Snail Mail - What's In My Bag?

Snail Mail (aka singer, songwriter & guitarist Lindsey Jordan) goes shopping at Amoeba Music in Hollywood. Snail Mail's latest album 'Valentine' is available from Matador Records.
Check out her picks:
Akiko Yano - Japanese Girl (LP)
Nirvana - In Utero (T-SHIRT)
Meat Puppets - II (LP)
Bill Evans Trio - Waltz For Debby (LP)
Elliott Smith - Elliott Smith (LP)
Various Artists - Call Me By Your Name [OST] (LP)
Various Artists - Lovin' Mighty Fire (Nippon Funk • Soul • Disco 1973-1983) (LP)
João Gilberto - O Amor O Sorriso E A Flor (LP)
Spike Jonze - Being John Malkovich (DVD)
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[@BrazillianFOsho]

snail mail is such a great artist. I love her voice, and how authentic her music sounds. Super underrated artist

[@cloudystraightfromeden]

her look reminds me some 2000ish david bowie

[@te9591]

Yuh.

[@AlchemicalAudio]

Totally, late 90’s and very early 2000’s.

[@juliandejesus9465]

That is David Bowie

[@Townstine]

Now you reminded me of the goofy ahh Bowie grinnig and pointing at the camera, dammit.

[@deadinthewater218]

This is exactly how my 14 ur old dresses. She even kind of acts like her too. Uncanny

[@JSPRKL]

Snail Mail was one of the things that kept me sane during the early months of the pandemic! I think I watched the video for Thinning on a daily basis for a month!!!

[@paulsandor3522]

Super talented and likable young woman. Really related to what she said about the Elliot Smith album. Sometimes when I listen to a record with too many great tracks I get overwhelmed.

[@DAP-mi7ck]

No, she's really not.

[@user-xi1nm4ir7y]

@@DAP-mi7ck here’s that attention you wanted

[@DKGifford19608]

Saw those In Utero statues at an exhibit in Seattle like 10 years ago. I was in awe.

[@GoatDust]

Love snail mail. Valentine was a great album! Madonna is my favorite off of it, but Forever(Sailing), Glory, Ben Franklin, and Valentine are really good

[@RandomNonsense1985]

"Mia" is my favorite song from Valentine. It's quite the onion chopping song.

[@felicitydowns6651]

I’m not familiar with this artist, but based off their picks I’m going to explore their discography!

[@reginaldperiwinkle]

There was only one person.

[@lydiaclementine5377]

@@reginaldperiwinkle you’re only one person. and I don’t know your gender, so why would I assume it……

[@MathTravels]

@@lydiaclementine5377 Agree!

[@MathTravels]

@@shaunsensei6948 The only epidemic here is the use of abbreviations like "lmao".

[@EclecticoIconoclasta]

she is the queen of black metal right now. I don´t like it though since i am more of a rap drill fan

[@athingiemuhwideget]

Mad props for the Bill Evans pick. Great album.

[@David_T]

Scott LaFaro's bass work on the album is legendary. I like the way Evans leaves space in his playing to allow the bass to really shine through.

[@2003jackb]

Hadn't heard of him until this video. I had Undercurrent the next day, I'm obsessed.

[@inphanta]

I love her music and she comes across as a lovely person who would be genuinely cool to know. Looking forward to more new music soon!

[@denverrandy7143]

Love lindsey,I'm so happy she's feeling better!!!

[@danackroydsbutt]

What happened??

[@denverrandy7143]

@@danackroydsbutt she had surgery on her throat for limpnodes about a week ago

[@danackroydsbutt]

@@denverrandy7143 Oh dang. Glad she's better too

[@austintrousdale2397]

I wondered whether this had been taped before or after Lindsey's surgery. Hadn't seen this advertised/referenced on Snail Mail's Ig. She does sound a bit hoarse.

[@denverrandy7143]

@@austintrousdale2397 When Lindsey explained it in one of the interviews they surgery was due to how she speaks (kinda horse)and not to her singing...I'm pretty sure this is before cause she keeps releasing shorts of herself at home recovering.

[@drbryant23]

Bill Evans, Joao Gilberto, Elliott Smith, Akiko Yano and Ryuichi Sakamoto? I immediately went out and bought Valentine. It's as great as I expected it would be.

[@mariat-rex5229]

o jeito que ela falou "joão Gilberto" foi tao fofo e engraçado EU TE AMO LINDSEYYYY

[@porterfieldgchord]

Cool fact: Side A of Japanese Girl by Akiko Yano features Little Feat as the backing band.

[@kdcndw1]

Lindsey has a great range of favorite records. Sakamoto is a genius and I would be curious if she has ever listened to the music he collaborated on with David Sylvian? Off handed comment, I don't see many of the guests on this series bringing up Sylvian records...I guess most of his music is lost in time.

