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For the Record #233: The Convenience's "Like Cartoon Vampires"

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 30:01


The Convenience make a hard pivot to a new, guitar-driven, dissonant but catchy sound on their second album, "Like Cartoon Vampires." We discuss it in-depth on episode #233 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com. 

For the Record #232: Chime Oblivion's Self-Titled Debut

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 30:01


The Osees' John Dwyer and prolific new wave drummer David Barbarossa join forces in a new supergroup, Chime Oblivion, delivering 12 songs of dense, anarchic, delightful proto-punk. We discuss their self-titled debut on episode #232 "For the Record."

For the Record #231: Mamalarky's "Hex Key"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 30:01


On their third album, L.A. quartet Mamalarky perfect their distinct flavor of quirky indie-pop into a record that's both weird and catchy. We discuss "Hex Key" on episode #231 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

For the Record #230: Divorce's "Drive to Goldenhammer"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 30:01


The debut album from British quartet Divorce is a catchy, emotional rollercoaster ride that you can sing along to in the car with the windows down. We discuss "Drive to Goldenhammer" on episode #230 of "For the Record."

For the Record #229: Annie diRusso's "Super Pedestrian"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 30:01


After Tik Tok fame, many singles, and years of touring, Annie diRusso's debut album is a polished powerhouse that captures all the ways people found her irresistible to begin with. We discuss "Super Pedestrian" in-depth on episode #229 of "For the Record.

For the Record #228: Dead Gowns' "It's Summer, I Love You, and I'm Surrounded by Snow"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 30:01


Singer-songwriter Geneviève Beaudoin of the Maine-based project Dead Gowns has been making music all her life, but this is the band's first full-length record. We discuss "It's Summer, I Love You, and I'm Surrounded by Snow" on episode #228

For the Record #227: Jasmine.4.t's "You Are The Morning"

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 30:01


Jasmine.4.t's Boygenius-produced debut album is a dazzlingly varied, emotional, and beautiful journey. We discuss "You Are the Morning" in detail on episode #227 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com. 

For the Record #226: Lambrini Girls' "Who Let the Dogs Out"

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 30:01


Brighton-based Lambrini Girls mix righteous punk fury with a strong helping of humor and self-awareness. We discuss their debut album, "Who Let the Dogs Out" on episode #226 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com. 

For the Record #225: Peel Dream Magazine's "Rose Main Reading Room"

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 30:01


On their dreamy, dizzyingly varied fourth album, L.A.-based Peel Dream Magazine wrap their listeners in childhood nostalgia for New York City. We discuss "Rose Main Reading Room" on episode #225 of "For the Record."

For the Record #224: Silverbacks' "Easy Being a Winner"

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 30:01


On their third LP, Irish six-piece Silverbacks break new ground with complex indie rock that embraces a variety of sounds. We discuss "Easy Being a Winner" on episode #224 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com. 

For the Record #223: Henrik Appel's "Shadows"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 30:01


On his third solo album, Swedish artist Henrik Appel conveys earnest emotion by combining energetic garage rock and jazzy improvisation. We discuss "Shadows" on episode #223 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

For the Record #222: Kim Deal's "Nobody Loves You More"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 30:01


36 years after Pixies released “Surfer Rosa,” indie rock icon Kim Deal has come out with her first solo record, “Nobody Loves You More.” We discuss it in-depth in episode #222 of “For the Record.”

For the Record #221: PYPY's "Sacred Times"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 30:01


Montreal-based PYPY's second album, 10 years after their first, is an exhilarating blend of psych rock and new wave, with virtuosic instrumentals and otherworldly vocals. We discuss “Sacred Times” on Episode #221 of For the Record.

For the Record #220: Marina Allen's "Eight Pointed Star"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 30:01


L.A. singer-songwriter Marina Allen breaks through with her clarion voice and beautiful Laurel Canyon sound on her third album, "Eight Pointed Star." We discuss it in depth on episode #220 of "For the Record."

For the Record #219: Fake Fruit's "Mucho Mistrust"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 30:01


Oakland trio Fake Fruit's second album faces an uncertain world with blistering guitars, off-kilter rhythms, and an appealing blend of earnestness and humor. We discuss “Mucho Mistrust” on episode #219 of “For the Record.”

For the Record #218: The Bug Club's "On the Intricate Inner Workings of the System"

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 29:58


Welsh duo The Bug Club combine high-energy, melodic garage rock with absurd, witty lyrics on their Sub Pop debut, "On the Intricate Inner Workings of the System." We discuss it in-depth in episode #218 of “For the Record.”

For the Record #217: Wishy's "Triple Seven"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 30:01


Wishy's debut album is filled with hooky, melodic rock that sounds like it's been beamed through time from your favorite 1990s alternative radio station, while somehow still sounding fresh.

