Now That's What I Call Radio

This week, the NTWIC crew talks AMBIENT METAL! Neurosis is a prolific outfit coming out of the late 1980s, with a fresh take on the ambient metal genre. As usual, the gang gets — moderately — into the details of the album while discussing a wide variety of other important matters, like depressed bassists and Sid the Slipknot DJ. Logan and Echoech1000 also get it on. Just listen. It's worth it, I promise.

This week, the NTWIC crew talks ENGLISH HIP HOP! Logan literally thinks all British rap sounds goofy. Yes... he actually does. If you don't believe me (the nameless narrator), give this week's episode a listen and hear it for yourself. Outside the usual, this week the gang talks a broad spectrum of topics — and gets a LITTLE spicy, honestly. Hey, but somebody has to be out there to cover the topics with you! We'd love to hear your voices, as well — Join us on Reddit at r/NTWIC.

This week, the NTWIC crew talks BEAT TAPES! Friend of the pod — Jovahn — joins the gang this week with an album selection to be remembered. The conversation primarily revolves around an obsession on "what makes a good concept album" and whether or not an instrumental beat tape is a valid platform for the endeavor. Jovahn keeps the big-brained talk grounded and reminds everyone that they are literally just talking about a stoner album... but are they? You'll also love Damon's completely non-committal take on Lady Gaga as he teaches you how to ethically sellout. All this, and MUCH more in this week's landmark episode!

This week, the NTWIC crew talks OLIVER TREE! That's right, the long awaited bowl-cutted Debut album is finally here, and so are the NTWICs! Returning to a previous episode, "The People vs. Oliver Tree" is continued in this double-jeopardy special.. this time, without the shirts and ties. A clear divide is FURTHER exploited and (in classic NTWIC form) it's up to you to decide who's side you're on. Lucas and Nate feature — this being Lucas's debut appearance, not only to Oliver Tree, but also to the airwaves. We love our friends of the pod... or should I say family? We want to hear what you think! Visit us on reddit: r/NTWIC.

This week, the NTWIC crew talks ALTERNATIVE ROCK? What is Alternative Rock? Indie?? In this week's episode, the gang focuses on... well... Del the Funky Homosapien! Just give it a listen. You'll figure it out. Hope everyone's healthy and safe out there!

This week, the NTWIC crew talks PLUNDERPHONICS! Mash-up albums are not a new concept, but when they take, they take. The gang unanimously agrees that Damon's pick this week is something special — a blend of 90s NY Hip Hop outfit "De La Soul" and legendary Afrobeat multi-instrumentalist "Fela Kuti".  As usual, things spiral out of control as discussion about sample culture and Del the Funky Homosapien comes into play. NTWIC Master Class is also still in session.

This week the NTWIC crew talks HYPER-POP! In this landmark episode, the gang takes a FAN-SELECTED album on as album of the week — 1000 gecs! This one definitely sparks interesting conversation on a variety of topics including internet collaborations, chasing a bag, and internet opinions.

This week, the NTWIC crew talks PROG METAL! Protest the Hero is back with a new album and we thought we'd take a look. Given the subject matter of the album, discussion on lyricism becomes a key focus this week. Logan also gives key tips on how to be famous.

Welcome back NTWIC's! That's right, we're back — starting off season 2 strong with a solid discussion on NOISE (Yes, yes that is a genre)! Logan and Aaron start this season off, with Jake joining later in the conversation... you'll see. We're proud of our "big brained" starter for a new season. We hope you will enjoy it, too.

NTWICS! We have done it! One complete season of the show is now available for all to enjoy, and it is all thanks to you. We love you, we appreciate you, we hope you enjoy the show. Season 2, here we come!

This week, the NTWIC crew talks IMAGINE DRAGONS! Truly a genre of their own. I mean, could you possibly ask for a better season pre-finale?? Season 2 is coming, folks... we're nearly made it!

