Episode 237: Silverware

Look At My Records!

Episode 237 of Look At My Records! Features an interview with Bay Area songwriter Ainsley Wagoner, who performs as Silverware. In August, Silverware released their second full-length album, One True Light. It’s a record characterized by change, specifically, in Wagoner’s process, and in turn, her sound. In contrast to her 2021 album, No Plans, which was recorded quickly, Wagoner spent considerable time pouring over details and refining the end product for this go around. Though she made some alterations, Wagoner continued her fruitful collaboration with Omar Akrouche, a partnership that continues to pay dividends in terms of creative output. During the interview, Tom and Ainsley chatted about making One True Light, including the inspiration behind some of its standout tracks like “No Expectations” and the piecemeal recording process. They also touched on her background in music, which started in Kentucky, and her artistic growth while living in the Bay Area. Ainsley also picked some awesome records from Tom’s collection, including choice cuts from Le Tigre, Liz Phair, and Broken Social Scene. You can follow along with her picks via the official playlist for Episode 237.

One True Light is out now via Ghost Mountain Records. You can order it on vinyl or cassette via Bandcamp. You can also pre-save the record on your platform of choice. Keep up with Silverware via Instagram.