Encore

We're trying something new and bringing you an audio version of the article featured on Chorus.fm a few weeks back. This episode dives into the music from 2005 and revisits the staff and Jason's best of list from that year. What music held up? What didn't? Let's find out. Show notes can be found at encore.fm. This podcast is sponsored in part by our listeners. If you listen and like what we're doing, and want us to keep producing new episodes, please consider supporting us. Twitter: Jason Tate @encorepodcast @chorusfm If you like our show, please rate it in Apple Podcasts, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it — it really does help! Thank you so much for listening.

Pat and Garrett of The Maine join Jason to talk about the band's upcoming album, growing up in this music scene, and what it's like to be a band in control of their destiny. Show notes can be found at encore.fm. This podcast is sponsored in part by our listeners. If you listen and like what we're doing, and want us to keep producing new episodes, please consider supporting us. Hosts + More: Jason Tate The Maine @encorepodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: encore.fm If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it — it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please feel free to reach out to us.

Jason Tate and Craig Manning talk about the best of 2018. Show notes can be found at encore.fm. This podcast is sponsored in part by our listeners. If you listen and like what we're doing, and want us to keep producing new episodes, please consider supporting us. Hosts + More: Jason Tate @encorepodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: encore.fm If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it — it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please feel free to reach out to us.

Craig Manning returns to the show to discuss the ten year anniversary of The Gaslight Anthem's 'The '59 Sound.' Show notes can be found at encore.fm. This podcast is sponsored in part by our listeners. If you listen and like what we're doing, and want us to keep producing new episodes, please consider supporting us. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Craig Manning @encorepodcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: encore.fm If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it — it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please feel free to reach out to us.

MxPx released a new album last week, their first since 2012, and Jason Tate is joined by lead singer Mike Herrera to do a joint episode talking all about it. Show notes can be found at encore.fm. This podcast is sponsored in part by our listeners. If you listen and like what we're doing, and want us to keep producing new episodes, please consider supporting us. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Mike Herrera @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: encore.fm If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it — it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please feel free to reach out to us.

Craig Manning returns to the show to discuss the best albums of 2017. Show notes can be found at encore.fm. This podcast is sponsored in part by our listeners. If you listen and like what we're doing, and want us to keep producing new episodes, please consider supporting us. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Craig Manning @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: encore.fm If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it — it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please feel free to reach out to us.

Jason Tate and Thomas Nassiff reconnect to talk about one of their favorite topics: Star Wars. This episode is full of spoilers, so if you haven't seen the movie yet — be warned. Show notes can be found at encore.fm. This podcast is sponsored in part by our listeners. If you listen and like what we're doing, and want us to keep producing new episodes, please consider supporting us. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: encore.fm If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it — it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please feel free to reach out to us.

Ryan Gardner returns to the show to talk all about fall music. We start with talking about why we like fall music, what makes something, specifically a "fall album," and then dive into some of our favorite albums and songs that we think fit into this category. A playlist featuring a bunch of the songs from the albums we discuss on this episode can be found at encore.fm. This podcast is sponsored in part by our listeners. If you listen and like what we're doing, and want us to keep producing new episodes, please consider supporting us. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Ryan Gardner @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: encore.fm If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it — it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please feel free to reach out to us.

Deanna Chapman returns to the show to discuss music and technology. We talk about Brand New's High & Low set (which Deanna saw in person), new albums from Mutemath, Foo Fighters, The National, PVRIS, and more, and then go deep on the latest Apple event. We talk about the new products, Apple Music, iOS 11, and what we think we want to upgrade and not upgrade. Show notes can be found at encore.fm. Sponsor:Vinyl Me, Please: This a record of the month club. Here's how it works: Every month they feature one album they believe is essential to your vinyl collection and they send it to you. Each record is pressed exclusively for Vinyl Me, Please members with features you can’t get anywhere else—things like bonus tracks, inserts, colored variants—and it comes packed with a 12”x12” album-inspired art print and custom cocktail pairing recipe. This podcast is sponsored in part by our listeners. If you listen and like what we're doing, and want us to keep producing new episodes, please consider supporting us. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Deanna Chapman @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: encore.fm If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it — it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please feel free to reach out to us.

