Against the Algorithm

Nice. This week on the podcast, Broken Baby returns to the podcast to talk about their new album Late Stage Optimism (Out NOW)! Along the way, we chat about reworking parts of the album, favorite pizza toppings, cursing as much as possible, and more!   Stream Late Stage Optimizism: https://linktr.ee/brokenbaby    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Meaniac“ by Broken Baby   Follow Broken Baby: | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | Follow Against The Algorithm: | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week on the podcast, we're hanging out with Sam Hyken, the co-founder, creative director, and composer of the Miami-based orchestra, Nu Deco Ensemble!   The ensemble released Paint the Roses, a live EP in collaborating with Larkin Poe. We chat about choosing artists to work with, tiny desk concerts, and funding Jeff Bezos' next rocketship.   Stream Paint the Roses: https://ffm.to/painttheroses    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Sometimes“ by Larkin Poe and the Nu Deco Ensemble    Follow Nu Deco Ensemble: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | Follow Against The Algorithm: | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week on the podcast, we're hanging out with Ohio-based group, This Summer! We chat about their latest single "The Rabbit Hole. Along the way, we chat about live shows, working on their debut album, and why Kiss should get more writing credit than they get.   Stream "The Rabbit Hole": https://open.spotify.com/album/3Mr9gdeqw88KmhWNalyO5n?si=aCLoX_85TICsvvVCWBI6xQ&dl_branch=1    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "The Rabbit Hole" by This Summer   Follow This Summer: | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | Follow Against The Algorithm: | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week on the podcast, we're hanging out with Erose! We chat about her debut single "Unrealistic". Along the way, we chat about writing through breakups, NYC tourist traps, and more!   Stream "More": http://hyperurl.co/more.erose/    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Unrealistic" by Erose   Follow Erose: | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week on the podcast, we're hanging out with Eric Rayn! We chat about his debut single, "Mr. Smith. Along the way, we chat about acapella groups, performing, and more!   Stream "Mr. Smith": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ericrayn/mr-smith     ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Mr. Smith" by Eric Rayn   Follow Eric Rayn: | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | Follow Against The Algorithm: | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week on the podcast, we're hanging out with 7Elevan! We chat about his debut single, "A Little More". Along the way, we chat about interviewing artists, pop-punk, live shows, Fall Out Boy, and more!   Stream "A Little More": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/7elevan/a-little-more  Stream PopRocks: https://www.poprocksbk.com/    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "A Little More" by 7Elevan   Follow 7Elevan: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | Follow Against The Algorithm: | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week on the podcast, we're hanging out with Glass House Point! We chat about the band's latest EP, Verglas. Along the way, we chat about live shows, covering Rage Against the Machine, posting on social media, and more! Stream "VERGLAS" EP: https://linktr.ee/glasshousepoint    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "All to Rest" by Glass House Point   Follow Glass House Point: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | Follow Against The Algorithm: | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week on the podcast, we're hanging out with Amanda Tran, lead vocalist of In The Mourning. The LA-based group is releasing the At What Cost Deluxe EP today. The EP features a remix of the title track featuring new friends of the band, nightlife. Along the way, we chat about the early 2000s, ranking band's albums, acapella groups and more! End Song: “At What Cost” by In The Mourning Follow In The Mourning: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | Follow Against the Algorithm: | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |  

This week on the podcast, we're chilling with Ericka Lent, the lead vocalist of This is Your God. The band released their debut single “IDOLS”. Along the way we chat about finding power in writing songs about trauma, how fan culture has changed, anime and more!

This week on the podcast, we're hanging out with Hansel from nightlife! We chat about the band's debut EP, going from producing for other artists to producing their own project, pitbull, and more!   Stream "new low" EP: https://linktr.ee/nightlife_xo    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "new low" by nightlife   Follow nightlife: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

It's season seven! This week on the podcast with Taylor from Pure XTC. Her debut single is out TODAY! We chat about the single, starting a new music project, moving from New York, and more. Welcome back to Againist the Algorithm!    Stream "Ghost": https://onerpm.link/3395621805    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Ghost" by Pure XTC   Follow Pure XTC: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

