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Ten years have passed since post-hardcore act Saosin released In Search of Solid Ground, the final album to feature lead vocalist Cove Reber (now in Dead American). On the latest episode of It's All Dead, Reber joins Kiel Hauck to reflect on the events leading up to and during the recording of the album and discuss why its legacy has changed so dramatically over the past decade. Reber shares stories from the studio and explains how tensions within the band, and with their record label, impacted his experience in creating the record. Listen in!
Over the past decade and a half, Tyler, Texas, band Eisley have made a habit of releasing delightful, poignant, purposeful indie pop. On this episode of It's All Dead, Kiel Hauck and Nadia Paiva break down the band's discography, ranking all five full-length albums and sharing their top 10 songs. They also discuss the band's wild ride from their early major label breakthrough to their return to their indie roots. Listen in!
10 years ago, Barack Obama because the 44th president of the United States. 10 years later...well, things are different. We look back on the entire run from the primaries, to election night, to the inauguration, to his first year in office. Co-hosts Kiel Hauck and Brock Benefiel think about what the election of Barack Obama meant to them as casual followers of politics in their early 20s. Ahhh, remember politics in 2009? We also think about how it feels to look back on that time, until it gets too sad. Thanks for listening! Remember to rate, review and subscribe on iTunes! And... Follow us on Twitter @decaderewind Email us at decaderewindpod@gmail.com Also, check out Kiel's other podcast and music site "It's All Dead" on iTunes, @its_all_dead on Twitter, and at itsalldead.com.
With another year in the books, Brock Benefiel drops by the It's All Dead podcast studio to chat with Kiel Hauck about which rapper took the Hip Hop Title Belt in 2018. The two discuss some of hip hop's hottest storylines of the year, break down 2018's best hip hop tracks, and look ahead to what might come in 2019. So who won the belt? The conversation includes candidates such as Cardi B, Drake, Travis Scott, Vince Staples, Pusha T, and many more. Listen in!
But wait, there's more! On this podcast, Kiel Hauck is joined by It's All Dead senior editor Kyle Schultz to talk further about the year in music. The two discuss the merits of Fall Out Boy's return with MANIA and how Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco ascended to new heights with Pray for the Wicked. They also break down releases from Architects, Justin Courney Pierre, Pusha T, and As It Is. Listen in!
As 2018 comes to a close, the team at It's All Dead have crunched the numbers and compiled their lists of the best albums and best songs of the year. On this podcast, Kiel Hauck is joined by Nadia Paiva to break down some of the year's best music, including releases from Pianos Become the Teeth, The 1975, The Wonder Years, mewithoutYou, and much more. They also discuss what made music great in 2018 - both in terms of commentary and in terms of escape. Listen in!
Five years ago, we had a crazy idea to launch a website and podcast called It's All Dead. On our latest podcast, Kiel and Kyle reflect on the past five years, sharing their favorite stories, reflecting on the albums that defined the half-decade, and determining which bands made the biggest impact. Thanks to all of our listeners and followers! Please leave us a review :)
Resident hip hop aficionado Brock Benefiel stops by It's All Dead to chat with Kiel Hauck about "Ye", the latest release from Kanye West. The two discuss their problems with the uneven album, the frustration that comes with Kanye fandom, and what to expect going forward. They also reflect on the five year anniversary of "Yeezus" and how the album has both held up and proven to be problematic. Listen in!
On our latest podcast, Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz are joined by It's All Dead writer Nadia Paiva to discuss the latest release from The Wonder Years. During the discussion, the trio debate the merits of "Sister Cities" and dialogue about where the album lands among the band's best releases. They share their favorite songs from the album and talk about the band's knack for human stories and connecting with listeners. Listen in!
On this episode of the It's All Dead podcast, Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz chat about the favorite albums to spin when autumn rolls around. The two also discuss what makes for a great fall album and why they're so nostalgic throughout the season. Listen in!
On this It's All Dead podcast episode, Kiel Hauck chats with Cole Cuchna, host of Dissect, a serialized music podcast. During the discussion, Cuchna explains his process for creating the podcast and his surprise in its unexpected growth in audience. He also shares his thoughts about empathy, Kanye West, and why hip hop is such a powerful art form. Listen in!
On this episode of the official It's All Dead podcast, Kiel Hauck and Kyle Schultz lament the parting of pop punk legends Yellowcard. During the discussion, the duo discuss the band's recent farewell self-titled record and break down the band's expansive discography. Take a listen!
It's summer and Warped Tour is here! On this episode of the official It's All Dead podcast, Kiel Hauck chats with bands backstage at this year's Warped Tour, including The Word Alive, State Champs and Against the Current. Get the inside details about the country's longest running music festival - listen in!
On this episode of the official It's All Dead podcast, Kiel and Kyle rank Fall Out Boy's albums and share their top 10 favorite songs from the band. They also discuss the band's legacy and contemplate what the future may hold. Listen in!
On the latest episode of the official It's All Dead podcast, Kiel Hauck sits down with fellow Kanye West fans Brock Benefiel and Jared Hay to break down the top 20 Kanye West songs and rank each of Kanye's solo albums. Listen in!
On this episode of the official It's All Dead podcast, Kiel interviews Los Angeles rapper Pigeon John about his new album "Encino Man", how being a father impacts his music and what he imagines for the future of hip hop.
On the first episode of the official It's All Dead podcast, Kiel and Kyle reminisce about numerous albums turning 10 years old in 2013.