Episode 220: Scout Gillett

Look At My Records!

Scout Gillett returns to the Look At My Records! podcast for Episode 220. 2022 has been an eventful year for the Brooklyn songwriter, as she recently shared her highly anticipated debut full-length, no roof no floor, on Captured Tracks. The release is a long time coming for Gillett, as principal tracking for the album began two years ago at The Chicken Shack in Stanfordville, NY. There, Gillett worked with Nick Kinsey, Kevin Copeland (of The Big Net, who appeared on the podcast back in 2020), and El Kempner (of Palehound). The intensely personal record delves deeply into Gillett’s own stark observations and unfeigned experiences, shedding light on addiction and coming of age, while artfully blending a fluid set of genre influences that includes country, folk, and Americana. During the interview, Scout and Tom discussed the making of no roof no floor inside a barn in upstate New York, how she connected with the folks at Captured Tracks, and what’s in store for 2023. She curated an excellent playlist of tunes from Tom’s collection, including choice cuts from The Stranglers, Flamin’ Groovies, Julia Jacklin, and more. You can follow along with her selections via the official playlist for Episode 220.

no roof no floor is out now via Captured Tracks. You can purchase the album on limited edition red vinyl via Bandcamp. It’s also available on all streaming platforms. Keep up with Gillett by following her on Instagram.

Don’t miss Gillett on tour this December! For a full list of dates, check out her Bandsintown page.