It's the season finale AND the second anniversary of the podcast. This week the script is getting flipped! Massive friends of the podcast, QBomb (well, 5/6th of QBomb) stopped by to interview Malik about his two years hosting the podcast. Learn about what goes into the podcast, cringy stories, Twilight, and more! Also, a major announcement for the future of the podcast is waiting at the end of the episode. No matter if you're a first-time listener or a long-time listener, thanks for being a part of these last two years!     Watch the "Everything Is Fine" Music video: https://youtu.be/5IhA5JhAbu0  QBomb's first appearance on the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0S9odgT6iMrbjHMuCQCFWC?si=d247ac0718314ceb  Gene's (Whoever that is) podcast Creative Block: youtube.com/c/CreativeBlock   ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Everything Is Fine" by QBomb   Follow QBomb:  WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with Maryland-based punk band, Without the Accent! Malik sits down with the band to talk about their latest single "Pulling Through". Along the way, we chat about writing new music, getting back to live shows, Jake Paul covers and more!   Stream/Download "Pulling Through": https://linktr.ee/WithoutTheAccent    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Pulling Through" by Without the Accent   Follow Without The Accent:  FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with NJ-based singer-songwriter Autumn Jones! Malik sits down with the band to talk about her new single "Bittersweet". Along the way, we chat about getting back to live shows, her role in Concrete Jungle (out now on Amazon Prime Video), and more! Stream/Download "Bittersweet": https://songwhip.com/autumnjones/bittersweet   ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Bittersweet" by Autumn Jones   Follow Autumn Jones:  FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with lead singer/guitarist Blake Stokes from the LA-based band, Jagged Baptist Club! Malik sits down with the band to talk about their new single "CHOP x8". Along the way, we chat about fake airplanes, getting back to live shows, Obama Rock, and more!    Stream/Download "CHOP x8": http://smarturl.it/5q25uz    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "CHOP x8" by Jagged Baptist Club   Follow Jagged Baptist Club:  FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with Baltimore-based punk band, Follow Your Bliss! Malik sits down with the band to talk about their latest single "Solemnly Swear". Along the way, we chat about LEGOs, getting back to live shows, the resurgence of rock in the mainstream, and more!    Stream/Download "Solemnly Swear": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/followyourbliss/solemnly-swear    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Solemnly Swear" by Follow Your Bliss ... and "Family Reunion" by Follow Your Bliss feat. Malik Gayle Follow Follow Your Bliss:  FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with Copenhagen-based group, Communions! Malik sits down with lead singer/guitarist Martin and Bassist Mads to chat about their latest record Pure Fabrication. Along the way, we talk about working on the record, what goes into doing a cover, and more!   Stream/Download "Pure Fabrication":https://tambou.lnk.to/TAMB291   ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks Follow Communions:  FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with LA-based Sludge pop group, Young Winona! Malik sits down with lead singer/guitarist Cassie Gaffaney to chat about their latest single "Confess". Along the way, we talk about signing to Poor Man Records (ran by friends of the pod Broken Baby), some exciting upcoming projects, Twitter takes, and more!   See Young Winona perform at Poor Man Record's showcase virtual show on April 23rd: https://www.thecreativesmovement.com/event-details/poor-man-records-gig  Stream/Download "Confess": https://orcd.co/confess    ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks Follow Young Winona:  FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |  

This week we're hanging out with Evan Stanley! Evan dropped his latest single "El Camino" which is the perfect jam for warmer days ahead. We chat about keeping a strong work ethic, how he got Bryan Cranston to feature in the music video for his cover of "Memories" by Maroon 5, getting excited about music after a year in a pandemic, and more! Stream/Download “El Camino": ONErpm.lnk.to/elcamino Evan's cover of "Memories"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfeP19ewdmM   ​Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks Follow Evan Stanley:  FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |    

