Episode 170: The Natvral

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Episode 170 of Look At My Records! features an interview with Kip Berman of The Natvral. You likely know Berman as the longtime frontman of Brooklyn indie-pop sensations the Pains of Being Pure at Heart, but over the course of the last few years, Berman underwent both a personal and musical evolution, as he officially ended Pains, moved to New Jersey and started a family, and reemerged with a new musical identity in The Natvral. The songs on the project’s debut record, Tethers, represent a change in style to a more folk-oriented sound and a shift in thematic focus, as Berman gets more reflective on how the passage of time has impacted himself and those around him. Tune in to our interview to hear all about our shared love for Princeton Record Exchange and WPRB, what it was like recording the record with Andy Savours, how the changes in his life over the last half-decade have shaped his music, and much more! Plus, Kip picked some great records from my collection, including some from friends like Jeanines and Crystal Stilts. You can follow along with Kip’s picks via the official playlist for Episode 170!

Tethers is out now via Kanine Records. The album is available to stream on all platforms. You can purchase a copy on vinyl via The Natvral’s website or a digital copy via Bandcamp. If you’re based in Europe, you can order the record on limited edition pink vinyl via Dirty Bingo Records. Keep up with the project by following them on Instagram and Twitter and liking them on Facebook.