[@boywonders]

Yeah, would love to see Japan mentioned more!

[@matthieutessier6372]

Secrets of the beehive is awesome !

[@MichaelSalmons64]

I see a lot of interest in Japan nowadays, but his solo stuff- which I love and is fascinating- I guess is just a tough dig for many, but oh so worth exploring.

[@kdcndw1]

Yes. Low is being heralded this year for a very abrasive, striped down glitch noise record but Sylvian went down that path over a decade before with his collaborations with Christian Fennez. A direction that alienated him from much of his fan base. But Sylvian showed his remarkably versatility with those works. I saw KC this year but wondered if an inclusion of a song from Fripp/Sylvian would have made a great concert even better...because of the groove and funk found in the songs from that collaboration. Having arguably the three best drummers in the world due wonders with an instrumental version of "Darshan" would been a real treat.

[@chrisbrownfan-dq8in]

@@MichaelSalmons64 the fennez album is massively underated

[@bteusch]

So gratifying to hear that she appreciates Meat Puppets. I like her even more now.

[@illegalblade517]

lindsey looking drippy with the dock ock fit

[@davidellis5141]

Valentine 💝 was my favorite album of 2021 !

[@denverrandy7143]

Same here

[@musicismyradar16]

she is so cuuute. I love her so much

[@nathanieledwards7150]

"Peace piece" by Bill evans makes me tear up everytime I hear it. Its like he whispers "its all f***** and were tired, but you still have the music"

[@SaintMartins]

Yay Snail Mail...& the debut of the new Amoeba backstage "green room" !🍷Salut !

[@noahcornish1549]

Love that she picked up the Elliot smith!!!

[@robpallot5058]

Always inspired by how much modern indie/rock artists do listen and love jazz

[@apostolosangelou5]

Big big fan. Lots of love

[@MrKelleyzinho]

Factoid: Spike Jonze is from Montgomery County Maryland, which next to Howard County Maryland, where Lindsey is from

[@vanishing_girl]

what the, I was literally listening to Waltz for Debby and then I paused it to watch this video haha

[@MrDaigoRiki]

She’s very pretty, her music tastes improved. 🎉

[@weirdnproud117]

I hope she enjoys the Akiko Yano album. It's basically perfect.

[@gregpolard5684]

She is the greatest. I cannot overstate my love for her and her music! I thought about this video when seeing Snail Mail last week because the statues they had on stage reminded me of Nirvana a bit.

[@FranciscoPascual-g4z]

Absolutely love Snail Mail. Immediately fell in love with Lindsey's voice the first time I heard it. Pity Amoeba forgot to take the security sensor off the the t-shirt though.

[@DavisGets2it]

i love her so much that i want to cry

[@Genny-Zee]

Valentine is the best album of 2021 period and you ain’t convincing me otherwise

[@squee7107]

“Peace piece” by Bill Evans is such a masterpiece.

[@johnnymartinezshorts]

That suit jacket goes crazy!!!

[@natestrasburg]

The Meat Puppets & Elliott Smith? She has really great taste in music!

[@PMAWoodner]

Glad the Meat Puppets are getting their shine in the comments - friendly reminder that they still tour and sound awesome! Keep an eye out

[@BrandonBuckingham]

I LOVE BILL EVANS

[@notreallyreal7812]

Hope she enjoyed listening to that meat puppets album, it’s one of my favorites!

[@mountart2]

Great picks, thanks for paying it forward!

[@nathanbarajas9174]

So many new things to listen to. 🙏

[@ANDROSLYKOS]

What a beautiful woman. I did not know her and now thanks to this channel I have another musical discovery to enjoy.

[@rossybink]

Up On Sun is my favourite Meat Puppets album. Some nice picks.

[@aaaaaiiiiirrrrr]

Yes Please, thanks

[@shaunpeace2044]

I love her scoping out that Psychic TV record.

[@northcabinent4222]

Not only do I gotta dive into Bill Evans, Snail mail also seems so likeable. Great video. Ps... Elliot Smith lp I spin endlessly

[@natelan69420]

I love Lindsey Jordon so much. And her selections were incredible! Elliott Smith is my 2nd favorite artist of all time! Man, she is so cool!

[@robdansak108]

Love Lindsey! I saw Snail Mail in Austin a few years ago. Great show!

[@whatwouldsallydo]

I can't believe she brought up Spike Jonze!! That's so cool! Valentine was one of my favourite albums of 2021

[@potatonots]

Very similar taste. Did not expect that. Meat Puppets, Elliot Smith, Jazz, and Japanese Funk. Plus a great movie choice too. Just recently found out about Snail Mail from buying records. Went to buy a Fiery Furnaces album and was recommended the Valentine album. Great stumble upon. ♥

[@dinosaursr]

Bill Evans! Now that’s a conversation.

