THE SNAKES "Happy" / Michael Hampton

Everyone's favorite Dischord band's second release is celebrated on this episode! The Snakes final record "Happy". In all seriousness, this is a bit of a hidden gem of the catalog. Catchy power-pop careens against moody new wave and ornate 60s pop has babies with 80s dance music. Such is the world of Michael Hampton and Simon Jacobson's bedroom project gone awry. It was an honor to talk to Hampton, one of the most creative and melodic guitarists to emerge from the DC scene. Ben Merlis cohosts this one!