The Indie 500 Podcast

Helio and Breddy are joined by Kyle and some contributors in determining what albums they think SHOULD be on the top 500 list. There are definitely some petty squabbles, some car talk, and more hate on the Gorillaz than even Harambe got! We go march madness style in determining which of our 32 nominations will reach the final four and have their own episodes!HELIO REGION(1) The Cars — The Carsvs(8) King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard — Murder of the Universe (RULED INELIGIBLE, RELEASED AFTER 2013) replaced by Faith No More - The Real Thing(4) Muse — Absolutionvs(5) Van Halen — Van Halen(3) King Crimson — Redvs(6) Gary Numan — The Pleasure Principle(2) Nine Inch Nails — The Fragilevs(7) The Mars Volta — De-Loused in the ComatoriumBREDDY REGION(1) Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers — Damn the Torpedoesvs(8) Justice — Cross(4) Queen — A Night at the Operavs(5) Opeth — Blackwater Park(3) Megadeth — Rust in Peacevs(6) Gorillaz — Demon Days(2) My Chemical Romance — The Black Paradevs(7) Tyler, The Creator — WolfKYLE REGION(1) Tom Petty — Full Moon Fevervs(8) Daughters — Hell Songs(4) Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats — Blood Lustvs(5) Joanna Gruesome — Weird Sister(3) Haruomi Hosono — Pacificvs(6) VIDEOTAPEMUSIC — 7泊8日 (Nana-Haku Yo-Ka)(2) My Bloody Valentine — EPs 1988-1991vs(7) Steve Reich — Music for 18 MusiciansCONTRIBUTORS REGION(1) Peter Gabriel — Sovs(8) Cocteau Twins — Heaven or Las Vegas(4) Brian Eno — Another Green Worldvs(5) Public Enemy — Yo! Bum Rush the Show(3) Fiona Apple — When the Pawn…vs(6) The Replacements — Let It Be(2) Tom Petty — Wildflowersvs(7) Laurie Anderson — Big Science

Episode 32 - Frank Sinatra - In the Wee Small Hours - How lucky can one pod get? UK tech week has now been put to bed, as a fella once said, ain’t that a kick in the head?This week we must be sitting on the table because we’re looking at the chair, man: Frank Sinatra, king of Vegas and weaponizer of bbq meats is the star this week as we talk about his major comeback album “In the Wee Small Hours” a relaxing (maybe TOO relaxing) collection of American standards through the prism of 1955’s most divorced man. Also featuring the return of a beloved game with a bit of a twist.A boop a Dee wah dee waah it’s the indie 500 podcast shooba do woo a waaaah

#121Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works 85-92SELECKTAHHH! The selected ambient works are selected to be the album of the week to round out the impromptu UK 90s electronica mini-series. In addition to the ever fascinating Aphex Twins history, an exhaustive breakdown of his equipment, and a few patented Richard D James tall tales, we ask: is Sky People a slur on Pandora? Is it ok to not sleep? What if Breddy did the Meat Me in the Bathroom segment? And why did Kiefer Sutherland replace David Hayter as Snakes voice actor in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phanton Pain????

#249 - Prodigy - Fat Of The LandOH MY GOD THAT’S THE INDIE SHIT. It’s an album that needs zero words of explanation so naturally the Indie boys (with an alley oop from Professor Rave, Martin James) are providing 3 hours of them. From PlayStation to Glastonbury to Whitney Houston to Dubstep, culminating in a random roll that introduces one of music history’s greatest crimes (according to Breddy anyway) it’s all covered in an action packed ep.

Professor Rave, Martin James, is back! He’s here to break the IFP guest appearance record and he’s here to expand your knowledge about The Fat of the Land, The Prodigy, and the moment in time when the worlds eyes and ears were trained on them. We talk controversy, extreme sports, crossover appeal and how he was personally responsible for some of the delay in the album arriving.