For the Record #216: Sour Widows' "Revival of a Friend"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 30:01


Themes of loss and grief lend an intensity and urgency to the debut album from the Bay Area's own Sour Widows. We discuss "Revival of a Friend" in-depth in episode #216 of “For the Record.” For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com. 

For the Record #215: Odie Leigh's "Carrier Pigeon"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 30:01


Detroit singer-songwriter Odie Leigh fuses indie pop, folk, and Americana in her charming debut album, "Carrier Pigeon." We discuss it in-depth in episode #215 of “For the Record.”

For the Record #214: Dan Boeckner's "Boeckner!"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 29:51


After decades in bands like Wolf Parade, The Arcade Fire, Handsome Furs, Divine Fits, and Operators, Dan Boeckner has released his first solo album. We discuss "Boeckner!" on episode #214 of “For the Record.”

For the Record #213: Cola's "The Gloss"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 29:55


Montreal trio Cola was born out of the ashes of post-punk band Ought, but they bring a more melodic, jazzy feel to songs that still maintain the undercurrent of dissonance and anxiety that was Ought's calling card.

For the Record #212: Ducks Ltd.'s "Harm's Way"

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 30:00


The sophomore album from Ducks Ltd. brings sunny, jangle-pop melodies with layered production that mask lyrical themes of anxiety and depression. We discuss "Harm's Way" on episode #212 of “For the Record.”

For the Record #211: Middle Kids' "Faith Crisis Pt. 1"

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 30:00


Middle Kids are a trio from Sydney, Australia who swing for the fences on their third album, with glossy pop that has stadium-filling energy. We discuss “Faith Crisis Pt. 1” on episode 211 of “For the Record.”

For the Record #210: Gustaf's "Package Pt. 2"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 30:01


On their second album, Brooklyn's Gustaf expertly balance art-punk ambition with danceable beats and a playful sense of humor. We discuss “Package Pt. 2” on episode 210 of “For the Record.”

For the Record #209: Vampire Weekend's "Only God Was Above Us"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 30:00


Vampire Weekend's fifth album is their best yet, and may end up being one of the best records of 2024. We discuss "Only God Was Above Us" on on episode #209 of “For the Record.” For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com. 

For the Record #208: Bad Tiger's "Bliss"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 30:00


San Francisco's own Bad Tiger craft charming, introspective indie pop with emotive vocals and thoughtful instrumentation. We discuss their second full-length, “Bliss,” on episode #208 of “For the Record.”

For the Record #207: Mary Timony's "Untame the Tiger"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 30:00


Guitar legend Mary Timony is back with her first solo album in almost two decades, exploring a range of styles in songs that are as intricately-crafted as they are catchy. We discuss "Untame the Tiger" on on episode #207 of “For the Record.”

For the Record #206: Sarah Coolidge's "Call Me When You Get There"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 30:01


On her debut LP, Oakland-based Sarah Coolidge combines clever, evocative lyrics and powerful, Americana-influenced rock. We discuss “Call Me When You Get There” on episode #206 of “For the Record.”

For the Record #205: SPRINTS' "Letter to Self"

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 30:00


SPRINTS are the latest exports from Dublin's burgeoning punk and garage rock scene. We discuss their ferocious debut album "Letter to Self" in-depth on episode #205 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

For the Record #204: Sleater-Kinney's "Little Rope"

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 30:00


Sleater-Kinney's 11th record finds the now-duo pushing their sound forward while staying true to what made the band great. We discuss "Little Rope" in-depth on episode #204 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com. 

For the Record #203: Slow Pulp's "Yard"

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 30:01


Slow Pulp pushes all of our 90s nostalgia buttons while keeping their sound fresh with emotive vocals and electronic touches. We discuss their second album, "Yard," in-depth on episode #203 of "For the Record."

For the Record #202: Grooblen's "A Wormhole is a Freeway to the Stars"

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 30:01


San Francisco-based Grooblen brings an eclectic mix of jazzy, psychedelic pop songs on their second album, "A Wormhole is a Freeway to the Stars." We discuss it in-depth on episode #202 of "For the Record."

For the Record #201: Sweeping Promises' "Good Living is Coming For You"

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 30:00


On their second album, Kansas-based duo Sweeping Promises craft lo-fi, danceable new wave songs with a critique of late capitalism at once both biting and joyful. We discuss "Good Living is Coming For You" on episode #201 of "For the Record." For all the

For the Record #200: Marnie Stern's "The Comeback Kid"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 30:00


Guitar virtuoso Marnie Stern comes roaring back with her first album in 10 years, and the good news is, she still shreds. We discuss "The Comeback Kid" on episode #200 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com. 

