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Subscribe on iTunes - itun.es/i6Yx8cY Follow on Stitcher - bit.ly/1Ko5384 Level 4 Media presents The Listen In Podcast, which features Sean and Jake talking about the latest music news, album releases, favorite tracks, and more. Have you ever wanted the insight of Pitchfork without the self-serious tone? The Listen In Podcast is for you.

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    Episode 183 - 2021 First Quarter Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 104:56


    In this episode, Sean and Jake discuss the last few months in life in general and in music. Music covered in this episode includes Yasmin Williams, Playboi Carti, Chuck Johnson, Floating Points and Pharaoh Sanders, Home is Where, Arm's Length, Wild Pink, Nick Cave, Cassandra Jenkins, Jazmine Sullivan, and more. Programming Note: Starting with this episode, we've changed the format of the podcast a bit. We've been at this for 5+ years now, and we've learned that as we've gotten older and our lives and interests have changed, the things we enjoy about doing this podcast have changed too. The post-show discussion (which has always centered around life in general, pop-culture, sports, and pretty much anything else that came into their heads) has been moved right into the show itself! Rather than focus strictly on music, the Listen-In Pod is now a mostly-music podcast that branches out into other interests and areas of our lives. We hope you enjoy it!

    Episode 182 - Our Top 50 Songs And Albums Of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 98:25


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss their 50 favorite songs and 50 favorite albums of 2020.

    Episode 181 - Trump Lost! (plus Adrianne Lenker, Oneohtrix Point Never, and Drive-by Truckers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 86:30


    Sean and Jake change things up this week, discussing Donald Trump's loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election. They also discuss music, with talk about Adrianne Lenker, Oneohtrix Point Never, Drive-By Truckers, and more.

    Episode 180 - Fleet Foxes - Shore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 97:11


    In this episode, Jake and Sean break down Fleet Foxes surprise-released new album "Shore." They also discuss new music from Sufjan Stevens, Tim Heidecker and others.

    Episode 179 - Late Summer Music Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 102:07


    In this episode, Sean and Jake recap the last couple months in music, including music from Taylor Swift, Lomelda, The Killers, Kathleen Edwards, Young Jesus, Fontaines D.C., Angel Olsen, and Kelly Lee Owens. They also discuss upcoming music from Into It. Over It. and Tim Heidecker and Weyes Blood. Jake talks about his deep dive into the very British musical world of The Kinks.

    Episode 178 - Kanye, Julianna Barwick, Dehd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 100:27


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss new albums from Julianna Barwick, Dehd, Margo Price, Juice WORLD, The Beths, Illuminati Hotties, and Protomartyr. They also discuss the sad downward spiral of Kanye West, and revisiting albums by the Clash and Rolling Stones.

    Episode 177 - Phoebe Bridgers, HAIM, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Father John Misty, Cloud Nothings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 109:00


    On this episode, Jake and Sean discuss Kanye West's campaign platform for his 2020 presidential bid. They also discuss a packed last few weeks of music, including new albums from Phoebe Bridgers, HAIM, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Father John Misty, and Cloud Nothings. Recommendations of the week include diving deep into Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsys and interviews from the Dick Cavett show.

    Episode 176 - Top 10 Albums of the Year So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 100:48


    In this episode, Sean and Jake count down their 10 favorite albums of 2020 so far.

    Episode 175 - Car Seat Headrest, Charli XCX, Jason Isbell, Perfume Genius

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 78:26


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss new albums from Charli XCX, Car Seat Headrest, Jason Isbell, Perfume Genius, and The Soft Pink Truth. They also discuss Phoebe Bridgers' rise to prominence in the music scene and Jeff Rosenstock's surprise new album. In Recommendations of the Week, Sean discusses XTC's "Skylarking" and Jake rediscovers The B-52s' "Dance This Mess Around".