#215 - Massive Attack - MezzanineIs this pod Under Siege? Because we’re entering dark territory. The boys in Massive Attack are fighting, Bill Clinton is getting impeached, we’re laying to rest some 2025 musical takes, and in the end it all comes together in the king of all night time sleaze vibe albums: Mezzanine. Guiding us through the eve of their discontent is expert Melissa Chemam, author of a definitive book on the Massive Attackers, “Out of the Comfort Zone”

Find Melissa's Substack hereOr follow her on Instagram @melissaontheroadIn this episode of the Indy 500 podcast, we dive into the rich tapestry of Bristol's music scene with journalist and author Melissa Chemam. Melissa shares insights from her book, "Massive Attack, Out of the Comfort Zone," exploring how the city of Bristol shaped the iconic sound of Massive Attack. From the city's historical ties to the Caribbean to the punk and reggae influences that fueled a cultural revolution, discover how Bristol became a unique melting pot for musical innovation. Join us as we unravel the stories behind the music and the city's lasting impact on the global stage.

#339 - Pearl Jam - TenOhhohhhh feeeeeeeelin’ herewegoagainspitingtherandomnumbergenerator oooohooo yeah That’s right we’re taking the wheel and picking our own album this week, it’s Helio’s bday special: Pearl Jam’s Ten. And it’s all business as we talk PNW scene history, what makes PJ different, how crazy it is that this is in the rear 1/3rd of the list, venue insurance issues, and the shocking cast of “The Grunge That Stole X-mas”.It’s an ep you’ll clearly remember

Ho ho ho! Now we have a holiday episode.It’s a holly jolly pitstop, it’s the best ep of the year (maybe), gifts are exchanged, Beatles are harangued, and Bob Geldof saves Africa! We also power rank the modern canon of new-ish Xmas songs, review some even newer ones and figure out which hymnals are naughty and nice. So gather loved ones near, light a fireplace and put on your favorite podcast based on a specific 2013 issue of a British music magazine

Find the book here!Follow Selena on InstagramThis episode we are joined by author, Selena Fraggasi, to discuss her epic new book, "Pearl Jam Live! 35 years of legendary music and revolutionary shows." We discuss Pearl Jam's rise from the ashes of Mother Love Bone, the fan first nature of the band and the threads that have kept the band together all these years.Check out other awesome titles from Epic Ink & Quarto

#160 Primal Scream - XTRMNTRWe find our heroes on the front lines of the revolution receiving a 25 year old transmission from the UK that warns of the coming revolution and is oddly prophetic about the rise of the corporate police state. What does it all mean? Anti-establishment? Anti-drug culture? Either way, a menagerie of underground voices come together to create this album that Breddy and Helio attempt to digest.

IFP contributor, Kyle Reiff, takes us on a tour of the commune living scene and the music that arose from it in the late 60's and early 70's and examines their role in culture, politics and the music tapestry of Germany. Kyle is joined by IFP co-host, Helio, to talk through some tracks that define the commune era as well as discuss the bands that made the impact during this generation, Listen along with the playlist curated by KyleThey discuss the evolution of Amun Duul and Amon Duul II, the punk pioneers that were Ton Steine Scherben as well as the variety of sound from groups like Harmonia, Faust as well as jazz flavored performers like Kraan and Missus Beastly.Recorded on a Podcast with Better Equipment is a sub-series of The Indie 500 podcast spearheaded by show contributor Kyle Reiff. Be sure to check out ⁠Kyle's bandcamp store ⁠for some incredible krautrock ephemera and posters. He is also a member of the music group⁠ Eerie Indiana ⁠Give them a listen! Be sure to like and subscribe to this series to be notified of new episodes of this show as we are aiming for a monthly release of this sub-series

IFP contributor, Kyle Reiff, takes us on a tour of Berlin in the late 60's and early 70's to explore the roots of what created one of Germanys most impactful music contributions of the late 20th century. Kyle is joined by IFP co-host, Helio, to talk through some tracks that define the Berlin School sound and have become staples of the Krautrock era.Listen along with this playlistThey discuss Tangerine Dream and their sonic evolution, Klaus Schulze and his place in the Krautrock canon as well as innovator Manuel Göttsching and his usage of the guitar where a synth might be found and his album E2-E4 being a genesis moment for the techno genre.Recorded on a Podcast with Better Equipment is a sub-series of The Indie 500 podcast spearheaded by show contributor Kyle Reiff. Be sure to check out Kyle's bandcamp store for some incredible krautrock ephemera and posters. He is also a member of the music group Eerie Indiana Give them a listen! Be sure to like and subscribe to this series to be notified of new episodes of this show as we are aiming for a monthly release of this sub-series

