Episode 211: No Swoon

Look At My Records!

Episode 211 of Look At My Records! features an interview with Zack Nestel-Patt and Tasha Abbot of the Los Angeles-based dreamgaze band No Swoon. We’re quite familiar with this talented duo from their days as a Brooklyn outfit, but last year, Nestel-Patt and Abbot made the trek westward, but not before hanging in a bit of pandemic-induced limbo. After COVID-19 canceled their March 2020 tour, the two bounced around a bit, ultimately settling in western Massachusetts to write and record their new record, Take Your Time. As an album, Take Your Time sees the band exploring more ethereal and serene sounding textures while shifting their lyrical focus to more introspective themes. Tune in to the interview to hear all about the new record, including the dream that inspired the song “Beside,” how their songwriting process has evolved since their debut, what inspired the change in their lyrical themes and sound, and much more. Plus, Zack and Tasha picked some awesome records, including choice cuts from Angel Olsen, Broadcast, and Sharon Van Etten. They also swapped stories with Tom about some real-life encounters with their indie rock heroes! You can follow along with their record picks via the official playlist for Episode 211.

Take Your Time is out now via The Nothing Song. You can purchase a copy on limited edition cassette via Bandcamp. The album is also available on all streaming platforms. Keep up with the band by following them on Instagram.

No Swoon will be playing a month-long residency at Silver Lake Lounge every Wednesday in May. Stay tuned for more info soon!