    Episode 174 - Fiona Apple Gets a Pitchfork 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 106:21


    In this episode, Jake and Sean break down Fiona Apple's new album "Fetch the Bolt Cutters." They also discuss the cultural significance of that album receiving a very rare perfect 10 score from Pitchfork. Sean deep dives into Sun Kil Moon, and Jake talks about the wealth of new Beatles podcasts that have come out lately. In the post show, stick around for a lengthy discussion of the first four parts of "The Last Dance" ESPN's documentary on Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls.

    Episode 173 - The Strokes, Yves Tumor, Purity Ring, Laura Marling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 80:31


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss the pleasant surprise that is the new Strokes album. They also discuss new music from Yves Tumor, Laura Marling, and Purity Ring. Jake does a deep dive on the Classic Albums documentary series, and Sean recommends a PJ Harvey album for listeners.

    Episode 172 - Jay Electronica, Lil Uzi Vert, Dogleg, Waxahatchee, Deep Diving into The Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 104:47


    In this episode, Sean and Jake discuss a busy month of music, including new releases from Jay Electronica, Waxahatchee, Lil Uzi Vert, Frank Ocean, and many more. They also discuss life since the outbreak of coronavirus in the United States. Jake wraps the episode up with a deep dive about The Band.

    Episode 171 -Tame Impala, Grimes, Phoebe Bridgers, Car Seat Headrest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 69:56


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss two of the biggest albums released so far in 2020: Tame Impala's "The Slow Rush" and Grimes's "Miss Anthropocene." They also discuss new singles by Phoebe Bridgers and Car Seat Headrest and albums from Best Coast and Moses Sumney.

    Episode 170 - Pinegrove, Destroyer, Andy Shauf

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 70:59


    In this episode, Sean and Jake discuss a busyJanuary in music, including new albums by Pinegrove, Destroyer, Andy Shauf, Bombay Bicycle Club, 070 Shake, Frances Quinlan, Jeff Parker, Wolf Parade, Drive-By Truckers, Torres.

    Episode 169 - Most Anticipated Albums of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 70:32


    In this episode, Sean and Jake kick off a new decade of new music by discussing their most anticipated albums of 2020. They also set new lines for their yearly Pitchfork album score over/under bets. In Hot Thots, new music from Beach Slang, Travis Scott, and Real Estate is covered.

    Episode 168 - Our 100 Favorite Albums of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2019 120:59


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss their 100 top albums of 2019.

    Episode 167 - Our 50 Favorite Songs of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 88:22


    In this episode, Sean and Jake each discuss their top 50 songs of 2019.

    Episode 166 - Our 100 Favorite Songs of the 2010s

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 114:49


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss their 100 favorite songs of the 2010s. Stay tuned to the after-show for a bonus top 10 movies and tv shows of the decade.

    Episode 165 - Our 100 Favorite Albums of the 2010s

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 146:36


    In this episode, Sean and Jake discuss their 100 favorite albums of 2010.

    Episode 164 - Big Thief, Vagabon, Frank Ocean - DHL

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 64:35


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss Big Thief's second excellent album of 2019, "Two Hands." They also discuss seeing Big Thief live in Burlington, VT the day after the album's release. Other topics include Frank Ocean's new single, "DHL," Vagabon's self-titled second album, and the release date announcement of Kanye West's new album "Jesus is King" (again).

    Episode 163 - Pitchfork 2010s lists; Angel Olsen, Nick Cave, DIIV, Danny Brown, The Menzingers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 96:10


    In this episode, Sean and Jake discuss a loaded few weeks in music, including new albums from Angel Olsen, Nick Cave, DIIV, The Menzingers, Danny Brown, Sturgill Simpson, and Brittany Howard. They also discuss Pitchfork's Best Albums and Best Songs of the 2010s lists, released earlier this week.

    Episode 162 - (Sandy) Alex G, Jenny Hval, JPEGMAFIA, The Lumineers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 69:02


    In this episode, Sean and Jake discuss a strong music week, with new albums from (Sandy) Alex G, Jenny Hval, JPEGMAFIA, The Lumineers, and Alex Cameron.

    Episode 161 - Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift, Whitney, Oso Oso, Young Thug

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 83:50


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss Lana Del Rey's new album Norman Fucking Rockwell!, as well as new music from Taylor Swift, Oso Oso, Whitney, Young Thug, and BROCKHAMPTON.