For the Record #199: Husbands' "Cuatro"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 30:00


Husbands make upbeat indie pop that washes over you and takes you to a sunnier place -- a perfect listen as we start descending into winter. We discuss their fourth album, "Cuatro," on episode #199 of "For the Record."

For the Record #198: Milliseconds' "So This Is How It Happens"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 30:01


Milliseconds, a new trio with two members of The Dismemberment Plan, deliver a debut album of energetic, intricate songs confronting alienation and despair. We discuss "So This is How it Happens" on episode #198 of "For the Record."

For the Record #197: Geese's "3D Country"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 30:00


With their second album, Brooklyn 5-piece Geese take an ambitious swing into new territory that combines classic rock, funky basslines, and over-the-top vocals. We discuss "3D Country" in episode #197 of "For the Record."

For the Record #196: Alex Lahey's "The Answer is Always Yes"

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 30:01


Australian singer-songwriter Alex Lahey has taken a major leap forward with her third album, bringing a more sonically expansive approach to her smart, catchy power pop. We discuss "The Answer is Always Yes" in episode #196 of "For the Record."

For the Record #195: Islands' "And That's Why Dolphins Lost Their Legs"

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 30:00


On their ninth record, Islands confront the absurdity of life with energy, humor, and rich, re-listenable production. We discuss "And That's Why Dolphins Lost Their Legs" in episode #195 of "For the Record."

For the Record #194: Margaret Glaspy's "Echo the Diamond"

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 30:01


On her new album, Margaret Glaspy pairs powerhouse vocals with emotive guitar and a stripped-down sound. We discuss "Echo the Diamond" in episode #194 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com.

For the Record #193: Palehound's "Eye on the Bat"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 30:01


Palehound's fourth album journeys through the emotional territory of a breakup with a lot of big riffs. We discuss "Eye on the Bat" in-depth in episode #193 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com. 

For the Record #192: Miya Folick's "ROACH"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 30:01


On her second LP, Miya Folick blends powerful, emotive vocals with polished pop production to take the listener on an emotional journey. We discuss "ROACH" in-depth in episode #192 of "For the Record." For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.

For the Record #191: Sir Chloe's "I Am The Dog"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 30:00


On their impressive debut LP, Sir Chloe blend aggressive rock and sweet pop into fresh, varied, and extremely re-listenable songs. We discuss "I Am The Dog" in-depth in episode #191 of "For the Record."

For the Record #190: Stuck's "Freak Frequency"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 30:01


Chicago band Stuck's second album is an indictment of late-stage capitalism that doesn't take itself too seriously. "Freak Frequency" is full of energetic post-punk that's both playful and driving. We discuss it in-depth in episode #190 of "For the Record

For the Record #189: Superviolet's "Infinite Spring"

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 30:00


Superviolet is the new project from Steve Ciolek, lead songwriter of Ohio cult favorite band The Sidekicks, who put out their last album in 2018 and announced their dissolution last year.

For the Record #188: Eyelids' "A Colossal Waste of Light"

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 30:00


Eyelids are a Portland quintent made up entirely of indie rock veterans, which shows in their breadth of influences and humble approach to songwriting. We discuss their fourth album, "A Colossal Waste of Light," in-depth on episode #188 of "For the Record

For the Record #187: Hamish Hawk's "Angel Numbers"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 30:01


Scottish singer-songwriter Hamish Hawk was one of our favorite discoveries from SXSW this year, and his new album "Angel Numbers" combines a warm, soulful voice with wry lyrics and sing-along choruses. We discuss it in-depth on episode #187 of FTR.

For the Record #186: Boygenius' "The Record"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2023 29:58


Five years after the relesae of their much-acclaimed EP, supergroup Boygenius, consisting of singer-songwriters Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers, and Julien Baker, are finally back with a full album, titled simply, "The Record."

For the Record #185: Our New Discoveries From SXSW 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 30:00


In episode #185 of “For the Record,” we depart from our usual format to discuss some of our favorite discoveries from the 2023 South by Southwest music conference in Austin, Texas.

For the Record #184: Quasi's "Breaking the Balls of History"

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 30:01


After a 10-year hiatus, veteran Portland duo Quasi, half of which is rock's greatest drummer, Janet Weiss, are back with a 10th album of weird, joyful chaos. We discuss "Breaking the Balls of History" on episode #184 of "For the Record."

For the Record #183: The Bad Ends' "The Power & The Glory"

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 30:01


In episode #183 of "For the Record" we discuss the debut album from The Band Ends, R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry's first band since he "retired" in the late 90s. It's a supergroup of Athens, Georgia music veterans.

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