Thomas Nassiff returns to the show to discuss the album we spent years waiting on ... Brand New's 'Science Fiction.' This episode of the show differs from the previous episode in that we we spend most of the time talking about the album roll-out and the industry ramifications of this new album. We talk about the band going #1 on the charts, how this specific roll-out was the only way they could live up to expectations, and the chance of there ever being a band like this again. Show notes can be found at encore.fm. This podcast is sponsored in part by our listeners. If you listen and like what we're doing, and want us to keep producing new episodes, please consider supporting us. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: encore.fm If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it — it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please feel free to reach out to us.

Drew Beringer returns to the show to discuss Brand New's new album 'Science Fiction.' After 8 years, it's finally here. We do a deep dive through the album, talk about our history with the band, talk about where the album sits in the band's career, and discuss the band's impact on the music scene as a whole. It's all Brand New and it's all glorious. Show notes can be found at encore.fm. This podcast is sponsored in part by our listeners. If you listen and like what we're doing, and want us to keep producing new episodes, please consider supporting us. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Drew Beringer @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: encore.fm If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it — it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please feel free to reach out to us.

Drew Beringer returns to the show to discuss the upcoming album from Manchester Orchestra. The new album, 'A Black Mile to the Surface,' is due out on July 28th, 2017 and we do a deep dive on our thoughts and impressions of the album. Show notes can be found on chorus.fm. Sponsor:Social Drinker: This week's episode is brought to you by a band from Atlanta that will be releasing their new EP on September 8th. We play their new single "Holding" in this episode. It's a mix of Taking Back Sunday, Third Eye Blind, and The 1975. You can find more information about the band's upcoming release at their website. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Drew Beringer @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

Craig Manning returns to the show to talk about the best albums released in 2017 ... so far. As we hit the midway mark of the year, it's time for our annual tradition of discussing what albums we've fallen in love with during the first 6 months. Show notes can be found on chorus.fm. Sponsor:Social Drinker: This week's episode is brought to you by a band from Atlanta that will be releasing their new EP on September 8th. We play their new single "Holding." It's a mix of Taking Back Sunday, Third Eye Blind, and The 1975. A clip is played in the middle of the episode, the full song is at the end. You can find more information about the band's upcoming release at their website. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Craig Manning @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

Deanna Chapman returns to the show to discuss a whole bunch of new music that’s been recently released. We talk about new music from Manchester Orchestra, Bleachers, Rise Against, and All Time Low. We also give some thoughts on Apple’s WWDC and their new products, and answer a question about creating playlists and when and how we listen to them. There’s also some comic book talk, and the usual discussion of there being too much new stuff to consume. Show notes can be found on chorus.fm. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Deanna Chapman @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

Drew Beringer returns to the show this week to talk about the new albums from New Found Glory and Paramore. First we catch up a little (Drew got married!), talk a little basketball, Funkos, the usual. Then we dive into talking about New Found Glory and Paramore. Mixed within is a talk about Blink-182 and if they should shake it up with a new producer like NFG did (spoiler: probably), and a talk about leaks and long album announcements. Show notes can be found on chorus.fm. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Drew Beringer @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

The Graduate's 'Anhedonia' turned ten this week and former lead singer, Corey Warning, joins the show to talk all about it. We discuss the early stages of the band, recording the album, the stories behind some of the songs, and check in on what Corey has been up to the past few years. We dive into why a reunion probably isn't in the cards and spend some time waxing nostalgic about the music scene from 10 years ago. If you were a fan of this band and album, I think you're going to love this one. If you've never heard this album before, you should probably get on that, but this episode has a bunch of great industry insights, tips, and tales that make it worth your while as well. It's a fun one. Note: We recorded this episode live, in person, so the quality is a little different than you may be used to. However, I think that the back and forth of being in person gives it a really fun vibe that's totally worth it. Show notes can be found on chorus.fm. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Corey Warning @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

Thomas Nassiff returns to the show to talk about live albums and when and where we think they work. We talk about our favorites, live bootlegs, and wonder why more bands don't release more live material. We also talk about March Madness, having birthdays, the other Encore podcast, the other Chorus logo, home automation, books about tech companies, and all our usual stuff. Show notes can be found on chorus.fm. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