    Episode 160 - Bon Iver - i,i, RIP David Berman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 77:00


    In this episode, Sean and Jake discuss the untimely death of David Berman of Silver Jews and Purple Mountains. They also discuss Bon Iver's new album, i,i, and new singles from Big Thief, (Sandy) Alex G, Whitney, Jenny Hval, Hovvdy, and Something//Something.

    Episode 159 - July Music Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 62:31


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss the music they listened to in July, including new albums by Thom Yorke, Jesca Hoop, Purple Mountains, MIKE, Happy Just to See You, Freddie Gibbs, and more. They also discussed new songs and upcoming albums from Whitney, DIIV, and Bon Iver.

    Episode 158 - Our Favorite Albums and Songs of 2019 So Far, June Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 73:20


    In this episode, Sean and Jake count down their favorite albums and songs of 2019 so far. They also recap the albums that came out in the month of June.

    Episode 157 - Cate Le Bon, Faye Webster, Whitney, Bon Iver, (Sandy) Alex G

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 50:48


    In this episode, Sean and Jake discuss new albums by Cate Le Bon and Faye Webster. They also discuss new music and album announcements from Bon Iver, Whitney, and (Sandy) Alex G. Trhey also talk about Mitski's indefinite break from music.

    Episode 156 - The National, Carly Rae Jepsen, Tyler, the Creator, Alex Lahey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 56:21


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss The National's new album "I Am Easy to Find." They also discuss new music from Alex Lahey, Tyler, the Creator, and Carly Rae Jepsen.

    Episode 155 - Vampire Weekend, Big Thief

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 60:56


    In this episode, Sean and Jake discuss two of the best albums of the year, which dropped on the same day: Vampire Weekend's "Father of the Bride" and Big Thief's "U.F.O.F." Sean discusses new music by Empath. They also discuss Vampire Weekend, The National, Kanye West, and Arctic Monkeys in 2010s in Review.

    Episode 154 - Aldous Harding, The Tallest Man on Earth, Kevin Abstract, Kevin Morby, Billy Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 78:40


    In this episode, Sean and Jake discuss A packed April in music, including new music from Kevin Abstract, Kevin Morby, Aldous Harding, Sunn 0))), Woods + Segal, and more. They also look ahead to new albums from Vampire Weekend and Big Thief.

    Episode 153 - Weyes Blood, PUP, Priests

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 44:01


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss a great new music week with releases from Weyes Blood, PUP, and Priests. In Recommendations of the Week, Sean discusses T. Rex.

    Episode 152 - Billie Eilish, Caracara, Titus Andronicus, Jenny Lewis, Cloud Nothings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 75:03


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss feeling old and listening to the new album by teen pop sensation Billie Eilish. They also discuss new music from Caracara, Jenny Lewis, and Titus Andronicus. Release Radar includes upcoming music from PUP, Weyes Blood, and Priests. In 2010s revisited, the guys rank their 10 favorite Cloud Nothings songs.

    Episode 151 - Dave, Nilufer Yanya, American Football, Little Simz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 65:17


    In this episode, Sean and Jake discuss new music from Dave, Nilufer Yanya, American Football, and Little Simz. In 2010s revisited, they discuss Priests, DIIV, and Danny Brown.

    Episode 150 - Beatles Songs March Madness Bracket

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 81:23


    In this episode, Sean and Jake complete their annual music-themed March Madness bracket. This year the Beatles' legendary catalog of songs face off in the tournament.

    Episode 149 - Young Thug, Radiohead, Vampire Weekend, Stella Donnelly, Helado Negro

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 63:38


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss new music from Stella Donnelly and Helado Negro. They also discuss the release of Vampire Weekend's new "Father of the Bride" singles, "Sunflower" and "Big Blue." In 2010's in review, they discuss Young Thug and Radiohead.

