Friday Clock Out / Commonwealth of Notions

4.10.26 – in the desert w/ northeast regional

Fri, Apr 10, 2026

greetings,

welcome to a new episode of the Commonwealth of Notions.

on today’s show, i have an interview with Northeast Regional, where we chat about their new album In The Desert. we talk about writing, recording, being in a band in your forties, the making of a behind the scenes podcast, and where Northeast Regional fits within the Richmond music scene.

we will also be premiering a few tracks off the record and the band helped hand-select today’s playlist.

check out In The Desert on the group’s bandcamp as well as on your streaming service of choice. while at their bandcamp, you can check out the behind the scenes podcast entitled An Exercise in Self-Indulgence.

also, check out an in-depth feature on the band from Style Weekly.

look below for the playlist!

as always, thanks for tuning in and supporting all things local.

Playlist

    Time: April 10 - 5:01:40 pm
  • Broken Hips, “Almost Gone”

    from Broken Hips

    DIY - 2001

  • Time: April 10 - 5:10:28 pm
  • Receiving the Bribe / The Wrench of Recollection - Single

    Smartboys, “Receiving the Bribe”

    from Receiving the Bribe / The Wrench of Recollection - Single

    White Iris - 2013

  • Time: April 10 - 5:11:39 pm
  • Invisible Hand, “Two Chords”

    from Invisible Hand

    DIY - 2010

  • Time: April 10 - 5:18:53 pm
  • Mas Y Mas, “Hi”

    from Beyond Birding

    DIY - 2021

  • Time: April 10 - 5:33:36 pm
  • In The Desert

    The Northeast Regional Band, “Sick Days”

    from In The Desert

    Tor Johnson Records - 2026

  • Time: April 10 - 5:41:04 pm
  • Discography

    Maximillian Colby, “Last Name”

    from Discography

    Lovitt Records - 2002

  • Time: April 10 - 5:41:32 pm
  • Elephant Child, “Idols”

    from Elephant Child

    DIY - 2012

  • Time: April 10 - 5:44:18 pm
  • Denali

    Denali, “Gunner”

    from Denali

    Epitaph - 2002

  • Time: April 10 - 5:51:35 pm
  • Flechette

    Flechette, “Warden's Current”

    from Flechette

    Sound Era - 2011

  • Time: April 10 - 5:55:07 pm
  • Blacksburg Songs 95-99

    Algebra One, “Truer Love at Higher Altitudes”

    from Blacksburg Songs 95-99

    Coolidge Records - 2017

  • Time: April 10 - 5:57:37 pm
  • Pre-skool, “Iris”

    from DIY

    DIY - 1995

  • Time: April 10 - 6:14:57 pm
  • In The Desert

    The Northeast Regional Band, “Long Live The Dullness”

    from In The Desert

    Tor Johnson Records - 2026

  • Time: April 10 - 6:18:55 pm
  • All Dressed

    The Cinnamon Band, “Buena Vista”

    from All Dressed

    Olympico - 2010

  • Time: April 10 - 6:25:39 pm
  • It's a Wonderful Life

    Sparklehorse, “Apple Bed”

    from It's a Wonderful Life

    Capitol Records - 2001

  • Time: April 10 - 6:44:53 pm
  • In The Desert

    The Northeast Regional Band, “Detours”

    from In The Desert

    Tor Johnson Records - 2026

  • Time: April 10 - 6:48:07 pm
  • musicforthemorningafter

    Pete Yorn, “Closet”

    from musicforthemorningafter

    Columbia/Legacy - 2001

  • Time: April 10 - 6:53:42 pm
  • Drescher

    Haram, “Fever Sleep”

    from Drescher

    Lovitt Records - 2007