toy Trucks), and Young Avenue Sound owner and co-founder Cameron Mann. Thank you Goner Records! Available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google

New Loose Opinions video + Gonerfest 18 photos

September 28, 2021

It was a big weekend at Back to the Light HQ! First things first, the new Loose Opinions video “Shadow of the Shadow” – directed by Christopher Reyes – premiered at Under the Radar. Wow! Check out the video here: Most of the Back to the Light team also attended and participated in Gonerfest 18 in Memphis over the weekend,

New episode: Gonerfest 18 Preview with Eric Friedl (Goner Records, Oblivians)

September 21, 2021

Host J.D. Reager talks to Goner Records co-owner Eric Friedl – A.K.A. Eric Oblivian – about the success of last year’s virtual Gonerfest and the many challenges of putting together this year’s festival. J.D. also spins recent music by five bands appearing at Gonerfest 18: Reigning Sound, The Archaeas, Big Clown, Optic Sink and The Exbats. Available via Spotify, Apple

New episode: Solace with Bela Koe-Krompecher (Love, Death & Photosynthesis, Anyway Records)

September 15, 2021

Host J.D. Reager talks with author, social worker, record label owner, and record store legend Bela Koe-Krompecher. They dig into Bela’s time behind the counter (most notably at Used Kids Records in Columbus, OH), founding the Anyway Records label, finding sobriety and a new career in social work, and writing the autobiographical book Love, Death & Photosynthesis. J.D. also spins

New episode: Hard Times with J.Robot (Blindcopy), Brian Balough (You Look Like A Comedy Show) and Joshua McLane (HEELS)

September 7, 2021

Host J.D. Reager digs in to the new Blindcopy song “Hard Times,” which he sang and co-wrote. First, Blindcopy founder J.Robot discusses the song’s musical origins and J.D. shares his inspiration for the lyrics. Then musician/comedian Joshua McLane (HEELS) performs a dramatic reading of Dusty Rhodes’ legendary “hard times” promo and Brian Balough (You Look Like A Comedy Show) chats

New release: Blindcopy – “Permanent Collection”

September 1, 2021

Back to the Light Records is proud to announce yet another new release – the stunning new single “Permanent Collection” by the J.Robot-spearheaded supergroup Blindcopy. "Permanent Collection" single by Blindcopy The long-awaited follow up to “Blacklight,” “Permanent Collection” is a beautiful slice of dream pop-induced haze, with a sublime vocal by Chris Connelly of the legendary bands Pigface, Ministry, and

New episode: The Inspiration Train with Graham Burks (Loose Opinions) and Marvin Stockwell (Champions of the Lost Causes) LIVE at The Memphis Listening Lab

August 31, 2021

Host J.D. Reager chats with two close friends – musician Graham Burks (Loose Opinions) and fellow podcast host Marvin Stockwell (Champions of the Lost Causes) – in front of a live audience at The Memphis Listening Lab. J.D. also spins his new single, “Back Off.” Available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and everywhere finer podcasts

News roundup: Loose Opinions, listening party, & press!

August 20, 2021

Hey everybody! It’s been a busy week at Back to the Light HQ, and we have several cool things to share with you: First and foremost, the new Loose Opinions record Shadow of a Shadow is out today! Get it at looseopinions.com or on Spotify, Apple Music or here: Shadow of a Shadow by Loose Opinions Be sure and check

New episode: Shadow of a Shadow with Graham Burks (Loose Opinions)

August 17, 2021

Host J.D. Reager talks to his friend, frequent collaborator and Loose Opinions bandleader Graham Burks about the night they met over 20 years ago, how Graham developed an interest in music early on, and his rich and eclectic musical history. J.D. also spins the extended version of the title track from the new Loose Opinions album Shadow of a Shadow,

New episode: Spiritual Necessity with Hannah Sandoz

August 10, 2021

Host J.D. Reager talks to musician, songwriter and visual artist Hannah Sandoz about their early life in Louisiana, the creative benefits of a formal education from Oberlin Conservatory of Music, moving to Chicago, and finding the inspiration to release two records in one year. J.D. also spins two tracks from Hannah’s new EP To Love and Loss! Available via

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