Ryan Gardner joins the show to talk about growing up in the music scene and the bands that first got us into music, starting young with writing online and how to parlay that into some kind of career in the future. Freelancing, journalism, and how this alternative music scene has changed over the years rounds out the episode. Show notes can be found on chorus.fm. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Ryan Gardner @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

Jesse Cannon has credits on albums from The Menzingers, to Man Overboard, to The Cure. He has managed bands, produced bands, and has written multiple books about the music industry and navigating the current realities of being a musician and a songwriter in the internet era. He joins the show to talk about everything from authentic creativity when writing songs, to originality in music, to the biggest mistakes bands make when recording. We talk about sophomore slumps, how being emotionally aware leads to better music, and the entire idea behind bands writing albums for themselves versus for the fans. There's a lot here, but it's a fun one. Show notes can be found on chorus.fm. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Jesse Cannon @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

Craig Manning returns to the show for a discussion all about favorite bands. We talk about who are favorite bands are, what makes them our favorites, how that's changed over the years and what it means to be a "favorite," and what artists have the best chance of jumping into that list in the future. We also discuss the latest album from Andrew McMahon and look back on his career and all of his different projects. There may be some album ranking. Show notes can be found on chorus.fm. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Craig Manning @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

Thomas Nassiff returns to the show to discuss the new album 'After the Party' by The Menzingers. The album comes out on February 3rd, 2017, and we do a deep dive through the release and our thoughts on the songs and band in general. Show notes can be found on chorus.fm. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

Special guest Jacob Tender joins the show to discuss AbsolutePunk.net, SpinMedia, UnderTheGun and a lot of behind the scenes chaos that plagued the music web community over the past few years. Then we move into a discussion about creating things and the balance between hobbies, work, and everything between. We look at what it's like to create things, when to know if they've failed, and why it is we both feel a need to create and put things out into the world. There's also talk about the new MacBooks with Touchbar and some thoughts on AirPods as well as collecting media and how we track what we listen to, read, and watch. Show notes can be found on chorus.fm. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Jacob Tender @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

Deanna Chapman returns to the show to discuss our most anticipated albums of 2017. What made the list and what did we decide to leave off? Do we really have to mention Brand New ... again? We also talk about movies we are looking forward to, discuss music on TV shows, and nerd out about comic books a little bit. Show notes can be found on chorus.fm. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Deanna Chapman @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's super sized episode features a lengthy discussion about our favorite albums of 2016. We go through our top 10 and break down why those albums were important to us this year. The second half of the episode is all about 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' — it is filled with spoilers so you can pause if you haven't seen it yet and come back to it later. We wanted to give you a jam packed episode for the last two weeks of the year. Hope you enjoy and have a great holiday! Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This episode is a special bonus episode that was recorded for supporters of Chorus.fm. The hosts discussing their top three favorite Pixar movies and Thomas finds a new way to give listeners a heart attack. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's episode has us making plans to see 'Rogue One', talking a little bit about Thanksgiving, and then looking at A Day to Remember's lawsuit, a screenplay based on The Menzingers, Brand New's TDAG 10-year anniversary, and some listener questions about ticket scalping, Christmas/holiday music, and our favorite holiday cover songs. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's episode looks at a variety of listener questions, things like: favorite music for road trips, recent albums we think may end up being classics, and music we listen to for specific moods we may be in. We also talk about new music from Japandroids and The Menzingers and our desire to listen to something "new" versus falling back on old favorites. Note: This episode was recorded on November 7th, 2016. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

On this episode Jason and Thomas break down some of their favorite, or recommended, "fall albums." What makes an album a fall album? Why did we pick what we did? And what other habits do we have when the weather gets cold. We also talk a little about Yellowcard's final show, Laura Jane Grace's upcoming book, and our usual shenanigans. Sponsor:No Nets: No Nets is a rock band from Brooklyn by way of The Bronx & Jersey, made up of a few grown-up-ish punk and emo kids – and a metalhead. It’s members are a of a group of best friends that have grown together personally and musically over the last few years, and their sophomore album “Bright Light” reflects that growth, exploring themes that bounce from topics like marriage, adulting, keeping your creative life while working that nine to five, and the painful reality that you might never be able to afford that fancy piece of New York real estate you always dreamed about. On this episode we play "Dark Matter." Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's episode has special guest Craig Manning returning as we do a deep dive on the upcoming Jimmy Eat World album, 'Integrity Blues.' The album comes out on October 21, 2016, and we talk about our history with the band, their catalog, and then go track-by-track through the new album to give our thoughts and feelings on the latest from one of our favorite bands. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Craig Manning @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