This week, the NTWIC crew talks EDM! Skrillex and Diplo proved to be a dynamic duo in their 2015 release "Jack U". Retrospectively considering this one definitely gives interesting insight into the current state of the EDM scene and its future. Kody brings updates on the current losses of the music industry under the COVID 19 epidemic. As usual, things get spicy..

This week, the NTWIC crew talks DREAM POP? Things get spicy in this introductory episode to the 6th NTWIC, Matt, as Hala's newest release is put on trial as a legitimate dream pop release. The division only continues as Oliver Tree makes a re-appearance and KK Slider's integrity is cast to swine. Give us a listen, follow our non-existent Patreon, and have a good time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

This week we talk FUZZ-ROCK! For the first time in months, the NTWIC crew is reunited and records an episode all together! Kody comes with the album of the week this week — a guitar-driven concept album that features riffy, fuzz guitars that deserves a listen. But the album arises the question: does guitar music have a bright future? How can guitar-driven music stay "fresh" going forward? In this episode, we talk that topic out and a whole lot more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

This week we talk SURF ROCK! We may have lost last week's episode (to unfortunate circumstances), but we came back strong. The Pixies are one of the most under-rated and influential artists in the last 20 years. This week on "Now! That's What I Call Skype Call", we take a look. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

This week, the NTWIC crew talks BIT POP! Modern music distribution has opened up entirely new worlds of music to the world that have never been explored before. Tennyson is a brother/sister duo that brings something to the table you have never heard before. Oliver Tree also makes a re-appearance (surprise, surprise) as we give our entertainment recommendations to "survive the COVID-19". All this and more in this installment of "Now That's What I Call Skype Call". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

This week, The NTWIC crew talks ART POP! Blue October's 2011 release "Any Man in America" represents one of the most difficult times in singer/songwriter Justin Furstenfeld's life. The album fuses story telling in with unique song writing and production. While opinions vary in the group, the consensus is that this is an interesting album to give a listen. Logan also brings Tom Morello's Master Class into the conversation and (as usual) things get out of hand. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

This week, the NITWIC crew talks modern indie rock! The Whitest Boy Alive is an indie dance/electronic rock outfit coming out of the early 2000's — certainly on the bleeding edge of the indie rock movement. Damon brings their album "Dreams" to the conversation in this episode, opening up a discussion about what it means to be "creative" and bring "innovation" to the modern music scene. The crew is doing their best to keep it together during the COVID-19 pandemic, but with Aaron adding Sheryl Crow to the playlist, the producers are starting to become anxious. Stay safe out there, and tell us what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

In this episode, the NTWIC crew talks vapor wave! The internet is a big place that it is always generating new ideas — what has that centralization of ideas done to the music scene? The gang tries to dig a bit deeper into that question this week while keeping their safe COVID-19 distance. :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

This week, the NTWIC crew talks CHH (Christian Hip Hop) in their landmark, sweet-sixteen episode. Sho Baraka's soulful record — The Narrative — is one that brings its own style to the genre. Logan is put in a tough spot as his opinion on Sho's style gets pitched directly against his love for Drake. Music Philosophy brings the group back together as they discuss the role that album art plays in an album's overall musical experience to the listener. COVID-19 makes this the crew's first remote episode. Come rain, hail, or shine.. we here. Be safe, NTWICs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

This week, the NTWIC crew talks garage rock with Ty Segall's self-titled, debut release from 2008. There are a few guests in this episode (who you'll get to know) that joined in, as well. Logan also directly calls out Conan O'brien — starting one of the most legendary beefs in podcast history. Diss track? Try diss ear-bite. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

This week the NTWIC crew makes history as their friend from New Zealand selects the album of the week! The internet gets involved as an unexpected fridge auction finds its way to the show, but that does not stop the gang from digging deep into Jovahn's rich musical history. NSYNC's lies to the general public are also exposed and Eminem's "Godzilla Challenge" is put on trial. Truly, a landmark episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