#297 - Can - Ege BamyasiThis week the boys return to the land of chocolate and krautrock as the NME’s Top 500 list serves them up a part of Can’s legendary run of albums. They extoll the virtues of abandoned theaters over abandoned castles, figure out who can play chess, and take a look at Chuck Berry’s ding a ling. All this, more, and a random roll that perhaps we had coming. Tune in!For more info on Can and Ege Bamyasi don’t forget to check out the previous interview episode with resident Krautrock expert Kyle Reiss

Check out Kyle's Krautrock poster store for some amazing and unique merchHelio catches up with friend of the podcast, Kyle Reiff, and gets his insights into Krautrock legends Can as well as some knowledge about the album that is next on the show, "Ege Bamyasi". They talk influences, unusual recording spaces, Damo Suzuki and pack a ton of knowledge into the episode. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Can and Krautrock01:36 The Cologne Conservatory and Its Influence05:18 Malcolm Mooney's Journey to Can07:13 The Dynamics Within Can10:31 Irmin Schmidt's Musical Background12:57 Damo Suzuki Joins Can19:01 Damo's Unique Performance Style21:56 Can's Commercial Journey and Album Releases25:14 Innerspace: Can's Recording Studio Experience30:06 Innovative Recording Techniques in Music Production33:26 The Reception and Impact of "Ege Bamyasi"38:12 Technological Advances and Their Influence on Sound42:14 The Evolution of Can and Their Musical Journey48:28 Influences and Recommendations for Krautrock Fans52:28 Personal Reflections on Can's Influence in Music

If you're gonna get the guys a christmas gift, consider contributing to funding Duane's project focusing on making a documentary about legendary Baltimore rock band, Crack The Sky!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1113034335/crack-the-sky-50th-anniversary-documentary-filmHelio and Breddy are given a chance to talk all things Prince with author Duane Tudahl about his incredible book "Prince and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions 1983 - 1984" in which he details the day in day out history of the making of Purple Rain, Princes touring life, Purple Rain the movie etc.

Featuring interview clips with Duane Tudahl, check out his kickstarter for his new documentary here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1113034335/crack-the-sky-50th-anniversary-documentary-filmDig if u will this episode, the long awaited return of the mainline episode where we discuss an album many have noted as a favorite and it’s companion movie: Purple Rain. We hear from one of the worlds most dedicated Prince researchers, ask if Prince is an alien with super powers, ask for The Time, and recount niche competitive fight game beef between Smash Brothers players and Street Fighter lovers.Can u my darling? Can u picture that?

IFP Pit Stop: Season in the abyssThe IFP boys set a demarcation line between season 1 and season 2 with an OOPS! All Segments pit stop. They power rank the albums, assign more NFL teams a vibes matching band, reminisce on the best and most confounding parts of season one, what’s a Graham sandwich? and….is that Taylor Swift!?!?

In this episode of the Indie 500 Podcast, Breddy & Helio sit down with John Stanier, drummer for Battles, to discuss their album ‘Mirrored’, ranked number 436 on NME’s top 500 albums of all time. Stanier talks about his experiences recording at Machines with Magnets studio, his initial reaction to joining Battles, and the band's creative evolution over the years. The conversation also veers into memorable anecdotes, including collaborations, their rapid ascent in the alternative music scene, and behind-the-scenes stories about their notable music videos.

In this episode of the Indie 500, Breddy & Helio sit down with Ian Williams, guitarist for the band Battles, to discuss their album "Mirrored" which lands at #436 on NME's top 500 albums of all-time list. We touch on a variety of topics including evolving technologies in music, when do you just KNOW you've found a good loop you want to use, the evolution of the band from guys with day jobs to putting together a landmark album, touring and the evolution of the band. Ian also shares with us a glimpse into the randomness of life with a hilarious anecdote involving a recording studio, Kid Rock, and an indoor hot tub.