Along with bassist Donny Newenhouse and drummer Phil Becker, Trans Am guitarist Phil Manley owns the Bay Area recording studio known simply as El Studio. The three musicians also have a band called Terry Gross, who should totally tour with ira glass. In September, Terry Gross will release their sophomore album, humorously titled Huge Improvement. Today we hear its hard and frenetic lead single “Sheepskin City,” named for a dearly departed San Francisco business.
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Along with bassist Donny Newenhouse and drummer Phil Becker, Trans Am guitarist Phil Manley owns the Bay Area recording studio known simply as El Studio. The three mus... more info