Phil Yates & The Affiliates Phil Yates & The Affiliates are a rock band based out of Chicago (formerly based out of Burlington, Vermont.) With his hooky sound that's "too folky for the rockers and too rocky for the folkers," Phil has played with The Mountain Goats, The Babies, Cave Singers, Holly Golightly, The Dead Milkmen's Joe Jack Talcum, Franklin Bruno, Wckr Spgt, and Mary Prankster.

First post in 7 months. Bandcamp Friday! Snag the last copy of A Thin Thread on vinyl. There are also some CD's and Party Music! still on vinyl. Get you some. philyates.bandcamp.com

Sources tell me he’s slowly working on new songs.

That’s a pretty good song. I should do a deep dive into his music.

“Truganini”! Up the Oils!

You and me both. I just want to finish this record.

Thanks, Steve!

Yup! Great article.

Great album!

Phil Yates - Awful Bliss, by Various Artists from the album Key Eat Mune - A Tribute To Guided By Voices And Bee Thousand

I had the chance to contribute a song to Almost Halloween Time Records' latest tribute to Bee Thousand. Here is my take on "Awful Bliss." Get your hands on the entire album! The good kids are ordering it on cassette.

This needs to work its way back into my setlist.

My favorite Decemberists record.

Phil's Fundraising Page at Sounds Like Chicago: CHIRP Board Fundraiser

The Board of Directors for @chirpradio.org are having a fundraiser. Smash the link below to support the best radio Chicago has to offer! Trust me. You will discover your next favorite band listening to station. It might even be my band!

The Tubs’ “Cotton Crown”

In two weeks I’m taking a little jaunt across the pond to play some shows. If you know folks in these cities, send them my way!

Wednesday! Get your tickets now. Uncommon Ground, Lakeview, Chicago.

Beam me up, Scotty!

Oh man. When I was at UVM, most of my disposable income was spent at Pure Pop Records.

I have some UK shows in May! Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, and possibly Oxford.

That is the first time I’ve ever heard of them or that song. Nice!

Just spread the word about Phil Yates & The Affiliates. No purchase necessary!

Done and done

Reminds me of Mellow Gold/One Foot in the Grave-era Beck. I dig it!

Phil Yates & The Affiliates Phil Yates & The Affiliates are a rock band based out of Chicago (formerly based out of Burlington, Vermont.) With his hooky sound that's "too folky for the rockers and too rocky for the folkers," Phi...

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Much appreciated, Steve!

David Moyes OBE!

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Me, too! The two of them are headed to L.A. tomorrow so I’m taking them out tonight.

Plymouth Argyle FC! That’s it. That’s the post.

I know one of the dates on your dance card…