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Author: Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan founded Strange Currencies Music in January 2020, and remains the site's editor-in-chief. The creator of the "A Century of Song" project and co-host of the "Strange Currencies Podcast," Matt enjoys a wide variety of genres, but has a particular affinity for 60s pop, 90s indie rock, and post-bop jazz. He is an avid collector of vinyl, and a multi-instrumentalist who has played/recorded with several different bands and projects.

The GBV Project — Week 20: Isolation Drills

May 14, 2025May 13, 2025 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on The GBV Project — Week 20: Isolation Drills

The Releases: Isolation Drills (LP—TVT, 2001) / Chasing Heather Crazy (Single—TVT, 2001) Last week I was driving with my frienRead More…

The GBV Project — Week 19: Suitcase: Failed Experiments and Trashed Aircraft

May 7, 2025May 13, 2025 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on The GBV Project — Week 19: Suitcase: Failed Experiments and Trashed Aircraft

The Releases: Suitcase: Failed Experiments and Trashed Aircraft (Compilation—The Fading Captain Series, 2000) / Briefcase: Suitcase AbrRead More…

The GBV Project — Week 18: Do the Collapse

April 30, 2025May 6, 2025 Matt Ryan1 Comment on The GBV Project — Week 18: Do the Collapse

The Releases: Do the Collapse (LP—TVT, 1999) / Teenage FBI (Single—Creation, 1999) / Surgical Focus (Single—TVT, 1999) / Hold on HoRead More…

The GBV Project — Week 17: Mag Earwhig!

April 23, 2025April 29, 2025 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on The GBV Project — Week 17: Mag Earwhig!

The Releases: Mag Earwhig! (LP—Matador, 1997) / Guided by Voices/Cobra Verde (Split Single—Wabana, 1997) / Bulldog Skin (Single—MatRead More…

The GBV Project — Week 16: Tonics & Twisted Chasers / Wish in One Hand…

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 Matt Ryan2 Comments on The GBV Project — Week 16: Tonics & Twisted Chasers / Wish in One Hand…

The Releases: Tonics & Twisted Chasers (LP—Rockathon, 1996) / Wish In One Hand… (EP—Jass, 1997) For all of our collectivRead More…

The GBV Project — Week 15: Plantations of Pale Pink / Sunfish Holy Breakfast

April 9, 2025April 16, 2025 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on The GBV Project — Week 15: Plantations of Pale Pink / Sunfish Holy Breakfast

The Releases: Plantations of Pale Pink (EP—Matador, 1996) / Sunfish Holy Breakfast (EP—Matador, 1996) This Saturday, music entRead More…

The GBV Project — Week 14: Under the Bushes Under the Stars

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on The GBV Project — Week 14: Under the Bushes Under the Stars

The Releases: Under the Bushes Under the Stars (LP—Matador, 1996) / The Official Ironmen Rally Song (Single—Matador, 1996) / Cut-Out Read More…

The GBV Project — Week 13: Motor Away / Tigerbomb / Watch Me Jumpstart

March 26, 2025April 2, 2025 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on The GBV Project — Week 13: Motor Away / Tigerbomb / Watch Me Jumpstart

The Releases: Motor Away (Single—Matador, 1995) / Tigerbomb (EP—Matador, 1995) / Watch Me Jumpstart (Documentary—Matador, 1998) Read More…

The GBV Project — Week 12: Alien Lanes

March 19, 2025March 22, 2025 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on The GBV Project — Week 12: Alien Lanes

The Release: Alien Lanes (LP—Matador, 1995) A little while back—and in a context that I don’t even remember—I referred to myRead More…

The GBV Project — Week 11: King Shit & The Golden Boys

March 12, 2025March 22, 2025 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on The GBV Project — Week 11: King Shit & The Golden Boys

The Releases: King Shit & The Golden Boys (LP—Scat, 1995) / Guided by Voices/Grifters (EP—The Now Sound, 1994) Teaching isRead More…

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