[@Genny-Zee]

As a Japanese I’m impressed with the Japanese music choices! Hit me up Snail Mail if you wanna talk about Japanese music, I have many recommendations 😉

[@macarenaverges1145]

agh i love her so much

[@sofiamnesiac]

love her ♥️

[@Lucatdat]

Love the name Snail Mail and the t-shirt! :)

[@rodvento]

Enjoyed this episode

[@DamnWow]

She digs Bill Evans, so I dig her

[@mariau7429]

Omg I love her

[@MollySpiegelman]

I would so pick up call me by your name soundtrack, is all i can listen to right now. I love lindsey

[@philspill6854]

Was wondering if she was an Elliott smith fan. So many great songs. Nice picks Lindsey❤

[@karinavelasco2047]

Bill Evans? Damn...girls got taste.

[@madelinevoelkel990]

I love her so much

[@willounet]

First pick Akiko = instant like.

[@ScottTeresi]

As always, outstanding taste.

[@denverrandy7143]

Great music is great music no matter what it's recorded on...I've always liked the high compression cassettes have.lol

[@evilcleaver]

Picking waltz for debby automatically makes this the best Whats in my Bag

[@pabloisusi6097]

You get bull's eye with that Meat Puppets album. That one and Up on The Sun are gold, priceless.

[@harrymonster275]

really all of them are. such a good band

[@matthieutessier6372]

Thanks for the lovin mighty fire suggestion !

[@djgizmoe]

Awesome picks! Yano Akiko is a deep cut and a great choice.

[@JDE24]

Nice picks. I saw BJM at the theatre on opening night where they handed out Malkovich face cut outs on sticks and everyone watched the film through the eyes of JM.

[@ThatGuy1805]

akiko yano, jōao gilberto & bill evans. excellent taste. and it's cool how spinning bill evans got her in the mood to make music (her new album valentine)

[@jimmorone1631]

Oh man Meat Puppets II and Elliott Smith self-titled, some nice listening ahead!!!

[@milhk]

SHES SO CUTE

[@atticusfinch6038]

its crazy before she pulled out the Elliott smith album I was thinking of how id legitimately pay to see him do one of these god I miss him and I've never even met him.

[@hiroyukinumaguchi1984]

Great!😊

[@BernsteinOmega]

Love João Gilberto!

[@ruffian1868]

Akiko Yano and Ryuichi Sakamoto were once married, as well as performing together with YMO, but I'm sure you already knew that :)

[@phillipcabaniss5028]

Tell her I’ll build a tour prop and donate it, just depends on what she’d like, but metal art, glass, fiberglass and wood could all be incorporated

[@justmart4455]

I love that Elliott Smith record too!

[@nobordersnoflags9905]

extremely evolved taste at a young age. impressive!

[@Ihadtosettleforthis]

Agree

[@WillDrawForMoney]

Mannn I have the biggest crush on her

[@MrKelleyzinho]

Too bad she is a lesbian

[@Alberto-ny7kf]

"jowow geelbertow" love ya

[@Katherout]

the cooliest

[@joeegan9062]

Meat Puppets followed by Bill Evans Trio. Hard yes.

[@deIcorazon]

i am in love

[@jds1919]

"You-wow Tillberto" 💀

[@scammerprofessional5452]

litterally johan liebert

[@2bin]

Never seen Lindsey sad. Let's keep it that way.

[@micheltrad5797]

Where’s your blazer from Lindsey?

[@RodneyIbarra]

I spy Snail Mail’s Valentine.

[@yeager1888]

She’s too cute

[@marianaevano]

i really like her.

[@reemia]

I'll need to watch that movie then

[@morkeljakeson9438]

Meat Puppets II

[@waldenharwood]

Good taste.

[@superbidoof5373]

I cried in the Stanley Kubrick section

[@s_d_q2949]

I was waiting for her to pick Phoebe Bridgers' last album lol 💀

[@patrickaumento7397]

Lindsey, you really have good taste in music!

[@bigneon_glitter]

Akiko Yano. Sharp.

[@strangersound]

"The sweet spot where I like to dig around on KZbin all night." :)

[@Ihadtosettleforthis]

"like a little creep" lol

[@davidadams2395]

I am happy when I see very young people with diverse musical tastes from decades past to the present. From listening to Snail Mail, it would be easy to deduce the picks would range from Pop to Avant-Garde.

[@JJH-jc1fg]

Right on! I wonder if she’s into Slowdive 🤔