Keep Up The Good Work S02E04: Al McWilliams and Needlejuice Records

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK returns this Wednesday, November 17, 5pm EST with a record label theme. First up is @almcalmcal of the @qandm_agency. Al McWilliams originally signed Tally Hall to our first record deal and released the first version of MMMM as well as Good & Evil. Q&M is a “vertically Integrated Ad Agency -- Digital. TV. Print. Website Creation. Animation. Marketing. Media Strategy.” Next up we have the crew from @needlejuicerecords, who just released the repressed edition of MMMM. Needlejuice Records is “an independent record label specializing in the physical release of alternative music. Our label is dedicated to the tangible, with a goal to create high quality vinyl records, cassette tapes, and compact discs with ambitious aesthetic value.” Special thanks to @bat_cities for the artwork!

Daniel Wilson's "Near Me" on ABC's "Station 19"

Daniel Wilson’s “Near Me” was featured in ABC’s “Station 19.” They played the entire song, happy to see the tune get some exposure.

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Keep Up The Good Work S02E03: Mothica and Scott Klopfenstein

WEDNESDAY, NOV 10, 5pm EST, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK returns on Instagram live with very special guests @mothica and @scottklopfenstein (@littlestmanband and @reelbigfish)! Mothica is an independent artist who’s found massive success with her edgy music, accessible persona, and bold visuals. 2021 marked the debut of her record label @heavyheartrecs, a new EP, and a festival appearance at @lollapalooza. Scott Klopfenstein is best known for his work in Reel Big Fish and Littlest Man Band. Scott’s a hugely talented songwriter and musician, currently maintaining a regular Twitch stream and working on solo material. Special thanks to @they_call_me_doc_worm for this week’s artwork.

Keep Up The Good Work S02E02: Tommy Siegel and Illicit Ghost

This Wednesday! Another edition of KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK wsg @tommysiegel and @illicitghost. Tommy’s an accomplished writer/musician fresh off a tour with his band @jukeboxtheghost. In addition, Tommy’s a renowned cartoonist and author of “I Hope This Helps” and “Candy Hearts.” His cartoons have been shared by millions including such figures as Ringo Starr and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Illicit Ghost is a Brooklyn-based artist who explores issues related to mental health and hosts the web series Anti-Anxiety Hour. She is soon to be featured on a Britney Spears’ tribute album. THIS WEDNESDAY, 5pm EST, INSTAGRAM LIVE. Special thanks to @klmmcqueen for the fantastic artwork!

Keep Up The Good Work S02E01: Coz Baldwin and Special Guests

I’M BACK for another season of KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. I’ll try to do this weekly and bring in old and new friends. First episode of season 2 features @cozbaldwin, mastermind of @hiddeninthesand, Tally Hall’s fan headquarters. As some of you know, Coz has been a steady presence in the Tally Hall universe since the start. I attribute some of our success to this man, who’s become a friend over the years. Coz has been battling terminal illness, and I’m honored to have him as my guest. Join us on Wednesday, Oct 27 at 5pm EST on Instagram live. I’ll subsequently post on Youtube if you miss it. And a special thank you and shoutout to @martha.the.magica for the artwork! If you’re interested in a paid commission to do artwork for a future KUTGW, please DM with a link to your art.

"Hidden in the Sand" 8-Bit Band Cover

I don't post Tally Hall-related material on facebook often if ever...but this is really great. Thanks to Jaze Cinema, the The 8-Bit Big Band and all those involved.

Beccs’ "Waiting to Touch the Ground"

Played on this lovely tune from my friend Beccs. Info from her below:

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My dear friend Paul Weinfield released a beautiful song of his “Waiting to Touch the Ground” that I had the pleasure of singing on. If the dreamer and anchor in you are in need of some union, give it a listen. You might find a lesson.

In the words of Paul:

“It’s a sad song, in a way, speaking to the feeling I often have of floating through life without any mooring. But it’s a hopeful song too, because it gets at something I’ve often suspected, which is that the way to feel as though we belong comes not from any success or identity, but from simply being there for those we love.”

Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/7M2o3Uj0f0aEXsnZLS2uwN...

Watch: https://vimeo.com/561608032...

Beccs: vocals

Paul Weinfield: vocals, guitars, bass, synths

Andrew Horowitz: piano

Keith Robinson: drums

Written by Paul Weinfield

Recorded by Craig Levy and Andrew Horowitz

Co-produced by Beccs and Paul Weinfield

Lyric video by Danny Ward

Photography by Louise Palmberg at National Sawdust

Reed University

Sat in a class with Reed University songwriting students. Check it!

2 Million Monthly Listeners

2 million thank yous for listening.

This isn’t lost on us.

Success doesn’t happen overnight and comes with endless rejection. Nor is it guaranteed. Keep going, be truthful, work hard. We ignored trends, and while it’s been a longer road, today I’m smiling.

MMMM REPRINT!!!!!

MMMM REPRINT now available on vinyl, cd, and cassette.

From Needlejuice Records: The long-awaited repress of Tally Hall’s classic debut album is here. Featuring the hits “Good Day,” “Banana Man,” “Ruler of Everything,” and over a dozen more whimsical songs from your favorite tie-wearing miscreants.

>> www.needlejuicerecords.com <<

European distro:

https://www.hhv.de/shop/en/suche-tally-hall/p:b7i6lG

The web pre-order is available in 3 snazzy vinyl variants: a 5-color splatter, a green & grey “spring and a storm” color pattern, and a picture disc featuring Mr. Moon and Mr. Sun themselves. All vinyl copies will come with a poster of the band standing next to Marvin Yagoda, the man behind the museum that inspired the album.

The CD and cassette will contain the bonus tracks “Mucka Blucka,” “Dream,” and “Just A Friend.” Those bonus tracks can be purchased on a separate companion 7″ vinyl.