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RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow

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Dinosaur Jr.
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Influential indie-rock musician Lou Barlow brings his lo-fi aesthetic to podcast form. He shares the mic with his wife, charismatic fiber-artist Adelle Barlow. Together they discuss day-to-day life as creators and interview friends and family.

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Lou and Adelle just got back from Adelle’s mom’s memorial/celebration of life in Wisconsin and can’t find their way in front of the microphones yet. In the meantime please to enjoy this, from April 23, 2023, RAW Impressions 24! Featuring Lou’s stunni... more

Please to enjoy this nugget from the distant past (December 7, 2022), Raw Impressions episode 4 -REMASTERED- (the original episode had some jarring volume jumps in it but now it doesn't, hopefully) HEAR: our first vintage commercial re-creations (Bab... more

Adelle has a realization about what she's going to say at her mother's upcoming Celebration Of Life service after listening to Lou's version of Joni Mitchell's Circle Game.

Shop the Barlow Family General Store online and by appointment! (413) 512-74... more

Lou plays Adelle another song from his 2016 Apocalypse Fetish e.p., The Breeze. He borrowed the title from, and as a tribute to, the D.C. band Quix*o*tic and plays his version of -their- The Breeze. Adelle ponders compulsion and questions Lou's rehea... more

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Carlos van Hijfte
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John Maloney
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Hosts

Lou Barlow
Co-host of RAW Impressions; influential indie-rock musician with a long history in DIY music scenes.
Adelle Barlow
Co-host of RAW Impressions; fiber-artist and partner of Lou Barlow, known for intimate storytelling and musical discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 303 ratings
  • My favorite podcast

    Always been a massive Lou/Sebadoh/Dino Jr fan and heard about this pod through Ben and Ione on Weirder Together and was instantly hooked after first listen. The dynamic between Lou and Adelle is amazing and being a native Minnesotan myself, I love hearing stories of Adelle growing up in the MPLS/St. Paul area. Hope to one day visit the General Store if I’m ever out east! 4-Track Man for President!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bud Brueland
    United States21 days ago
  • Lou Barlow for my Birthday

    Love listening to this podcast, like most people I’ve been listyto Lou in his various forms for over 30 years. The other week my Fiance hired Lou to play at my 50th birthday celebration, I’ll say I was F@“?! Amazing. Great show and great people!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DorianGrey12334
    United Statesa year ago
  • such an amazing listen every week

    been listening since I was in high school. still just as great! love hearing lou's music parts and four track man every week. more covers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    valentin_05
    United Statesa year ago
  • Just try if a few times ..

    These people, Adelle and what’s his face, are my “people.” It’s a cozy listen—and as a basement musician, inspirational.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pea_Green
    United Statesa year ago
  • First impressions

    I’m not sure who these people are but they seem friendly enough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Durham PG
    United States2 years ago

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Lou leaves Australia, heads to New Zealand, his mother-in-law has questions
Q: Is Auckland the main big city of New Zealand, and does it have skyscrapers and things like that?
Yes. Auckland is like a big, big city. It does have skyscrapers. The other cities don't.
Lou leaves Australia, heads to New Zealand, his mother-in-law has questions
Q: Have you noticed that in Australia? Obviously, they have an Australian accent there. But is there certain areas where you hear that stronger in certain parts of Australia versus others and some cool local slang that they say?
I love the Australian accent, but I haven't really met anyone that I don't understand. So... I only go to the cities. So there's a lot of suburbs.
mini-music-monday: Carlos van Hijfte
Q: Are you retired now?
Carlos shares that he is out of the booking business, having retired ten years ago.
mini-music-monday: BAKESALE part 1
Q: What inspired the song?
Lou describes it as inspired by a rebound from a breakup, which helped him emerge from a funk.

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What is RAW impressions about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on intimate, everyday conversations between a long-running indie musician and his partner, mixing personal life, creative process, and candid interviews with friends and family. Episodes thread through music history, DIY culture, and lighthearted banter, punctuated by mini music bits, performances, and thoughtful takes on parenting, activism, and community. It's noted for its warm, homey vibe, humor, and the way guests and hosts share behind-the-scenes glimpses into art, family, and day-to-day life.

A standout is the couple's seamless blend of vulnerability and humor, plus occasional deep dives into topics like reproductive rights, mental health, and activism, all delivered with a distinctly handmade, lo-fi aesthetic. List... more

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