Thomas and Jason catch up after a few weeks of not having talked to each other. There's some talk about new Apple products, AirPods, Apple Watches, and then a lengthy talk about seeing Blink-182 live and all the bands that opened for them. We end with a bunch of really fun listener questions and had a blast trying to decide what band we'd want to see if we could travel anywhere in the world. This is a fun one. Sponsor:The Sound and The Story: This a podcast where each episode tackles one album. The latest episode is all about Brand New's classic 'The Devil and God...' and it's going to be right in the wheelhouse for our listeners. Check it out todayAmerican XO: Once again American XO have sponsored this podcast and this time they are promoting their new single "Hang The Bourgeoisie." The single is up for a free download on SoundCloud, and we play a little bit of the song on this episode. The band's EPs are also on Apple Music and Spotify. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

On this week's podcast Jason brings along special guest Craig Manning to discuss the final Yellowcard album and say goodbye to the band. Yellowcard have been a part of the formative years of our lives, and on September 30th they will release their last album. We discuss what the band's meant to us, our favorites in their catalog, and then go track-by-track through the new album to talk about we like, don't like, and how it stacks up with the rest of their discography. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Craig Manning @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's podcast comes with special guest: Deanna Chapman! (Thomas is on vacation and watching football games and stuff.) On this episode of the podcast we talk about how the music scene has changed over the years and what first drew us to it. Jason is curious what brought Deanna to this music scene, how she views it now, and how that contrasts with his experience at the same age. We also talk about Batman: The Animated Series, some apps, some music, and other fun stuff! Hope you enjoy, thank you for listening! Hosts + More:Jason TateDeanna Chapman@encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This is a special bonus episode discussing our top 3 breakfast foods that we recorded for supporters of Chorus.fm. It was released exclusively last week to all supporters, but we're pushing it out now to everyone so you can see what you're missing. Thank you to everyone that listens to our podcast and supports us. If you'd like more information about signing up as a supporter, please check here.

