Endless Scroll

Fall Out Boy are back, and we have thoughts. We talk about all of their albums, their improbable longevity, what they meant to pop-culture in the 2000s, the hoard of proteges they fostered, and where they stand now. 

This week, we talked about artists who only ever released one record, and how that contributes to their legacies. Why is it super normal for hardcore bands but taboo for popstars? Is quality>quantity always a good thing? Is Cardi B onto something? Stuff like that, and more. 

We finally continue our long-delayed Jimmy Journey — our quest to listen to all the Jimmy Eat World records. This week, we listened to 'Clarity' and shared our thoughts. We also listened to 'Clarity' by Zedd, for some reason. Multitudes, folks. 

For our first ep of the new year, we make some (mostly cursed) predictions about what 2023 will entail for music. Where's Phoebe Bridgers going? Who will Jack Antonoff taint next? Are mega-canceled bands gonna make comebacks? AI in music? All that and more. 

To quote Green Day, we were "on Holiday" this week, and therefore didn't record a new ep. But before we head into 2023, we wanted to give everyone access to the first installment of Eli and Miranda's Pop Punk Squad series, where they'll be diving into various eras, micro-trends and bands of the genre's past ~15 years. This one's on neon pop-punk. Happy new year! 

We closed out the year by talking 2022 ephemera. Albums we changed our minds on? Worst internet moments? New trends, good and bad? All that and more. Kinda spicy for a main feed ep! 

We're joined by our producer Cayla to talk about our favorite non-2022 music that we got into this year. Weird SoundCloud shit, obscure 90s bands, legendary titans of rock. The gamut is run. 

At long last, it has arrived. We each count down our 10 favorite albums of 2022. Shocking reveals ensue.  Vote in our AOTY listener's poll: https://bit.ly/3VYBHTs

We talk about the albums from this year that disappointed us most. We're joined by Ian Cohen. Also, Cayla freaked it on the greatest/most cursed name read in our show's history. 

It's here, folks. We begin our end-of-the-year series by sharing each of our five favorite songs of 2022. As always, we surprise each other with our picks. 

We did another mailbag episode — err, wait, sorry. We're legally prohibited from calling it that...Let's try this again. We did another episode where we answered questsions from our listeners. It was a lot of fun. Enjoy. (And don't sue us, Indiecast)

First, we share our humble thoughts on new albums by Taylor Swift and Dazy. Second, we look back on the best music we heard throughout October 2022. Yeah, that's pretty much it. Now get listenin'! 

In ~2013, The 1975 and Arctic Monkeys both achieved Tumblr supremacy and became the new bashtions of modern rock. On their 2022 albums, their creative paths have wildly diverted. In this ep, we talk about the era when they became teen-adored forces, how their music has evolved since, and whether their new records are any good. Many digressions ensue. 

This week, without Eli to steer the ship, Eric, Miranda, and Michael have a free-flowing discussion of what makes a niche popstar. By looking at the careers of Tove Lo, Charli XCX, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Robyn, we discuss the nature of pop fame, which of their songs made it to the straight community, and why some are held in higher regard than others. 

We start out this week with a friendly game of Would You Rather? Then, we review the new Frankie Cosmos album. Finally, we go way deep on Wild Pink's new record. 

This week, we reflect on the roster of a failed and defunct indie label that curated some of the greatest underground rock artists of the 2010s. 

We begin this episode with a discussion about Pitchfork's 250 Best Songs of the 1990s list. Who is this for? What function does it serve? Then, we talk about some of our favorite albums from September, including reviews of new records by The Wonder Years and The Beths.

Folks, there's a new Alex G album out as of today, so of course, we're going deep on it. We go track-by-track on the new tunes and ask where everyone comes down on Alex G in general. Plus, Eli discusses a low-quality cassette he recently purchased, and asks "what do we expect from a cassette tape?" Eric's review of God Save the Animals in Paste Magazine: https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/alex-g/god-save-the-animals-album-review/

Built to Spill put out their first album in seven years, so we dove in head-first. Reviewed the record, shared our varying opinions on their discography, and then launched into a broader discussion about what makes an indie band a "legacy act" vs. an "active band who've been around for a minute."  Help Topshelf Records https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/topshelfrecords/we-need-your-help-to-save-our-label Help No Sleep Records https://nosleeprecords.com/

We're off this week as two of our hosts move and another is traveling, but enjoy this unlocked bonus episode. Recorded back in May, Eric, Michael, and Miranda spent time with Sufjan Stevens' heartbreaking 2015 album Carrie and Lowell. It's a really fun and lovely conversation about a beautiful record. We hope you enjoy