This week we're hanging out with Dog Trainer! The duo is set to release their latest record 'Scrolling to feel better... part 1" today. We sit down to talk about blending pop sensibilities with indie, working separately during COVID, future plans, and more! Stream "Scrolling to feel better...part 1": [link coming soon] Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Really Not Close" by Dog Trainer feat. icareaboutu Follow Dog Trainer: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with Steel Maggie! We sit down to talk about writing her latest single "Out of Eden". Along the way, we chat about religion, Spotify, and more! Stream “Out of Eden": https://steelmaggiemusic.com/track/2622779/out-of-eden  Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Out of Eden" by Steel Maggie Steel Maggie's appearance on Sound Scrub: https://anchor.fm/soundscrub/episodes/Steel-Maggie---Holy-Ground-ebdq4n   Follow Steel Maggie: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with Hoity-Toity! Find out how the four-piece SoCal rock group has been keeping busy during quarantine with online shows and working on new material. Along the way, we chat about Denny's orders, writing new music, building a community of musicians, and more! It's an episode that ends on a high note (literally). Stream Not Your Kind: http://smarturl.it/hoitytoity Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks End Song: "Y'Know" by Hoity-Toity Follow Hoity-Toity: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we're hanging out with Charlie Houston! Charlie is gearing up to release her debut EP I Hate Spring on April 23rd through Arts & Crafts. We chat about the amazing single "Calls" and about how it feels to release her debut during COVID. Along the way, we talk about Guitar Hero, TikTok, and more!  Stream/Download “Calls": https://charliehouston.com/ Pre-order I Hate Spring: https://charliehouston.bandcamp.com/  Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad Snacks Follow Charlie Houston: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | Follow Against The Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

Well, everyone. Here's the last episode of the season. This week we're chatting with Girl Hazel. We talk about their track "Ohio", AMVs, maintaining relationships with other band members, and more!Stream “Ohio”: https://girlhazel.com/music End Song: “Ohio” by Girl HazelTheme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad SnacksFollow The Great Height Band: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |Follow Against The Algorithm:WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

It's a Thanksgiving miracle! This week on the podcast, we're hanging out with Neal from The Great Heights Band. We chat about writing during quarantine, songs with a message, making Spotify playlists, and A Very Rad Pop Christmas Volume 2.Stream “A Very Rad Pop Christmas Volume 2”: https://open.spotify.com/album/7LTaBxmniZcs4TyE1JrK7q?si=Y8SUF9ORRmm5B8XeKxjw8g End Song: “Father Christmas” by The Great Height Band Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad SnacksFollow The Great Height Band: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |Follow Against The Algorithm:WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This week we are chatting with Jhariah! He just dropped his latest single“Knives Are Dangerous, Kid, So Cut the Theatrics!” today! We chat about his musical beginnings, how art influenced him, and some spicy Fall Out Boy opinions.Stream “Knives Are Dangerous, Kid, So Cut the Theatrics!”: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jhariah/knives-are-dangerous-kid-so-cut-the-theatricsEnd Song: “Knives Are Dangerous, Kid, So Cut the Theatrics!” by Jhariah  Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad SnacksFollow Jhariah: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |Follow Against The Algorithm:WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

This episode is a fun one! This week we are chatting with Stef from Mise en Scene. The band dropped their latest album Winnipeg, California today! We chat about writing the record, their podcast (Conversation Ashtray), our plan to interview Macaulay Culkin, and more! P.S. Hey Stef, Pizza Underground broke up so our dreams are crushed for now. Stream Winnipeg, California: https://smarturl.it/WinnipegCalifornia End Song: “Angel” by Mise En Scene  Theme Music: “New Moon“ by Bad SnacksFollow Mise En Scene: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |Follow Against The Algorithm:WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

Welcome back to the podcast.This week on the podcast, we're chatting with Doe Paoro! We talk about speaking out against injustices, Syracuse, meditation, and more!Stream Soft Power: https://ffm.to/softpower Theme music: ”New Moon” by Bad SnacksFollow The Stifled: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTERFollow Against the Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

Another day, another episodeThis week on the podcast, we're chatting with Josh and Tim from The Stifled! We talk about the band’s latest release album, Everything's Fine. Along the way, you'll hear about their writing process, signing with rad-pop records, Spotify, and concerts. Stream Everything's Fine: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thestifled/everythings-fineEnd song: ”Take Over” by The StifledTheme music: ”New Moon” by Bad SnacksFollow The Stifled: FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTERFollow Against the Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

Season five, baby! Welcome back to the show. Hope you've been staying safe and healthy.This week on the podcast, we're chatting with Yoav and Sam from The Living Tombstone! We talk about the band’s debut studio album, zero_one. Along the way, you'll hear about their writing process, the work that goes into creating a universe for the band, what's next, and some Kingdom Hearts for taste. Stream ”zero_one”: https://tlt.ffm.to/zero_oneEnd song: ”Drunk” by The Living TombstoneTheme music: ”New Moon” by Bad SnacksFollow The Living Tombstone: YOUTUBE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTERFollow Against the Algorithm: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM |

