Endless Scroll

We have a new episode out this Friday to continue our year-end wrap-up with a special guest, but because of Thanksgiving, we will not have time to record a bonus episode. So, as an extra treat, we’re sharing an episode of a podcast we love with you. On The No Judgement Zone, host Roman Benty, Chelsea Rogers, and Tyler Gallagher discuss the kind of music some see as a guilty pleasure, but ultimately still slaps. We’re sharing with you their excellent deep dive on Lisa Loeb. We hope you have a nice Thanksgiving if that's something you celebrate, see you Friday. 

Welcome to the start of our year end wrap up! List season is here and this week is focused on our favorite songs of the year — each of us choose 5.

This week we examine the state of nostalgia in music, and specifically how the timeline of what we're nostalgic for has gotten shorter. Plus, we talk about Charli XCX and PinkPantheress. 

So many albums have come out since we last had a reviews episode! This week we have short discussion sections on a bunch of new records. 9:20 - Trace Mountains  18:45 - Angel Du$t 29:22 Circuit des Yeux 35:00 Strange Ranger 48:40 Hand Habits 54:27 Grouper

This episode is part two of our miniseries on Run For Cover Records. If you haven't heard that one, go back and listen to that first. This episode takes us from the transitional year of 2015 to present day. 

This week we have the first of a two part series on the history and catalog of Run For Cover Records. This episode sees us discussing the label's emo beginnings, covering 2004 - 2015. 

This week we're joined by Andrew Sacher, an editor at BrooklynVegan. We talk with Andrew about the Pitchfork Re-Scores, and discuss the new albums from Lala Lala, and The World is a Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid to Die.  4:24 - Pitchfork Rescores 24:47 - Lala Lala album review 41:34 TWIABP album review     

This week we're joined by Jordy Walsh, an editor at The Alternative and writer for Slant Magazine. Jordy talks with us about LCD Soundsystem's Brooklyn Steel Residency, and new records from Illuminati Hotties and Hovvdy. He also gets to join in some of the most contentious debate we've had on the show. Hot takes ahead!  5:56 LCD Soundsystem  24:26 Illuminati Hotties 52:20 Hovvdy 

This week we talk about new records from two Canadian artists, Ada Lea and Andy Shauf. Then, we play Show and Tell and each showcase a record we like from this year we didn't cover.  5:30 Andy Shauf Album Review 26:15 Ada Lea Album Review 41:30 Miscellaneous Album Shout Out

This week we have a discussion heavy episode for you. We go through a recent profile of Beabadoobee and look at the blind optimism of rock journalists placing their hope on TikTok to save indie rock. Plus, discussion of Lil Nas X, his new album, and the dystopian adoration for "marketing" that comes with it. 

This week we're joined by Andrew Unterberger, Deputy Editor at Billboard. We spend this one closing Michael's St. Vincent Pitchfork Fest Saga, and reviewing new music from Kacey Musgraves, Militarie Gun, and Slothrust. 

This week on Endless Scroll we’re joined by the one and only Steven Hyden! Steven is a co-host of Indiecast, a Culture Critic for UPROXX, and the author of several books including ‘This Isn’t Happening.’ We talk with Steven about The Hold Steady, how they fit into rock canon, and how they became a cult band.  

This week  we're joined by Cat Zhang, an Assistant Editor at Pitchfork, to finally tackle the summer's most puzzling pop record, Solar Power. Plus, we talk about Indigo De Souza's new album, and why pop's young stars are all in their Carole King era.  4:01 - Indigo album review  13:52 - Lorde - Solar Power album review 46:00 - Popstars, fame and criticism       

This week we're talking new albums from Alien Boy and Telethon. Then, we play a game thats definitely not confusing. Plus, hear all about Michael's meeting 50 Cent! 0:00 Intro/Michael Brooks 50 Cent Meetup  14:43 Alien Boy album review 29:11 Telethon album review 43:10 Who's Song is This Anyway     

This week we review new records from Wednesday, A Great Big Pile of Leaves, and The Killers. Plus, Michael is going to meet 50 Cent? 0:00 Intro/50cent discourse 15:49 - Wednesday album review  27:06 - A Great Big Pile of Leaves  42:10 - The Killers album review     

This week we review the new records from Torres and Foxing. Plus, discussion of the other three Foxing records, and the band's career generally. It's the Foxing episode, folks. 

Eric and Miranda are out of town, so Eli and Michael are holding down the fort. They talk about recent albums by Isaiah Rashad, EST Gee, and Vince Staples, and then discuss Michael's recent interest in moshy hardcore music.

This week we break down some new music from Lorde, Willow, and Soccer Mommy with the help of Friend of the Pod Shawn Cooke. Then, we each discuss some songs that have been tainted by oversaturation, or by becoming a meme. 

This week, with Eli back from vacation, we dig into new records for Jodi and Clairo. Plus, we debate the ethics of posthumous album releases and the AI recreation of dead celebrites' voices. 

This week, with Eli on vacation, we decided to take a look at American Idol and other popular singing competitons. In addition to Eric, Michael and Miranda, we're joined by Popstar Squad co-host Sarah Deveny.