On their second album, Cincinnati-based Artificial Go bring playful, creative energy and a fun, joyful sound. We discuss it in-depth on episode #235 of "For the…
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, who goes by CMAT, is an Irish singer-songwriter who wraps self-effacing humor, fantastic vocals, and catchy melodies into pop songs with country elements.
The Beths’ fourth album expands their catchy, earnest sound: songs spread out, get stripped down, even explore the darkness. We discuss “Straight Line Was a Lie”…
On his second album, breakout singer-songwriter Greg Freeman creates ambitious, genre-defying songs with a spontaneous, live feel. We discuss “Burnover” on episode #239 of “For the…
Annie diRusso's debut album comes years after she first became TikTok-famous, and captures all the ways people found her irresistible to begin with. We discuss "Super…
Alex G's 10th album is warm, welcoming, continually surprising, and retains his quirky personality despite major label polish. We discuss "Headlights" in-depth on episode #238 of…
We've been waiting 2+ years for Panic Shack's first record , after we saw their excellent live show at South by Southwest in 2023. It was…
Water Machine is made up of veteran Glasgow musicians who have recorded a fun, upbeat debut album that doesn't take itself too seriously. We discuss "God…
Brighton-based Lambrini Girls mix righteous punk fury with a strong helping of humor and self-awareness. We discuss their debut album, "Who Let the Dogs Out" on…
On their debut album, Montreal-based Ribbon Skirt tackle themes of indigenous identity with a 90s throwback sound. We discuss it in-depth on episode #234 of "For…
The Convenience make a hard pivot to a new, guitar-driven, dissonant but catchy sound on their second album, "Like Cartoon Vampires." We discuss it in-depth on…
The Osees' John Dwyer and prolific new wave drummer David Barbarossa join forces in a new supergroup, Chime Oblivion, delivering 12 songs of dense, anarchic, delightful…
On their third album, L.A. quartet Mamalarky perfect their distinct flavor of quirky indie-pop into a record that's both weird and catchy. We discuss "Hex Key"…
The debut album from British quartet Divorce is a catchy, emotional rollercoaster ride that you can sing along to in the car with the windows down.
Singer-songwriter Genevieve Beaudoin of the Maine-based project Dead Gowns has been making music all her life, but this is the band's first full-length record. We discuss…
Jasmine.4.t's Boygenius-produced debut album is a dazzlingly varied, emotional, and beautiful journey. We discuss "You Are the Morning" in detail on episode #227 of "For the…
On their dreamy, dizzyingly varied fourth album, L.A.-based Peel Dream Magazine wrap their listeners in childhood nostalgia for New York City. We discuss "Rose Main Reading…
On their third LP, Irish six-piece Silverbacks break new ground with complex indie rock that embraces a variety of sounds. We discuss "Easy Being a Winner"…
Welsh duo The Bug Club combine high-energy, melodic garage rock with absurd, witty lyrics on their Sub Pop debut, "On the Intricate Inner Workings of the…
On his third solo album, Swedish artist Henrik Appel conveys earnest emotion by combining energetic garage rock and jazzy improvisation. We discuss "Shadows" on episode #223…