On this episode, the gang continues their deep dive into Fishmans' discography with their second studio album, "King Master George".Check out the album here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n2BmOKs_JUPhTNkv0hoNWBxiSeXcwCyzgSocials :https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro MusicCredits:♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo)Link :https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-ncRatings:Mac - 7.5/10Garrett - 7/10James - 8.5/10Agree? Disagree? Tell us why!
On this episode, the gang discusses the third studio album from British rapper Slowthai titled, "UGLY".Check the album out here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k132SzSkXgmV9xHOVwsNlJJUzdIjOqawwSocials :https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro MusicCredits:♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo)Link :https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-ncRatings:Mac - 6/10Garrett - 4.5/10James - 6/10Agree? Disagree? Tell us why!
On this episode, the gang discusses the highly anticipated collaborative album from two of hip hop's most creative minds, JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown, titled "SCARING THE HOES".Check the album out here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mZi9LY3n1P1p0AhiD3bmndSB3aTI61KMISocials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits:♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo)Link :https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-ncRatings: Mac - 9/10Garrett - 9/10James - 8.5/10Agree? Disagree? Tell us why!
On this episode, the gang discusses the brand new album from singer, songwriter, and producer Caroline Polachek, titled "Desire, I Want To Turn Into You".Listen to the album here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lw8otT3KYXZmttkgA4VWov1VrfUKunRBoSocials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits:♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo)Link :https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-ncRatings:Mac - 9/10Garrett - 8.5/10James - 9/10Agree? Disagree? Tell us why!
On this episode, the gang discusses the history of synth pop and puts together a list of records to get YOU into the genre.Records mentioned in the episode:The Man Machine by Kraftwerk:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lpF64nOVPBv72HvvFlP6PAJdyAlY1cxgMSolid State Survivor by Yellow Magic Orchestra:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mtgLpjPWiwUkz7PodUlvtWnhu-gqkzWBgThe Pleasure Principle by Gary Numan:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjIuADMrDKIZcaH6j6jRK1MWzwwB1PrKDSongs From the Big Chair by Tears For Fears:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kCVTZDUSJ1EB5VRnftk8txn5SQtcmM0hUHunting High and Low by A-ha:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ldg_UUKSKemf6g6lkAFu2ZLVFd5_u-N_QPlease by Pet Shop Boys:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k4hEC-21MeJiwIq-UjbV8NK-FPkP6Yzt0Violator by Depeche Mode:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k5AvE_vULJaE-9CsdWE9KlqlppTO0cm7ECurrents by Tame Impala:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k7FTSn7ydw3cNY9X5w2UJYVO7fLXPDTikLittle Dark Age by MGMT:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNFd9jBEyFS-fGmr4kNigu6tkzLKeopO9Dawn FM by The Weeknd:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nx1QFwTfdCN-spJ5BpaBsiNR8yxDxmZqkAlbums not mentioned but you should still check out:Power, Corruption and Lies by New Order:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kag21ttevXQka1GpdQK5j8ivV1wrfc4NcNew Gold Dream (81–82–83–84) by Simple Minds:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeRz6hPRrSpdRbq8uSTo6C3pFXXSztn0YSocials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits: ♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link :https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-ncAgree? Disagree? Tell us why!
Welcome back to DEEP DIVES! The show where the OFF THE KEY crew dives headfirst into the discography of an artist picked by YOU!Along with "The Strokes", the gang will dive headfirst into the discography of the 1990s Japanese Dub/Dream Pop band known as "Fishmans". A group that flew under the radar during their 10+ year career who has recently gained a strong cult following on the internet through various music discussion boards, along with the tragic death of lead singer Shinji Sato.Check out the album here if you want to listen:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kLqWBMKAhsJ_6TWEN8upgy0Ma-rHT5YagSocials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits: ♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link :https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-ncRatings:Mac - 6/10Garrett - 6.5/10James - 7/10Agree? Disagree? Tell us why!