This week's episode has Thomas checking out Blink-182 and The Menzingers live, what we think the best album rollouts are, and why, and then we tackle our main topic of the week: how do we choose where and how to spend our free time? Sponsor:A Day to Remember: The new album 'Bad Vibrations' is now available on ADTR Records and distributed by Epitaph Records. The album was produced by Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore. Pick it up today! Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's podcast finds the hosts talking about traveling and the routines related to flying. We discuss (as spoiler free as possible) 'Stranger Things,' we gush about the new The Menzingers' song, and we talk about Green Day's new one as well. We also talk about looking up tour dates, song lyrics, and what bands may end up standing the test of time and why. We finish up with some Olympics talk. Because OLYMPICS! Sponsor:Gauntly: Whelmed Records have just released the new album by Gauntly called 'Mire.' The album is out right now on all digital outlets and is fans of lo-fi acoustic rock that has drawn comparisons to Bright Eyes, Elvis Depressedly, Iron & Wine, and Soft Fangs — today we play a little clip of the song called called "Caustic." Definitely check this one out. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This is a special bonus episode of Encore. Originally shared with just the supporters of Chorus.fm, we decided to release this episode to all podcast subscribers a week later so everyone could get a little taste. In this episode your podcast hosts debate the very important topics: What are the top 3 pizza toppings and top 3 drinks in the entire world? Can we decide? Oh, you know it. This is just a fun little bonus round we plan to record from time to time to share with supporters of the podcast and website. Thank you so much for joining us and making the recording of this podcast possible! We'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic and any ideas for future world defining top 3 debates. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's main topic is background music. Do we listen to music in the background while working? What about while doing other activities? What kind of music? What genres? Do we watch TV? And more than that there's a talk about music's role in our lives as we get older and grow up. What role *does* music have in our lives now? We also discuss some follow-up about last week's Blink-182 episode, My Chemical Romance teasing things, Pokemon Go, and much more. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's podcast is all about Blink-182 and their new album 'California.' Thomas really hates it. Jason likes it more. We discuss our history with the band, what we think about the songs, why Jason is more positive about the album and the "feel" it gives off, and why Thomas thinks it's super boring. We also have some talk about Snapchat and the NBA making us excited and sad all at the same time. We'd love to hear what you think of the Blink album as well, so please hit us up on Twitter with thoughts! Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's episode focuses on the best albums that have come out so far in 2016; our favorites up to the mid-way point of the year. We also discuss the end of Yellowcard, new Every Time I Die, Paramore, and Eisley. We'd love to hear what your favorite albums of the year have been so far as well, so please reach out and let us know! Sponsor:The Sound and The Story: The Sound and the Story is a podcast that dives deep on albums, songs, and the music in an attempt to untangle it all. New episodes come out each month and explore one album in detail. The latest episode is all about Death Cab For Cutie's 'Transatlanticism' - check it out in iTunes right now. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's episode looks at a lot of the music that's come out in the past few weeks: The Hotelier, PUP, Thrice, and Saosin. We also look at the new music from Descendents, Sum 41, Yellowcard, and A Day to Remember. Plus, there's a nice tangent all about Less Than Jake. This is a fun one! We hope you like it. Hosts + More:Jason TateThomas Nassiff@encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's episode takes a look at Brand New's new single "I Am a Nightmare," the new Chorus logo, the changes at Twitter, how Bandcamp is doing, and Riot Fest. Sponsor:Creep Records: Check out the latest release from JANK and make sure to use the promo code CHORUSMENDSBROKENHEARTS for 10% off your purchase in their webstore. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's episode looks mostly at "Advance Music Culture" and what the expectations are for journalists that get advances. Has the music press become too "braggy"? What about bands that don't want people to "hype" up their albums? We also talk about the new Marvel movie 'Civil War', Radiohead, Modern Baseball, and answer a couple listener questions. Sponsor:Safely: Check out the band's new album right now — pick it up, listen to it, enjoy their music. Out now via RonaldRecords.com. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's episode is mostly about Blink-182 and their new song "Bored to Death" and upcoming album 'California.' Of course we talk about that a bunch. There's also some talk about Drake, a couple listener questions, and some talk of beer and basketball. Sponsor:Safely: Pre-orders are up for the new EP right now — pick it up and get an instant download of the album.American XO: Grab the new song "Brain Dead" for free on Soundcloud right now and check out other EPs as well. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

On this week's episode we mourn the passing of Prince, discuss Beyonce's surprise album release and look how perfect the marketing behind this roll out seemed to be, and try and predict what the new Blink-182 song you've all heard would sound like three days early. We discuss Bayside's new album, The Hotelier releasing a new song, and then tackle some listener questions. We discuss "image" of bands, vinyl, how we read websites, and if we can declare emo has been "revived" now. Sponsor:The Ivins: These two red-bearded brothers - Jim and Jack Ivins - are from Richmond, VA and have just put out a new EP. We play a clip of "Stockholm Syndrome" on this episode and you should go check these guys out and like them on Facebook and all that so you can be notified when their new album comes out. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's episode looks at The Story So Far kicking a fan, a discussion of our favorite bands growing up and if we still listen to them, what services we use to discover new music, why Jason posts about mainstream music these days, Taylor Swift and Jimmy Eat World, and Moose Blood signing with Hopeless Records. We end with some talk about Green Day, Blink-182, and we wonder why Avatar is going to have way too many movies. Sponsors:Creep Records: Creep Records are a great record shop and record label out of Philadelphia. They're putting out JANK's 'Awkward Pop Songs' on vinyl and you can use promo code CHORUSMENDSBROKENHEARTS for a discount.AP.net Logo Pin: Get a commemorative AP.net logo pin at Hard Rock's Online Rock Shop. Hosts + More:Jason TateThomas Nassiff@encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's episode looks at the first week of Chorus.fm, takes a look at a whole bunch of upcoming movies (Star Wars, Fantastic Beasts, Civil War) gives some thoughts on Batman v Superman, and talks a little about comic books. Then we dive into this week's main topics: Record Store Day, do we believe in "guilty pleasures" for art, our thoughts on buying albums while on sale from a label, and if a bad album from a band can ruin them for us. We end by talking about if we'd leave our jobs for The Ringer and then talk about Blink-182 finishing their new album. Sponsor:Goodbye Tiger: Check out the band's brand new single " Santayana." AP.net Pins: Get a commemorative AP.net logo pin at Hard Rock's Online Rock Shop. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's episode looks at the backstory, the creation, and the founding of chorus.fm. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