Welcome back. This week on the podcast, we’re chatting with Matt Angus from Fast Romantics! We chat about the band's new record, Pick It Up. Along the way, we chat about the band's upcoming live show, working on music during a pandemic, finding hope, and more!Stream Pick It Up: https://fastromantics.com/pickitupBuy tickets to their Livestream show from Dakota Tavern on August 20: https://sidedooraccess.com/shows/nK5myE4tLsHs42NLoLTn Intro/Outro Music by Bad SnacksEpisode Art by Alan BreadpanFollow Fast Romantics: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTERFollow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |

Welcome back. This week on the podcast, we’re chatting with STVN! We chat about his new EP, Sugar High. Along the way, we talk about his writing process, Tik Tok smash hits, producing, and more! And we close out the episode with a first listen of STVN's new track, Remedy, at the end of the episode! Pre-save "Remedy" on Spotify: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/stvn1/remedy://lizdexic.com/ Intro/Outro Music by Bad SnacksEpisode Art by Alan BreadpanFollow STVN: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTERFollow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |

Hey you. This week on the podcast, we’re chatting with Simon from Liz Dexic. We talk about the band's upcoming debut single "Face of the World". Along the way, we chat about choosing a first single, forming the group, authenticity in social media, and more! Also, hear how many ways I can mispronounce "Liz Dexic"...Stream "Face of the World":https://lizdexic.com/Take My Tone: https://takemytone.com/Intro/Outro Music by Bad SnacksEpisode Art by Alan BreadpanFollow LIZ DEXIC: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTERFollow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |

Hey you. This week on the podcast, we’re chatting with Mike Visser from Imaginary Tricks. We talk about the band's upcoming EP, Art Flakey. Along the way, we chat about what the word "skommel" means, the sense of ownership when you find new music, the almighty bodega cat, and more.Pre-order Art Flakey:https://imaginarytricks.bandcamp.com/album/art-flakey Intro/Outro Music by Bad SnacksEpisode Art by Alan BreadpanFollow IMAGINARY TRICKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON | 

Hey you. This week on the podcast, we’re talking to Joel from DRUGS. We talk about the band's beginning and their debut album, Episodic (Out August 7th). Along the way, we chat about releasing music during COVID, 100 gecs, and re-igniting Malik's hate of jam bands.Stream "Try Me":https://ffm.to/tryme Intro/Outro Music by Bad SnacksEpisode Art by Alan BreadpanFollow DRUGS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |  

Welcome back. This week on the podcast, we’re talking to Amber and Alex from Broken Baby. We talk about how they are using their platform to speak out against racial inequality, as well as continuing to learn and grow. We also talk about harmonizing the word "fuck", their writing process, their latest single, Manic Panic (An A1 awesome song), and a protest song they wrote for an upcoming compilation release on Bandcamp this Friday. #Trampoline2020 Intro/Outro Music by Bad SnacksEpisode Art by Alan BreadpanFollow BROKEN BABY: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |

Hey, welcome back. This week on the podcast, we’re talking to French-Caribbean singer, Adeline. We talk about how our feelings on the protests and movements happening all across the world, keeping our spirits up, and more. We also talk about her upcoming EP, intérimes. We hope this episode can help you reflect and give you some moments of relief. Be safe. Black Lives Matter.Please donate or share any organizations on this list:https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Stream "After Midnight":https://smarturl.it/AdelineAfterMidnightIntro/Outro Music by Bad SnacksEpisode Art by Alan BreadpanFollow Adeline: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON | 

Hey, welcome back. Hope you’re doing good. This week on the podcast, we’re hanging out with Jordan Jackson. We chat about his upcoming record, The Greatest Film You’ve Never Seen. Along the way, we chat about keeping my not-so-secret hate of jam bands, Oasis’ worst record, and more. sit back (or not), cause you’re going Against the Algorithm!Stream: "I'll Live My Life in Spite of You":https://open.spotify.com/album/22trkG8UEKLFnkW92UPVzGIntro/Outro Music by Bad SnacksFollow Jordan Jackson: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |

Season four time, Let’s go! Against the Algorithm is back “in these uncertain times” with new episodes for your ears. This week on the podcast, we’re calling up America’s least favorite boyband, TREY (allcapstrey if you’re nasty). We chat about the band’s latest EP, OFFDAY. Along the way, we chat about keeping busy while at home, learning to love coffee, hard drives going to the great beyond, and more. So sit back, stay inside, and welcome back to Against the Algorithm!Stream OFFDAY: https://open.spotify.com/track/4lwb08P7ga62gqbopEj5EE?si=TZ8pLrqlREeS27rYFXBqPwIntro/Outro Music by Bad SnacksFollow TREY: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |

This week on the podcast, we're hanging out with snny. We chat about his upcoming EP, otito, his favorite directors and films, staying positive in odd times and more! Kick back and enjoy this early morning chat.Listen to "Somewhere in Brooklyn":https://snny.lnk.to/somewhereinbrooklynFollow SNNY: FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |Intro Music by Bad Snacks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCI_QCAMe1hx8UNyvJlM_Q

This week on the podcast, we're hanging out with Rosie Tucker. We chat about writing their upcoming record, cats, the best twitter account ever, and more!Follow ROSIE TUCKER: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |Intro Music is done by Bad Snacks:

This week on the podcast, we're hanging out with Padded Walls. We chat about starting the band, writing their debut records, harmonic vocals, evil cats and more!Follow PADDED WALLS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |

This is an interview from 2016, back when I was working at WPNR 90.7. I got the chance to sit down with Ray Toro ahead of the release of his debut solo record, Remember the Laughter. We chat about the production and writing of the record along with what he's been up to. It's a fun, very live conversation that I hope you dig it!Follow RAY TORO: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |

This week on the podcast, we're hanging out with Natalie Claro. We chat about writing and producing all her music, her love of all things Paramore and Hayley Williams, playing Sofar Sounds, and her upcoming music video.P.s.: stay inside and wash your hands.Stream for "Yr Old Dad":https://c-a.lnk.to/YODPre-order Celebrated by Strangers:https://c-a.lnk.to/CBSFollow NATALIE CLARO: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |

This week on the podcast, we're chatting with Chris McCrory of Catholic Action. The band is dropping their second studio album "Celebrated by Strangers" on March 27th. We chat about self-producing the record, US and UK politics, and protesting and the DIY scene. Stream for "Yr Old Dad":https://c-a.lnk.to/YODPre-order Celebrated by Strangers:https://c-a.lnk.to/CBSFollow CATHOLIC ACTION: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON | 

This week on a supersized episode of the podcast, we're chatting with Fassine. The band is gearing up to drop their third studio album "Forge" on March 27th. Along the way, we talk about never making the same song twice, looking for more authentic music, Billie Eilish, and Gorillaz.Watch the video for "Magpie":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6Bb83JRjywFollow FASSINE:  WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |

This week on the podcast, we're talking to Anna Morsett of The Still Tide. We talk about the band's new EP, Between Skies! Along the way, we chat about home studios, writing memories in notebooks, and the need for finding new interesting music. Stream "Between Skies":https://ffm.to/rgvxxoj​Follow THE STILL TIDE:  WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |

Hope you're not shy about listening to this week's episode. Bad puns aside, this week on the podcast, we're talking to Amber Ais (AKA writer of Sad Wholesome Bops). We chat about her music beginnings, her latest track "Shy", her upcoming EP, and more! Some Disney Channel Original Music ends up getting mentioned too..Stream "Shy": https://song.link/i/1492926808​Follow AMBER AIS:  WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |

What's your favorite flower? This week on the podcast, we're talking to David Katz aka Altadore. We chat about loving the 70s, actually cool record labels, writing his latest record "Gardenia" and more! It's a real calming chat so get some tea and relax with us. ​Follow ALTADORE:  WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |

We're back! Hope you missed us as much as we missed you!This week on the pod, we're talking to Charlene Kaye aka KAYE. We chat about getting vulnerable with writing her upcoming record, her latest single "Closer Than This" and more! Along the way, there's some stuff about sexy Bernie Sanders, Taco Bell farts, and stock female guitar player pictures. So it's a lovely listen. Welcome back.Stream "Closer Than This":https://ps.onerpm.com/closerthanthisTickets for KAYE's Feb 8th show:https://www.bandsintown.com/e/101823860Follow GRANT OWEN:  WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |

This week on the pod, we're chilling out with Grant Owen! We sit and chat about his latest singles "Run" and "Haven". Along the way, we end up talking about donating all "Haven" profits to A21, how his faith ties in creating his music, getting dibs on discovering music first, and more!​Learn more about A21: https://www.a21.org/Follow GRANT OWEN:  WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER |Follow AGAINST THE ALGORITHM: WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PATREON |