After 6 years, Paramore is finally back with their sixth studio album, "This Is Why". Was it worth the wait? Come find out!***Disclaimer: We sincerely apologize for the poor mixing of this episode. We were having some severe technical difficulties on this day of recording and tried to rush it out the door to keep with schedule. Mixing should be back to normal after this and another upcoming episode.Listen to the album here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lF8eWwqeU7xiy413LecespdQhlOEuACaASocials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits: ♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link :https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-ncRatings:Mac - 7/10Garrett - 8/10James - 7.5/10Agree? Disagree? Tell us why!
On this episode, the gang discusses the sophomore album from Albanian-American pop singer, "Ava Max" titled, "Diamonds & Dancefloors",Check out the album here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m6R0NV4TdBohYjLttRI_vG0cg9azcEfaMSocials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits: ♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link :https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-ncRatings:Mac - 5/10Garrett - 5.5/10James - 6.5/10Agree? Disagree? Tell us why!
On this episode, the gang discusses the fifth studio album from Atlanta based, singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer "Lil Yachty" titled, "Let's Start Here". In a surprising turn of events, Lil Yachty took a complete departure from hip hop in favor of psychedelic rock on this new LP. Recruiting creative minds such as Mac DeMarco, Alex G, and Magdalena Bay along with many others, the main question on our minds is whether or not it paid off? Listen to the album here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ljNS8YDklSZnzj2Ub8_UzwHeG7FWQ6TWISocials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits: ♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link :https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-ncRatings:Mac - 8/10Garrett - 8/10James - 7.5/10Agree? Disagree? Tell us why!
Welcome to the very first episode of DEEP DIVES! The show where the Off The Key gang dives headfirst into the discography of an artist picked by YOU! For the first episode, the gang begins their journey into The Strokes with their 2001 studio debut "Is This It". An album that singlehandedly opened the floodgates for the indie rock movement of the 2000s. An iconic record that is revered by fans and critics alike as one of the best albums of that decade. Come find out what makes this explosive debut a certified CLASSIC!Check out the album here if you want to listen:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kxPqiwIfVH7nzHfsH6gOCNB6FGpnJojNMSocials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits: ♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link :https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-ncRatings:Mac - 9/10Garrett - 10/10James - 7/10Agree? Disagree? Tell us why!
On this episode, the gang steps outside of their usual territory and reviews the second studio album from country singer, songwriter, and musician "Hardy" titled, "the mockingbird & THE CROW".Check out the album here if you want to listen:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxA687tYuMWj3XrM914v1Ztx1xXOpv_VlSocials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits: ♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link :https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-ncRatings:Mac: 2/10Garrett: 3.5/10James: 3/10Agree? Disagree? Tell us why!
On this episode, the gang discusses the debut studio album from Portland based emo band "Swiss Army Wife" titled, "Medium Gnarly".Check out their Bandcamp here:https://swissarmywife.bandcamp.com/Socials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits: ♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link :https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-ncRatings:Mac: 8/10Garrett: 8/10James: 8/10Agree? Disagree? Tell us why!