This week, the NTWIC crew decides to take on something completely new — a "proto-post-apocalyptic cyber-future dance music" album by Machine Girl! Here on the show, we strongly believe that only the best should be shared, and this week's episode is no exception. We know you'll agree that this album is one of those musical experience that you really just HAVE to have for yourself — and honestly can't miss out on. With recommendations like this, it continues to become clearer and clearer that Logan truly is keeping his word about plunging DEEP into the darkest corners of the internet so that we can all share the musical beauty from within together. Things also get real this week as the gang gets talking about the ways that many (if not all) of us use music to communicate ourselves and understand the world around us. In the great soundscape of life, where do you "live"? We hope you come that much closer to finding that out as you participate in this week's conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

This week, the NTWIC crew talks art pop as they delve into EDEN's brand new release "no future"! While the fan base of this project is still largely unsure on what they make of this one, the NTWIC's confidently agree that this one is well worth it's weight in wiggly air. Surprisingly, this week also reveals that the NTWIC crew is totally okay with Tik Tok informing modern pop trends — despite their mixed emotional struggles on the subject. Liam Gallagher is also deemed a comic genius, and modern marvel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

This week the NTWIC crew talks psychedelic rock! It is becoming an obvious, agreed upon fact that Aaron has an infatuation with neo-retro psychedelia, but why? What is the draw to it, and what type of listening patterns does it endorse? This week the crew goes deep as they discuss this genre of music and how it continues to maintain a presence in the modern climate in various forms — including lo-fi hip hop and dreampop. They also get heated as they assess the influence that streaming platforms have on us as they arrange our tunes in menus that meet their marketing needs. Is tik-tok a good thing for the modern music scene? More on that next week. Give us a listen and see what you think. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

This week the NTWIC crew talks the emo music scene! Is emo music the only true voice of suburban America? Could modern, garage renditions of the genre be the answer to never-ending youth? In this (non-landmark) episode we talk with our fans about these pressing questions, and get a feel for what we're feeling out there. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

This week, the NTWIC crew talks about EDM — specifically revolving around the progression of future bass music and its ties into the modern pop scene. They also talk Taylor Swift's new Netflix documentary, the 2020 Grammy's — including Tyler the Creator's award of "best rap album" with his "non-rap" release, Igor — and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

In this episode, the NTWIC crew talks about Daniel Johnston — an iconic singer/songwriter from the 1980s that was diagnosed with schizophrenia — on his birthday! After some historical background, the conversation quickly turns to the matter of mental illness and the different roles it may/may not play in the art of music. They also discuss Mac Miller's new album and what constitutes an ethical release of an artist's work after their death. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

In this episode, the NTWIC team takes on the nearly impossible task of putting a title to their favorite albums from the 2010s. They also award the decade the "Prom King and Queen" it deserves. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

In this landmark episode, the NTWIC crew puts the modern music phenomenon — Oliver Tree — on trial. Is Oliver truly the soundcloud rapper "Final Boss", or is he lying to us? With this week's episode, you get to decide. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

This week, the NTWIC crew talks Crywolf's new album and offends Logan by mildly low-balling certain parts of its production. They also discuss artists that have had successful careers across their entire lifetime as they consider the idea of "dying a hero or living long enough to become the enemy" in musical artistry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

In this episode, the NTWIC crew discusses the news of a potential Rage Against the Machine reunion and the effects that that tour might have on both the band, as well as American society. They also get philosophical as they discuss the potential implications that open discussion regarding mental illness in popular music may be having. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

This week, the NTWIC crew talks modern EDM music and the sounds and approaches to the genre that have proven relevant. "Sellout of the Week" is also redefined by Logan as he introduces a new kind of sellout. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

This week, the NTWIC crew discusses potential consequences that music artists face as they decide to explore creative directions alternative to their native sound. They also take a look at up and coming production styles and distribution techniques as they express opinions on recent, notable independent-music releases. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support

The NTWIC crew takes on difficult discussions such as whether or not the Beastie Boys are relevant to modern Hip-Hop, how Kanye is a true Christian, and why Tekashi 69 is going to be okay. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/NTWIC/support