    Episode 148 - Solange, Weezer, The National, Hand Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 59:59


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss The National's exciting announcement of a new album, "I Am Easy To Find" as well as new music from Solange, Weezer, and Hand Habits. In 2010s revisited, Sean and Jake discuss Carly Rae Jepsen's 2015 album "Emotion."

    Episode 147 - Oscars Music, Offset, Gunna, SZA, Big Thief, PUP, Telekinesis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 61:39


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss the music of the Oscars, including Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's performance and Best Song Oscar win for "Shallow" and whether Rami Malek's performance as Freddie Mercury was deserving of the Best Actor Award. They also discuss new music by Offset, Gunna, Big Thief, PUP, and more, and revisit SZA's "Ctrl" in the new recurring segment, "2010s Revisited."

    Episode 146 - Jessica Pratt, Panda Bear, Nivhek, William Tyler; Ryan Adams Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 52:47


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss new music from Jessica Pratt, Panda Bear, Nivhek (Grouper's Liz Harris), and William Tyler. They also discuss the New York Times exposé about Ryan Adam's alleged manipulative and sexually abusive behavior.

    Episode 145 - Our Top 10 National Songs, Girlpool, Super Bowl Halftime Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 83:59


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss each of their top 10 songs by The National. They also discuss Frank Ocean's Tumblr getting hacked, the Super Bowl Halftime show, and new music from Girlpool.

    Episode 144 - Vampire Weekend, Weezer, Better Oblivion Community Center, Beatles Peter Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 56:28


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss new albums from Weezer, Better Oblivion Community Center (Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst), and FIDLAR. They also discuss Vampire Weekend's new singles, "Harmony Hall" and "2021," and the news of a new Beatles documentary being directed by Peter Jackson.

    Episode 143 - Sharon Van Etten, Deerhunter, James Blake, The Twilight Sad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 56:49


    In this episdode, Jake and Sean discuss a surprisingly packed week of January new music releases, including new albums from Sharon Van Etten, Deerhunter, James Blake, The Twilight Sad, and more. Jake discusses seeing Kacey Musgraves at the State Theater in Portland, Maine.

    Episode 142 - Rap in 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 70:34


    In this episode, Sean and Jake discuss the state of rap music in 2019.

    Episode 141 - 2019 Most Anticipated Albums, Pitchfork Over/Under Bets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 79:38


    In this episode, Sean and Jake kick off 2019 by discussing their most anticipated albums of the year to come. They also place their bets on their Pitchfork over/unders for 2019.

    Episode 140 - The Best of Music in 2018 - Superlatives and Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 101:09


    In this episode, Sean and Jake wrap up 2018 in music, handing out some superlatives and awards.

    Episode 139 - Our Favorite Albums of 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 118:37


    Jake and Sean discuss their favorite albums of 2018.

    Episode 138 - Our Favorite Songs of 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 78:10


    In this episode, Sean and Jake discuss each of their 50 favorite songs of 2018.

    Episode 137 - Tenacious D, Earl Sweatshirt, The 1975, 2018 Year in Music Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2018 49:10


    Episode 137 - Tenacious D, Earl Sweatshirt, The 1975, 2018 Year in Music Preview by Level 4 Media

    Episode 136 - Metro Boomin, Vince Staples, Earl Sweatshirt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 46:14


    Episode 136 - Metro Boomin, Vince Staples, Earl Sweatshirt by Level 4 Media

    Episode 135 - boygenius, Cloud Nothings, Empress Of, Julia Holter, Robyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 54:38


    In this episode, Sean and Jake discuss Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus's new collab album boygenius. They also discuss new music by Robyn, Cloud Nothings, Julia Holter, and Empress Of.

    Episode 134 - Kurt Vile, Best Music Years Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 69:42


    In this episode, Jake and Sean discuss new music from Kurt Vile. They also draft their top five years in music. Jake Discusses Frank Zappa, and Sean shares a half baked hot take about Post Malone.

    Episode 133 - Best Albums of September and October

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 69:02


    In this episode, Sean and Jake return from a couple weeks off to discuss their favorite albums of September and October so far. They also talk about Taylor Swift's politically minded Instagram post and Kanye West's bizarre meeting with Donald Trump.

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