On this episode of OFF THE DOME, the gang discusses ways to navigate finding new music in a vast, and often overwhelming, world of music media.Here are some of the resources we mentioned in this episode:AOTY:https://www.albumoftheyear.org/RYM:https://www.albumoftheyear.org/Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/Music Map:https://www.music-map.com/KEXP:https://www.youtube.com/@kexpColors:https://www.youtube.com/@COLORSxSTUDIOSTriple J;https://www.youtube.com/@triplejFrom The Basementhttps://www.youtube.com/@FromTheBasementOfficialNPR Tiny Desk:https://www.youtube.com/@nprmusictheneedledrop:https://www.youtube.com/@theneedledropDeep Cuts:https://www.youtube.com/@deepcutsSpectrum Pulse:https://www.youtube.com/@SpectrumPulseKMGRick Beato:https://www.youtube.com/@RickBeatoDead End Hip Hop:https://www.youtube.com/@deadendhiphopVolksgeist:https://www.youtube.com/@VolksgeistRuff Criminal:https://www.youtube.com/@ruffcriminalTodd in the Shadows:https://www.youtube.com/@ToddintheShadowsARTV:https://www.youtube.com/@ARTV-tardiobscurus:https://www.youtube.com/@tardiobscurushasoyihttps://www.youtube.com/@hasoyiSocials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits:♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo)Link : https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-nc
To send off of our 2022 batch of episodes, the gang discusses the fifth studio album from the lesser known fathers of funk, "The Meters" titled, "Rejuvenation".While New Orleans funk group wasn't as popular as acts like James Brown or Stevie Wonder, The Meters played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of New Orleans (and funk) in the 1960s and 1970s while inspiring countless musicians that came after them as well as their contemporaries. Some might call them, "the musician's band".For such an underappreciated gem, Off The Key is here to make the case for this record as a certified CLASSIC!Socials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits:♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo)Link : https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-nc
On this episode of Off The Key Essentials, the gang discusses the sophomore album from English Rock Band "Led Zeppelin" titled, "Led Zeppelin II". Often credited as the progenitors of hard rock, Led Zeppelin received negative critical attention upon the release of their first two records. However, that did not stop the group from continuing to trailblaze and sell millions of records in their lifetime. The people loved it, and Off The Key is here to make their case for this record being a certified CLASSIC!Socials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits:♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo)Link : https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-nc
To finish off 2022 in review, the gang discusses their favorite albums of 2022!Agree? Disagree? Tell us what you think along with your favorite albums of the year!2022 had a lot of gold and here's to hoping that 2023 can match it!Socials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits:♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo)Link : https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-nc
While a little late to the party, the gang discusses their picks for the worst albums of 2022!Agree? Disagree? Tell us what you think along with your worst albums of the year!2022 had a lot of stinkers and here's to hoping that 2023 can match it!Socials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits:♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo)Link : https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-nc
On this episode of Off The Key Essentials, the gang discusses the 7th studio album from English rock band, "Radiohead", titled "In Rainbows".After parting ways with EMI, Radiohead sought to step away from traditional distribution methods by making "In Rainbows" a "pay what you want" digital download in order to remove the barrier to their audience. From its delicate arrangements to its lush instrumentation, "In Rainbows" is their most breathtaking record to date. Often thrown in the conversation of best Radiohead albums, Off The Key is here to make their case for this certified CLASSIC!Socials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits:♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo)Link : https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-nc
On this episode of Off The Key Essentials, the gang discusses the universally acclaimed 4th studio album from New York based rock band "Talking Heads" titled, "Remain In Light".Since their beginning in 1975, the group has seen nearly universal critical acclaim for their creative approach to post punk music while fostering the development of new wave throughout the 1980s. The group inspired a significant number of major artists including Radiohead, The Weeknd, Primus, Vampire Weekend, The 1975, Trent Reznor, LCD Soundsystem, St. Vincent, Danny Brown and even Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam. Come find out why Talking Heads were so highly celebrated and what makes "Remain In Light" a certified CLASSIC!Socials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits:♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo)Link : https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-nc
On this episode of Off The Key Essentials, the gang discusses the second, and final, studio album from Kentucky based rock band "Slint" titled, "Spiderland".The group is often credited with ushering in the 1990s post rock movement while laying the foundation for the math rock movement alongside their contemporaries such as Don Caballero and Bitch Magnet. Spiderland is considered a seminal album of the 1990s and a staple album for any fan of either aforementioned genre. Come find out why this album from a group of college kids in Kentucky became one of the most influential albums in the history of underground rock music!Socials:https://linktr.ee/offthekeypodcastofficialIntro and Outro Music Credits:♪ Daily (Prod. by Lukrembo)Link : https://youtu.be/Tchb1Q4V-nc