We start by talking a little about the Academy Awards, do some follow-up on last weeks "best 10 albums of the last 15 years," and then tackle some reader questions. Thomas recounts his history with Set Your Goals, we give some updated thoughts on The Wonder Years' last album, and we look at how we've changed or matured how we handle conversations on the forums. We talk a bit about "where to start" with different forms of art by well known musicians or authors or filmmakers and then get into some of the big news over the last week: Transit have broken up, Yellowcard are back with Hopeless, and The Hotelier have released the track listing and album art for their new album. We end with some talk of Rolling Stone's top 40 emo albums and The 1975 aiming for that number one spot on two charts. And there's the return of the siren. Rejoice. Sponsor:Sunray Recording Studio: Sunray Recording Studio is owned and operated by producer Adam Sliger and engineer David Whitmore. The studio is based in Central Florida, just a few minutes outside of Orlando. Their main focus is on getting the best songwriting and performances from their artists. They offer songwriting and production, recording, mixing, and mastering services. The song clip played in today's episode is "Haunt" by the band Secret Keeper. It was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered at Sunray Recording Studio. Show Notes: Discuss this episode. Show notes, links talked about in this episode, and extra information. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

So what are your ten favorite albums of the last fifteen years? That's the question that makes up the main topic of this week's episode of Encore. The rules are simple: favorite albums, 2001-2015, there can be only ten. We'd love to see your lists in the replies and you'll find our super-sized episode goes into detail on how we picked the albums on our own lists. This was way harder than I expected. This week's episode also covers some news on Kanye West and his new album, some first impressions of The Hotelier's new album, and a discussion around walking into a very anticipated album or band for the first time. Oh, and of course there's our usual random banter about life and things. We went long on this one to make up for last week! Hope you enjoy it. You'll find show notes, ways to subscribe, and links to stream and/or download this episode in the replies. Sponsor:The Lost Weekend: The Lost Weekend is a new comedic web series about the daily life of a struggling indie band. Bay Faction: Bay Faction put out a debut LP which is free to download, available on all streaming platforms, and 12" vinyl is being sold in 2 variants for $10 a copy via Counter Intuitive Records. Show Notes: Discuss this episode. Show notes, links talked about in this episode, and extra information. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week we discuss Thomas going on a cruise, some about the Super Bowl and the half-time show, and the internet's reaction to the half-time show, and some about the commercials. We then tackle the main topic this week: Discussing albums we don't like in the most productive way, how our feelings on an album may be swayed by someone else's passioned defense or take-down of an album, and how this may or may not be related to the new Say Anything album. We finish up with a few questions about long distance relationships, noise-canceling headphones, and Thomas being in early on The Front Bottoms. Show Notes:Discuss this episode.Show notes, links talked about in this episode, and extra information. Hosts + More:Jason TateThomas Nassiff@encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.

This week's episode starts with a discussion about fostering creativity and how we try to stay sharp and inspired and not fall into a rut. It's hard. We want to be better at it. Then we look at the RIAA changing up how they certify albums, Brand New selling out MSG and announcing some kind of release this year, and looking at the difference between huge stadium like shows versus the small venues we're used to. We then answer some questions about favorite movies about music, the idea that bands should feel obligated to play "fan favorites" on tours, favorite bands from the UK, and the first albums we ever really anticipated. This week once again (fingers crossed) has chapter marks, so if you subscribe in a podcast player that supports those you should be able to jump right to a topic you want to hear about -- if you so desire. Show Notes: Discuss this episode. Show notes, links talked about in this episode, and extra information. Hosts + More: Jason Tate Thomas Nassiff @encorepodcast Subscribe on iTunes: chr.us/encoretunes Show Archive: chorus.fm/encore If you like our show, please rate it in iTunes, recommend it in Overcast, and tell some friends about it -- it really does help! Thank you so much for listening. If you have any questions you'd like us to talk about on air, please use the hashtag #askEncore on Twitter.